Ella Rhoades

The Naples Children and Education Foundation Wellness Center in Immokalee offers comprehensive healthcare services for local children, helping families access care without traveling far from home.

Lee County Domestic Animal Shelter changes policy to hold stray cats for 24 hours before euthanasia after a pet cat named Kevin was put down within two hours of arrival.

Starting July 1, Florida teens must complete driver's education before getting a learner's permit. Florida Virtual School offers the course for free and is preparing for increased enrollment.

Gateway residents are taking action against invasive cane toads to protect their pets. Richard Holtswarth legally hunts the toxic amphibians in his neighborhood.

Pet owner says she was given "no chance" to reclaim her cat Kevin before he was put down by Lee County Domestic Animal Services. Commissioner Brian Hamman ensures the shelter will review its policy.

A North Fort Myers man faces charges after shooting his neighbor's pregnant cow five times when it wandered onto his property. Deputies say the cow had to be euthanized due to its injuries.

Lehigh Acres is seeing a surge in business development following residential growth, creating new job opportunities in the future that could allow more residents to work closer to home.

Lehigh residents deal with water issues as wells run dry during extreme drought. "It's scary and you don't realize how much you use it until you don't have it," says one resident.

The Charity Pros canceled Harvest Nights Music Fest at Seminole Casino last-minute in January. The Charity Pros accuses the casino for the cancellation saying they casino didn't finalize a lease.

Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would hold animal abusers accountable and would require every county to have an animal abuser registry. Lee County started a registry in 2023.