Cold front brings less humid air this Tuesday afternoonCollier County launches pilot program to fend off mosquitoes, diseases
the weather authority Cold front brings less humid air this Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front, which will bring in less humidity and cooler temperatures this Tuesday.
golden gate city Collier County launches pilot program to fend off mosquitoes, diseases The Collier Mosquito Control District is launching a pilot program to use sterilization to target invasive insects in Golden Gate City.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
1 woman unaccounted for following Port Charlotte home fire Firefighters are on the scene of a fire at a Charlotte County home.
FORT MYERS Man accused of burglarizing several businesses in Fort Myers A crime spree came to an end Sunday night as deputies arrested a man in a bush.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers cross country runner reflects on state championship Fort Myers High School senior cross country runner Masha Dorofeev reflects on her state championship win and committing to UCF.
CAPE CORAL Coyote kills beloved family pet For 16 years, Sarge and his owner, James Stewart were inseparable.
FORT MYERS Local artist AHZUWOP to hold fashion show at tattoo shop A local artist is throwing a fashion show at a tattoo shop, an event that will also feature music performances and an art exhibition.
NAPLES Identity released of body found in Collier County retention pond According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a body was found in a retention pond on Sunday. The body was found on Lindsey Lane.
FORT MYERS City leaders looking to improve Fort Myers infrastructure with AI When people think of artificial intelligence (AI), they typically think of online apps like Chat GPT but the City of Fort Myers wants to use it to make a real-world difference.
SAINT JAMES CITY Saint James City neighbors create art from hurricane destruction Many who pass through Saint James City see this as just leftovers from a hundred-year storm but not Floyd Cornett.
FORT MYERS Miracle Moment: Children starting the year cancer free Several youngsters are celebrating starting 2025 cancer-free.
FORT MYERS Flood insurance discount up to 20% in Fort Myers Anyone who lives in the City of Fort Myers will be getting a bigger flood insurance discount.
Message from LCEC raises red flag for customers A push from one of Southwest Florida’s power providers to not use your heater as the temperatures drop has raised a red flag for some customers.
FORT MYERS Cutting down on truck traffic on McGregor Boulevard Giant trucks are rumbling on roads meant to connect neighborhoods, and now city leaders want to eliminate trucks from the roads completely.
the weather authority Cold front brings less humid air this Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front, which will bring in less humidity and cooler temperatures this Tuesday.
golden gate city Collier County launches pilot program to fend off mosquitoes, diseases The Collier Mosquito Control District is launching a pilot program to use sterilization to target invasive insects in Golden Gate City.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
1 woman unaccounted for following Port Charlotte home fire Firefighters are on the scene of a fire at a Charlotte County home.
FORT MYERS Man accused of burglarizing several businesses in Fort Myers A crime spree came to an end Sunday night as deputies arrested a man in a bush.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers cross country runner reflects on state championship Fort Myers High School senior cross country runner Masha Dorofeev reflects on her state championship win and committing to UCF.
CAPE CORAL Coyote kills beloved family pet For 16 years, Sarge and his owner, James Stewart were inseparable.
FORT MYERS Local artist AHZUWOP to hold fashion show at tattoo shop A local artist is throwing a fashion show at a tattoo shop, an event that will also feature music performances and an art exhibition.
NAPLES Identity released of body found in Collier County retention pond According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a body was found in a retention pond on Sunday. The body was found on Lindsey Lane.
FORT MYERS City leaders looking to improve Fort Myers infrastructure with AI When people think of artificial intelligence (AI), they typically think of online apps like Chat GPT but the City of Fort Myers wants to use it to make a real-world difference.
SAINT JAMES CITY Saint James City neighbors create art from hurricane destruction Many who pass through Saint James City see this as just leftovers from a hundred-year storm but not Floyd Cornett.
FORT MYERS Miracle Moment: Children starting the year cancer free Several youngsters are celebrating starting 2025 cancer-free.
FORT MYERS Flood insurance discount up to 20% in Fort Myers Anyone who lives in the City of Fort Myers will be getting a bigger flood insurance discount.
Message from LCEC raises red flag for customers A push from one of Southwest Florida’s power providers to not use your heater as the temperatures drop has raised a red flag for some customers.
