Florida ranks top 5 for most dangerous places to online date; FGCU students reactCape Coral commissioners set to discuss possibility of pay raises
FORT MYERS Florida ranks top 5 for most dangerous places to online date; FGCU students react We spoke with students at FGCU about how they stay safe as they swipe. CAPE CORAL Cape Coral commissioners set to discuss possibility of pay raises Anything having to do with money and Cape Coral City Council is a hot topic of discussion these days. The council’s decision late last year to give themselves stipends caused an uproar among voters who felt they had no say in the decision. SOUTH FORT MYERS ‘I’ve lost sleep’; Nearly $2K FPL bill leaves customer looking for answers Johanna Seybold received an $1,800 power bill from FPL for her place in South Fort Myers that was damaged by Hurricane Ian. NORTH FORT MYERS Blind singer overcomes challenges to shine on stage with sisters Born with Leber congenital amaurosis, a degenerative retinal condition, Roselyn has navigated life’s obstacles with grace and determination. DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Tearing down part of downtown Fort Myers to build affordable housing Crews were seen finally tearing down Legacy Harbor in downtown Fort Myers more than 18 months after Hurricane Ian hit Southwest Florida. PORT CHARLOTTE Cleaning up homeless camps in Charlotte County It’s a mess you don’t want to come across when you’re out and about. Charlotte County deputies recently removed tons of garbage left behind. FORT MYERS Suspected burglar wanted for stealing TV from Fort Myers home Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a suspect who allegedly stole a TV from a vacation residence in Fort Myers. MATLACHA New details released in deadly Matlacha crash New details have been released on the deadly crash that occurred last weekend in Matlacha. FORT MYERS BEACH Lee County Sheriff’s Office Marine Units teaches waterway safety Marine Units from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Coast Guard are putting extra attention on what you do on the waters in the Gulf. CHARLOTTE COUNTY Lawsuit filed by the family of the late deputy Christopher Taylor settled A settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit after a deputy was killed on the side of the road on Interstate 75. Gulfshore Business View all Sanibel Captiva Trust Co. opens two new offices Sanibel Captiva Trust Co. finished navigating its aftermath of Hurricane Ian, moving into two new office buildings to better serve its clients. El Gaucho Trattoria to open in North Naples After opening three Peruvian and Argentinian restaurants inspired by owners Rocio Navarrete and Mariano Maldonado’s heritage, the couple is departing from their usual concept and diving into Maldonado’s Italian heritage for their new restaurant. Babcock Ranch, FPL unveil Solar Ranch Eco-Discovery Center The 2,500-square-foot Eco-Discovery Center, 8500 State Road 31 in Punta Gorda, opens to the public May 1 and showcases advantages of clean and solar energy. Charlotte County cash buyers bolster mixed real estate market Single-family home sale prices remained stronger than prices of townhomes and condos amid worries about rising insurance costs and homeowners association fees, which, in many cases, rose due to insurance rate hikes and building repairs after Hurricane Ian. Lighthouse Cafe to reopen at new Sanibel Island location The Lighthouse Cafe, shut down since Hurricane Ian flooded it Sept. 28, 2022, is reopening almost 19 months later. Punta Gorda prioritizes new public safety projects A new public safety building is needed due to the county’s population growth, and the city’s police and fire departments are outgrowing their present building at 1410 Tamiami Trail. Take Two Coffee to celebrate grand opening in Fort Myers The opening of Take Two Coffee’s retail store has been brewing since last fall, with founders Caleb MacPherson and Hunter Keslar set to celebrate its grand opening April 20 at 2633 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fort Myers. Join our Newsletter for the latest news right to your inbox Sign up for e-mail alerts from WINK News Investigations The Lee County School District proposes changes to address safety and discipline on school grounds Lee Schools changing the rules to improve safety and discipline. Sheriff Carmine Marceno addresses incident after deputy pulled over, taken home Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno sat down exclusively with Investigative Reporter Peter Fleischer to provide answers about why an off-duty deputy was driven home instead of to jail. More green space needed in Fort Myers; Parks ‘Master plan’ unveiled The fate of the long-awaited park at the old Dunbar sludge site might lie in Fort Myers voters’ hands. Cape Coral family warns of unlicensed contractor Thousands of dollars of cash paid and not a bit of work done. That’s what one Cape Coral grandmother is dealing with as she tries to recover from Hurricane Ian. Arsenic, other minerals may be back at old Dunbar sludge site The decades old sludge site on South Street in Fort Myers was supposed to become a park. Now, the neighborhood’s long-awaited promise could be in jeopardy. Even though the sludge is gone, the arsenic and other unhealthy minerals may be back. State News View all ‘I’ve lost sleep’; Nearly $2K FPL bill leaves