Two girls hoops players from Ukraine reflect on year in SWFLChristopher Worrell among Jan. 6 Capitol attackers released by Trump pardon
COLLIER COUNTY Two girls hoops players from Ukraine reflect on year in SWFL Sasha Rubanova and Sonia Kiritsa reflect on the past year in Southwest Florida after leaving Ukraine.
EAST NAPLES Christopher Worrell among Jan. 6 Capitol attackers released by Trump pardon An East Naples man is now among three Southwest Florida Jan. 6 Capitol rioters released in response to President Donald Trump’s series of pardons.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers plans safety upgrades for Veronica Shoemaker Blvd. The City of Fort Myers is considering a study to explore potential improvements to Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard.
SANIBEL Community leaders discuss Sanibel’s future Sanibel Island has faced significant challenges in recent years, including hurricanes and flooding.
LCSO launches K-9 unit to provide emotional support for community The Lee County Sheriff’s Office now has a crisis care K-9 unit to provide emotional support and connection to community members in need.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive interview with Cape Coral leaders about families displaced through city project Residents near Bimini Square in Cape Coral face displacement as bulldozers demolish buildings for a new development project.
CAPE CORAL Demolition begins on Bimini East properties Demolition has begun on the Bimini East properties that are part of the City of Cape Coral’s revitalization development.
Lee County Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025.
Charlotte County sheriff: deputy-involved shooting suspect was on 68 medications Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell has revealed new details regarding a deputy-involved shooting on Eager Road last week.
Plans for Aquarius Hotel receive final design approval in Naples A proposed 18-unit boutique hotel with a restaurant received unanimous final design approval Jan. 22 by the Naples Design Review Board.
What you need to know for FEMA transitional sheltering assistance Many in Southwest Florida are dealing with unlivable conditions after a series of hurricanes hit the area last fall.
FORT MYERS BEACH Suspect wanted for stealing electric bike in Fort Myers Beach Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who stole an electric bike in Fort Myers Beach.
Kelly’s Roast Beef, Oar & Iron continue SWFL expansion A Massachusetts-based restaurant company is bringing a taste of its home state to Southwest Florida, plus a new surf and turf concept aimed at people who call the region home.
GOLDEN GATE Investigation at Golden Gate Middle School after overnight burglary An overnight burglary at a middle school had deputies rushing to the scene, causing parents to have to wait to drop their children off.
Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann court date rescheduled Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann is set to appear in court after pleading not guilty to her drunk driving charge.
COLLIER COUNTY Two girls hoops players from Ukraine reflect on year in SWFL Sasha Rubanova and Sonia Kiritsa reflect on the past year in Southwest Florida after leaving Ukraine.
EAST NAPLES Christopher Worrell among Jan. 6 Capitol attackers released by Trump pardon An East Naples man is now among three Southwest Florida Jan. 6 Capitol rioters released in response to President Donald Trump’s series of pardons.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers plans safety upgrades for Veronica Shoemaker Blvd. The City of Fort Myers is considering a study to explore potential improvements to Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard.
SANIBEL Community leaders discuss Sanibel’s future Sanibel Island has faced significant challenges in recent years, including hurricanes and flooding.
LCSO launches K-9 unit to provide emotional support for community The Lee County Sheriff’s Office now has a crisis care K-9 unit to provide emotional support and connection to community members in need.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive interview with Cape Coral leaders about families displaced through city project Residents near Bimini Square in Cape Coral face displacement as bulldozers demolish buildings for a new development project.
CAPE CORAL Demolition begins on Bimini East properties Demolition has begun on the Bimini East properties that are part of the City of Cape Coral’s revitalization development.
Lee County Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025.
Charlotte County sheriff: deputy-involved shooting suspect was on 68 medications Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell has revealed new details regarding a deputy-involved shooting on Eager Road last week.
Plans for Aquarius Hotel receive final design approval in Naples A proposed 18-unit boutique hotel with a restaurant received unanimous final design approval Jan. 22 by the Naples Design Review Board.
What you need to know for FEMA transitional sheltering assistance Many in Southwest Florida are dealing with unlivable conditions after a series of hurricanes hit the area last fall.