FORT MYERS Cutting down on truck traffic on McGregor Boulevard Giant trucks are rumbling on roads meant to connect neighborhoods, and now city leaders want to eliminate trucks from the roads completely.
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- The Collier County Sheriff’s Office’s summer youth activities program returns for a sixth year in a row. Summerfest 2015 promises to deliver a wide range of fun and free activities for all grade levels in a safe environment at various locations around Collier County. Once again, CCSO Youth Relations deputies will be assigned to the summer youth program instead of patrol duties. This reallocation allows CCSO to expand its summer youth offerings without additional cost to the community. Make sure to mark these events down on your calendar for a summer full of safety and fun: Hot Summer Nights These weekly family fun nights run from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. and allow youngsters to jump around in the police car bounce house, go rock wall climbing and play Wii games on a giant inflatable screen. Hot dogs, snow cones, popcorn and cotton candy are also available. • Friday, June 12: Sun-N-Fun Lagoon at North Collier Regional Park, 15000 Livingston Road, North Naples • Friday, June 19: Corkscrew Middle School, 1165 Oil Well Road, Golden Gate Estates • Friday, June 26: Fleischman Park, 1600 Fleischman Blvd., Naples • Friday, July 3: McLeod Park, 208 S. Copeland Ave., Everglades City • Friday, July 17: Mackle Park, 1361 Andalusia Terrace, Marco Island • Friday, July 24: Immokalee Sports Complex, 505 Escambia St., Immokalee • Friday, July 31: Vineyards Community Park, 6231 Arbor Blvd. W., Golden Gate • Friday, Aug. 7: Golden Gate Community Park, 3300 Santa Barbara Blvd., Golden Gate Gone Fishing Go fishing with CCSO at Naples Pier. Kids will fish and learn about water safety during the program, which takes place Tuesdays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to noon beginning June 8 through July 3. Parents must accompany their child during this event. Open Gym Gymnasiums at Lely High School, Golden Gate Middle School, Immokalee Middle School, Corkscrew Middle School, and Oak Ridge Middle School will be open for basketball and supervised by CCSO Youth Relations deputies Tuesdays through Fridays from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. June 15 through July 31. There will be no open gym at Lely High School between July 1-14. This activity is for students who are 14 and older. Contact the Youth Relations Bureau office at 239-252-0144 to register. Let’s Go To The Movies! Youth Relations deputies will be visiting the Regal Hollywood 20 Stadium, 6005 Hollywood Blvd, North Naples and Paragon Theaters, 833 Vanderbilt Beach Road, North Naples, to greet families and share kid safety tips. Look for deputies at the Hollywood 20 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and at Paragon Theaters on Thursdays from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Program is open for all ages and runs from Tuesday, June 16 through Thursday, July 30. Contact theaters for additional pricing information. Build-a-Boat This program is an opportunity for high schoolers ages 14 to 18 to accomplish the task of building a boat while staying active and earning their boating safety certificate. Three weeklong sessions will be offered this summer: • I-Tech Center in Immokalee, June 15-19 – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Everglades Community Center in Everglades City, June 22-26 – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Collier County Sheriff’s Office, July 13-17 – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spots are almost at full capacity – contact the Youth Relations Bureau office at 239-252-0144 to register. Teen Driver Challenge The Teen Driver Challenge provides students ages 16 to 19 with the knowledge and hands-on experience to reduce the chances of being involved in a crash. The driving skills they will learn are the same techniques used by driving professionals, including NASCAR. The class consists of two training days. The first day is a four-hour block of instruction at Osceola Elementary School and the second day is an eight-hour block of vehicle operations at Barron Collier High School. Two sessions are open for registration: • Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25 • Wednesday, July 22 and Thursday, July 23 Students will be operating their own vehicle and must be a licensed teen driver. Contact the Youth Relations Bureau office at 239-252-0144 to register. Middle School Summer Camps CCSO is partnering with Golden Gate, Oak Ridge, East Naples, Corkscrew and Immokalee middle schools to offer students ages 11 to 14 a free day camp Tuesdays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Campers will participate in athletic activities including basketball and soccer as well as have the opportunity to go on field trips. Contact the Youth Relations Bureau office at 239-252-0144 to register.