KFC Expands Saucy Concept in Florida Through Acquisition of 13 PDQ Locations
Yum! Brands acquired 13 Florida locations from PDQ to grow its Saucy! by KFC restaurant idea. The company is purchasing the properties, but will remove the PDQ name. Saucy! by KFC brings something different to fast-food chicken — a menu built around sauces and chicken dishes that break from tradition.
NASA Blue Origin rocket launch in Cape Canaveral may be seen in Fort Myers,...
Godspeed, New Glenn: Blue Origin’s massive rocket is about to take flight – and it may be visible outside of Florida . The company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos is preparing for New Glenn’s launch , a mission it refers to as NG-2 , tentatively set for Sunday, Nov. 9, from Cape Canaveral. Will people in Fort...
New Meals of Hope warehouse in Naples expands to meet increasing demand for help
NAPLES, Fla. — As the nation’s longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues, fear and uncertainty are growing for families across Southwest Florida. Many are struggling to afford basic groceries, but local organizations are stepping up to make sure no one goes hungry. Senior reporter Emily Young learns...
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco Island
Top events of the week: 3 To Do: Treasures, Stone Crabs and honoring all who have served. Warrior Homes of Collier will host its 2025 Hope & Honor Gala dinner and auction this fall, featuring retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John F. Sattler as its first-time distinguished guest speaker. The annual event will take...
Miami to Naples: Patchy Dense Fog Could Impact Morning Travel 2–8 AM Sunday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Miami, FL – The National Weather Service in Miami warns that patchy dense fog could develop across parts of South Florida early Sunday morning, potentially creating hazardous driving conditions in low-lying...
Nighttime Lane Closure on I-75 Near Immokalee Road to Affect Naples Drivers November 10
A nighttime lane closure is planned for I-75, about one mile north of Exit 111 (Immokalee Road) in Naples, Florida, on Monday, November 10, 2025. The northbound left lane will close at 9 p.m. and reopen by 5 a.m. Tuesday.
New $90.8 million Big Carlos Pass Bridge on Fort Myers Beach opens soon with...
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — The new $90.8 million Big Carlos Pass Bridge is scheduled to open for the first time to traffic after more than two years of construction. According to Lee County government, Traffic will shift to the bridge on Nov. 13. Once traffic shifts, LeeTran trolley stops on the east side of the bridge...
Festival of Nations: Behind the Scenes
Every year, the humanities department gears up for Festival of Nations, and of course, there would be no event without planning. The Festival of Nations is one of MIA’s most anticipated events, and it takes a lot of work behind the scenes to make it as successful as it is.
Men’s Health and Wellness Summit in Naples promotes fitness, nutrition and mental health
NAPLES, Fla. — A men’s wellness summit on Saturday in Naples will bring together health experts, Southwest Florida leaders and residents to promote fitness, nutrition and overall well-being. The Built to Last: Men’s Health & Wellness Summit, by Precision Healthcare Specialists, will be held at the Hilton Naples...
New Growth for Clam Bayou’s Mangroves
Six months after planting, mangroves at Clam Bayou are thriving! Learn how you can join SCCF’s effort to restore Sanibel’s coast.