customer looking for answers Johanna Seybold received an $1,800 power bill from FPL for her place in South Fort Myers that was damaged by Hurricane Ian. 2 accused human smugglers and nearly 30 Haitian migrants found approaching South Florida Authorities from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission stopped a possible human smuggling operation by working with local, state and federal authorities. FWC charges 2 for issues with alligator skulls and deer harvesting Two suspects are accused of dozens of wildlife violations involving alligator and deer remains at a taxidermy business. Gov. DeSantis approves $1.5B toward Everglades improvements Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to enforce environmental protection and restoring the water quality while in West Palm Beach. Deputies: Jeep driver purposely rammed Island Vista Estates gate Opening the gate the right way takes too much time for one man at Island Vista Estates. Health & Medical View all Naples med center using tech to help people live longer Advances in medicine are helping people live longer and experts in the field of longevity believe there is still room to enjoy more quality years. Diagnosing stomach issues with breath and motility Forty percent of all Americans suffer from gastrointestinal diseases, such as nausea, fecal incontinence, and IBS. Lee Health official discusses advantages of patient portal for Spanish speakers Having access to healthcare records at your fingertips was widely available but out of reach for Hispanics in Southwest Florida. Breast Cancer treatment is evolving; Same day mastectomies are becoming more common Eileen Wesley is diligent about her health, and for good reason. Breast cancer runs in her family. Apple and Pickleball team up to study health benefits The meteoric rise of pickleball is getting attention from the medical community. It was first adopted by older Americans looking for a social sport to get them moving. Now Apple is studying its health analytics. Lee Health mulling switching to a private nonprofit system to expand Making the switch from public to private is what Lee Health is trying to decide as leaders debate the move and its consequences. The Environment View all Bear spotted sleeping in tree in Collier County A large black bear climbed up a tree and was caught on camera relaxing on some branches at Heritage Bay Boulevard. 911 call released of Collier County alligator attack victim A man survived an alligator attack in Collier County thanks in part to the quick thinking of his neighbor. Helping Florida’s threatened shorebird population during nesting season Southwest Florida locals can help protect shorebirds thanks to a new and innovative method. WINK Sports View all St. John Neumann baseball ranked top five in the state The St. John Neumann baseball team is currently ranked fifth in the FHSAA rankings and are poised to make a postseason push. Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright talks changes in college basketball Former Villanova men’s basketball head coach Jay Wright shares his thoughts on the current state of college basketball. Former Gators QB Danny Wuerffel competes at US Open Pickleball Championships Former Gators QB and Heisman winner Danny Wuerffel makes his US Open Pickleball Championships debut. Cypress Lake sophomore competing at powerlifting nationals Cypress Lake sophomore Landon Hiatte is heading to New Orleans to compete in the Powerlifting America High School Nationals. FGCU golfer swings with the pros at the PGA Tour in Texas After winning a college tournament, Joe Sullivan, a Florida Gulf Coast University golfer, was given an automatic bid to play in an official Professional Golfers Association tour event with some of the best in the world. Bishop Verot alumna returns to coach her former team and sister Former Bishop Verot lacrosse star Lauren Lockard is back on campus coaching her former team and her sister Lily. Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani faces bank fraud charges in sports betting case U.S. Attorney Marin Estrada announced the charges Thursday. FGCU’s Rivers showing off skills in College Slam Dunk Championship Rivers is the first to represent FGCU in the dunk contest and hopes to be the first to bring home the crown. CPKC Stadium opening encourages FGCU women’s soccer players Seeing the NWSL become home to the world’s first stadium built for a women’s professional sports team means so much to a pair of Eagles. Former Dunbar star and NBA pro Walt Wesley dies at 79 Walt Wesley, a former star at Dunbar High and a 10-year NBA pro, passed away at the age of 79. Campaign Central View all ‘Catch and kill’ will be described to jurors in Donald Trump’s hush money trial as testimony resumes A tabloid publisher was expected Tuesday to tell jurors about helping Donald Trump stifle unflattering stories during the 2016 campaign. President Biden speaks at Reproductive Freedom Event in Tampa President Joe Biden is in Tampa and gave remarks at the Reproductive Freedom Event on Tuesday. Trump tried to ‘corrupt’ the 2016 election, prosecutor alleges as hush money trial gets underway Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 presidential election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public, a prosecutor told jurors Monday at the start of the former president’s historic hush money trial.
