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SWFL runners urged to know rhabdo signs after NYC marathon death

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—The death of a 24-year-old runner during the New York City Marathon pushed local runners and medical experts in Southwest Florida to stress safety as cooler weather brought more people outside. The Associated Press reported Rachel Apa was running her first marathon when she collapsed just...

Fort Myers, FL · 4d

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Socka-Nguemen Shines in Return, Indiana Defeats FGCU 79-50

285 days ago, forward Zania Socka-Nguemen ended her first season at Indiana prematurely after a foot injury sidelined the UCLA transfer for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. On Tuesday, the now third-year player recorded her first official minutes for Indiana women’s basketball since the injury. However, the return of...

Bloomington, IN · 4d

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FGCU pushes UCF to the brink, falls 96-95 in overtime thriller

ORLANDO, Fla. – If there was any doubt that FGCU head coach Pat Chambers reloaded his roster and then some in the offseason, Monday night's performance erased it. Led by a double-double from Bryson Lucas – whose Hail Mary bounced off the rim as the buzzer sounded in overtime – along with a 20-point performance from Justin Houser, FGCU (0-1) pushed host UCF (1-0) to the edge in a 96-95 overtime contest to open the 2026-27 season. The performance sent all 5,054 fans in attendance home breathing a sigh of relief instead of an expected celebratory mood.

Fort Myers, FL · 6d

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From FGCU to Game 7: Former Eagles coaches fall just short of WNBA title

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — Three former Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball coaches came within one victory of a WNBA championship Saturday night, as the Atlanta Dream fell to the Golden State Valkyries in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals. Atlanta head coach Karl Smesko and assistants Chelsea...

Fort Myers, FL · 8d

The News-Press

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South Fort Myers football wins appeal, FHSAA rescinds three forfeits

The South Fort Myers football team won its FHSAA appeal on Sunday, Nov. 1, and had its penalty of three forfeits rescinded. The Wolfpack self-reported using a ineligible player in its first three games, all wins, after it discovered the situation prior to its Sept. 18 game at Community School of Naples The player’s eligibility concern dated back to the fall of 2025 when he was enrolled at another Florida school. With the wins added back, the Wolfpack's final regular-season record returns to 8-2 and should be safely in the Class 4A-Region 3 playoffs. This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: South Fort Myers football wins appeal, FHSAA rescinds three forfeits

Fort Myers, FL · 7d

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Isaiah Malone helps UCF basketball open season vs. old team: Picks, TV info

ORLANDO — Florida Gulf Coast was "family" to Isaiah Malone last season. On Nov. 2, the Eagles are his opposition. Malone, the 2025-26 ASUN Defensive Player of the Year, makes his UCF debut when the Knights kick off men's basketball season against FGCU . The 6-foot-9, 220-pound senior forward from LaGrange, Indiana, joined UCF on April 17 as its first transfer portal signee of the offseason. "I honestly felt good that I was the first one they were looking at," Malone said. "The relationship, from the jump, I just felt like there was a connection." Malone seamlessly made the leap from NAIA to NCAA Division I, playing his first two collegiate seasons at Saint Francis (Ind.). He led the ASUN with 64 blocks, and averaged 10.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. "I wasn't good enough in high school to play at the highest levels, but I am now," Malone said. "I would say I could dribble the ball better. I played as a jit (young person), but I went to a small high school so there wasn't really any clout from it." Knights head coach Johnny Dawkins valued Malone's versatility in the frontcourt and defensive intensity. In the team's

Orlando, FL · 7d

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Sogility opens soccer training facility in Naples

NAPLES, Fla. — Sogility has officially opened its eighth training facility in the United States and its first in the state of Florida!. Sogility President & COO Jimmy Carson said, “To be able to come to any market and provide this kind of training for a whole other group of kids, another generation, excites us to begin with. For a long time, we thought we were a Midwest company, and then we learned how hot it is down here, a lot of lightning in the area, so to have an indoor center for kids to train is important.”

Naples, FL · 8d

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Prep Sports Report | Oct. 30

Miklo Bloom of Oasis reached the championship bracket at the FHSAA Championships in Orlando. The Island Coast boys bowling team came up short of making the cut. The Gators completed four rounds of qualifying, finishing 18th. Bloom completed his four qualifying rounds with a 935 total, good for 10th. His...

Cape Coral, FL · 7d

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Estero rolls past Bonita Springs 65-14 in Jaws vs Claws finale

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (WINK)—Estero beat Bonita Springs in the regular-season finale of the Jaws versus Claws rivalry. Estero won 65-14 to close the regular season. The Wildcats entered the game at 6-3 after four straight wins and then waited to learn whether their season would continue in the playoffs.

