Beautiful Saturday in store with temps in the low to mid 70sNaples falls to Jones in state semifinals
Beautiful Saturday in store with temps in the low to mid 70s The Weather Authority says it will be another beautiful weekend across Southwest Florida.
ORLANDO Naples falls to Jones in state semifinals One win stood in between the Golden Eagles and a trip to the state title as Naples competed in its 12th state semifinal.
ESTERO 1 dead after crashing into tree in Estero According to the Florida Highway Patrol, one person is dead after crashing into a tree in Estero on Friday night.
IMMOKALEE 1 dead after hit-and-run crash in Immokalee Authorities are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred Friday night in Immokalee.
NAPLES Vigil held for teen shot and killed at Collier party Family, friends and loved ones gathered at a candlelight vigil to remember and honor the life of 18-year-old D’eisha Arthur.
FORT MYERS Florida Gulf Coast University holds “Night at the Nest” fundraiser FGCU is holding its “Night at the Nest” fundraiser and gala on Friday. The money raised will go toward university scholarships.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda Veterans Village helping veterans during the holidays Residents and businesses at the Punta Gorda Veterans Village are stepping up to make military transitions a little easier this holiday season.
NORTH PORT Family pushes for class action against Heritage Insurance A North Port family is battling against Heritage Insurance over the damage Hurricane Ian did to their home.
Trails End Drive suspected double murder hit man and organizers back in court There are new developments in the murder-for-hire case that made headlines for weeks at the start of the year. The defendants are back in court.
CAPE CORAL 4 arrested on drug-related charges after FBI investigation Some Cape Coral residents woke up in the early morning hours to their neighbors’ homes being raided by federal agents.
Hope Card program protects victims of domestic violence in Lee County Lee County has implemented the Hope Card Program, a new statewide initiative to help victims of domestic violence.
SANIBEL 36th annual Sanibel Luminary Festival begins The Luminary Festival kicked off on Sanibel Island on Friday. This community-wide holiday event puts residents and visitors in the holiday spirit.
FORT MYERS Future unsure for Rachel at the Well During Hurricane Ian, Rachel at the well was uprooted from its spot in front of the Edison Park neighborhood.
NAPLES Naples Yacht Club appoints first woman commodore After 78 years, the Naples Yacht Club has appointed its first woman commodore. Kathy Parks King is her name.
Beautiful Saturday in store with temps in the low to mid 70s The Weather Authority says it will be another beautiful weekend across Southwest Florida.
ORLANDO Naples falls to Jones in state semifinals One win stood in between the Golden Eagles and a trip to the state title as Naples competed in its 12th state semifinal.
ESTERO 1 dead after crashing into tree in Estero According to the Florida Highway Patrol, one person is dead after crashing into a tree in Estero on Friday night.
IMMOKALEE 1 dead after hit-and-run crash in Immokalee Authorities are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred Friday night in Immokalee.
NAPLES Vigil held for teen shot and killed at Collier party Family, friends and loved ones gathered at a candlelight vigil to remember and honor the life of 18-year-old D’eisha Arthur.
FORT MYERS Florida Gulf Coast University holds “Night at the Nest” fundraiser FGCU is holding its “Night at the Nest” fundraiser and gala on Friday. The money raised will go toward university scholarships.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda Veterans Village helping veterans during the holidays Residents and businesses at the Punta Gorda Veterans Village are stepping up to make military transitions a little easier this holiday season.
NORTH PORT Family pushes for class action against Heritage Insurance A North Port family is battling against Heritage Insurance over the damage Hurricane Ian did to their home.
Trails End Drive suspected double murder hit man and organizers back in court There are new developments in the murder-for-hire case that made headlines for weeks at the start of the year. The defendants are back in court.
CAPE CORAL 4 arrested on drug-related charges after FBI investigation Some Cape Coral residents woke up in the early morning hours to their neighbors’ homes being raided by federal agents.
Hope Card program protects victims of domestic violence in Lee County Lee County has implemented the Hope Card Program, a new statewide initiative to help victims of domestic violence.
SANIBEL 36th annual Sanibel Luminary Festival begins The Luminary Festival kicked off on Sanibel Island on Friday. This community-wide holiday event puts residents and visitors in the holiday spirit.
FORT MYERS Future unsure for Rachel at the Well During Hurricane Ian, Rachel at the well was uprooted from its spot in front of the Edison Park neighborhood.
NAPLES Naples Yacht Club appoints first woman commodore After 78 years, the Naples Yacht Club has appointed its first woman commodore. Kathy Parks King is her name.
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.- The Lee County School District has cancelled a grade school play after they say a parent has been harassing school staff. A students tells WINK News Fort Myers Beach Elementary School also shut down all club and after school activities, Thursday. Students at Fort Myers Beach Elementary will have to perform their program during school, Friday. No parents will be allowed in, instead they will post the performance on the school’s website at a later date. FMB Elementary student Kyah Geisler says it won’t be the same. “We’ve been practicing so much for it. I was super excited for it,” says Kyah. “My grandpa just came and I really wanted him to come see it.” The decision comes after Joseph Gilberti, the father of a student, is accused of continually harassing employees at the school, video taping them and posting the videos online. The district says the harassment escalated when he walked into classroom during class to confront a teach while filming it. Jessica Dilley has a child that attends the school. She tells WINK News Gilberti later caused a scene outside a second campus nearby. “I remember coming to school two days ago and there were police everywhere and he was making a huge scene, screaming,” says Dilley. The incident prompted the district to site Gilberti for trespassing, ban him from campus and cancel the student’s performance. “It’s frustrating. it’s not fair to us,” says Dilley. “We went out specifically and bought shirts and for this and was looking forward to it and now we cant enjoy that time with our family.” “At the end of the day, me and my granddaughter’s safety is the most important thing,” says Mark Geisler, who was coming to see his granddaughter perform. Gilberti was previously arrested for stalking in an unrelated case. The incident has prompted questions about school security. Parents disagree about whether cancelling the show was the right move. Dilley believes cancelling the play was going to far, instead she says she would have like to see officers at the performance to make sure Gilberti couldn’t get in. Dilley says the school should be doing more to keep kids safe. “They need to monitor who’s coming in and out,” says Dilley. However, Mark Geisler disagrees. He says it’s better safe than sorry. “It’s important to act and not re-act,” says Mark. “So I’m sure they’ll do what they need to do to make sure that the place is both safe and secure and at the same time isn’t like a jail.” “At the end of the day, me and my granddaughter’s safety is the most important thing and even though I don’t have privy to all of the facts, better safe than sorry.” “The district security staff and law enforcement are aware of and monitoring this issue,” said Lee County Schools Spokesperson Amity Chandler.