The faithful gather weekly outside Alligator Alcatraz
Not Florida's unrelenting sun, swarms of mosquitoes nor the threats of storms chase the religious leaders away from outside the controversial detention camp in the heart of the Everglades. At 5 p.m. each Sunday for the past several weeks, the faithful gather along the rural highway in Ochopee and pray.
EXCLUSIVE- Criminal Charges Filed Against Alligator Alcatraz Leadership After Officer Assault
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA — A corrections officer at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition facility (TNT)—better known as Alligator Alcatraz—has filed criminal charges against senior leadership after being physically assaulted inside the compound Friday morning.
The Brisket Sandwich At This Funky Tiki Bar In Florida Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Imagine a place where smoky barbecue meets tropical tiki vibes, and you’ve got Liki Tiki BBQ, a culinary gem tucked away in Naples, Florida that defies all restaurant conventions in the most delicious way possible. This isn’t just another restaurant – it’s a flavor adventure that combines two seemingly...
Schenkel Shultz to Lead Rebuild of Sanibel Fire Station #171
Schenkel Shultz, a Southwest Florida–based architectural and interior design firm, has been selected to design the rebuild of Sanibel Fire Station #171. This marks the firm’s second major collaboration with Sanibel Fire and Rescue District, following their successful work on Fire Station #172 after Hurricane Ian. As...
GALLERY: Before and after of Fort Myers Beach renourishment
More than a million tons of sand has been added to Estero Island. Fox 4 dives into the archives, to see how it looked before.
VIDEO: The Dead Ataris – Full Set (Live Music) – Sugarshack Sessions
The Dead Ataris – Full Set (Live Music) | Sugarshack Sessions. 🔔 Subscribe to Sugarshack’s Channel: https://bit.ly/4hNw3OT. The Dead Ataris from Cape Coral, FL performing live at the Sugarshack in Bonita Springs, FL. Tracklist:. 1. Sidenote 00:00. 2. 405 03:37. 3. Farmers Daughter 07:10. 4. Be This...
Naples Hooters Donates $6,000 and 100 Backpacks to Support Homeless Students Through Christmas in...
Hooters of Naples continued its commitment to giving back by donating $6,000 and 100 fully stocked backpacks to the Christmas in July Foundation of Collier County during a special check presentation held on July 28 at the Naples restaurant, located at 3625 Gateway Lane. The donation drive took place throughout the...
Fire District Millage Rate Decreasing
The Fort Myers Beach Fire Control district, which is a separate taxing entity from the town of Fort Myers Beach, is expected to approve a millage rate of $2.76 per $1,000 of assessed property value for the budget year that begins October 1. That’s down from the current rate of $2.80.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is the Place to Be for Fall Migration
Get your binoculars and field guide ready! Fall migration is underway. For some birds, this annual odyssey starts as early as July. At Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, volunteers and visitors reported spotting migratory birds early in August, including Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Ovenbird, and Louisiana Waterthrush. What is...
Minneapolis shooter may have family ties in Naples, property records show
Property records list the Naples condo under Mary Grace Westman, the named mother of the suspected shooter. Neighbors say they saw a law enforcement near the home after the attack in Minneapolis.