Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot LakeThe story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.- It’s being called the “most dangerous intersection” on Fort Myers Beach. We’re talking about where Lenell Road crosses Estero Boulevard, on the south end of the island– that’s just outside of Santini Plaza. Right now, the town is testing out a crossing guard to see if it really keeps bicyclists and pedestrians safe while crossing the road. “I’d say it’s dangerous, absolutely.” “It’s pretty hard to cross.” The intersection on the south end of Fort Myers Beach has been called unsafe. “I don’t think I would be able to get across unless I actually stop them, they don’t seem to want to stop for me,” said Krista Dusek. People say they are taking a risk each time they cross the street at Lenell and Estero Boulevard. “I just step out a little, sometime put my arm out to try and stop the cars,” said Rob Rissone. A test trial using a crossing guard is now underway. For 12 days an employee with Beach and Street Enforcement, also know as B.A.S.E. is out to help pedestrians and bicyclist when crossing the road at the request of the safety committee. “I love it! I thought at first kids were in school today or something, and thought, is it a new Florida rule that the day after Christmas you go to school?” Decked out in bright, neon clothing, it’s hard to miss the guy working to keep the busy beach intersection safe! “I appreciate it, the cars definitely notice him and stop for him,” said Dusek. Part of the job is to keep track of the number of people who cross the road and reports the numbers to the town, daily. In the first three days, 1,488 people have crossed and that doesn’t include today. “It needs some attention and that’s what it’s getting right now,” said Chelsea O’Riley with Fort Myers Beach Public Works. People we spoke to say, they’d like to see this “test” turn into something permanent. “In a perfect world, he will be here 24/7– 365.” The cost for a crossing guard to be out at the intersection is a little over $2,300 for the 12 day trial test. If they bring on a crossing guard during high season or year round, the money will come out of taxpayers dollars, coming from the town’s general fund. “You can’t put a price on someone’s life, it’s well invested dollars.” Since 2012- there has been two fatalities and one serious accident in the general vicinity of this intersection. There are currently flashing lights at three crosswalks on the south end, one at Bay Beach Lane, one outside of the Wyndham Hotel and another outside Santini Plaza, just a few yards away from Lenell. “I think it would cut down on any potential danger that would have been there without him.” In just the hour and a half WINK News was out there Friday, 114 people crossed the intersection. The trial run will end on January 2nd. It’ll be up to town council to decide if it’ll hire a crossing guard to be there throughout the year. LCSO V.O.I.C.E members also started their patrol at the Times Square light on Friday.