Collier County JROTC instructor fired for alleged sexual misconductRedeveloping plan to modify East Fort Myers
NAPLES Collier County JROTC instructor fired for alleged sexual misconduct A teenage girl claims her JROTC instructor made sexual comments, touched her, asked her on a date and told her to keep her mouth shut.
EAST FORT MYERS Redeveloping plan to modify East Fort Myers Southwest Florida is often called paradise, but some areas like East Fort Myers don’t live up to that. Now, the city is looking to change that.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High School works to beat the heat during spring practice Spring practice is heating up in more ways than one. High school teams are braving the elements right now.
Collier County Escaping an abusive partner – the ins and outs of injunctions for protection Survivors of domestic violence often seek an injunction, but for some, it may not be the best option to get out of a bad situation.
ESTERO Gulfshore Business honors 10 women for their contributions to business and Southwest Florida Lois Thome emceed a Gulfshore Business luncheon Thursday recognizing 10 local women for their contributions to SWFL.
NORTH NAPLES North Naples golf pro will have his sister caddy at PGA Championship Evan Bowser, the first assistant golf pro at LaPlaya Golf Club, will have his sister Elayna caddy for him at PGA Championship.
Person airlifted after crash on SR-31 near Bermont Road At least two people are hurt in another wreck on the roads on State Road 31 in Charlotte County.
Palm Beach Blvd. crash caused massive backups Two lanes are closed on Palm Beach Boulevard because of a crash near Orange River Boulevard.
Getting people back into their homes after storms For months, parts of our community have been involved in a back and forth with FEMA over the 25% flood insurance discount.
Lehigh Acres State Road 82: A road marked by tragedy and a plea for safety improvements State Road 82, specifically the stretch between Interstate 75 and Immokalee Road, is not just a highway; it’s a place marked by tragedy and danger.
Mixing meds can make a dangerous cocktail One thing doctors have to consider when prescribing meds is whether they will interact with any drugs the patient is currently taking.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on camera: thieves end dream of new family home in Lehigh Acres Thieves in the night destroyed a family’s dream of building a new home, and their acts were caught on camera.
PORT CHARLOTTE HyperFiber internet service planned for Port Charlotte HyperFiber, an independent, high-speed fiber-optic internet service, will be available to more than 31,000 homes in Port Charlotte, said the company’s president and CEO, Dan Kennedy.
FORT MYERS What changes do you want to see on Cleveland Avenue? A drive down Cleveland Avenue in Fort Myers is a reminder of what used to be for many. Whether it’s the abandoned doctor’s offices, shopping plaza units or the old Sears; there’s room for improvement.
HyperFiber internet service planned for Port Charlotte HyperFiber has collaborated with Charlotte County’s engineering division, and the first Port Charlotte customers began to receive HyperFiber’s connection at the end of April.
NAPLES Collier County JROTC instructor fired for alleged sexual misconduct A teenage girl claims her JROTC instructor made sexual comments, touched her, asked her on a date and told her to keep her mouth shut.
EAST FORT MYERS Redeveloping plan to modify East Fort Myers Southwest Florida is often called paradise, but some areas like East Fort Myers don’t live up to that. Now, the city is looking to change that.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High School works to beat the heat during spring practice Spring practice is heating up in more ways than one. High school teams are braving the elements right now.
Collier County Escaping an abusive partner – the ins and outs of injunctions for protection Survivors of domestic violence often seek an injunction, but for some, it may not be the best option to get out of a bad situation.
ESTERO Gulfshore Business honors 10 women for their contributions to business and Southwest Florida Lois Thome emceed a Gulfshore Business luncheon Thursday recognizing 10 local women for their contributions to SWFL.
NORTH NAPLES North Naples golf pro will have his sister caddy at PGA Championship Evan Bowser, the first assistant golf pro at LaPlaya Golf Club, will have his sister Elayna caddy for him at PGA Championship.
Person airlifted after crash on SR-31 near Bermont Road At least two people are hurt in another wreck on the roads on State Road 31 in Charlotte County.
Palm Beach Blvd. crash caused massive backups Two lanes are closed on Palm Beach Boulevard because of a crash near Orange River Boulevard.
Getting people back into their homes after storms For months, parts of our community have been involved in a back and forth with FEMA over the 25% flood insurance discount.
Lehigh Acres State Road 82: A road marked by tragedy and a plea for safety improvements State Road 82, specifically the stretch between Interstate 75 and Immokalee Road, is not just a highway; it’s a place marked by tragedy and danger.
