Gulfshore Life celebrates 2024 Men and Women of the Year eventCharlotte County plans restoration for historic bunkhouse
NAPLES Gulfshore Life celebrates 2024 Men and Women of the Year event Gulfshore Life celebrated the 26th annual Men and Women of the Year gala event on Wednesday night, honoring 10 recipients for their contributions to the Southwest Florida community.
Charlotte County plans restoration for historic bunkhouse Charlotte County commissioners are trying to keep the historical importance of the Placida bunkhouse alive.
Conservation easement helps to preserve Naples coastline A new beach resort to unwind and relax is on its way and there’s going to be a giant green space to help with that.
PUNTA GORDA 81-year-old SWFL veteran celebrated with Honor Flight Among the 100 Southwest Florida veterans headed to Washington D.C. on an Honor Flight is Bob Carpenter, an 81-year-old U.S. Air Force veteran who fought in the Vietnam War.
SANIBEL Sanibel eyes new hurricane protections amid recovery It should come as no surprise that parts of Southwest Florida, especially Sanibel Island, have a long way to go in their recovery from this year’s hurricanes.
CAPE CORAL Facebook post helps find good Samaritan in Cape Coral A Cape Coral man is relieved to discover good people still exist.
FORT MYERS BEACH Pink Shell Beach Resort seeks expansion on Fort Myers Beach The face of Fort Myers Beach could look different as the Pink Shell Beach Resort wants to expand.
NAPLES Owner of Johnsonville named one of Gulfshore Life’s Men of the Year From king of sausage to best-selling author, Johnsonville owner Ralph Stayer has been named one of Gulfshore Life’s Men of the Year.
Fired FEMA worker speaks out The FEMA team leader who was fired for telling her crew to skip properties with signs supporting Donald Trump in a Highlands County mobile home park is pushing back.
FORT MYERS Water quality testing continues in Fort Myers waterways Water quality has been an ongoing issue for parts of southwest Florida, and two notoriously bad spots fall within the city of Fort Myers.
ESTERO New mixed-use development proposed in Estero A new entertainment and living experience may be going right in the middle of a place you’ve never seen before.
NORTH FORT MYERS Man wanted for using stolen credit card to buy gift cards in North Fort Myers Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking the public for information on a male suspect seen making purchases with a stolen credit card in North Fort Myers.
How gut health affects mental and physical wellness You’ve heard it before: “You are what you eat.” Well, science is increasingly confirming that this adage holds true, especially when it comes to the impact of our gut microbiome on our overall health.
Couple’s wedding gift led to lifelong passion, business ownership The owners of a popular barbecue food truck fulfilled their dream of owning a brick-and-mortar restaurant, as Jay’s Smokin BBQ preps for its soft opening Nov. 13 at 10175 Tamiami Trail in Punta Gorda.
Goddard School breaks ground in Estero as franchise expands to SWFL Matt Speranza and Dave Horrell each changed the trajectory of their lives, shifting to figuratively painting the potential of children from literally selling paint.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life celebrates 2024 Men and Women of the Year event Gulfshore Life celebrated the 26th annual Men and Women of the Year gala event on Wednesday night, honoring 10 recipients for their contributions to the Southwest Florida community.
Charlotte County plans restoration for historic bunkhouse Charlotte County commissioners are trying to keep the historical importance of the Placida bunkhouse alive.
Conservation easement helps to preserve Naples coastline A new beach resort to unwind and relax is on its way and there’s going to be a giant green space to help with that.
PUNTA GORDA 81-year-old SWFL veteran celebrated with Honor Flight Among the 100 Southwest Florida veterans headed to Washington D.C. on an Honor Flight is Bob Carpenter, an 81-year-old U.S. Air Force veteran who fought in the Vietnam War.
SANIBEL Sanibel eyes new hurricane protections amid recovery It should come as no surprise that parts of Southwest Florida, especially Sanibel Island, have a long way to go in their recovery from this year’s hurricanes.
CAPE CORAL Facebook post helps find good Samaritan in Cape Coral A Cape Coral man is relieved to discover good people still exist.
FORT MYERS BEACH Pink Shell Beach Resort seeks expansion on Fort Myers Beach The face of Fort Myers Beach could look different as the Pink Shell Beach Resort wants to expand.
