Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
NAPLES Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of Fiddler’s Creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
Prescription drug shortages lead to higher prices There are currently more than 250 medications on the nation’s drug shortage list, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The organization says 2023 marked the worst year for shortages in about a decade.
Mental health resources to help children Here are some resources to help you navigate the mental health system when it comes to help for children. Park Royal Park Royal does not have in-patient options for youth; however, the facility’s launched a new intensive outpatient program for 14 to 17-year-olds. It typically last several weeks or months, and offers three to five […]
NAPLES Video: FWC releases bobcat after rehab stint at Naples Zoo Wildlife officials released a bobcat back into the wild after recovering from a broken leg at Naples Zoo for eight weeks.
Single-member vs. at-large voting debate intensifies in Lee County Three members of Southwest Florida’s state Legislature delegation hosted a public forum May 1 at Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District, established by the state in 2015.
Unsolved: sawfish deaths rise during Florida Keys mystery More endangered smalltooth sawfish deaths were reported in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s weekly report.
Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendment South Seas resort ownership group’s engineer proposed a land-use amendment for Lee County’s government at least six months before the first public discussions and at least seven weeks before the county’s official timeline began, emails between the resort’s representatives and county show.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
NAPLES Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of Fiddler’s Creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
Prescription drug shortages lead to higher prices There are currently more than 250 medications on the nation’s drug shortage list, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The organization says 2023 marked the worst year for shortages in about a decade.
Mental health resources to help children Here are some resources to help you navigate the mental health system when it comes to help for children. Park Royal Park Royal does not have in-patient options for youth; however, the facility’s launched a new intensive outpatient program for 14 to 17-year-olds. It typically last several weeks or months, and offers three to five […]
NAPLES Video: FWC releases bobcat after rehab stint at Naples Zoo Wildlife officials released a bobcat back into the wild after recovering from a broken leg at Naples Zoo for eight weeks.
Single-member vs. at-large voting debate intensifies in Lee County Three members of Southwest Florida’s state Legislature delegation hosted a public forum May 1 at Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District, established by the state in 2015.
Unsolved: sawfish deaths rise during Florida Keys mystery More endangered smalltooth sawfish deaths were reported in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s weekly report.
Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendment South Seas resort ownership group’s engineer proposed a land-use amendment for Lee County’s government at least six months before the first public discussions and at least seven weeks before the county’s official timeline began, emails between the resort’s representatives and county show.
GLADES COUNTY, Fla.- The National Safety Transportation Board is in Southwest Florida, to investigate a tragic church van crash. Eight people were killed and 10 others were injured in the crash around 12:30 a.m. Monday. It happened on State Road 78/US 27 in Glades County. The outpouring of support is now stretching across the state for the victims and families. WINK News has learned a radio station in Fort Pierce held a radio thon Tuesday morning to raise money for funeral and medical costs. A GoFundMe page has also been created to raise money for funeral expenses. “Don’t lose faith.”Through great pain and great loss, one thing remains at the Independent Haitian Assembly of God Church. Love. Love for each other, says Daphne Gabriel, who spent her day on Orange Avenue, asking for donations.”Trying to raise money for the families who don’t have a lot.” And love from the community. “People even though they don’t have much to give, they’ll wave or stop by and say hi and give hugs and condolences,” said Gabriel. Church members lost 8 of their own Monday, from a violent crash in Glades County. The group was coming back from a Palm Sunday celebration in Fort Myers. “A lot of the families have lost the breadwinners. Trying to strike up as much support as we can,” said Mara Lexine. Those lost include the driver. “We miss him, we love him, we cherish him,” said Lexine. 10 others were injured. One of those was Mara Lexines father, the pastor. “Great, great man. He’s a visionary.” FHP says the driver was on State Road 78 when he missed a stop sign. The van nosedived into this canal off US 27. The National Transportation Safety Board examined the van Tuesday. It’s being held at Clewiston Towing. Investigators will look at what may have happened to cause the driver to miss the stop sign, as well as if there are any safety issues with the van itself. They will also look at the history of the roadway. WINK asked the Department of Transportation, who tell us between 2011-2013, there have been 11 crashes around a 250 mile radius of the 78/27 intersection. 6 have been injured, and 1 died in those crashes, before Monday’s tragedy. Meanwhile church members are trying to figure out a way to bury their loved ones. So far more than $18,000 has been raised. “Your prayers are working, just continue to pray,” said Lexine. WINK News checked and of the four patients still at Lee Memorial Hospital, one remains in critical condition. There are other victims in hospitals around the state. Three have been released, including a 4 year old girl. Survivors include 10 people, five of which were transported to Lee Memorial Hospital: Jose Zimero, 26, and Marilia Diedonne, 65, remained in serious condition on Tuesday. Clodette Fleurvil, 44, is in critical condition. Macaty Jean Jacques, 53, has improved to fair condition. Four year-old Faeyana Desirus was released Monday. Nozaire Nore, 48, was released from Raulerson Hospital. Nicholas Alexis, 57, was released from Florida Hospital. Jean Rafael remains in serious condition at Lawnwood Hospital. Esperante Lexine, 57, remains in Tampa General Hospital in serious condition. Innocent Roseme, 89, remains in critical condition at St. Marys Medical Center. HELP HERE: Again, the church has set up a Go Fund Me account.You can also make a donation to the Assembly of God Relief Fund at any PNC Bank. You do not need an account number.Donations are also being accepted at any Wells Fargo Bank. The account number is 10103065215570.