NAPLES Police searching for missing Naples teen The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is searching for a Naples teenager who was reported missing last week.
NORTH FORT MYERS Shell Factory in North Fort Myers closes A landmark in the Southwest Florida community for decades has officially closed its doors over the weekend.
FORT MYERS Truck fire on I-75 in Fort Myers closes 2 lanes The Florida Highway Patrol has reported a truck fire on the shoulder lane of Interstate 75 in Fort Myers.
Steinhatchee Gov. DeSantis provides updates on Hurricane Helene recovery Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Steinhatchee.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Isolated rain and storms for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain and storms following a dry and sunny start to your Monday.
Charlotte County allowing temporary RVs and mobile homes after Hurricane Helene Charlotte County is now allowing people to live in an RV or mobile home on their property for the next three years.
Fatal crash involving wrong way driver on I-75 in Lee County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal wrong-way crash that occurred on the northbound lanes of Interstate 75.
FORT MYERS BEACH Final day of Island Hopper Fest held despite effects from Helene The last day of the 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival was held on Fort Myers Beach Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sen. Rick Scott visits Fort Myers Beach in the wake of Helene Sen. Rick Scott traveled to Fort Myers Beach to survey the damage following Helene.
Distribution center provides aid for those affected by Helene Charlotte County received a bit of relief Sunday after being hit by Helene.
Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.
FEMA assistance available for some affected by Hurricane Helene Florida homeowners and renters in counties with uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
SANIBEL Sanibel Fire & Rescue District traveling to assist with Helene relief The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District sent a crew to Perry, FL, early Sunday morning to assist with disaster relief following Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Man accused of filming woman in Target dressing room A man is being accused of videotaping a woman while she was trying on clothes at a Fort Myers Target on Friday.
BONITA SPRINGS Man arrested in Bonita Springs for stabbing A man has been arrested in Bonita Springs after allegedly stabbing someone.
NAPLES Police searching for missing Naples teen The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is searching for a Naples teenager who was reported missing last week.
NORTH FORT MYERS Shell Factory in North Fort Myers closes A landmark in the Southwest Florida community for decades has officially closed its doors over the weekend.
FORT MYERS Truck fire on I-75 in Fort Myers closes 2 lanes The Florida Highway Patrol has reported a truck fire on the shoulder lane of Interstate 75 in Fort Myers.
Steinhatchee Gov. DeSantis provides updates on Hurricane Helene recovery Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Steinhatchee.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Isolated rain and storms for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain and storms following a dry and sunny start to your Monday.
Charlotte County allowing temporary RVs and mobile homes after Hurricane Helene Charlotte County is now allowing people to live in an RV or mobile home on their property for the next three years.
Fatal crash involving wrong way driver on I-75 in Lee County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal wrong-way crash that occurred on the northbound lanes of Interstate 75.
FORT MYERS BEACH Final day of Island Hopper Fest held despite effects from Helene The last day of the 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival was held on Fort Myers Beach Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sen. Rick Scott visits Fort Myers Beach in the wake of Helene Sen. Rick Scott traveled to Fort Myers Beach to survey the damage following Helene.
Distribution center provides aid for those affected by Helene Charlotte County received a bit of relief Sunday after being hit by Helene.
Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.
FEMA assistance available for some affected by Hurricane Helene Florida homeowners and renters in counties with uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
SANIBEL Sanibel Fire & Rescue District traveling to assist with Helene relief The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District sent a crew to Perry, FL, early Sunday morning to assist with disaster relief following Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Man accused of filming woman in Target dressing room A man is being accused of videotaping a woman while she was trying on clothes at a Fort Myers Target on Friday.
BONITA SPRINGS Man arrested in Bonita Springs for stabbing A man has been arrested in Bonita Springs after allegedly stabbing someone.
IMMOKALEE Immokalee Middle School student arrested after non-credible online threat An Immokalee Middle School student was arrested Tuesday night after deputies say he made a violent threat over social media. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, the student faces a charge of making written threats to kill or do bodily injury or conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism, which is a […]
MERCATO Dancing Jingled Elves raising money to help women in SWFL after Ian A group of women called the Jingled Elves sang and danced their way through Naples Tuesday night to help other women and children across Collier County. The Jingled Elves exceeded their goal of raising six figures with the help of their 80 sponsors. Caroling for a cause with Santa’s little helpers, the Elves took their […]
NAPLES 12 more women come forward accusing Eric Salata of criminal or suspicious activity More women have said they could be victims of a Naples doctor who drugged and raped his patients at a spa. According to the Naples Police Department, 12 more women have come forward, reporting criminal or suspicious activity surrounding Eric Salata. This makes the total number of women that have come forward 14. The Collier […]
MARCO ISLAND 2 mail theft suspects arrested in Marco Island Two suspects were arrested Monday evening after police say they committed mail theft throughout Marco Island. According to the Marco Island Police Department, Aldriel Cepero-Vazquez, 24, and Lisandra Herrera de la Cruz, 20 were arrested after multiple complaints came in about mail thefts occurring throughout the city, and a suspect vehicle was identified from a […]
NAPLES Woman files lawsuit against medical spa where Naples doctor accused of rape worked One of the women who accused a Naples doctor of sexually abusing her while under his care has filed a lawsuit against the medical spa where it happened. Doctor Eric Salata was arrested in Nov. and charged with raping two patients at the Pura Vida Medical Spa. Later, Salata committed suicide while out on bond. […]
IMMOKALEE Pedestrian killed on Little League Road near Immokalee A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a car Monday night on Little League Road, just west of Immokalee. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a car driven by a 22-year-old Immokalee man was traveling south on Little League Road, south of America Way, around 7:15 p.m. A 62-year-old Immokalee woman was standing on […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County school board member facing backlash over paddling comments A new Collier County school board member is getting lots of attention, and not the good kind. Jerry Rutherford’s comments about bringing back paddling and disruptive disabled students having too many freedoms are taking lots of criticism. A TikToker with 300,000 followers is now urging people to email Superintendent Doctor Kamala Patton and Rutherford himself. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Lawsuit filed against Pura Vida Medical Spa after death of Naples doctor accused of rape A Collier County woman has filed a lawsuit against Pura Vida Medical Spa after one of its doctors, who is accused of rape, killed himself while out on bond. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office says Dr. Eric Salata was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a welfare check was called when his ankle […]
FORT MYERS Meals of Hope hosts food-packing event to feed hungry SWFL families Meals of Hope plans to make the holiday season a little brighter for people in Southwest Florida struggling to put food on the table. Meals of Hope packed 500,000 meals in a matter of two hours Saturday morning during an event called Holidays Without Hunger, its biggest of the year. On the menu this year: […]
COLLIER COUNTY Suspect arrested after shooting on Eucalyptus Lane in Collier County The Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect after a Thursday night shooting investigation on Eucalyptus Lane. Dana Barrett Lettieri, 40, faces multiple felonies, including narcotics trafficking, after the shooting incident left one man injured in the North Naples neighborhood. Deputies confirmed that they responded to a shooting just before 10 p.m. CCSO says one […]