Florida Doctors Demand Answers: As State Keeps Measles Details Secret as Cases Hit...
The Growing Outbreak: Florida health officials remain silent about hot spots and risks while families and physicians scramble for information to stop the spread. By Senior Staff Writer, Edmond Thorne for OmniCom MultiMedia.
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco Island
Top events of the week: 3 To Do: Shell sale on Marco; St Pat’s parade in Naples; India Fest. Wonder Gardens is hosting its annual “Brews for the Birds: Going Green” event from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, March 13. You are invited to sip a beverage and stroll the grounds, all to support the Wonder Gardens. Guests will...
New Fire House To Open April 2nd
The Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District will open its brand new fire station at 2545 Estero Boulevard on Thursday, April 2nd. An Open House will be held for the community from 9AM to Noon. The Fire District broke ground on the new 13,000 square foot, $11 million facility in...
First measles case reported in Central Florida this year
The first case of measles in Central Florida this year was reported Thursday by the Florida Department of Health. State records show the case was recorded on March 6. The highly contagious respiratory virus was found in a person living in Osceola County between the ages of 25 and 29.
Three for 3: St. Patrick’s Day
Irish Times Bar and Grill – the upscale gathering place filled with dark wood, a long narrow bar top and newly added pool tables and darts – is responsible for bringing Irish pub fare to Naples. With Saint Patrick’s Day just weeks away, celebrated annually on March 17, Irish Times will celebrate the green with their...
Sanibel and Captiva islands launch ‘Restaurant Week’
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — "Restaurant Week" kicks off Friday on Sanibel and Captiva islands, inviting diners to enjoy meals at participating restaurants from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and vote for their favorite. The event runs through March 20, and a list of participating restaurants can be found here.
Meet your ‘Pilot’ and adopt a ‘Baby’
Could you be the copilot or “Baby” parent? Consider adopting one of these pets at Patty Baker Humane Society Naples. This happy, active pup loves to move – walks, runs, playtime, sniffing all the things – yes please! Enrichment activities help Pilot shine and keep his mind and body busy. If you are looking for a dog...
Bumper ‘carts’ at the grocery store? Crowded aisles a hot topic
Grocery store aisles can be fun places. There are all of those colors on the packaging. There are those moments when you find a good deal on a favorite food item. And there's a sense of accomplishment when you get to the end of an aisle knowing there are only a few more to go to get to the finish line. But grocery...
Florida man rescued from burning boat accused of pushing his rescuer overboard and stealing...
What started as a routine marine rescue in southwest Florida quickly turned into something far stranger and far more troubling. In a report for Gulf Coast News, Jaylen Baron described a case out of Marco Island in which a boater who had just been pulled from danger was later accused of turning on the captain who...
Regents Close Out Spring Trip With A Wednesday Split
NAPLES, Fla. -- The Rockford University softball team closed out the Gene Cusic Classic with games against Elms College and Bethany College. The Regents were all over the Blazers in game one, winning 16-0. Their comeback attempt was stifled against Bethany, falling 5-3. The Regents will return to action on Thursday,...
