Worker transported in Cape Coral after suffering ‘medical episode’ in bucket truckFEMA’s Operation Blue Roof deadline approaching soon in Charlotte County
CAPE CORAL Worker transported in Cape Coral after suffering ‘medical episode’ in bucket truck A worker on the lift of a bucket truck had to be transported to the hospital after suffering some sort of “medical episode” while in the lift said police.
FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof deadline approaching soon in Charlotte County The deadline for FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof is rapidly approaching for Charlotte County residents affected by Hurricane Milton.
FDA proposes to remove ingredient in medications The Food & Drug Administration proposes removing one ingredient after new data shows it is less effective than listed.
Riviera Bar and Grill reopens within days of hurricanes Helene, Milton A gargantuan effort from owners and staff allowed the Riviera Bar and Grill to reopen less than a week after two hurricanes flooded the Punta Gorda waterfront restaurant that has been around since the 1950s.
2 men charged in unrelated crimes for deaths related to fentanyl Two men in Charlotte County have been arrested for separate fentanyl-related charges that led to two deaths.
CAPE CORAL Pickup truck crashes into Cape Coral apartment building A pickup truck crashed into a Cape Coral apartment building after what police believe was a head-on collision with another vehicle.
Tim Aten Knows: More new tenants coming to local retail centers Something big is in the works for the long-vacant former Sweetbay Supermarket in Green Tree Center in North Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs house catches on fire 3 times in less than 24 hours A house in Bonita Springs has caught on fire three times in less than 24 hours.
SWFL High School Football Scoreboard Week 12 The regular season finale of high school football in SWFL brings district champions crowned and playoff spots fortified. .
Trash pile on San Carlos Island continues to grow Residents of San Carlos Island have grown tired as garbage and debris from hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton piles up.
Law enforcement presence at Alfie Oakes’ North Naples home and Immokalee packing house Several federal and state law enforcement agencies were at Alfie Oakes’ home and packing house for an investigation that remains undisclosed.
MATLACHA Matlacha restaurant Miceli’s reopens after six weeks Popular Matlacha restaurant Miceli’s has reopened just six weeks after enduring damage from back-to-back storms.
NORTH FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Accused Dollar General thief arrested A man accused of robbing a Dollar General store is behind bars.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Ward 4 candidate seeks vote recount In the race for Fort Myers city council, Cindy Banyai lost the Ward 4 race to incumbent Liston Bochette by just 77 votes or 1.58% of the vote.
CAPE CORAL Worker transported in Cape Coral after suffering ‘medical episode’ in bucket truck A worker on the lift of a bucket truck had to be transported to the hospital after suffering some sort of “medical episode” while in the lift said police.
FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof deadline approaching soon in Charlotte County The deadline for FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof is rapidly approaching for Charlotte County residents affected by Hurricane Milton.
FDA proposes to remove ingredient in medications The Food & Drug Administration proposes removing one ingredient after new data shows it is less effective than listed.
Riviera Bar and Grill reopens within days of hurricanes Helene, Milton A gargantuan effort from owners and staff allowed the Riviera Bar and Grill to reopen less than a week after two hurricanes flooded the Punta Gorda waterfront restaurant that has been around since the 1950s.
2 men charged in unrelated crimes for deaths related to fentanyl Two men in Charlotte County have been arrested for separate fentanyl-related charges that led to two deaths.
CAPE CORAL Pickup truck crashes into Cape Coral apartment building A pickup truck crashed into a Cape Coral apartment building after what police believe was a head-on collision with another vehicle.
Tim Aten Knows: More new tenants coming to local retail centers Something big is in the works for the long-vacant former Sweetbay Supermarket in Green Tree Center in North Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs house catches on fire 3 times in less than 24 hours A house in Bonita Springs has caught on fire three times in less than 24 hours.
SWFL High School Football Scoreboard Week 12 The regular season finale of high school football in SWFL brings district champions crowned and playoff spots fortified. .
Trash pile on San Carlos Island continues to grow Residents of San Carlos Island have grown tired as garbage and debris from hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton piles up.
