Florida woman accused of scamming $3M from victims in nationwide romance scheme
CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. — A Florida woman is accused of romance scams totaling approximately $3 million over the last six years, according to authorities. Investigators said on Dec. 22, 2025, the Craven County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina received a report involving a romance scam in excess of $100,000.00.
Cold air here to stay across the Gulf Coast
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A streak of unseasonably cold weather will be in charge of the forecast along the Gulf Coast this week. We are waking up to some of the coldest air of the year so far, and it only gets colder from here. A cold weather advisory...
Lee County, FL – Drug Bust: 3 Arrested in Tramadol Smuggling Case; Thousands of...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Bonita Springs, FL – Three men were arrested Friday in Lee County after narcotics detectives uncovered what authorities described as a large-scale pain pill trafficking operation involving shipments from...
Bonita Springs YMCA appoints Taylor Sawatzky
Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. (O-A-K) is proud to announce that Taylor Sawatzky, Director of Strategic Development, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Bonita Springs YMCA. Sawatzky brings extensive experience in strategic planning, operational leadership, and community-focused development to the YMCA board....
Book This Resort-Style Airbnb in Florida for the Ultimate Staycation
A poolside cabana. Breville espresso maker. Minutes away from the ocean. Bike rentals and beach gear. What if we told you these weren’t the amenities of a top-tier resort but rather the offerings from a private Airbnb? This beach retreat in Naples, Florida provides exactly that. With space to accommodate up to eight...
Eagle Eats: Coffee shops review
What’s one thing college students are obsessed with? Coffee. Coffee can be the first thing someone touches in the morning, a drink being shared while meeting up with a friend, or a special treat for when your day is filled with school. This week, I’ll be reviewing four coffee...
Cars on 5th driving into downtown
Cars on 5th drives back into Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 7. The 22 nd annual event is presented by Naples Automotive Experience and duPont REGISTRY with stunning cars lining the beautiful Fifth Avenue South of Naples, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7. Naples Automotive Experience events...
Woman Thrown Out of Courtroom Due to Unruly Outburst While Being Sentenced for Her...
"This is a satan synagogue!” Amanda Cook, 41, yelled as she entered the courtroom for her sentencing
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco
Baker Senior Center Naples will benefit from a night of raffles, giveaways and networking with the Sunset Social at The Perry Hotel from 5 until 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 28. Located at 12155 Tamiami Trail N., The Perry Hotel features an open-air rooftop bar with views of the Cocohatchee River and Gulf of Mexico. Each...
Coldest air since 2010 forecast for South Florida with frigid temps in the 30s
The National Weather Service in Miami is forecasting for the coldest air since the record breaking chill of January 2010 to flood down the Peninsula this week, turning an already shivering South Florida even more frigid. Temperatures in coastal areas of Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties are forecast to dip...

















