Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plansMarco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 11, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Second leading cause of chest pain The leading cause of cardiac chest pain is coronary artery disease, which affects over 18 million adults in the United States.
Vicky Bakery opens 26th location, first in Fort Myers A Fort Myers location just opened at 4429 Cleveland Ave., at El Dorado Plaza, just east of the Ginza sushi restaurant.
WINK News’ Matt Devitt, officials address resident flooding concerns In a slide presentation, WINK News Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt showed surrounding coastal counties have the sensors that are installed and monitored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
Lee County man found guilty of manslaughter A 47-year-old man from Lee County has been found guilty of manslaughter after stabbing his neighbor multiple times in 2022.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 11, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Second leading cause of chest pain The leading cause of cardiac chest pain is coronary artery disease, which affects over 18 million adults in the United States.
Vicky Bakery opens 26th location, first in Fort Myers A Fort Myers location just opened at 4429 Cleveland Ave., at El Dorado Plaza, just east of the Ginza sushi restaurant.
WINK News’ Matt Devitt, officials address resident flooding concerns In a slide presentation, WINK News Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt showed surrounding coastal counties have the sensors that are installed and monitored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
Lee County man found guilty of manslaughter A 47-year-old man from Lee County has been found guilty of manslaughter after stabbing his neighbor multiple times in 2022.
SARASOTA, Fla. – A Lehigh Acres man was among 13 arrested in an online predator sting dubbed “Operation Intercept IV,” the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. Keith Howard, 45, of 3418 29th St. West, is charged with use of a computer to solicit a child to commit sex act, travel to solicit a child to commit sex acts and lewd or lascivious battery – attempted. The men, who range from ages 18-53, responded to internet-based ads, online apps or social media sites and engaged in sexually explicit written and verbal conversations, authorities said. “Some of the men sent explicit photos and several brought condoms with them,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement. “Ultimately they all traveled with the intent to have sex with a male or female child.” Most sexual predator operations involve suspects who travel from across the state, but all of the men arrested either live in or near Sarasota County, said Sheriff Tom Knight, who added it was concerning that so many people responded to the ads in three days. “This should be a reminder for parents to remain cognizant of their children’s online activity,” he said in a statement. “Know what they are doing and who they are talking to.” Below is the list of others arrested: Jeffrey J. Bosma, 24, Bradenton Use of a computer to solicit a child to commit sex act Travel to solicit a child to commit sex acts Lewd or lascivious battery – attempted Robert Clemmons, 33, Sarasota Use of a computer to solicit a child to commit sex act Travel to solicit a child to commit sex acts Lewd or lascivious battery – attempted Joseph Circone, 21, Sarasota Use of a computer to solicit a child to commit sex act Travel to solicit a child to commit sex acts Lewd or lascivious battery – attempted Javier Garcia, 21, Sarasota Use of a computer to solicit a child to commit sex act Travel to solicit a child to commit sex acts Lewd or lascivious battery – attempted Violation of probation Jorge Hernandez-Mendoza, 26, Bradenton Use of a computer to solicit a child to commit sex act Travel to solicit a child to commit sex acts Lewd or lascivious battery – attempted Resisting arrest without violence Reed Herron, 23, Sarasota Use of a computer to solicit a child to commit sex act Travel to solicit a child to commit sex acts Lewd or lascivious battery – attempted Holland Incitti, 24, Arcadia Use of a computer to solicit a child to commit sex act Travel to solicit a child to commit sex acts Lewd or lascivious battery – attempted Craig Lacourse, 18, North Port Use of a computer to solicit a child to commit sex act Travel to solicit a child to commit sex acts Lewd or lascivious battery – attempted Jon Nichols, 53, North Port Use of a computer to solicit a child to commit sex act Travel to solicit a child to commit sex acts Lewd or lascivious battery – attempted Jose Ortega, 21, Wimauma Use of a computer to solicit a child to commit sex act Travel to solicit a child to commit sex acts Lewd or lascivious battery – attempted Ian Panton, 23, St. Petersburg Use of a computer to solicit a child to commit sex act Travel to solicit a child to commit sex acts Lewd or lascivious battery – attempted