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SWFL football playoff matchups revealed: Who's in and who they're facing

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The road to a high school football championship is officially set, with 16 Southwest Florida schools earning postseason spots following Friday's release of the Florida High School Athletic Association playoff brackets. Few teams celebrated louder than the Ida Baker Bulldogs, who gathered at Walk-On's Sports...

Cape Coral, FL · 18h

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High School Principal George Kenney Hypnotized His Students, Then 3 of Them Died. Inside the Mysterious Case

Dr. George Kenney was not a licensed therapist but used hypnosis on more than 70 people

North Port, FL · 4d

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No school Nov. 5 in Florida counties

Schools in Indian River and St. Lucie counties will remain closed Nov. 5 following the deluge of rains and flooding from earlier in the week, according to officials. While the Indian River County School District reports buildings are dry and secure with power and air conditioning, there are concerns about whether students and employees can travel safely to and from school. “Students need safe bus routes, roads, bridges, sidewalks, and pathways to reach school,” the district stated. “Many major roads remain closed across the county, including in South County and along the Oslo corridor . In parts of Highlands, roads remain unsafe and some homes are without power.” Nearly 100 employees can’t report to work “because of conditions in their areas.” Practice fields are closed, and extracurricular activities and practices are canceled until further notice. Schools in St. Lucie County also will be closed, according to spokesperson Lydia Martin. Nov. 2 was at least a 500-to-1,000-year rainfall event , said Robert Haley, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Melbourne. St. Lucie County received varying amounts of rain that day, with the highest rainfall in the area of Interstate 95 into the Port St. Lucie area, which received about

Indian River County, FL · 3d

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Tim Aten Knows: Vet Center, preschool coming to North Naples

Q: Do you know what they are building on Immokalee Road next to Cornerstone Church? – Pete Spagnuolo Jr., Naples. A: Site work began in September for a veterans center and a preschool planned on Immokalee Road lots in front of Cornerstone United Methodist Church, immediately east of Gulf Coast High School in North Naples.

Naples, FL · 1d

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Collier County parents raise safety concerns over relocated school bus stop on Vanderbilt Beach Road

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) — Parents in Collier County are raising concerns about the location of a school bus stop along Vanderbilt Beach Road, saying they worry about their children’s safety. Lexi Markle, a mother of two, said the district moved the stop from the front of her...

Collier County, FL · 1d

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More Than a Principal: Melissa Scott’s Impact at MIA

Melissa Scott is the principal of Marco Island Academy. She works hard behind the scenes to ensure the school runs smoothly and that both students and teachers receive the support they need. Small gestures, such as writing a note of appreciation, can be meaningful ways to express gratitude. MIA student...

Marco Island, FL · 3d

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Estero quarterback Maddox Stewart makes history, breaks 2 Lee County passing records

ESTERO, Fla. — Estero High School quarterback Maddox Stewart has spent his senior season rewriting expectations. On Monday night, he rewrote the Lee County record books. Stewart broke two county passing records during the Wildcats' commanding 63-8 victory over East Lee County on Oct. 26, establishing new marks for both single-season and career touchdown passes.

Estero, FL · 2d

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New Regional Tech School Offers Alternate Path to a Successful Future

At the heart of the new Heights CareerTech Institute (HCTI) in Fort Myers is an idea Deb Mathinos has carried for years: give people a real path to a career, even when that path does not look like traditional college. Mathinos, chief program officer for the Heights Foundation for over...

Fort Myers, FL · 4d

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‘Beware of The Plastics’: Lemon Bay Theater Sets the Stage for ‘Mean Girls’ Nov. 5-7

Lemon Bay High School gets a lot of well-earned praise, and for good reason. Their athletic teams are on a roll, riding high after a big Homecoming win. The marching band just came back from contest with superior scores. Clearly, they’re doing something right. But there’s another group at...

Englewood, FL · 4d

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South Fort Myers High valedictorian shares recovery from depression, anorexia

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — When Angela Davis looks at photos of her daughter, Saylor, joyful memories are impossible to miss. "I don't even know where to start. She amazes me every day. She's smart. She's funny. She's caring," said Davis. Like any parent, Davis loves to see her daughter...

Fort Myers, FL · 4d

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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 · 5d

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St. Andrew Catholic School Begins Major Building Expansion

Without a doubt Cape Coral has seen an explosion of growth over the past few years. Part of that growth has been an increase in the number of young families who are choosing Southwest Florida to raise their children. St. Andrew Catholic School (SACS) has seen that growth first hand as enrollment has surged from approximately 300 to more than 640 students in the past four years. In fact, “St. Andrew is the fastest-growing Catholic school in the country,” as stated by Rev. John Belmonte, superintendent of education for the Diocese of Venice. SACS is now bursting at the seams in a good way and is seeking community support to expand its horizons.

Cape Coral, FL · 6d

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Glades County schools to close Monday due to significant rainfall, flooding

GLADES COUNTY, Fla. — Glades County Schools announced on Sunday that, after consulting with Emergency Management and the Glades County Sheriff's Office, all schools will be closed on Monday. According to a post on Facebook, many roadways are already closed due to unsafe conditions, and additional rainfall is expected...

Glades County, FL · 5d

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Local teachers seek financial help from community for all-terrain wheelchair for student

NORTH PORT — Landon Swihart, a freshman at North Port High School, loves to be outside.

North Port, FL · 7d

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Securing Their Future: Lemon Bay High Debuts New Classroom Built for Tomorrow’s Workforce

Lemon Bay High School just rolled out a brand-new cybersecurity classroom, and it is giving students a real shot at learning the ins and outs of computer security and network defense before they even finish high school. The district marked the opening with a ribbon-cutting, and it’s all part of...

Englewood, FL · 8d

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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 · 8d

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Riverdale High School girls' basketball coach placed on administrative leave

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — The head coach of the Riverdale High School girls' basketball team has been placed on administrative leave. The Lee County School District said that Ryan Magiera's administrative leave is pending the outcome of an investigation. Magiera provided this statement to WINK News:. My priority...

Fort Myers, FL · 10d

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Bonita Springs Concert Band at Estero High School Nov. 8

The Bonita Springs Concert Band invites the community to enjoy a free indoor concert on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 4 p.m., at Estero High School on Williams Road. Because Riverside Park is under renovation, this concert will be at Estero High School. The band will salute all veterans and their families.

Estero, FL · 9d

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PREP FOOTBALL: Pirates, Tarpons set to add a chapter to Peace River Rivalry

The Peace River Rivalry adds an installment tonight when the Charlotte High football team plays at Port Charlotte.

Port Charlotte, FL · 8d

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Lemon Bay High School in Englewood unveils cybersecurity classroom

ENGLEWOOD, Fla. — Lemon Bay High School in Charlotte County has launched a new cybersecurity classroom, giving students the chance to develop skills in computer security and network protection before graduation. Charlotte County Public Schools held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the classroom, which is part of a career...

Englewood, FL · 10d

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