Man accused of stealing Twisted Tea from Fort Myers gas stationCollier County Sheriff’s Office warns of voicemail scam
FORT MYERS Man accused of stealing Twisted Tea from Fort Myers gas station Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man accused of stealing a 12-pack of Twisted Tea from a Fort Myers gas station.
Small-town LaBelle lands big-name franchise Culver’s That small-town feel continues for Culver’s, which just opened its first location in Hendry County’s LaBelle, a city that recently eclipsed 5,000 residents and is skyrocketing in growth.
Collier County Sheriff’s Office warns of voicemail scam The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a scam in which a fraudster leaves a voicemail advising their intended victim to contact a specific person at the sheriff’s office.
port charlotte Charlotte County opens cold weather shelter for the homeless The Charlotte CARE Center has opened its doors to displaced people needing shelter from the cold temperatures.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island City Council seeks applicants for official positions Marco Island City Council is recruiting qualified residents to fill Advisory Committee or Board positions.
BOKEELIA Man wanted in armed robbery at Bokeelia business Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for an armed robbery at a Bokeelia business.
Death investigation underway at Nasturtium Drive in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation at Nasturtium Drive in a neighborhood just south of Punta Gorda.
cape coral Social media influencer arrested again for theft at same Cape Coral Target The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a woman accused of stealing $225 worth of items from a Target on Pine Island Road.
BONITA SPRINGS Miracle Moment: Beads of courage honor girl’s cancer fight A teenager from Bonita Springs High School experienced bone pain and bruises that was later diagnosed as leukemia.
naples Gulfshore Life honoree is a keystone architect in the Naples community Matthew Kragh, the founder of MHK Architecture, is responsible for several notable landmarks in the Naples community.
FORT MYERS BEACH More discussions happening for future of Red Coconut RV on Fort Myers Beach The Red Coconut RV park on Fort Myers Beach could turn into luxury condos. Seagate Development plans to build 137 condos with beachfront views.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold Monday with breezier conditions expected throughout the afternoon.
St. Matthew’s House opens shelters amid colder temperature drop Due to the colder temperature in Florida, St. Matthew’s House has opened its emergency shelters for those who need a reprieve from the chilly weather.
NAPLES Naples Zoo throws event for Golisano Children’s Hospital The Naples Zoo closed its doors to the public early Sunday and reopened only for a special group of children and their families.
Rick Scott reacts to Joe Biden’s pardon of son, Hunter President Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter for his felony gun and tax convictions on Sunday evening.
FORT MYERS Man accused of stealing Twisted Tea from Fort Myers gas station Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man accused of stealing a 12-pack of Twisted Tea from a Fort Myers gas station.
Small-town LaBelle lands big-name franchise Culver’s That small-town feel continues for Culver’s, which just opened its first location in Hendry County’s LaBelle, a city that recently eclipsed 5,000 residents and is skyrocketing in growth.
Collier County Sheriff’s Office warns of voicemail scam The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a scam in which a fraudster leaves a voicemail advising their intended victim to contact a specific person at the sheriff’s office.
port charlotte Charlotte County opens cold weather shelter for the homeless The Charlotte CARE Center has opened its doors to displaced people needing shelter from the cold temperatures.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island City Council seeks applicants for official positions Marco Island City Council is recruiting qualified residents to fill Advisory Committee or Board positions.
BOKEELIA Man wanted in armed robbery at Bokeelia business Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for an armed robbery at a Bokeelia business.
Death investigation underway at Nasturtium Drive in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation at Nasturtium Drive in a neighborhood just south of Punta Gorda.
cape coral Social media influencer arrested again for theft at same Cape Coral Target The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a woman accused of stealing $225 worth of items from a Target on Pine Island Road.
BONITA SPRINGS Miracle Moment: Beads of courage honor girl’s cancer fight A teenager from Bonita Springs High School experienced bone pain and bruises that was later diagnosed as leukemia.
naples Gulfshore Life honoree is a keystone architect in the Naples community Matthew Kragh, the founder of MHK Architecture, is responsible for several notable landmarks in the Naples community.
FORT MYERS BEACH More discussions happening for future of Red Coconut RV on Fort Myers Beach The Red Coconut RV park on Fort Myers Beach could turn into luxury condos. Seagate Development plans to build 137 condos with beachfront views.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold Monday with breezier conditions expected throughout the afternoon.
St. Matthew’s House opens shelters amid colder temperature drop Due to the colder temperature in Florida, St. Matthew’s House has opened its emergency shelters for those who need a reprieve from the chilly weather.
NAPLES Naples Zoo throws event for Golisano Children’s Hospital The Naples Zoo closed its doors to the public early Sunday and reopened only for a special group of children and their families.
Rick Scott reacts to Joe Biden’s pardon of son, Hunter President Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter for his felony gun and tax convictions on Sunday evening.
LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Starting Tuesday, same-sex couples in all Florida counties will be able to tie the knot. For the first time, the State of Florida will also recognize marriages for same-sex couples married in another state. The Lee County courthouse expects to be busy Tuesday as couples line up to say ‘I do.’ “Nicki and I have been in a relationship for 27 years, and we never thought this day would come,” said Sharon Smith. The legal saga is over. At midnight, Florida will become the next state to recognize same-sex marriages. “Absolutely not. I never thought they would legalize it in the State of Florida,” said Smith. As a result of that doubt, many couples left Florida years ago to get married. But when they came home to the Sunshine State, they quickly realized their marriage wasn’t recognized. “The change is not seismic, but the change is significant,” said attorney Luis Insignares. He says many couples hit serious roadblocks because Florida would not recognize their out-of-state marriage licenses. “From their homestead exemption, to changing their names on their drivers licenses, on their voter identification cards…” Insignares says that will no longer be the case come Tuesday. “Things should go smoothly, I anticipate that there might be a few bumps in the road somewhere,” said Insignares. “It’s exciting because it’s new, it’s new and different and it’s like, this could really happen in Fort Myers,” said Arlene Goldberg. Arlene Goldberg strongly believes in equality. WINK News was there as she picked up 100 roses to pass out to every gay couple who applies for a marriage license tomorrow at the courthouse. “Just a token of something beautiful to represent them being able to just do what should of been theirs all along,” said Goldberg. Arlene and her partner, Carol, married in New York and were together for 47-years. Carol died last March and her death certificate was the first in Florida to recognize a same-sex couple. Soon after Arlene joined a lawsuit challenging Florida’s ban on same-sex marriages. “I think she would be proud of me for doing this because it is something that needed to be done,” said Goldberg. Couples like Sharon and Nicky are now just grateful to be seen as equal. “I am the most excited I have ever been in my entire life,” said Smith. The Lee County Clerk’s Office will be open at 8 a.m. Tuesday and couples will be able to use the chapel inside. WINK News also checked with Collier County. County officials say there is at least one couple who has already expressed interest in getting a marriage license Tuesday.