Mahmoud Bennett

Naples, Ocala

Anchor and Reporter at Straight Arrow News

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Collier County considers stricter breeding rules to curb pet population

4 days ago | fox4now.com | Mahmoud Bennett

NAPLES, Fla. — Collier County is weighing stricter rules for pet owners and breeders in an effort to reduce the number of animals ending up in overcrowded shelters. One major change under the proposal would redefine who qualifies as a “hobby breeder.” Right now, that usually means someone either intentionally or unintentionally breeding one or two litters a year - often to sell.
New 'autism law' is a win for families, says Naples mom who helped fight for it

1 week ago | fox4now.com | Mahmoud Bennett

NAPLES, Fla. — Families of children with autism across Florida are celebrating a new law that expands critical support and services for kids with developmental disabilities. Senate Bill 112, which was signed into law this week by Governor Desantis, marks a major victory for advocates like Collier County mother Stephanie Nordin, who has spent years pushing for resources for children with autism.
New 'autism law' is a win for families, says Naples mom who helped fight for it

1 week ago | autism.einnews.com | Mahmoud Bennett

NAPLES, Fla. — Families of children with autism across Florida are celebrating a new law that expands critical support and services for kids with developmental disabilities. Senate Bill 112, which was signed into law this week by Governor Desantis, marks a major victory for advocates like Collier County mother Stephanie Nordin, who has spent years pushing for resources for children with autism.
Naples athlete reaches No. 1 world ranking in Class 3 para table tennis

1 week ago | fox4now.com | Mahmoud Bennett

NAPLES, Fla. — A Naples athlete is making international history by becoming the number one para table tennis player in the world. Jenson Van Emburgh, 25, has become World No. 1 in Class 3 Para Table Tennis after securing three recent international gold medals, with recent victories in Slovenia and São Paulo, Brazil.
Sen. Rick Scott addresses hurricane season prep amid concerns over FEMA cuts

1 week ago | fox4now.com | Mahmoud Bennett

NAPLES, Fla. — With hurricane season nearing, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott stopped in Naples on Tuesday to talk disaster readiness and how families can stay safe, amid concerns over recent federal cuts to FEMA. Scott was joined by first responders and local officials in Collier County to discuss hurricane preparedness and the resources that residents can rely on this season. WATCH AS SEN. RICK SCOTT ADDRESSED HURRICANE READINESS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA: Sen.
Collier veteran to be honored at FC Naples service appreciation night

2 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Mahmoud Bennett

NAPLES, Fla. — FC Naples is hosting its first-ever Service Appreciation Night to recognize veterans living in the community as Americans prepare to observe Memorial Day. Justin Baxter, a U.S. Army veteran who served for a decade as a military police officer, including a deployment to Iraq during the early 2000s, is among those being honored at the event.
Florida advances plan to bring back bear hunting; Collier residents weigh in

2 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Mahmoud Bennett

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — Florida is one step closer to bringing back black bear hunting after state wildlife officials advanced a controversial motion that would allow hunters to legally shoot and kill bears in certain areas. On Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted to move forward with the plan, which is aimed at managing the ecosystem and the state's growing bear population.
Marco Island considers stricter rules for e-bikes amid growing popularity

2 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Mahmoud Bennett

MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — Marco Island leaders are considering new rules that could change where and how fast residents can ride bicycles and e-bikes across the island. The conversation comes just weeks after Collier County adopted its own stricter regulations, following a series of crashes involving bikes and a number of complaints from area residents.
Naples Pride says drag shows will go on for now, as city council appeals court ruling

2 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Mahmoud Bennett

NAPLES, Fla. — Just days after a federal judge ordered the city of Naples to allow Naples Pride to host its annual drag show outdoors, the city council voted unanimously to appeal the decision — a move that has reignited debate across the community just two weeks before Pride Fest. The decision came during a special session on Friday, where public comments reflected deep divides over what the legal fight is really about.
Naples City Council says it will fight federal ruling permitting outdoor drag show

3 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Mahmoud Bennett

NAPLES, Fla. — Naples City Council voted unanimously Friday to appeal a federal judge's ruling that allows Naples Pride to host an all-ages drag show at Cambier Park next month at Pridefest. The decision came during a special session where council members met behind closed doors before announcing their plans to continue the legal fight against Naples Pride.