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'HOPE FOR THE FUTURE': Habitat for Humanity bringing 210 affordable homes to Collier County families
4+ week, 2+ day ago (328+ words) NAPLES, Fla. " A new neighborhood is coming to Collier County, bringing 210 affordable homes to families in the area. Habitat for Humanity of Collier County is developing Las Palmas, a community that will be built in two phases. Phase one will…...
Useppa Island homeowners buy private island to restore years of hurricane damage
1+ mon, 1+ hour ago (362+ words) I'm your Community Correspondent for Cape Coral, Pine Island and Matlacha. I also live in the Cape, so if you see me walking my dog Winnie at Rotary Park, say hello! USEPPA ISLAND, Fla. " Homeowners who collectively purchased Useppa Island…...
Naples school bus crash: Two people injured
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (96+ words) NAPLES, Fla " Two people were injured in a school bus crash in Naples on Friday, according to the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District. The crash happened at the intersection of E. Tamiami Trail and Sandpiper Drive. Investigators say two children were…...
I-75 closing in both directions along Alligator Alley due to wildfire
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (386+ words) Florida Highway Patrol said State Troopers are in the process of CLOSING Interstate 75 (Alligator Alley) from Exit 80 (State Road 29) in Collier County to Exit 23 (US 27) in Broward County due to poor visibility from smoke from a wildfire. FHP said Troopers…...
Dozens of Southwest Florida flights canceled as blizzard slams Northeast
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (274+ words) LEE COUNTY, Fla. " Travelers at Southwest Florida International Airport faced mounting frustration Monday as a powerful Northeast blizzard triggered dozens of flight cancellations and delays, leaving some passengers stranded for days. Flights to and from major northeast hubs " including New…...
US women’s hockey team declines Trump's invitation to State of the Union
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (198+ words) The gold medal-winning U.S. women's hockey team will not attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday. In a statement obtained by multiple media outlets, a USA Hockey spokesperson said the team appreciated the invitation but could not…...
Snowfall intensifies in Northeast, with many stuck at home under blizzard warnings and travel bans
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (789+ words) Millions of people in New York City and a large swath of the northeastern U.S. were stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings Monday as heavy snow and strong winds intensified, creating whiteout conditions in the densely populated…...
Crews recover bodies of 9 backcountry skiers days after California avalanche
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (201+ words) Crews recovered the bodies of nine backcountry skiers who were killed in a California avalanche four days ago, authorities said Saturday. A search team reached the bodies of eight victims and found one other who had been missing and presumed…...
Florida welcomes record number of visitors - again
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (406+ words) I'm your Community Correspondent for North Port and Arcadia. Our communities have a wonderfully unique blend of people and cultures, and we believe our communities can do great things. PUNTA GORDA, Fla. " Florida welcomed a record-breaking 143.3 million visitors in 2025, according…...
Alysa Liu wins first women's figure skating gold medal for the US in 24 years
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (121+ words) Alysa Liu has won gold in the women's figure skating competition, notching the top finish for the U.S. for the first time in 24 years. Alysa Liu has won gold in the women's figure skating competition, notching the top finish for the…...