Tiffany Rizzo
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Fort Myers, FL, United States
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Lee County launches website to track post-Ian recovery progress
Lee County has launched a website you can use to track the county's progress in recovering from Hurricane Ian after almost six months. → Read More
Demolition of old train depot in Fort Myers begins
A historical building that’s been deserted for years is turning into something else entirely. It used to be a freight train station, then a furniture store and now it will become a place for people to call home. The building, on Michigan Avenue, was a train station in the late 1920s and early ’30s. It […] → Read More
People welcome 2023, by flocking to Fort Myers Beach
People are out at Fort Myers Beach celebrating the start of 2023, despite the persistent damage from Hurricane Ian. Debris remaining in the Gulf is just one of the various remaining hazards at the beach. This is why the health department recommends people stay out of the water. Notwithstanding this, visitors and locals have said […] → Read More
Salvation Army Angel Tree distribution begins in Southwest Florida
Parents of the 4,000 angel tree children are picking up donated presents to put under the tree for Christmas. On Monday, the Salvation Army began distributing those gifts. It is the first of four days that parents are driving through to pick up their gifts. The program aims to ensure children don’t go without Christmas […] → Read More
Brent's Music Headquarters shutting down due to Ian
A popular spot known for supplying the best music is saying goodbye. Brent’s Music has been a staple for years but Hurricane Ian was just too much for the store. Now the store owners and those who have worked there for years are sharing their memories of working there. Some customers stopped by on Tuesday […] → Read More
North Collier Fire Rescue helps to restore veteran's American flags after Ian ruined them
A good deed gets a man back something he thought he had lost forever. A lot was lost during Ian, so when North Collier Fire Rescue Chief Jeff Morse saw the chance to help someone, he jumped at it. Edward Hill fought in Vietnam. He lost two American flags because of Ian but they were […] → Read More
Red Cross closes hurricane shelter in Collier County
The Red Cross has closed its last emergency shelter at the North Naples Regional Park. The shelter had been operating to help families displaced by Hurricane Ian. It housed families for six weeks until Monday when they were asked to leave. Some were provided with money for a hotel while others were provided with tents […] → Read More
Lee BIA Builders Care surprised Army vet with air conditioning
A 67-year-old Army veteran in Lehigh Acres lived without air conditioning for five years. That stopped on Wednesday after Lee BIA Builders Care surprised her with a new HVAC system so she can live comfortably in the Florida heat. Dolores Armstrong lost her A/C in 2017 when Irma struck. She was at first shocked by […] → Read More
FGCU receives $2.5M donation for its construction management program
Florida Gulf Coast University has received a big donation to help grow one of the school’s programs. Stock Development is giving $2.5 million to the construction management program. In the last four years, the program has grown from 44 students to more than 200 students. The funds will allow the program to continue to grow […] → Read More
Fort Myers Mega Millions ticket hits the jackpot
A person in Fort Myers gets a life-changing win in the wake of Hurricane Ian. A lottery ticket sold in Fort Myers matched all six numbers in last week’s Mega Millions drawing. That ticket is worth more than $200 million. That big score is all the buzz at the 7-Eleven on Colonial Boulevard and Metro […] → Read More
Englewood mobile home park destroyed after Ian
Mobile Gardens in Englewood was hit hard by Hurricane Ian. Most of the 240 mobile homes there are totaled or have significant damage. It’s enough for some to think they could never rebuild and maybe it’s time to move on. But the community is now rallying around one another, keeping everyone fed, clean and full […] → Read More
Lehigh Acres Middle School student displays gun in cafeteria, students are safe
A student at Lehigh Acres Middle School pulled out a weapon in the cafeteria during lunch on Wednesday. → Read More
Expansions planned for Fisherman's Village in Punta Gorda
There is a multi-million-dollar plan to revamp Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda. The plans include a hotel, housing and more shopping. Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda is calling it a quality of life expansion. It’s expected to cost between $200 and 300 million. “We’ve seen a great expansion, not only of people coming here, but […] → Read More
More areas of Lee County to collect garbage, recycling, yard waste on same day
Starting Monday, neighbors in more areas of Lee County will only have to take their trash out once a week. More Lee County neighborhoods, including Captiva, Iona, Whiskey Creek, San Carlos Island and south Fort Myers south of Gladiolus Drive and west of US-41, will now have garbage, recycling and yard waste collected all in […] → Read More
Search continues for puppy missing in Collier County
Deputies need help finding an 8-month-old puppy named Prince. His owner believes the emotional support animal was stolen. It happened on Aug. 8 near Gulf Coast High School in Collier County. Tonya Monclerc, Prince’s owner, said there is no way the dog could have gotten out by himself. She said she was spending the night […] → Read More
FHP advocates safe driving after trooper is hit in crash on the Cape Coral Bridge
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper is recovering after being hit while at a crash on the Cape Coral Bridge on Sunday. → Read More
SWFL volunteers helping with disaster relief after devastating flooding in Kentucky
Volunteers from Southwest Florida are in Kentucky to help with disaster relief after devastating flooding. → Read More
Bonita Springs community members share opposition for demolition of Wonder Gardens Cafe
A 75-year-old restaurant is at risk of being demolished in Bonita Springs. The plight of the Wonder Gardens Cafe has pushed supporters to protest against its possible demise. But for now, the building continues to stand thanks to supporters showing up to a Historic Preservation Board meeting on Thursday to voice their opposition. On Saturday, […] → Read More
SWFL-based nonprofit Hearts of Hope helps those struggling with grief
A local nonprofit organization is helping those in need of some hope. The Hearts of Hope started after 9/11 and helps those who are facing loss. The group needs people to get their healing art program out there. The group is hoping to create 10,000 hearts of hope to send to communities and families in […] → Read More
Free swimming lessons in Cape Coral
Starting Monday, children will have the opportunity to get free swimming lessons in Cape Coral. It’s happening at the Yacht Club community pool. The swimming lessons are for underserved kids ages three to five. Parents can sign their kids up by filling out an application online. Each child will receive eight 30-minute swim lessons and […] → Read More