‘There’s room for protests and room to sit at the table’ community reacts to Christopher Jordan shootingVoting to restore the beaches of Captiva Island
‘There’s room for protests and room to sit at the table’ community reacts to Christopher Jordan shooting The decision by the State Attorney’s office to not charge the Fort Myers Police detective who fired the fatal shot that killed Christopher Jordan on December 1, has now sparked two different responses. On one side the NAACP said they plan on protesting the decision and doing what they can to get the SA office […]
CAPTIVA Voting to restore the beaches of Captiva Island On the way to Captiva Beach, you see sign after sign reminding people to speak up and nourish the beach.
NAPLES Barron Collier boy’s tennis wins 3A State Title The Barron Collier boy’s tennis team won the Class 3A State Championship for the program’s first title since 2014.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot’s baseball team falls in state semifinal It was a heartbreaker for Bishop Verot’s baseball team in Hammond on Tuesday. The Vikings fell to North Broward Prep 4-1 in the 3A state semifinal.
Collier commissioners consider guesthouse rentals in Urban Estates Collier commissioners moved forward with a plan to allow urban estates homeowners to rent guesthouses to address a critical shortage of workforce housing.
LCSO needs help locating man wanted for animal cruelty The Lee County Sheriff’s office is looking for a man who is wanted for violating the conditions of his release from jail after he was arrested for animal cruelty.
LOS ANGELES (AP) Matthew Perry’s death under investigation over ketamine level found in actor’s blood An investigation has been opened into the death of Matthew Perry and how the “Friends” actor received the anesthetic ketamine, which was ruled a contributing factor in his death.
Contractor arrested after pointing gun, following man home; records show A contractor was arrested after pointing a gun at a man and following him home, according to a probable cause affidavit.
FORT MYERS What you need to know about the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure The Florida Department of Transportation has made the decision to close the Caloosahatchee Bridge for 10 weeks while crews work on the bridge. Here’s what you need to know.
Lee County allocates $41.6M in federal money for affordable housing The money comes from the federal government’s Department of Housing and Urban Development. Lee County commissioners voted 5-0 in allocating the money, part of a $1.1 billion Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery fund.
Poached closing longtime restaurant in North Naples Poached soon is going to be toast—as in defunct. The local breakfast-lunch restaurant is permanently closing next week in Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt in North Naples.
PINE ISLAND ‘We’re Pine Island proud,’ Pine Island artists paint power poles Relaunching 20 years later, Pine Island artists have been painting power poles up and down Stringfellow Road to bring back color and vibrancy after Hurricane Ian.
Naples Airport presented with 4 site options in eastern Collier County Environmental Science Associates conducted an exploratory study and met with landowners interested in selling land. ESA whittled that to a list of four sites for a general airport.
Expert: Buying or renting depends on your situation Shelton Weeks, Lucas professor of real estate and director of the Lucas Institute for Real Estate Development and Finance, is asked a lot by students whether they should rent or buy.
Attorneys offer update on Bonita Estero Rail Trail project The proposed project hit a milestone in February when the Trust for Public Land secured a purchase and sale agreement for $82 million with the Seminole Gulf Railway on a 14.9-mile segment stretching from Alico Road to Collier County for conversion to a hiking and biking trail.
‘There’s room for protests and room to sit at the table’ community reacts to Christopher Jordan shooting The decision by the State Attorney’s office to not charge the Fort Myers Police detective who fired the fatal shot that killed Christopher Jordan on December 1, has now sparked two different responses. On one side the NAACP said they plan on protesting the decision and doing what they can to get the SA office […]
CAPTIVA Voting to restore the beaches of Captiva Island On the way to Captiva Beach, you see sign after sign reminding people to speak up and nourish the beach.
NAPLES Barron Collier boy’s tennis wins 3A State Title The Barron Collier boy’s tennis team won the Class 3A State Championship for the program’s first title since 2014.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot’s baseball team falls in state semifinal It was a heartbreaker for Bishop Verot’s baseball team in Hammond on Tuesday. The Vikings fell to North Broward Prep 4-1 in the 3A state semifinal.
Collier commissioners consider guesthouse rentals in Urban Estates Collier commissioners moved forward with a plan to allow urban estates homeowners to rent guesthouses to address a critical shortage of workforce housing.
LCSO needs help locating man wanted for animal cruelty The Lee County Sheriff’s office is looking for a man who is wanted for violating the conditions of his release from jail after he was arrested for animal cruelty.
