More water headed into Caloosahatchee: What it means for our estuaryTransforming animal care: how a $1.5M donation is helping SNIP Collier
More water headed into Caloosahatchee: What it means for our estuary Southwest Florida cringes every time the mention of releases from Lake Okeechobee comes up. There are concerns about what’s in the water and whether it will dirty our shoreline or even fuel blue-green algae blooms.
NAPLES Transforming animal care: how a $1.5M donation is helping SNIP Collier We are seeing the first major changes from a donation from Tom Golisano.
FORT MYERS BEACH “We did what we had to do” Fort Myers Beach mayor takes blame for loss of FEMA discount FEMA sent the town of Fort Myers Beach a letter explaining why they lost their flood insurance discount. One reason was not removing temporary trailers and containers from flood zones. Now, the mayor says to blame him for it.
NORTH FORT MYERS Suncoast Estates fatal shooting leaves community on edge A fatal shooting took place on Saturday at the Suncoast Estates in North Fort Myers, on Heck Drive, that left one man dead and another seriously injured.
SANIBEL Gulfshore Life Men and Women of the Year award honoree: James Evans The environment and economy are nearly synonymous in Southwest Florida, and while many people work to protect both, one man stands out and has made the environment his life’s work.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
NAPLES Naples man arrested on multiple violent charges including kidnapping and sexual battery A Naples man has been arrested on multiple violent charges stemming from an alleged case of kidnapping involving guns, drugs and sexual battery.
MATLACHA CW Fudge Factory in Matlacha getting back to business after storms Getting back to business is giving one island the boost they need before the holidays.
southwest florida How much will a Christmas tree cost in Southwest Florida this year? With Thanksgiving this week and Christmas around the corner, we want to know how tree prices are stacking up across Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Spreading holiday cheer with Christmas tree lighting in Naples The Christmas spirit has awakened in Naples.
Early lung cancer detection According to a critical care pulmonologist with Lee Health, every day, two people in Lee County hear the news that they have lung cancer.
Bishop Verot seniors cheering in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade The Viking seniors get a once in a lifetime experience cheering with Spirit of America in the iconic holiday parade.
FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park announces online auction liquidation of remaining inventory Fans of the now-closed Shell Factory & Nature Park will have a final chance to own a piece of nostalgia with two virtual auctions.
Lee County officials share progress on post-Milton debris cleanup Lee County has announced it has collected 200,000 cubic yards of storm debris in unincorporated areas post-Hurricane Milton.
Man accused of fleeing from Charlotte deputies through drainage pipe The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who tried to flee from deputies during a traffic stop through a drainage pipe.
More water headed into Caloosahatchee: What it means for our estuary Southwest Florida cringes every time the mention of releases from Lake Okeechobee comes up. There are concerns about what’s in the water and whether it will dirty our shoreline or even fuel blue-green algae blooms.
NAPLES Transforming animal care: how a $1.5M donation is helping SNIP Collier We are seeing the first major changes from a donation from Tom Golisano.
FORT MYERS BEACH “We did what we had to do” Fort Myers Beach mayor takes blame for loss of FEMA discount FEMA sent the town of Fort Myers Beach a letter explaining why they lost their flood insurance discount. One reason was not removing temporary trailers and containers from flood zones. Now, the mayor says to blame him for it.
NORTH FORT MYERS Suncoast Estates fatal shooting leaves community on edge A fatal shooting took place on Saturday at the Suncoast Estates in North Fort Myers, on Heck Drive, that left one man dead and another seriously injured.
SANIBEL Gulfshore Life Men and Women of the Year award honoree: James Evans The environment and economy are nearly synonymous in Southwest Florida, and while many people work to protect both, one man stands out and has made the environment his life’s work.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
NAPLES Naples man arrested on multiple violent charges including kidnapping and sexual battery A Naples man has been arrested on multiple violent charges stemming from an alleged case of kidnapping involving guns, drugs and sexual battery.
