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Naples is a city on the Gulf of Mexico in southwest Florida that’s known for high-end shopping and golf courses. The Naples Pier, first erected in 1888, is the city’s symbol, and is a popular fishing and dolphin-spotting destination. It’s flanked by miles of beaches with calm waters and fine white “sugar” sand, including those at Clam Pass Park and Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park. 

Naples Florida real estate is known for its elegance and sophistication, it’s also known for being one of the top golf destinations in the U.S. The combination of the finest Florida golf communities along with the world-class shopping districts, dining, arts, culture and the Gulf of Mexico with the best winter weather makes Naples golf communities the first choice among those seeking the best in a Golf-oriented lifestyle.

Fort Myers man suffered severe burns on his feet from hot asphalt

FORT MYERS, FLA.– A Fort Myers man got an unfortunate reminder of how hot asphalt can get around Florida in the summer when he suffered severe burns on his feet. Rob Whyte was preparing to step in the water to dock his boat at the Punta Rassa Boat Ramp in Lee County earlier this month after a fishing tournament. To keep everything dry, he removed his shoes and socks then left them on the boat. He said his grave mistake came when he forgot where he parked his truck. He found himself standing in the middle of the parking lot with nowhere to go while his toes toasted....

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One dead, three missing in Florida firefighter training helicopter crash

LEESBURG, Fla. – A firefighting helicopter crashed into a marsh during a training exercise near the Leesburg Airport Tuesday afternoon, WFLA reports. Four people were aboard the helicopter at the time of the crash around 4 p.m. One death has been confirmed and no other survivors have been located, WESH reports. The Firefighting UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crash is currently under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration and the NTSB. This is a developing story. The post One dead, three missing in Florida firefighter training helicopter crash appeared first on NBC2 News....

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Collier County bands together after homes were destroyed by fire

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.– Homes were devastated after a brush fire broke out in Golden Gate Estates but the tragedy has brought out the best in the community. The residents of Collier County are stepping up to help the families displaced by the fire and the crews who worked hard to put out the flames.  “Staying positive and moving forward is the only thing you can do. All of this can be replaced everybody is alive,” said Jonathan Perez, whose home was destroyed in the fire. Golden Gate Resident Cheyanne Krum said when tragedy strikes, everyone comes together.  “I feel as...

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How nature can help SWFL fight back against sea-level rise

NAPLES, Fla. (WBBH) — At Clam Pass Park in Naples, the boardwalk winds through dense trees and over clear blue water in the bay. It’s a beautiful route to the beach.  But as FGCU professor Mike Savarese explains, the landscape offers much more than just a scenic walk.  “It provides ecosystem services,” Savarese said. He’s talking specifically about the tangled mangrove forest in the park, which sits between the gulf coast and the hotel resorts in the area.  After stepping off the boardwalk, Savarese navigated through the trees, explaining how they can help protect coastal...

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Waste Pro continues to hire new workers in an effort to get back on schedule

Waste Pro held a hiring event on Tuesday to fill multiple positions, including drivers, helpers and technicians.  Waste Pro Division Manager Bill Jones said 55 people attended the job fair, making it their most attended job fair in 2021. “We’re really making headway, we’re excited about that,” Jones said. “We are generally back on schedule.” Waste Pro has been working to hire more people after being understaffed and getting behind on bulk-item pickups in Cape Coral. Recently, the company hired eight new people.  “I think we are getting much more...

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Floridians to stop receiving federal unemployment in June

The state of Florida is stopping federal unemployment next month, meaning those receiving the extra $300 a week or $1200 a month will see the checks stop coming. That will leave thousands relying on the $275 or less a week that the state offers. With just five weeks left before the funds expire, the Career Source of Southwest Florida is already preparing for an onslaught of people expected to begin looking for a job. Francis Suthered is among those getting an early start after contracting COVID-19 in December. “Finally they let me come back to work on January 17th and said I took too...

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Birds suffering from neurological problems due to Red Tide

CAPE CORAL, Fla.– Red Tide blooms can be serious for the environment, it does not only impact the fish. While there have been several fish kills reported recently from Carlos Point Beach in Estero to a Canal in Cape Coral, birds are also affected by the algae. Experts said the birds brought in for treatment to CROW and Audubon in Collier County are exhibiting neurological problems like an inability to move. According to officials, this is a telltale sign that they’ve been eating fish contaminated with Red Tide.  “Sometimes people describe it as being drunk...

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Neighbor caught watching Lee County mother & daughter shower

LEE COUNTY, Fla – A Fort Myers man is accused of using a phone to spy on his neighbor as she showered with her young daughter. The woman spotted a red phone propped up in her master shower window in their home off McGregor Boulevard, according to deputies. She screamed for her husband, who ran out of the house looking for the suspect, with the help of other neighbors. Lee County deputies arrived and found footprints leading from near the bathroom window. A short time later, they found Anthony Cardinale. Cardinale confessed he was watching the woman and her daughter, and told deputies...

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