August 1, 2015

SANIBEL, Fla. – Eight people were rescued just before 1 a.m. on Saturday morning off the coast of Sanibel after their boat started taking on water. The U.S. Coast Guard says without the proper safety equipment they used, it could have been a much different outcome. Life jackets, flare guns, and two-way radios are just […]

NAPLES, Fla.- The nonprofit organization Friends of Foster Children hosted a back to school event at the Golden Gate Community Center to help children and their families get ready for the first day of school. More than a half dozen nonprofits volunteered their goods and services to help out. Children were able to get haircuts, school […]

CAPE CORAL, Fla- An entrepreneur has created a product that he says will keep people safer on the road. Bil Joseph recreated the handheld traffic safety cone. He says he came up with the idea after watching confusion at a crash site. The Stop and Go Flashlite Wands were designed to attach to flight lights; […]

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Volunteers are gearing up for one of Southwest Florida’s biggest back to school events. The 16th annual backpack giveaway hosted by the Multicultural Centre of Southwest Florida kicks off this weekend. Volunteers are loading up cars with things like colored pencils, crayons and notebooks. All the school supplies will go to […]

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.- St. Vincent de Paul Sacred Heart Conference held its rummage sale Saturday morning. There were toys, clothes, household goods, furniture and even a kitchen sink available for people to purchase. All proceeds help the organization provide assistance to deserving families and individuals throughout Charlotte County. St. Vincent de Paul is open Mondays, Wednesdays […]