FORT MYERS Florida ranks top 5 for most dangerous places to online date; FGCU students react We spoke with students at FGCU about how they stay safe as they swipe.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral commissioners set to discuss possibility of pay raises Anything having to do with money and Cape Coral City Council is a hot topic of discussion these days. The council’s decision late last year to give themselves stipends caused an uproar among voters who felt they had no say in the decision.
SOUTH FORT MYERS ‘I’ve lost sleep’; Nearly $2K FPL bill leaves customer looking for answers Johanna Seybold received an $1,800 power bill from FPL for her place in South Fort Myers that was damaged by Hurricane Ian.
NORTH FORT MYERS Blind singer overcomes challenges to shine on stage with sisters Born with Leber congenital amaurosis, a degenerative retinal condition, Roselyn has navigated life’s obstacles with grace and determination.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Tearing down part of downtown Fort Myers to build affordable housing Crews were seen finally tearing down Legacy Harbor in downtown Fort Myers more than 18 months after Hurricane Ian hit Southwest Florida.
PORT CHARLOTTE Cleaning up homeless camps in Charlotte County It’s a mess you don’t want to come across when you’re out and about. Charlotte County deputies recently removed tons of garbage left behind.
FORT MYERS Suspected burglar wanted for stealing TV from Fort Myers home Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a suspect who allegedly stole a TV from a vacation residence in Fort Myers.
MATLACHA New details released in deadly Matlacha crash New details have been released on the deadly crash that occurred last weekend in Matlacha.
FORT MYERS BEACH Lee County Sheriff’s Office Marine Units teaches waterway safety Marine Units from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Coast Guard are putting extra attention on what you do on the waters in the Gulf.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Lawsuit filed by the family of the late deputy Christopher Taylor settled A settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit after a deputy was killed on the side of the road on Interstate 75.
Sanibel Captiva Trust Co. opens two new offices Sanibel Captiva Trust Co. finished navigating its aftermath of Hurricane Ian, moving into two new office buildings to better serve its clients.
El Gaucho Trattoria to open in North Naples After opening three Peruvian and Argentinian restaurants inspired by owners Rocio Navarrete and Mariano Maldonado’s heritage, the couple is departing from their usual concept and diving into Maldonado’s Italian heritage for their new restaurant.
Babcock Ranch, FPL unveil Solar Ranch Eco-Discovery Center The 2,500-square-foot Eco-Discovery Center, 8500 State Road 31 in Punta Gorda, opens to the public May 1 and showcases advantages of clean and solar energy.
Charlotte County cash buyers bolster mixed real estate market Single-family home sale prices remained stronger than prices of townhomes and condos amid worries about rising insurance costs and homeowners association fees, which, in many cases, rose due to insurance rate hikes and building repairs after Hurricane Ian.
Lighthouse Cafe to reopen at new Sanibel Island location The Lighthouse Cafe, shut down since Hurricane Ian flooded it Sept. 28, 2022, is reopening almost 19 months later.
Punta Gorda prioritizes new public safety projects A new public safety building is needed due to the county’s population growth, and the city’s police and fire departments are outgrowing their present building at 1410 Tamiami Trail.
Take Two Coffee to celebrate grand opening in Fort Myers The opening of Take Two Coffee’s retail store has been brewing since last fall, with founders Caleb MacPherson and Hunter Keslar set to celebrate its grand opening April 20 at 2633 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fort Myers.
The Lee County School District proposes changes to address safety and discipline on school grounds Lee Schools changing the rules to improve safety and discipline.
Sheriff Carmine Marceno addresses incident after deputy pulled over, taken home Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno sat down exclusively with Investigative Reporter Peter Fleischer to provide answers about why an off-duty deputy was driven home instead of to jail.
More green space needed in Fort Myers; Parks ‘Master plan’ unveiled The fate of the long-awaited park at the old Dunbar sludge site might lie in Fort Myers voters’ hands.
Cape Coral family warns of unlicensed contractor Thousands of dollars of cash paid and not a bit of work done. That’s what one Cape Coral grandmother is dealing with as she tries to recover from Hurricane Ian.
Arsenic, other minerals may be back at old Dunbar sludge site The decades old sludge site on South Street in Fort Myers was supposed to become a park. Now, the neighborhood’s long-awaited promise could be in jeopardy. Even though the sludge is gone, the arsenic and other unhealthy minerals may be back.