Estero, FL · 9d

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Exclusive Florida golf club faces new hurdle after county misses deadline

Opponents could get another chance to fight the conversion of a long-time citrus grove into an exclusive, private golf club in East Naples. According to a letter from FloridaCommerce, Collier County missed the state's deadline to submit its final approval of a required growth plan amendment by more than a year. After an hours-long hearing on Sept. 22, county commissioners unanimously approved the amendment and rezoning, which faced strong opposition from neighbors who hoped to somehow preserve the 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove. The state received the county's adopted amendment on Oct. 2. FloridaCommerce deemed it "withdrawn" under state law a few days later because the county took far too long to approve the amendment after the state's initial review last year. As a result of the delay, the state returned the amendment to the county without action — or implementation. The growth plan amendment dates back to 2025 County commissioners voted to transmit the original amendment to the state for review on May 27, 2025. The state sent its review back to the county a little over a month later, on July 2. After the county received the state's comments, it had 180 days to hold the second and

Collier County, FL · 10d

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Estero Wildcats QB Maddox Stewart rewrites Lee County record book

ESTERO, Fla. (WINK)—Maddox Stewart broke two Lee County passing touchdown records on one throw Monday against East Lee County. Stewart connected with Hudson King for a 30-yard touchdown that gave the Estero senior the county's single-season and career passing touchdown records. He raised his totals to 39 touchdown passes this season and 95 for his career.

Lee County, FL · 8d

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Football Recap: Dunbar Adds Another Dominant Win to Their Ledger + How To Watch

Dunbar extended their winning streak to six on Friday, bumping them up to 8-2. Everything went their way against the Gibbs Gladiators as they made off with a 52-26 win. The Fighting Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by 22 points or more this season.

Fort Myers, FL · 7d

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Charlotte Dispatches Naples in Dominant 5-1 Victory

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte Independence took care of FC Naples, as the Players' Shield winners grabbed a 5-1 victory in the Quarterfinals of the 2026 USL League One Playoffs at American Legion Memorial Stadium on Sunday night. Naples entered the playoffs on a six-game winning streak, but the...

Charlotte, NC · 7d

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GCG Week 11: Pirates plunder Tarpons in Peace River Rivalry, cruise to 42-6 victory

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The Peace River Rivalry has historically belonged to the Charlotte Fighting Tarpons, but in recent years, the Port Charlotte Pirates have rewritten that narrative. Friday night was no exception. Port Charlotte delivered another commanding performance against its longtime rival, defeating Charlotte 42-6 on Halloween Eve...

Port Charlotte, FL · 9d

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GCG Week 11: Canterbury beats Marco Island 51-7, finishes season with 9-1 record

MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — The Canterbury Cougars defeated Marco Island Academy 51-7 in their regular season finale to finish with a 9-1 record in 2026. The Cougars managed to score 16 points before recording their first offensive snap of the game and didn’t look back as they looked dominant once again.

Marco Island, FL · 9d

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FGCU Men's Basketball player returns to court after open-heart surgery

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A stat sheet can tell you anything from scores to assists, but it can never tell the full story. FGCU Men's Basketball player BB Washington said, “Stats can’t measure your heart, but I think people can see it and people can feel it.”

Fort Myers, FL · 7d

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PREP FOOTBALL: North Port ends season with a win over Kathleen

NORTH PORT — North Port played an almost perfect first half in its season-ending battle with Kathleen.

North Port, FL · 9d

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SW FL Week 11: Gulf Coast, Baker, Estero, Riverdale, Dunbar among winners

A roundup of Southwest Florida high school football games played in Week 11 on Thursday, Oct. 29 and Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. FRIDAY Gulf Coast 42, Immokalee 28 The Sharks flipped the script on the Indians midway through the second quarter, burying the hosts under a 41-3 avalanche to run away with the victory and secure themselves a spot in the postseason. Despite trailing 21-7, the Sharks’ resolve did not waver, confident in their abilities to rally on the road. “Just believing in each other, knowing that we’re going to war with each other,” senior captain Torren Crane said. “We’ve been through these situations before. We just can’t let off, that’s all we had to know and get it done for the team.” The Indians built their lead the back of junior running back Youvensley Methulus and senior wide receiver Kendrick Perry, who caught a 23-yard touchdown reception to put the hosts on the board first. Gulf Coast (8-2) struggled for yardage in the opening quarter, but the Indians couldn’t take advantage as the Sharks’ defense kept the Indians at bay for most of the first. Methulus finally broke through in the final minute of the first with a 73-yard

Immokalee, FL · 10d

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James Franklin uses off week to watch Virginia Tech RB commit in action

Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin attended a Benedictine Military School football game during his team's off week. Franklin was there to watch Hokie running back commit Stanley Smart Jr., who scored two touchdowns in the game. Smart, a highly-rated recruit, also excels in track and field, placing second in...

Marco Island, FL · 9d