MATLACHA CW Fudge Factory in Matlacha getting back to business after storms Getting back to business is giving one island the boost they need before the holidays.
southwest florida How much will a Christmas tree cost in Southwest Florida this year? With Thanksgiving this week and Christmas around the corner, we want to know how tree prices are stacking up across Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Spreading holiday cheer with Christmas tree lighting in Naples The Christmas spirit has awakened in Naples.
Early lung cancer detection According to a critical care pulmonologist with Lee Health, every day, two people in Lee County hear the news that they have lung cancer.
Bishop Verot seniors cheering in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade The Viking seniors get a once in a lifetime experience cheering with Spirit of America in the iconic holiday parade.
FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park announces online auction liquidation of remaining inventory Fans of the now-closed Shell Factory & Nature Park will have a final chance to own a piece of nostalgia with two virtual auctions.
Lee County officials share progress on post-Milton debris cleanup Lee County has announced it has collected 200,000 cubic yards of storm debris in unincorporated areas post-Hurricane Milton.
Man accused of fleeing from Charlotte deputies through drainage pipe The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who tried to flee from deputies during a traffic stop through a drainage pipe.
Cool Zoo comes to Fort Myers If you are looking for something to do this holiday weekend, you might want to check out Cool Zoo, an interactive and educational wildlife travel exhibit taking place Saturday in Crowne Plaza at 13051 Bell Tower Drive in Fort Myers. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Buy them here. Here to explain […]
Money Monday: Post-pandemic life As more and more states lift COVID-19 restrictions, it is beginning to feel as if we are getting closer to having our normal lives back. To provide us with a glimpse of what possible changes might occur in our post-pandemic lives is Stefan Contorno, senior vice president and partner of Touchstone Wealth Partners UBS – […]
Dr. Rossi: Infrastructure agreement Some big news: Congress seems to have come together on an infrastructure bill. The $973 billion bipartisan agreement will fund roads, bridges and broadband internet service. Joining us this morning to talk about the deal and what happens next is political psychologist Dr. Bart Rossi. Watch the full video above.
Money Monday: Federal reserve interest rate decision June 2021 The stock market is about to open, and investors are hoping the decision over the nation’s interest rates won’t make for a bumpy week. To help us interpret the decision is Stefan Contorno, senior vice president and partner of Touchstone Wealth Partners UBS — Bonita Springs. Watch the full video above.
Dr. Rossi: Juneteenth now a federal holiday June 18 is now a federal holiday to honor Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when the last of America’s enslaved Black people learned of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Here to talk about what this historic move means is political psychologist Dr. Bart Rossi. Watch the full video above.
Dr. Bruno: Recovery summer Not only is Father’s Day coming up, but Friday is the last day of school for students in Lee County. That means the end to what’s been a long, strange schoolyear. Dr. Nicole Bruno with Island Coast Pediatrics explains the concept of a “recovery summer” for ourselves and the kids. Watch the full video above.
Money Monday: May 2021 jobs report President Biden says the latest jobs report shows his plan is working. But some say that while the report is good, it is not as strong as expected. Here to help us interpret the report is Stefan Contorno, senior vice president and partner of Touchstone Wealth Partners UBS —Bonita Springs. Watch the full video above.
Dr. Rossi: Transgender girls banned from athletics Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill saying biological differences between males and females make it unfair for cis female athletes to compete alongside transgender girls. But the NCAA, which oversees college athletics, has a long-standing policy that includes the participation of transgender athletes in college sports. Here to talk about this bill and what it […]
Dr. Rossi: Jan. 6 commission, White House diversity No word yet on when there will be a vote in the Senate on an investigation into the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, but it could come as soon as Friday. And this week, Karine Jean-Pierre became the first Black woman in decades, and the first openly gay person, to address the press […]
Money Monday: Own your worth Despite decades of incremental progress, a recent report by UBS finds that nearly half of women defer long term financial decisions to their spouse. To provide insight on this survey is Stefan Contorno, senior vice President and partner of Touchstone Wealth Partners UBS, Bonita Springs. Watch the full video above.