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 Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
Red tide advisory issued for Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach The Florida Department of Health issued a red tide advisory after presence of the algae bloom was found near Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach in Collier County.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
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 Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
Red tide advisory issued for Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach The Florida Department of Health issued a red tide advisory after presence of the algae bloom was found near Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach in Collier County.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
Keith Allison/ MGN FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) – The Patriots’ season started off the field with “Deflategate.” It ended with a deflating loss on it. In the middle, New England at times resembled the same unflappable, tunnel-vision team that earned its fourth Super Bowl title one year ago. But the lasting memories of the 2015 season will likely be its humbling conclusion. One marred by injuries, mistakes and questionable decision making that derailed the Patriots’ attempt to be the first team to repeat as champions since they did in the 2003 and 2004 seasons. “We did a lot of good things, won a lot of games and came up short in the end. It’s bittersweet,” Patriots coach Bill Belichick said on Monday, the morning after his team’s 20-18 AFC championship game loss to the Denver Broncos. The year began with quarterback Tom Brady tarred, then unchained from a suspension on the heels of cheating allegations in the scandal known as “Deflategate.” Brady and the Patriots seized on that momentum and played like a team in a time machine, running off 10 straight victories before Thanksgiving weekend. Brady looked like the early-season MVP during the stretch, throwing for 25 touchdowns and more than 3,000 yards. Receiver Matthew Slater said the team tried to rally behind their quarterback during the scandal. “Certainly that was a motivating factor for us. But it wasn’t just for him, it was for the whole football team,” he said. “A lot of guys went through a lot this year. Maybe not as highly-publicized as what Tom went through. But a lot of guys went through things. “There’s a lot to be said for what we were able to accomplish and where we got ourselves this year.” For his part, Brady seemed to be already focused on 2016. “I want to win it every year. I’d love to finish in the last game of the year and win it,” Brady said Sunday night. “It’s a pretty tough thing to do. Hopefully I have more opportunities for that. This team fought really hard, we just came up short.” Here’s a look at some takeaways from 2015 as the Patriots head into the offseason: ___ BELICHICK’S FUTURE: Whatever the ultimate culprit of the Patriots shortcomings this season, several questions trail the Patriots as they begin the offseason. One of persistent ones will be about the coaching future of Belichick, who turns 64 in April. He’s previously said that immediately following a season is not the time to make snap judgments of any kind. He repeated that on Monday. “Absolutely. The emotion of the game is still with all of us. But the process still has to start,” he said. “So we’ll start it and do things in the normal course that we do.” ___ PLAGUED BY INJURIES: As good as New England played early, injuries began to take their toll late. Brady lost one of his most reliable targets when receiver Julian Edelman broke a foot in the Nov. 15 win over the New York Giants. He missed the final seven games of the regular season. The Patriots went 3-4 without him. The offensive line also began to show signs of wear with two members of its rotation going on injured reserve prior to Week 6. Only once in the regular season did the Patriots start the same offensive line two games in a row. They were able to do it in both playoff games, but the unit was woefully outplayed in the AFC championship game in allowing Brady to be sacked four times and knocked down several more times. The injuries weren’t restricted to the offense. For the season New England had 14 players in injured reserve. “That’s part of football,” Belichick said. “Whichever ones you have, you have, and you try to do the best you can to prevent them, try to do the best you can to get them back.” ___ NO BLAME GAME: Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski’s missed extra-point following New England’s first touchdown of the game against the Broncos Sunday turned out to be pivotal. The miss left the Patriots needing to convert on a two-point conversion after closing to within two points in the final seconds. They failed. “Steve’s a great kicker, he had a great year for us,” Belichick said. “I think every player, coach and participant in the game wishes there was a couple things they could have done differently. I feel that way. Everybody I’ve talked to feels that way.”