NAPLES Owner of Johnsonville named one of Gulfshore Life’s Men of the Year From king of sausage to best-selling author, Johnsonville owner Ralph Stayer has been named one of Gulfshore Life’s Men of the Year.
Fired FEMA worker speaks out The FEMA team leader who was fired for telling her crew to skip properties with signs supporting Donald Trump in a Highlands County mobile home park is pushing back.
FORT MYERS Water quality testing continues in Fort Myers waterways Water quality has been an ongoing issue for parts of southwest Florida, and two notoriously bad spots fall within the city of Fort Myers.
ESTERO New mixed-use development proposed in Estero A new entertainment and living experience may be going right in the middle of a place you’ve never seen before.
NORTH FORT MYERS Man wanted for using stolen credit card to buy gift cards in North Fort Myers Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking the public for information on a male suspect seen making purchases with a stolen credit card in North Fort Myers.
How gut health affects mental and physical wellness You’ve heard it before: “You are what you eat.” Well, science is increasingly confirming that this adage holds true, especially when it comes to the impact of our gut microbiome on our overall health.
Couple’s wedding gift led to lifelong passion, business ownership The owners of a popular barbecue food truck fulfilled their dream of owning a brick-and-mortar restaurant, as Jay’s Smokin BBQ preps for its soft opening Nov. 13 at 10175 Tamiami Trail in Punta Gorda.
Goddard School breaks ground in Estero as franchise expands to SWFL Matt Speranza and Dave Horrell each changed the trajectory of their lives, shifting to figuratively painting the potential of children from literally selling paint.
JACKSONVILLE (AP) Sheriff: Man who fled traffic stop shoots officer in Florida A man who sped away from a traffic stop in Florida last week shot and critically wounded an officer before killing himself following a standoff at his home, officials said.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) 3 children, 3 adults fatally shot at Nashville grade school A shooting at a private Christian grade school in Nashville wounded several people Monday, authorities said. The suspect is dead after a confrontation with police.
MIAMI (CBS) Florida lawmakers may eliminate funding for college DEI programs Florida lawmakers are debating a bill that would eliminate state funding for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs at public universities.
TALLAHASSEE (AP) DeSantis team welcomes contrast with Trump ‘chaos’ candidacy Gov. Ron DeSantis’ team believes he holds a position of strength among Republican voters. And as Trump fights to undermine DeSantis, his strongest Republican rival, the Florida governor’s growing coalition is eager to highlight the contrast between the two men.
TARPON SPRINGS (AP) Doctor charged with murder in Florida lawyer’s disappearance A Tampa-area plastic surgeon has been charged with murder, accused of killing a lawyer missing since last week from a firm that represents former co-workers the doctor has been suing in a business dispute.
ST. AUGUSTINE (AP) Florida teen gets life in prison for deadly stabbing of classmate A judge sentenced a 16-year-old Florida boy to life in prison on Friday for fatally stabbing a 13-year-old classmate on Mother’s Day in 2021.
ROME (AP) Florida school uproar leads Italy to invite viewing ‘David’ A Florence museum on Sunday invited parents and students from a Florida charter school to view Michelangelo’s “David” in person after the school principal was forced to resign following parental complaints that an image of the nude Renaissance masterpiece was shown to a sixth-grade art class. Florence Mayor Dario Nardella also tweeted an invitation for […]
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan Ukraine’s government on Sunday called for an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council to “counter the Kremlin’s nuclear blackmail” after Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed plans to station tactical atomic weapons in Belarus. One Ukrainian official said Russia “took Belarus as a nuclear hostage.” Further heightening tensions, an explosion deep inside Russia wounded three people Sunday. […]
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) Bezos’ rocket company pins crash on overheated engine nozzle An overheated rocket engine nozzle caused last year’s Blue Origin launch failure that has grounded flights for six months, the company said Friday. Jeff Bezos’ rocket company Blue Origin said it expects to resume its quick trips to space from West Texas sometime later this year. The New Shepard rocket was carrying experiments but no passengers when […]
MOSCOW Putin says Russia will station tactical nukes in Belarus Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans on Saturday to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus, a warning to the West as it steps up military support for Ukraine. Putin said the move was triggered by Britain’s decision this past week to provide Ukraine with armor-piercing rounds containing depleted uranium. The Russian leader earlier made a false […]