LOS ANGELES (AP) Matthew Perry’s death under investigation over ketamine level found in actor’s blood An investigation has been opened into the death of Matthew Perry and how the “Friends” actor received the anesthetic ketamine, which was ruled a contributing factor in his death.
Contractor arrested after pointing gun, following man home; records show A contractor was arrested after pointing a gun at a man and following him home, according to a probable cause affidavit.
FORT MYERS What you need to know about the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure The Florida Department of Transportation has made the decision to close the Caloosahatchee Bridge for 10 weeks while crews work on the bridge. Here’s what you need to know.
Lee County allocates $41.6M in federal money for affordable housing The money comes from the federal government’s Department of Housing and Urban Development. Lee County commissioners voted 5-0 in allocating the money, part of a $1.1 billion Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery fund.
Poached closing longtime restaurant in North Naples Poached soon is going to be toast—as in defunct. The local breakfast-lunch restaurant is permanently closing next week in Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt in North Naples.
PINE ISLAND ‘We’re Pine Island proud,’ Pine Island artists paint power poles Relaunching 20 years later, Pine Island artists have been painting power poles up and down Stringfellow Road to bring back color and vibrancy after Hurricane Ian.
Naples Airport presented with 4 site options in eastern Collier County Environmental Science Associates conducted an exploratory study and met with landowners interested in selling land. ESA whittled that to a list of four sites for a general airport.
Expert: Buying or renting depends on your situation Shelton Weeks, Lucas professor of real estate and director of the Lucas Institute for Real Estate Development and Finance, is asked a lot by students whether they should rent or buy.
Attorneys offer update on Bonita Estero Rail Trail project The proposed project hit a milestone in February when the Trust for Public Land secured a purchase and sale agreement for $82 million with the Seminole Gulf Railway on a 14.9-mile segment stretching from Alico Road to Collier County for conversion to a hiking and biking trail.
Using sunscreen is supposed to protect you from skin cancer, but according to the Food and Drug Administration, requirements for over-the-counter sunscreen products haven’t been updated in decades. This delay in updates is potentially putting you at risk. In Fort Myers, Beth Zimmerman says she is, “a mom. I’m a wife. I’m a sister. I’m a daughter.” You can add skin cancer survivor to that list too. She explained, “I had noticed a white spot on my shoulder.” She was 39 years old when she was diagnosed melanoma. She added, “what turned out to be a little spot no bigger than the tip of my finger turned into about 25 stitches.” She said they got it all, but she will be wearing sunscreen much more carefully in the years to come. “I definitely am more paranoid,” she added. The FDA said products containing both sunscreen and insect repellent are not yet considered safe and effective, and the Environmental Working Group is set to release alarming new research. They’re expected to announced new tests show nearly 60 percent of the sunscreens they researched would not pass the new FDA standards. Research shows some sunscreens don’t block the sun enough or contain chemicals that can hurt you and the environment. Senior scientist with EWG, Dr. David Andrews recommended using products with, “zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Those ingredients, actually, are used in the majority of products on our recommended list.” Those compounds don’t absorb into your skin, and they block the sun’s harmful rays. Newly proposed FDA regulations address different types of products to determine which are effective and which are not. While products such as sprays, oils, lotions, creams, gels, and sticks are generally considered effective, the FDA found newer products, such as powders, wipes, and body washes still need more research before they can be recommended. Dr. Melissa Piliang with the Cleveland Clinic said the amount you use is also a big factor. “If you don’t put on enough, then the coat is too thin, and you don’t get the protection that you think you’re getting,” she shared. To cover the entire body, you should use one ounce, which is about the amount that fits into a shot glass. Kristin Schmidt, a physician assistant with Advanced Dermatology said, “I’m a big fan of hats and sun-protective clothing, because they don’t rub off and they last.” She also said the cancer can appear in places you might not expect and said, “a melanoma can happen on your scalp, under your nail, even in your eye.” That’s why Schmidt tells patients to watch for, “if things are changing, size, shape, itching, bleeding, that’s definitely a cause for concern that should be checked right away.” Those are warning signs Zimmerman said she will be on the lookout for with herself and her family. “Had I not come in to get checked, who knows what would’ve happened,” Zimmerman concluded. The FDA’s recommendations are still in the works. The EWG report is set for release May 22. Dr. Piliang said the most important thing consumers should keep in mind when it comes to sunscreen is finding a product that’s broad-spectrum. Apply it generously.