Law enforcement presence at Alfie Oakes’ North Naples home and Immokalee packing house Several federal and state law enforcement agencies were at Alfie Oakes’ home and packing house for an investigation that remains undisclosed.
MATLACHA Matlacha restaurant Miceli’s reopens after six weeks Popular Matlacha restaurant Miceli’s has reopened just six weeks after enduring damage from back-to-back storms.
NORTH FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Accused Dollar General thief arrested A man accused of robbing a Dollar General store is behind bars.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Ward 4 candidate seeks vote recount In the race for Fort Myers city council, Cindy Banyai lost the Ward 4 race to incumbent Liston Bochette by just 77 votes or 1.58% of the vote.
GOLDEN GATE St. Matthew’s House expanding its food distribution this week is changing lives The need for food in Southwest Florida has grown exponentially since the pandemic began. So, St. Matthew’s House is adding more food distribution locations. Throughout his life, and more recently, during the pandemic, Miguel Cruz of Naples has relied on his faith. “When you trust in the Lord when you trust in the Bible in […]
NAPLES Red tide continues to linger off SWFL coast; visitors see different impacts What are believed to be the effects of red tide have put a damper on relaxation time for many in Collier County. Dead fish can be seen floating in Venetian Bay in Naples Monday, and red tide is believed to be the likely culprit. Johnny Lee and Fred Durham, who were roommates in college, have […]
Naples Naples shelter hosts event to raise awareness of domestic violence One group of Southwest Florida men is taking a stand against domestic violence in our community, using their voices to stop the abuse. “A lot of men just don’t think about it,” said Colin Estrem. “Domestic violence is the problem that a lot of people really don’t care to think about. In a community like […]
EAST NAPLES Collier man arrested in DC is Iraq veteran, was unsettled by election results A Collier County man arrested at the insurrection at the nation’s capital had been uneasy for weeks about the election results. In December, 38-year-old Michael Amos posted on Facebook that the election that handed the presidency to President-elect Joe Biden was not over. One of his family members, who declined to go on camera, said […]
NORTH NAPLES Vaccine distribution changes leave SWFL senior living community with uncertainty Some senior living communities in Southwest Florida must jump through hoops to get their residents vaccinated, and it’s taking a toll. The uncertainty that comes along with it makes it emotional for many people. Vi at Bentley Village in North Naples got 98% of its skilled nursing facility vaccinated in December 2020, and it pushed […]
NAPLES Vaccines at NCH offer ‘a blessing’ for some while others struggle to get a slot Andrea Cooper hasn’t seen her son and his family in a year. The Naples resident has a lot of underlying health issues so she’s worked hard to not expose herself to COVID-19. On Friday, she came one step closer to regaining some sense of normalcy and the possibility of hugging her family once more after […]
Naples Naples Senior Center gets new building If we’ve all learned anything from 2020, we are social beings who often don’t cope well with isolation, something so many of our older family members deal with even when there isn’t a pandemic. But the Naples Senior Center, dedicated to making sure our loved ones don’t feel alone as they age, has gotten the […]
COLLIER COUNTY Southwest Florida couple who traveled to DC in support of Trump gets tear-gassed A Cape Coral couple who traveled to D.C. to protest the Congressional certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s electoral college win found themselves in a mob instead. Patty Cummings and Aaron Bathory were part of a group of Southwest Florida residents who traveled to the nation’s capital in support of President’s Trump attempt at re-election. The […]
WINK NEWS/ ASSOCIATED PRESS Collier County man among those arrested for Capitol breach A Collier County man was among 68 people arrested Wednesday during or following the chaotic breach of the U.S. Capitol by a mob supporting President Donald Trump. In addition, three others from Florida were arrested, and officials say a Florida firefighter has been placed on leave after photos surfaced of him participating in the violent […]
NORTH NAPLES NCH’s online vaccine appointment system causes frustration An error message creating frustration and worry among people, and all they were trying to do is get a COVID-19 vaccine. NCH opened hundreds of vaccine appointments Thursday, only to face major issues with the website. Making it even worse: no one could get through to the hospital system for answers. For many of you, […]