IMMOKALEE ROAD 3 injured in deadly crash on Immokalee road The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a deadly crash on Immokalee road.
NAPLES Collier deputies investigating car submerged in water The Collier County Sheriffs Office is investigating the scene of a submerged vehicle in Naples.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball reflects on season and team’s legacy FGCU softball reflects on the historic season following their elimination doubleheader Saturday as well as what made this team special.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms in the forecast for your Sunday Expect sun and clouds throughout the day, along with scattered rain. Some of the storms have the potential to become severe.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday until 8 p.m.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
IMMOKALEE ROAD 3 injured in deadly crash on Immokalee road The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a deadly crash on Immokalee road.
NAPLES Collier deputies investigating car submerged in water The Collier County Sheriffs Office is investigating the scene of a submerged vehicle in Naples.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball reflects on season and team’s legacy FGCU softball reflects on the historic season following their elimination doubleheader Saturday as well as what made this team special.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms in the forecast for your Sunday Expect sun and clouds throughout the day, along with scattered rain. Some of the storms have the potential to become severe.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday until 8 p.m.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
EAST NAPLES East Naples non-profit starts weekly pet food pantry Millions across the country have lost their jobs, which has made it difficult to afford food for not only people but for pets as well. That’s why a local non-profit is hosting a grab-and-go pet food pantry to fill the urgent need. The pantry will be open every Tuesday until the safer-at-home order is lifted. […]
NAPLES More moms opting for alternatives to hospital births In fear of COVID-19 in hospitals, as well as no visitors being allowed inside, some pregnant women are turning to other options for giving birth. Welcoming a baby is one of life’s most precious moments, and for Keely Ford’s family, it’s another girl, due just days from now and in the middle of a pandemic. […]
NAPLES Families rediscover each other during ‘safer at home’ togetherness What does “safer at home” look like for your family? While some of you might experience some cabin fever, the pandemic has led to some unprecedented amounts of togetherness, and many people are soaking up life from a different viewpoint. Without students in the classroom and with so many businesses shut down, neighborhoods are busier […]
NAPLES Naples diner donates meals to NCH workers One Southwest Florida restaurant is making sure healthcare workers at NCH are fed. Lake Park Diner in Naples is donating hundreds of meals to our workers on the front lines. NCH is just right down the street from this restaurant and some of the hospitals’ staff are even regulars at the diner. Now more than […]
MARCO ISLAND Two beach access points to reopen on Marco Island Marco Island city leaders on Monday made the call to reopen two beach access points, but one resident worries it will lead to big crowds. Wayne Rose fears the island he calls home won’t be safe after the entrance to Marco Beach is reopened. “I think it was a quick decision … I don’t think […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County animal preserve struggles during coronavirus pandemic A Collier County animal preserve is taking a hit because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Kowiachobee Animal Preserve is home to dozens of animals, and like many non-profits, the sanctuary survives on donations, less of which are coming in now. Its owners are even having a hard time finding supplies for some of their animals. Dozens […]
NORTH NAPLES What does the safer-at-home order look like in Southwest Florida? It’s the first full day of the governor’s safer-at-home order, but people continued to venture out for the essentials on Friday. Armed with masks and plastic gloves, shoppers hunted for toilet paper and cleaning supplies at stores. With people spending more time at home, and many contractors continuing to work, home improvement stores are also […]
NORTH NAPLES Nurse’s car stolen from NCH North Naples parking garage Someone stole a Jeep from a nurse at the NCH campus in North Naples while she was in the middle of a 12-hour shift saving lives. We spoke to nurse Cristina Roman on the phone Tuesday, and she says her family’s dream car was stolen from the NCH North Naples hospital parking garage. Roman and […]
NAPLES Nurse at Naples clinic personally asks governor for help, more tests for first responders A family practice in Naples that cares for many first responders and Collier County employees is making a plea to the governor for more COVID-19 tests. Like the facilities across the country, it’s extremely short. Advanced Medical says their main concern is the number of first responders they see. Naples firefighters say they’ve had to […]
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island group helping hospitality workers affected by pandemic A Marco Island group is helping their neighbors in need while hoping to inspire a movement. The Marco Island Patriots are collecting money to buy gift cards for people during the coronavirus pandemic. “A lot of restaurant workers work day to day paying their bills. I was in hospitality myself for 25 years,” said Timon […]