Details unveiled of emotional encounter between Gabby Petito and fiancé Brian Laundrie prior to her vanishing
As the nation continues its search for North Port woman Gabby Petito, more information is coming to light about what led up to her disappearance, including a police report detailing an incident in Utah between her and her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, a month before she vanished.
Brian Laundrie search goes underwater as crews continue to comb through Carlton Reserve
Members of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Underwater Recovery Force (SURF) responded to the Carlton Reserve on Wednesday afternoon to assist in the search for Laundrie, a person of interest in the Gabby Petito case.
Mark Sievers found guilty of first-degree murder in wife’s 2015 brutal killing
The man accused of masterminding Dr. Teresa Sievers’ death has been found guilty of first-degree murder.
Pediatric mental health emergencies spike in SWFL during pandemic
As we enter into the second year of living in a pandemic, the toll it has had on children and young people’s mental health is growing.
Former EMS Division Chief claims Greater Naples Fire Rescue misused CARES Act funds
A former EMS Division Chief has filed a federal lawsuit against the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District claiming he was fired for highlighting the potential misuse of CARES Act funds.
Riding Against the Odds: Tracy “Nice Lady” Brouwer’s journey as a trailblazing woman biker
Tracy “Nice Lady” Brouwer has been riding motorcycles for 45 years. While in attendance at Daytona Beach Bike Week, Brouwer shares her experiences of breaking stereotypes and her love of the bike scene.
DeSantis signs bills aimed at preventing vaccine mandates
Governor DeSantis signed four bills into law on Thursday that aim to obstruct COVID-19 vaccine mandates in businesses in Florida.
Cape Coral soldier surprises daughter at school after nearly year-long deployment
A U.S. Army soldier returned home to Cape Coral after a nearly year-long deployment to surprise her daughter at school.
Lee Health CEO describes SWFL’s COVID crisis as ‘bleaker by the day’
Over the weekend, Lee Health surpassed its all-time high of currently admitted COVID-19 patients.
12-year-old boy donates snow-shoveling money to protect SWFL’s shores
Caden penned a sweet letter to the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation expressing his love for the islands and his desire to see them well-preserved.
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