FORT MYERS BEACH Suspect wanted for stealing electric bike in Fort Myers Beach Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who stole an electric bike in Fort Myers Beach.
Kelly’s Roast Beef, Oar & Iron continue SWFL expansion A Massachusetts-based restaurant company is bringing a taste of its home state to Southwest Florida, plus a new surf and turf concept aimed at people who call the region home.
GOLDEN GATE Investigation at Golden Gate Middle School after overnight burglary An overnight burglary at a middle school had deputies rushing to the scene, causing parents to have to wait to drop their children off.
Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann court date rescheduled Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann is set to appear in court after pleading not guilty to her drunk driving charge.
COLLIER COUNTY Kids in crisis: Cases involving young suspects intensify in SWFL The intensity of child crime cases in Southwest Florida is causing some concerns. In the last month, two children in elementary schools brought dangerous weapons with them to school, intending to harm others and themselves. “It’s scary to me,” said a parent named Debbi. She’s among parents who have been thinking of their kids being […]
COLLIER COUNTY Dump trucks traveling Logan Blvd have become a safety issue and an annoyance Neighbors living near Logan Blvd in Collier County have to hear dump trucks traveling up and down the street at all hours of the day. They believe this is not only a safety hazard but it has grown to be an annoyance. They want something to be done about the noise that causes the walls […]
LELY County says neighbors are safe amid sewage in pond near Lely homes Sewage seeping into backyards is a major health for neighbors in a Southwest Florida community. A wastewater main break continues to worry people near Rattlesnake Hammock Road and Santa Barbara Boulevard in Lely. Dead fish were surfacing in a pond near homes last Friday after the break happened and sewage water began to pour into […]
FORT MYERS SWFL man accused of participating in insurrection will be held without bond Christopher Worrell, a Collier County man accused of participating in the insurrection, will remain in jail through his trial, a federal judge decided on Friday. Much of the discussion on Friday in the courtroom of Chief United States District Judge Chief Judge Beryl A. Howell, for the District of Columbia, centered around pepper spray. Howell […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Special Olympics able to continue thanks to help from businesses The Special Olympics is all about overcoming challenges. However, it takes more than just grit to be able to participate. It also takes donations. There are businesses stepping in to help with funding after the pandemic garnered fewer donations than usual. Molly Kirk is one of the Special Olympics athletes. “I play tennis.” When did […]
GOLDEN GATE Girl says suspicious man approached her in Golden Gate Collier County Sheriff’s Office wants the public’s help to identify an unknown male suspect in connection to a recent suspicious encounter with a girl in Golden Gate. According to the CCSO Facebook post, a girl told deputies a black male in his twenties approached her along the 4900 block of Golden Gate Parkway Tuesday afternoon […]
COLLIER COUNTY Starbucks workers in Collier County help save drive-thru customer who stopped breathing A group of Collier County Starbucks workers and a customer stepped in to help a man who was having a medical emergency. The man was in his car in the drive-thru of the coffee shop on Radio Road on Tuesday when he had a seizure and stopped breathing. An afternoon cup of coffee turned into […]
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Internet service company looks to provide reliable connection for Golden Gate Estates Golden Gate Estates is an area with poor internet connection for customers who live there, so a local service is stepping up to ensure community members have access to a service that works. “It’s been terrible,” Eugene Bogert said. “There is no service. It gets to a point where it just drops calls.” Bogert said […]
COLLIER COUNTY Southwest-Central Florida Connector road project in jeopardy A group is fighting to make changes to a controversial road project, saying it could affect more wildlife than first thought. No Roads to Ruin, a coalition of more than 100 organizations, says that in addition to the impact on the habitat of Florida panthers, the Southwest-Central Florida Connector could affect manatees and water quality. It […]
COLLIER COUNTY Swamp buggy races are back in Collier County Swamp buggy races are back in Southwest Florida. The outdoor event will provide weekend entertainment for people flocking from all over to watch them, bringing in some money to the region’s economy. With the pandemic, there will be some changes to how the event is run. Florida Sports Park in Collier County is set to […]