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Immokalee renames football field after former state-title winning coach
In less than a decade, John Weber redefined what it meant to play for ‘Redwood’ nation. Immokalee High School honored former football coach John Weber during halftime of the Indians’ game on Friday Oct. 23 against Riverdale. Immokalee High School Principal Dan Boddison presented the plaque to Weber officially dedicating the Indians’ football field to the coach that led the program to its first state title, winning the 2004 Class 2A crown. "I’d like to thank the community of Immokalee, for giving me the opportunity to teach and coach your children. Without you, I would not be standing here and I’m grateful to call Immokalee my home,” Weber said. Weber coached the Indians from 1998-2007, with previous coaching stints at Riverdale and Cypress Late. Former coaches and players traveled from across the country to be present for Friday's ceremony. Former NFL football player and member of the 2004 state championship team Briane Rolle was one of several in attendance who spoke glowingly of the positive influence that Weber had on their life. “I always wanted to be like my big brother growing up and Weber had the pleasure of coaching my brother about seven years before I became a high
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SW FL Week 10: Cape Coral, Riverdale Estero, Naples, ECS among winners
A roundup of Southwest Florida high school football games played in Week 10 on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. Cape Coral 48, Charlotte 14 Seahawks coach Jaylen Watkins let his team know there’s a problem with the banner that displays the program’s district championships. “The font is really big because we’ve got a lot of space on there,” he said. “Our goal is to shrink down that font year by year and make (Cape Coral athletic director Tom) Kenna have to get a new one.” The Seahawks added another entry to that banner with a resounding 48-14 victory at Charlotte to claim the District 5A-11 title, its third in a row, all coming since Watkins returned to his alma mater, first as the defensive coordinator and now as its head coach. “I’m so proud of these guys,” Watkins said. “We didn’t play a perfect game, but we played a lot better than we’ve played in the first eight weeks and we’re going to need that going into the playoffs.” Cape Coral (7-2, 5-0) got a stellar game from its defense, which held the Tarpons (6-3, 3-2) to less than 140 yards of offense and forced a pair of turnovers. The defensive
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Two SWFL high school stars co-found FGCU's women's club flag football team
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — Two Southwest Florida high school flag football players weren't ready to leave the sport behind after graduation, so they're helping build something new at FGCU. Before they shared a field as Eagles, Trea Grimmett played at Cypress Lake, and Veronica Echeveste at Bonita Springs....
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Thrive Academy unveils expanded campus in Cape Coral
Thrive Academy, a private school serving students with autism, celebrated the opening of its expanded campus Oct. 20 at 3221 Chiquita Blvd. S. in southwest Cape Coral, near Gleason Parkway. Operated by nonprofit Family Initiative, the school has increased its enrollment capacity and added space for educational and therapeutic services. The renovated campus also provides applied behavior analysis and occupational therapy services to families whose children are not enrolled at the school. Founded in 2022 as a private microschool, Thrive Academy serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Family Initiative purchased the campus in 2024 and expanded its facilities to accommodate additional students, teachers and staff.
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Thrive Academy in Cape Coral celebrates new expansion for students who are on the autism spectrum
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Thrive Academy, a school in Cape Coral for students who are on the autism spectrum, is celebrating the opening of its newly expanded space on Tuesday. The academy serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade, focusing on communication skills, core academics, and helping them transition to life beyond school.
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Florida SouthWestern launches agriculture courses in LaBelle
Florida SouthWestern State College launched agriculture courses this fall at its Hendry/Glades Curtis Center in LaBelle, expanding workforce training opportunities in Southwest Florida's agricultural heartland. The courses cover precision agriculture, agribusiness, soil science and emerging technologies, combining classroom instruction with hands-on field experience. Students will explore how artificial intelligence, drones, sensors, geographic information systems and data analytics are transforming farming operations. The initiative aims to prepare students for careers in modern agriculture while addressing regional workforce needs. Additional courses are planned for spring 2027 as the college expands its agricultural education offerings in Hendry and Glades counties.
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FGCU plans campus changes for large-scale Alico Arena event on day Trump is expected in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Florida Gulf Coast University will shift to modified operations on Oct. 23 due to a "large-scale, private event" at Alico Arena that is expected to significantly impact traffic and parking on campus. FGCU is not canceling classes. Instructors will communicate directly with students about how...
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Florida's new school lock rules balance student safety and first responder access
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — Florida classrooms will have another layer of protection designed to make sure first responders can get in while keeping threats out. Temporary door locks on school doors are designed to keep intruders out. The shooter who fired at an elementary school in Oregon shot through locked doors.
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Riverdale High School student accused of escaping patrol car, triggering campus lockdown
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A student’s reported escape from a deputy’s patrol car at Riverdale High School on Monday led to a campus lockdown and an hour-long search. "I've heard, like, rumors about that, but I wasn't sure if it was true," Riverdale High student Rodrick Gaskin said. "If y'all are telling me this right now, then, you know, maybe word got around."
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Naples High School JV football team unbeaten for nearly 12 years
NAPLES, Fla. (WINK) — Naples High School's junior varsity football team hasn't lost a game in nearly 12 years. The Golden Eagles' last defeat came on Oct. 9, 2014, a one-point loss to Immokalee. Most of the current players were toddlers then, but they're the ones carrying that unbeaten tradition forward today.
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Naples senior Danny Baker returns to field after ACL tear
NAPLES, Fla. (WINK) — Naples High School senior Danny Baker tore his ACL on the final play of a spring game against Venice, but he's now back on the field as a key player on the Golden Eagles' offensive line. The offensive lineman has never been the type to...