Mild and humid Friday morning ahead of a hot afternoonIsrael targets air defense system in Syria, state news agency says
COLLIER COUNTY Grey Oaks resident sues country club for PPP loan fraud A man is accusing his country club of committing fraud. He claims the club received a PPP loan from the government even though it shouldn’t have, and the case is heading to court. While many small businesses struggle to bounce back from giant pandemic losses, others are in the hot seat for getting government help. […]
WINK NEWS Red tide impacting charter industry in parts of SWFL, not so much beachgoers You might not notice red tide on the beach, but it’s evident further out in the Gulf, and it’s hurting the charter boat industry. Medium concentrations of red tide are high enough for fish kills, yet the shores look to be clean Friday. Still, there are red tide advisories at beaches along the coast, and […]
FORT MYERS Club Blu shooting victim’s cousin remembers him, looks toward justice after arrests Arrests have been made in the mass shooting that killed two teenagers and injured at least 14 other people, young and old, in July 2016 at Club Blu teen night in Fort Myers. We spoke to the cousin of 18-year-old victim Stef’an Strawder Thursday. Strawder was shot and killed during the shooting along with 14-year-old […]
MARCO ISLAND Sailboat capsizes during rough water conditions near Marco Island A married couple were setting sail to follow their dream when they ran into trouble by Sand Dollar Island near Marco Island overnight. A rescue tow boat responded to help them out, and things went from bad to worse when both boats capsized. The 42-foot, $250,000 sailboat was stuck about a mile out in the […]
NAPLES Historic Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club set to undergo demolition, renovation The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, an area staple, is set to be demolished and renovated by its new owners. After 74 years in business, the sun is setting on the sprawling beachfront resort. With all the growth and development, many people feel landmarks like this one are disappearing. Many know this as a […]
NAPLES The Big Cat Public Safety Act could be a win nationally but not for SWFL preserve owners The Big Cat Public Safety Act is back in the national spotlight, after Carole Baskin became one of the bill to put a local man out of business’s biggest supporters. Many believe that getting big cats out of private hands is a win but for Southwest Florida owners, it could take away their livelihood. John […]
COLLIER COUNTY Woman paralyzed after diving accident in Collier County Life may never be the same for a woman who was injured after diving off a boat in Collier County. “She’s probably not going to be able to walk again but I know her and I doubt she’ll accept that,” said Katelyn Scott. Right now, 18-year-old Eden Schroder is in the hospital, paralyzed from the […]
NAPLES Changes coming to beach parking in Naples When the pandemic began, people from all over went to Naples beaches to enjoy themselves. Now, the city is considering measures that will benefit those who live nearby. Parking has become a problem for those who actually moved for the beach. Now, you might need a sticker indicating that you live in Collier County to […]
NAPLES Hope for the hospitality industry as Restaurant Week begins in Southwest Florida Restaurant Week is even more special this year because Southwest Florida owners are hoping it can bring some hope back to the hospitality industry. But this week isn’t just about owners, it’s about the employees as well. James Miller, owner of The Pearl in Naples, says the pandemic has been hard for his restaurant and […]
NAPLES Boutique owners on Fifth Avenue not getting the normal Black Friday rush Black Friday is normally a day full of shopping and shoppers. Yet boutique owners on Fifth Avenue in Naples say this year’s crowd isn’t the same. Big retailers are also taking the hit in 2020. Many shoppers, if they do go out, are taking steps to stop the spread of coronavirus. There’s social distancing in […]