Fireworks dazzle Fourth of July revelers throughout SWFL
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Fireworks lit up the sky during Fourth of July celebrations across Southwest Florida on Monday, in spite of occasional interruption and delays because of scattered storms.
View ArticleNaples couple on second date rescued from sinking boat
NAPLES, Fla. — A couple on their second date nearly lost their lives when their boat capsized on the way home from Fort Myers Beach, but help from two people fishing nearby allowed them to return to...
View ArticleFlorida launches hotline for residents to report murky water
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – The state has launched a hotline to help residents give updates on the water issues fouling rivers and beaches on both coasts.
View ArticleJudge: 22 BP fraud charges against lawyer duplicate others
GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) – The 95-count fraud indictment against a Texas lawyer and six co-defendants could be shorter when trial begins on federal charges accusing them of inflating a client list for BP...
View Article2 dead after reports of gunshots on Goodlette Rd in Naples
NAPLES, Fla. – Two men are dead after reports of gunfire near 700 Goodlette-Frank Road, according to Naples police.
View ArticleThese test results will have you concerned about the future of SWFL’s waters
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. – Recent tests to the water of Southwest Florida produced no results for toxicity, but the test results also raise concerns about algal blooms and changes to the water ecosystems...
View Article2 men killed in Naples shooting identified
NAPLES, Fla.- The two men found dead Thursday near the 700 block of Goodlette Road North have been identified as John Vargas, 29, and Xavier Sierra, 18, the Naples Police Department said Friday. Police...
View ArticleMaking the Grade: New school marks show less A’s and F’s
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida is releasing the second round of school grades linked to the high-stakes test that is based primarily on Common Core standards.
View ArticleTrucker road rage leads to gunfire at Immokalee mine
IMMOKALEE, Fla. — A quarrel between truckers over a driving maneuver on the way to an Immokalee mine Friday led one of them to fire gunshots at the other, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office said.
View ArticleDeputies investigate 5-year-old’s tractor death
NAPLES, Fla. – A 5-year-old child died after being run over by a tractor at the 2100 block on Southwest 16th Avenue on Saturday just before noon, sources said.
View ArticleCancer Alliance of Naples founder’s body discovered after paddleboarding...
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. – The body of 62-year-old Jerry Conti, one of the founding board members of the Cancer Alliance of Naples, was found in a massive search Saturday.
View ArticleThieves tamper with federally protected turtle nests in Naples
NAPLES, Fla. – Turtle eggs were stolen from nests Monday morning in the latest of five different nest-tampering incidents in the last six weeks, according to Roger Jacobsen, a harbormaster and code...
View ArticleDrive-in boat wash in Southwest Florida? Boaters react to the concept
FORT MYERS, Fla. – A Sweden-based company simply called Drive-In Boat Wash, is looking to bring its concept of convenient cleaning to Southwest Florida..
View ArticleFather reverses tractor, mistakingly killing 5-year-old daughter
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Fla. – A 5-year-old girl who loved tractor rides with her father was killed at the 2100 block on Southwest 16th Avenue on Saturday when he reversed his tractor and accidentally ran...
View ArticleSerial shoplifters recognized by multiple store owners
NORTH NAPLES, Fla. – One shop owner thought his store was the only one hit by an alleged shoplifting ring caught on surveillance footage until he shared the images on social media..
View ArticleLocal nonprofit gives race horses a life after the track
NAPLES, Fla. – A nonprofit in Collier County is working to take former race horses and find them a new home in retirement and what better place to retire than Southwest Florida.
View ArticleNatural waste catches fire, causing 50-foot flames in Collier
NAPLES, Fla. – A 50-foot fire burning at a North Collier County construction facility is fully contained and presents no threat to the surrounding area, according to Chief Eric Watson of North Collier...
View ArticleLocal doctor cuts down on arthritis pain with revolutionary surgery
NAPLES, Fla. – An orthopedic doctor is revolutionizing arthritis treatment.
View Article3 girls kicked off team ahead of state tournament
NAPLES, Fla. – There were a lot of tears and hugs when a local softball team was informed three of its players would not be participating in the state tournament..
View ArticleHail, lightning and heavy rains during strong storms across SWFL
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Lightning struck more than 10,000 times in three hours, adding to heavy rains and hail seen during strong storms across Southwest Florida, WINK Weather Meteorologist Jim Farrell said.
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