‘I’ve lost sleep’; Nearly $2K FPL bill leaves customer looking for answers Johanna Seybold received an $1,800 power bill from FPL for her place in South Fort Myers that was damaged by Hurricane Ian.
2 accused human smugglers and nearly 30 Haitian migrants found approaching South Florida Authorities from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission stopped a possible human smuggling operation by working with local, state and federal authorities.
FWC charges 2 for issues with alligator skulls and deer harvesting Two suspects are accused of dozens of wildlife violations involving alligator and deer remains at a taxidermy business.
Gov. DeSantis approves $1.5B toward Everglades improvements Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to enforce environmental protection and restoring the water quality while in West Palm Beach.
Deputies: Jeep driver purposely rammed Island Vista Estates gate Opening the gate the right way takes too much time for one man at Island Vista Estates.
Naples med center using tech to help people live longer Advances in medicine are helping people live longer and experts in the field of longevity believe there is still room to enjoy more quality years.
Diagnosing stomach issues with breath and motility Forty percent of all Americans suffer from gastrointestinal diseases, such as nausea, fecal incontinence, and IBS.
Lee Health official discusses advantages of patient portal for Spanish speakers Having access to healthcare records at your fingertips was widely available but out of reach for Hispanics in Southwest Florida.
Breast Cancer treatment is evolving; Same day mastectomies are becoming more common Eileen Wesley is diligent about her health, and for good reason. Breast cancer runs in her family.
Apple and Pickleball team up to study health benefits The meteoric rise of pickleball is getting attention from the medical community. It was first adopted by older Americans looking for a social sport to get them moving. Now Apple is studying its health analytics.
Lee Health mulling switching to a private nonprofit system to expand Making the switch from public to private is what Lee Health is trying to decide as leaders debate the move and its consequences.
Bear spotted sleeping in tree in Collier County A large black bear climbed up a tree and was caught on camera relaxing on some branches at Heritage Bay Boulevard.
911 call released of Collier County alligator attack victim A man survived an alligator attack in Collier County thanks in part to the quick thinking of his neighbor.
Helping Florida’s threatened shorebird population during nesting season Southwest Florida locals can help protect shorebirds thanks to a new and innovative method.
St. John Neumann baseball ranked top five in the state The St. John Neumann baseball team is currently ranked fifth in the FHSAA rankings and are poised to make a postseason push.
Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright talks changes in college basketball Former Villanova men’s basketball head coach Jay Wright shares his thoughts on the current state of college basketball.
Former Gators QB Danny Wuerffel competes at US Open Pickleball Championships Former Gators QB and Heisman winner Danny Wuerffel makes his US Open Pickleball Championships debut.
Cypress Lake sophomore competing at powerlifting nationals Cypress Lake sophomore Landon Hiatte is heading to New Orleans to compete in the Powerlifting America High School Nationals.
FGCU golfer swings with the pros at the PGA Tour in Texas After winning a college tournament, Joe Sullivan, a Florida Gulf Coast University golfer, was given an automatic bid to play in an official Professional Golfers Association tour event with some of the best in the world.
Bishop Verot alumna returns to coach her former team and sister Former Bishop Verot lacrosse star Lauren Lockard is back on campus coaching her former team and her sister Lily.
Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani faces bank fraud charges in sports betting case U.S. Attorney Marin Estrada announced the charges Thursday.
FGCU’s Rivers showing off skills in College Slam Dunk Championship Rivers is the first to represent FGCU in the dunk contest and hopes to be the first to bring home the crown.
CPKC Stadium opening encourages FGCU women’s soccer players Seeing the NWSL become home to the world’s first stadium built for a women’s professional sports team means so much to a pair of Eagles.
Former Dunbar star and NBA pro Walt Wesley dies at 79 Walt Wesley, a former star at Dunbar High and a 10-year NBA pro, passed away at the age of 79.
‘Catch and kill’ will be described to jurors in Donald Trump’s hush money trial as testimony resumes A tabloid publisher was expected Tuesday to tell jurors about helping Donald Trump stifle unflattering stories during the 2016 campaign.
President Biden speaks at Reproductive Freedom Event in Tampa President Joe Biden is in Tampa and gave remarks at the Reproductive Freedom Event on Tuesday.
Trump tried to ‘corrupt’ the 2016 election, prosecutor alleges as hush money trial gets underway Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 presidential election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public, a prosecutor told jurors Monday at the start of the former president’s historic hush money trial.