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Mitch's Cookies to Close East Naples Shop at End of November

Mitch's Cookies is closing its East Naples shop at the end of November. William "Mitch" Mitchell and his wife, Lynn Widun Mitchell, set that as the last day for the dessert and ice cream bar in a corner unit of Kings Lake Square, the Publix-anchored center at 4844 Davis Blvd.

Naples, FL · 2d

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Cape Coral fight shuts down Trafalgar Parkway near Pine Island Road

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK)—Cape Coral police investigated an isolated incident in the 1300 block of Trafalgar Parkway on Friday. The case involved a physical altercation between two people who knew each other. Police arrested Jorge R. Montalvo for battery with injuries. The incident shut down eastbound lanes in the...

Cape Coral, FL · 1d

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Florida Man Crashes Into Cape Coral Rental Home After Running Stop Sign While Drunk

DUI Driver Sends Car Flying Into Rental Home on Beach Parkway in Cape Coral It was a Thursday night on […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

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Shoe drive to support local students

The Jr. Jones Memorial Fund is accepting new unwrapped shoes for the holidays, with the goal of collecting enough to donate 600 pairs to local elementary students. The fund was created to honor the memory and legacy of J.R. Jones, whose life continues to inspire a mission of helping children and families in the community.

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Pirates power past Gulf Coast, advance to regional semifinals

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The Port Charlotte Pirates opened their postseason with a statement Friday night, cruising past the Gulf Coast Sharks 73-17 in the first round of the FHSAA Class 4A playoffs. The top-seeded Pirates entered the postseason riding a six-game winning streak, looking to build on last...

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Waste Pro sues Cape Coral over garbage contract

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK) — Cape Coral's longtime solid waste provider is suing the city over a deal that would hand over trash collection to a different company. Waste Pro filed an 850-page lawsuit against the city that claims Cape Coral didn't follow it's own guidelines for selecting a contractor. Waste Pro has exclusively collected Cape Coral's residential and commercial waste since 2010. Cape Coral twice renewed the deal, which expires in September of 2027.

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Sanibel tackles damage already done to the island, new threats looming

On a picture-perfect November evening, more than 100 people gathered to hear an unsettling assessment of Sanibel's future . The occasion was the Nov. 10 presentation of findings from the Sanibel Report 2.0, an update to the landmark 1976 document that helped shape how the island builds and what it protects. The new research examines changes to the island's shoreline, groundwater, wetlands and wildlife, and what they mean for the people who live there. Organized by the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, the effort also included Florida Gulf Coast University, Naples Botanical Garden, the U.S. Geological Survey, the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, the city of Sanibel and other institutions. The effort is intended to help guide updates to the city's comprehensive land-use plan. Satellite imagery suggests Sanibel and Captiva have lost nearly half their mangrove cover since 2021. In San Carlos Bay, seagrass habitat declined by 25% to 30% between 2008 and 2021, even before Hurricane Ian. Saltwater has altered interior wetlands, leaving the recovery of some freshwater habitats uncertain. Protecting the islands could mean difficult choices about where development belongs, how beaches are used and who can afford to stay. The report explores options ranging from managed beach access

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Joshua Grant returns to international stage, announces FC Naples contract extension

NAPLES, Fla. - It's been quite a year for Joshua Grant. An unexpected phone call sent the 19-year-old FC Naples goalkeeper rushing to the airport for another opportunity to represent his country. Grant received his third call-up to Jamaica's senior national team after starting goalkeeper Andre Blake suffered an injury...

Naples, FL · 1d

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Cape Coral man accused of chasing, hitting neighbor with ladder

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A Cape Coral man was arrested after police said he chased a neighbor with a ladder and struck him during a confrontation on Tuesday. Matthew Peter Wicinski, 59, is facing a charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Lee County court.

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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Enjoy the cool-down while it lasts! | A warmer, windier pattern is ahead

Southwest Florida is getting a taste of early-season cooler weather this weekend, but the chilly mornings won't last much longer. Another cold start is expected Sunday before temperatures begin climbing through the week. By the middle of next week, highs will be back in the low 80s, with increasing humidity, gustier winds and a few showers returning to the forecast.

Naples, FL · 1d

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Cape Coral Community Fridge Faces $150 Daily Fines Over Enclosure Delay

532 S.E. 47th Ter. — Approximate Community Fridge Dispute Site. A free community fridge that has fed hungry neighbors outside Lee County Plumbing and Supply in Cape Coral for more than five years could soon face $150-a-day fines, and its owner says the refrigerators may have to be hauled away entirely if the city doesn't sign off on a proposed enclosure by Nov. 15.

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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2 teens accused of car break-ins caught after Cape Coral homeowner chases reportedly stolen truck

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Two teens were arrested early Thursday morning after they were accused of breaking into cars in Lehigh Acres and Cape Coral, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Security footage from a Lehigh Acres home shows the suspects reportedly breaking into cars and driving...

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Village School of Naples boys golf earns first trip to states

NAPLES, Fla. (WINK)—The Village School of Naples boys golf team is headed to the state championships for the first time as a team. Students and faculty gave the Knights a sendoff on Nov. 13 as classmates lined the hallways to wish them well. Players posed for photos with their families and received new golf bags for the state championships.

Naples, FL · 2d

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Sanibel Planning Commission Delays Dock Decision Over Safety Concerns

At its November 10, 2026 meeting, the Sanibel Planning Commission considered an application for a variance to allow a dock and boat lifts to extend farther than 15 feet waterward past the mangrove roots and more than 33 percent of the width of the waterway, and to allow a dock and boat lift with a reduced setback from the east lot line at 5750 Sanibel Captiva Road.

Sanibel, FL · 2d

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Wulfert Cemetery Added to Sanibel’s Register of Historic Landmarks

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to add Wulfert Cemetery to the Local Register of Historic Landmarks. Wulfert Cemetery was established within the Wulfert Point community when Josiah Dinkins donated one acre of land for burials. The parcel is owned by the City of Sanibel and covers approximately 0.957 acres. A 20-foot access easement to the cemetery runs through The Sanctuary.

Sanibel, FL · 2d

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All about Naples' Revs Institute, Florida's No. 1 car museum

You don’t have to travel far to visit one of the world’s top car museums. It’s right here in Southwest Florida. Here’s what you need to know about Naples’ Revs Institute : Rare and notable cars, from Porshes to a Model T The 80,000-square-foot museum opened in March 2014 at 2500 Horseshoe Drive S., Naples (off Airport-Pulling Road just south of Golden Gate Parkway). It was founded in 2008. There are about 120 rare or historically significant cars on display — all built between 1896 and 1995. Many have won major races such as Le Mans and the Indianapolis 500. Noteworthy cars include a carriage-shaped 1896 Panhard & Levassor Wagonette, the museum’s oldest car with burning candles instead of electric headlights; a 1908 Ford Model T, a car that revolutionized the automobile industry; and a 1958 Porsche Carrera GT Speedster driven by racing legend Bruce Jennings. The cars have been arranged in four different themed galleries to tell the story of the automobile, says Revs’ curator of collections, L. Scott George. “Everything is here for a reason, and everything is placed chronologically as we go.” A Top 10 car museum in Naples, Florida In 2024, Auto Trader named Revs the

Naples, FL · 2d

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Sanibel’s $350K dune planting project enters final phase to shore up coast after Hurricane Ian

SANIBEL, Fla. — Sanibel is in the final phase of its $350,000 dune planting project, funded entirely by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, to restore the island's shoreline and strengthen its defenses against storms like Hurricane Ian. Mark Reiner, a Sanibel resident who experienced Hurricane Ian at his...

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