Dominga Murray

2 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Dominga Murray

NAPLES, Fla. — The Naples Design District is getting a facelift and it’s one that’s been six years in the making. It all started with the arrival of Gulfshore Playhouse and the addition of a modern-style parking garage. Now, an empty lot is about to be transformed into a vibrant hub for shopping, dining, business, and housing. On May 30, a groundbreaking ceremony will mark the official start of construction for Wynn’s Downtown, a 45,000-square-foot mixed-use building.

2 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Dominga Murray

NAPLES, Fla. — More than 100 children in Collier County will soon have the chance to learn and play in a brand-new outdoor classroom, thanks to a $100,000 grant awarded to Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) by the PNC Foundation. The Naples Children and Education Foundation (NCEF) (run by FGCU) will use the funding to transform the current playspace into an innovative, nature-based classroom.

2 weeks ago | kesq.com | Dominga Murray

By Dominga MurrayClick here for updates on this story LEE COUNTY, Florida ( WFTX) - A proposal to allow bear hunting in Florida is drawing sharp reactions from both conservationists and animal rights advocates. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is set to discuss potential rule changes this week that could lead to a regulated bear hunt. Supporters of the hunt believe it's backed by science and could ultimately benefit the bears.

2 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Dominga Murray

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A proposal to allow bear hunting in Florida is drawing sharp reactions from both conservationists and animal rights advocates. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is set to discuss potential rule changes this week that could lead to a regulated bear hunt. Supporters of the hunt believe it’s backed by science and could ultimately benefit the bears.

2 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Dominga Murray

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — It’s cane toad season in Southwest Florida and that could be dangerous news for your pets. Pesky Varmints, a Pest control company is warning, thousands of these toxic amphibians are breeding rapidly and showing up in neighborhoods, parks, and backyards, especially after rainfall and during evening hours. Lindsey Floyd is the co-owner of the Pesky Varmints. Watch as she shows the bags of toads she has in her freezers.