Fort Myers Job Fair set to begin; on-site interviews and offers possibleTracking rain and storms for your Wednesday afternoon
Fort Myers Job Fair set to begin; on-site interviews and offers possible The Fort Myes Job Fair is set to begin, with over 100 openings available from various employers.
the weather authority Tracking rain and storms for your Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a strong cold front along with rain and storms throughout your Wednesday afternoon.
Man arrested following intense vehicle pursuit; accused of shooting into pregnant girlfriend’s home The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of shooting into his pregnant girlfriend’s home and leading law enforcement through a multi-county pursuit.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
Fort Myers Job Fair set to begin; on-site interviews and offers possible The Fort Myes Job Fair is set to begin, with over 100 openings available from various employers.
the weather authority Tracking rain and storms for your Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a strong cold front along with rain and storms throughout your Wednesday afternoon.
Man arrested following intense vehicle pursuit; accused of shooting into pregnant girlfriend’s home The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of shooting into his pregnant girlfriend’s home and leading law enforcement through a multi-county pursuit.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
The FGCU women’s basketball team added to its list of achievements from the 2014-15 season this week with a position among the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Academic Team Honor Roll. The program finished the academic year with a cumulative grade point average of 3.552 to rank ninth among all NCAA Division I programs. “I am really proud of our players’ academic performance,” said head coach Karl Smesko. “I appreciate the efforts of our players, our academic support staff and our assistants in helping us achieve this recognition” Smesko’s squad earned the distinction for the fourth-consecutive year after gaining eligibility in 2011. The team ranked 11th last season and finished fourth in the nation with a 3.621 GPA during the 2012-13 campaign. In its first season of eligibility, the program finished ninth of the NCAA Division I’s 343 programs. The academic honor complements another tremendous season for the program as the team capped off the 2014-15 season with its fifth-straight regular season title, a third Atlantic Sun Conference Championship and its third trip to the NCAA Tournament in four seasons. The Eagles earned a program-high no. 7 seed and picked up their first NCAA Division I Tournament win over Oklahoma State this season. The Green and Blue finished the season with a record of 31-3 for the program’s third 30-win season and compiled a win streak of 26 games to rank third in the nation. FGCU also went undefeated in Atlantic Sun Conference play for the third time, winning all 14 regular season games. With the team’s success, the program earned its first-ever Division I national ranking, checking in at high as the No. 20 team and finishing the season at No. 21. Led by the six-time Atlantic Sun Coach of the Year, FGCU secured its 11th-straight 21+ win season and participated in its eighth Division I postseason tournament in as many years. The University of Missouri-Kansas City led all NCAA Division I programs with a 3.728 GPA for the second-straight season, while St. Francis College, DePaul, Drake and Bowling Green rounded out the top five. The team is one of seven NCAA Tournament teams from 2015 in the top-25 and joins St. Francis, DePaul and Arizona State as Tournament teams in the top-10. Rank Institution Head Coach Team GPA 1 University of Missouri-Kansas City Marsha Frese 3.726 2 St. Francis College John Thurson 3.656 3 DePaul University Doug Bruno 3.622 4 Drake University Jennie Baranczyk 3.599 5 Bowling Green State University Jennifer Roos 3.594 6 Saint Louis University Lisa Stone 3.564 7 Arizona State University Charli Turner Thorne 3.558 8 Eastern Washington University Wendy Schuller 3.554 9 FGCU Karl Smesko 3.552 T10 Western Illinois University JD Gravina 3.530 T10 University of Wisconsin, Green Bay Kevin Borseth 3.530 12 University of Northern Iowa Tanya Warren 3.519 13 University of North Dakota J. Travis Brewster 3.517 14 Jacksonville State University Rick Pietri 3.511 15 Belmont University Cameron Newbauer 3.501 16 Northwestern State University Brooke Stoehr 3.461 17 Houston Baptist University Donna Finnie 3.445 18 University of Toledo Tricia Cullop 3.443 19 Northern Illinois University Kathi Bennett 3.438 20 University of Northern Colorado Kamie Ethridge 3.431 21 South Dakota State University Aaron Johnston 3.427 22 Youngstown State University John Barnes 3.422 23 St. Bonaventure University Jim Crowley 3.406 24 University of Maine Richard Barron 3.399 25 Lehigh University Susan Troyan 3.396