The Blitz – Southwest Florida Edition
📅 Tuesday | 7:00–7:35 PM ET
Covering Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee & Sarasota counties, The Blitz – Southwest Florida Edition kicks off with The Blitz Lines, your quick-hit look at the latest headlines across the region.
In The Interview, we sit down with Cory Mentzer, Head Football Coach at Charlotte, to talk about the Tarpons’ offseason, key players, and expectations for 2025.
We’ll close with the return of The Pick Six, fan interactions, and more!
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![Naples looks to rebound from an earlier playoff exit than typical in 2026. [Naples Football/NaplesFan.com]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-68-Naples-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
![Dillard will look to have a deeper playoff run in 2026 whiile battling a very competitive opponent in district play. [Dillard High School 6-12/Instagram]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-70-Dillard-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
![West Nassau looks to make another deep run in the SSAA Atlantic League in 2026 after finishing as State Runner-up in 2025. [@Athletics_WNHS/X]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-71-West-Nassau-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
![Bishop Verot (Fort Myers) is facing one of the toughest schedules in Southwest Florida -- and perhapst Florida. [@BishopVerotFB/X]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-72-Bishop-Verot-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
![Glades Central looks to reach the playoffs one more in 2026 with some new key athletes on the roster. [@Omar_Haugabook/X]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-73-Glades-Central-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
