Lake Park Diner expands with Founders Square locationGov. DeSantis waives entrance fees for Florida State Parks for Memorial Day
Lake Park Diner expands with Founders Square location Not only will the new Founders Square location of Lake Park Diner serve the growing population in North Naples and Golden Gate Estates, the second helping of the local dining spot will serve as the prototype for future iterations of the casual restaurant concept.
NAPLES Gov. DeSantis waives entrance fees for Florida State Parks for Memorial Day Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of all entry fees in Florida state parks during Memorial Day weekend.
FORT MYERS Annual SWFL Wellness Fair in Fort Myers to promote well-being The Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium is partnering with the SWFL Wellness Fair to offer a day of fun and inspiration in Fort Myers.
Tampa Gov. DeSantis to hold a news conference in Tampa Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Tampa.
NEW YORK (AP) Protesters take over Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall in escalation of anti-war demonstrations Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York early Tuesday, barricading the entrances and unfurling a Palestinian flag out of a window in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Dry Tuesday morning before isolated storms develop this afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry Tuesday morning with the possibility of isolated rainstorms throughout the afternoon and into the evening
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral red tag hearings soon to begin Residents of Cape Coral have experienced confusion, frustration, and possibly fines due to red tags popping up on buildings under construction.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents alarmed after car break-ins A Bonita Springs homeowner is sleeping with one eye open after her social security card was stolen from her car, an incident caught on video.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
FORT MYERS Exclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city On Friday, the president of Florida Warriors Hockey got a letter saying that starting July 1, his program’s rink access at the Fort Myers Skatium would be cut from 48 hours a month to only eight hours a month.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Massive fire leaves Cape Coral businesses in shambles Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
Lake Park Diner expands with Founders Square location Not only will the new Founders Square location of Lake Park Diner serve the growing population in North Naples and Golden Gate Estates, the second helping of the local dining spot will serve as the prototype for future iterations of the casual restaurant concept.
NAPLES Gov. DeSantis waives entrance fees for Florida State Parks for Memorial Day Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of all entry fees in Florida state parks during Memorial Day weekend.
FORT MYERS Annual SWFL Wellness Fair in Fort Myers to promote well-being The Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium is partnering with the SWFL Wellness Fair to offer a day of fun and inspiration in Fort Myers.
Tampa Gov. DeSantis to hold a news conference in Tampa Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Tampa.
NEW YORK (AP) Protesters take over Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall in escalation of anti-war demonstrations Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York early Tuesday, barricading the entrances and unfurling a Palestinian flag out of a window in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Dry Tuesday morning before isolated storms develop this afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry Tuesday morning with the possibility of isolated rainstorms throughout the afternoon and into the evening
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral red tag hearings soon to begin Residents of Cape Coral have experienced confusion, frustration, and possibly fines due to red tags popping up on buildings under construction.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents alarmed after car break-ins A Bonita Springs homeowner is sleeping with one eye open after her social security card was stolen from her car, an incident caught on video.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
FORT MYERS Exclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city On Friday, the president of Florida Warriors Hockey got a letter saying that starting July 1, his program’s rink access at the Fort Myers Skatium would be cut from 48 hours a month to only eight hours a month.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Massive fire leaves Cape Coral businesses in shambles Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
James Gathany / CDC / MGN TAMPA, Fla. – With state officials only having the capacity to test 475 people for the Zika virus, Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday asked federal officials to provide at least 1,000 more Zika antibody tests. “When people wanna go anywhere in the world, they wanna know they’re safe,” he said. “So what they know if they come to Florida is we’re gonna get ahead of this. We’re gonna make sure our residents are safe, our visitors are safe, we’re gonna do everything we can to take care of everyone in our state.” Scott’s request comes as Lee is one of five counties under a statewide public health emergency. Three new Zika cases were confirmed on Thursday, including a new case in Broward County, bringing the total number of statewide cases to 12. Miami-Dade, Hillsborough and Santa Rosa counties are also under the public health emergency. The health emergency declaration led Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) to call for a national ‘Zika czar.’ “The last time we faced an international emergency such as this was in 2014 when the Ebola virus began spreading rapidly throughout West Africa,” Nelson wrote in a letter to President Barack Obama. “One of the things we learned in trying to prevent the spread of that virus is that a highly-coordinated national response is crucial; and the way to manage such an effort is to have a point person in place to oversee the federal government’s response.” Recent storms have helped increase Lee County’s mosquito population while cooler weather, wind and rain have hindered full adult mosquito control, said T. Wayne Gale, executive director of the county’s mosquito control. Gale described the mosquitoes in Lee County as ‘flood water,’ which hatch after a large rain or high tide. “We call them domestic mosquitoes because they’re usually associated with people and their homes or places they live,” he said. “They don’t fly very far, they stay very close to where they hatch. So, they’re not in the ditches, they’re not in the swamps, they’re not in the salt marsh, they’re around your house.” Health officials believe all of the cases are from people who contracted the disease while traveling in affected countries. The Zika virus, which is linked to brain deformities in babies, is primarily spread through mosquito bites. Officials said there is a possibility it could also be sexually transmitted. Scott, who also provided updates on the state’s Zika efforts on Thursday, said he has: Asked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct a conference call within the next two weeks to help train Florida doctors, especially OB-GYN doctors and those who work with pregnant woman, about the virus. Issued a travel alert for 29 countries in the Caribbean and South and Central America that are experiencing the virus. Authorized the purchase of 4,000 more tests for those who already have the virus. Stated that if necessary, funding would be increased for mosquito control. Signed an executive order Wednesday night asking for mosquito sprays to pay special attention to residential areas. “It’s just like in a hurricane,” Scott said. “What we always say to ourselves is we’re gonna prepare for the worst and hope for the best.”