Mixing meds can make a dangerous cocktail One thing doctors have to consider when prescribing meds is whether they will interact with any drugs the patient is currently taking.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on camera: thieves end dream of new family home in Lehigh Acres Thieves in the night destroyed a family’s dream of building a new home, and their acts were caught on camera.
PORT CHARLOTTE HyperFiber internet service planned for Port Charlotte HyperFiber, an independent, high-speed fiber-optic internet service, will be available to more than 31,000 homes in Port Charlotte, said the company’s president and CEO, Dan Kennedy.
FORT MYERS What changes do you want to see on Cleveland Avenue? A drive down Cleveland Avenue in Fort Myers is a reminder of what used to be for many. Whether it’s the abandoned doctor’s offices, shopping plaza units or the old Sears; there’s room for improvement.
HyperFiber internet service planned for Port Charlotte HyperFiber has collaborated with Charlotte County’s engineering division, and the first Port Charlotte customers began to receive HyperFiber’s connection at the end of April.
FORT MYERS Lists of coronavirus symptoms don’t completely match up which could be a big problem Fever, difficulty breathing and a cough — we’ve all heard about the standard symptoms for COVID-19 but depending on where you live, the clues to coronavirus may not be the same. Experts say that could pose a problem. With a symptoms list that keeps changing, it can be difficult for doctors to quickly identify COVID-19 […]
FORT MYERS New CDC guidance says main transmission of COVID-19 is not through touching surfaces Doorknobs, countertops and light switches are all high touch surfaces thought to be dangerous because of how they could help spread the coronavirus. But now, “We know it spreads easily between people, so the other routes of transmission that we’ve been talking about is from touching surfaces,” says Dr. Bindu Mayi, professor of microbiology at […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte facility first in SWFL with wing dedicated to COVID-19 patients Not everyone who tests positive for COVID-19 needs to stay in the hospital, but when a patient lives in a shared space, like a nursing home, sending them home to recover can get complicated. One Southwest Florida facility is stepping up to protect some of the most vulnerable. “These are challenging times. With that said, […]
FORT MYERS Pandemic fallout: Science and research projects may end up years behind When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it shut down schools, cities, and beaches – even entire industries. Now, as things are reopening, researchers say it could take years for the scientific community to bounce back. Two weeks after giving birth, Wakisha Stewart had a heart attack. “My artery tore, and I had to go in and […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Increase in state COVID-19 testing sites also increase turnaround times for results Hundreds of cars lined up at CenturyLink Sports Complex to get tested for COVID-19 over the past two weeks. Right now, many people are asking, what’s the point of getting tested if you don’t get the results back quickly? When the state COVID-19 testing site first opened up earlier this month, long lines of cars […]
New research offers hope to those affected by Alzheimer’s New research could give families the gift of time when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease. Doctors diagnosed David Sprenkel’s wife Nancy with Alzheimer’s 25 years ago, but thanks to scientific advancements and new medications at the time, the disease was slowed, he said. “I had 20 or 25 years more of a better life together […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY DeSantis searches for path forward to ‘reopen’ nursing homes, long-term care facilities With COVID-19 cases and deaths increasing in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, Governor Ron DeSantis spoke with health care officials about the issue Wednesday. DeSantis wants to figure out a way to allow visitors into facilities where most residents haven’t seen family members for two months. Tim Ficker is the executive director of […]
FORT MYERS As elective surgeries return, patients remain wary, slow to return When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the suspension of elective surgeries, it left patients with certain medical conditions in a lurch and unable to get the surgeries they needed. But now, as the state reopens, those surgeries are being scheduled again health care leaders say they’re following new procedures to keep everyone safe. From knee and […]
FORT MYERS Experts say COVID-19 symptoms can vary greatly, more than initially thought From fever and shortness of breath to losing your sense of taste and smell. The list of COVID-19’s symptoms keeps growing. The pandemic started off with a shortlist of symptoms with most patients coming in with a cough, body aches, fevers, occasional sore throat. Later, doctors added losing the ability to smell and taste along […]
NAPLES The need is great for blood in Southwest Florida amid pandemic Across the country, COVID-19 fears have created a crisis when it comes to our blood supply. Thousands of blood drives have been canceled, and some donors have been afraid to come out, but Friday, the Greater Naples YMCA hosted a blood drive. Organizers say there was a good turnout from people supporting their community. David […]