Drivers react to newly opened intersection on Colonial Blvd.Dinosaur from Shell Factory finds new home in Saint James City marina
FORT MYERS Drivers react to newly opened intersection on Colonial Blvd. The dreaded drive through one of our busiest intersections has been the focus of several construction projects.
Dinosaur from Shell Factory finds new home in Saint James City marina A dinosaur has found a new home at the soon-to-be Nauti-Dolphin Marina in Saint James City, Florida. This prehistoric attraction is already drawing attention even though it’s the only thing currently on the property. Dean Zoner, owner of the Nauti-Dolphin Marina, acquired the dinosaur from the Shell Factory, a local business that was going out […]
Florida lawmakers to vote on revamped Governor backed immigration bill on Thursday The House and Senate are set to vote on a new immigration bill on Thursday. The bill aims to address illegal immigration and support federal mass deportation efforts.
CLEWISTON Community raises concerns about Clewiston Animal Services The Clewiston Animal Shelter has made significant improvements, but there is still work to be done to bring conditions to a more humane level.
Collier County beachgoers react to Gulf of America name change The Gulf of Mexico has been officially renamed the “Gulf of America” following an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood Beach’s closure impacts local economy; businesses seek answers Business owners on Englewood Beach are growing increasingly anxious as they await the reopening of the beach, which has been closed since hurricanes Helene and Milton.
FORT MYERS BEACH Food truck park proposal on Estero Blvd divides Fort Myers Beach locals The Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency recently voted on whether to transform a vacant lot on Estero Boulevard into a food truck park.
CCSO works with ICE to catch suspects in Southwest Florida State lawmakers are working on a new immigration bill. Here in Southwest Florida, one county has been following strict guidelines on illegal immigration for quite some time.
Burn ban in effect for Collier County The Board of County Commissioners has authorized a burn ban in Collier County.
FGCU FGCU’s Zavian McLean shares student athlete experience with podcast FGCU men’s basketball guard Zavian McLean shares what its like to be a Division I student athlete in his podcast “Truey Talks.”
Locals react to egg price increase Egg prices continue to soar. In fact, prices have gone up about 37% from where they were just one year ago, and the pricing and supply issues have started to impact Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Trump’s executive order on straws stirs debate in Fort Myers Beach President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order to bring back plastic straws, reversing a previous plan to reduce plastic reliance in the federal government.
Charlotte County official’s usage of racial slur prompts calls for resignation Charlotte County Commissioner Stephen Deutsch is under scrutiny after a complaint surfaced last week alleging he used the N-word during a work meeting.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral woman finds hope with new ALS drug A breakthrough discovery of a drug offers new hope for patients with a genetic form of the disease.
Elevate Florida program to help homeowners strengthen properties against storms The Florida Dept. of Emergency Management announced the launch of its new “Elevate Florida” residential mitigation program.
FORT MYERS Drivers react to newly opened intersection on Colonial Blvd. The dreaded drive through one of our busiest intersections has been the focus of several construction projects.
Dinosaur from Shell Factory finds new home in Saint James City marina A dinosaur has found a new home at the soon-to-be Nauti-Dolphin Marina in Saint James City, Florida. This prehistoric attraction is already drawing attention even though it’s the only thing currently on the property. Dean Zoner, owner of the Nauti-Dolphin Marina, acquired the dinosaur from the Shell Factory, a local business that was going out […]
Florida lawmakers to vote on revamped Governor backed immigration bill on Thursday The House and Senate are set to vote on a new immigration bill on Thursday. The bill aims to address illegal immigration and support federal mass deportation efforts.
CLEWISTON Community raises concerns about Clewiston Animal Services The Clewiston Animal Shelter has made significant improvements, but there is still work to be done to bring conditions to a more humane level.
Collier County beachgoers react to Gulf of America name change The Gulf of Mexico has been officially renamed the “Gulf of America” following an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood Beach’s closure impacts local economy; businesses seek answers Business owners on Englewood Beach are growing increasingly anxious as they await the reopening of the beach, which has been closed since hurricanes Helene and Milton.
FORT MYERS BEACH Food truck park proposal on Estero Blvd divides Fort Myers Beach locals The Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency recently voted on whether to transform a vacant lot on Estero Boulevard into a food truck park.
CCSO works with ICE to catch suspects in Southwest Florida State lawmakers are working on a new immigration bill. Here in Southwest Florida, one county has been following strict guidelines on illegal immigration for quite some time.
Burn ban in effect for Collier County The Board of County Commissioners has authorized a burn ban in Collier County.
FGCU FGCU’s Zavian McLean shares student athlete experience with podcast FGCU men’s basketball guard Zavian McLean shares what its like to be a Division I student athlete in his podcast “Truey Talks.”
Locals react to egg price increase Egg prices continue to soar. In fact, prices have gone up about 37% from where they were just one year ago, and the pricing and supply issues have started to impact Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Trump’s executive order on straws stirs debate in Fort Myers Beach President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order to bring back plastic straws, reversing a previous plan to reduce plastic reliance in the federal government.
Charlotte County official’s usage of racial slur prompts calls for resignation Charlotte County Commissioner Stephen Deutsch is under scrutiny after a complaint surfaced last week alleging he used the N-word during a work meeting.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral woman finds hope with new ALS drug A breakthrough discovery of a drug offers new hope for patients with a genetic form of the disease.
Elevate Florida program to help homeowners strengthen properties against storms The Florida Dept. of Emergency Management announced the launch of its new “Elevate Florida” residential mitigation program.
SARASOTA, Fla. – The families of a couple accused of brutally beating then burying their newborn child feuded in court over the remains of the infant’s older brother. Kristen Bury, 32, entered a plea of no contest to aggravated manslaughter charges in January and will testify against her husband, Joseph Walsh, 36, who is charged with second-degree murder in the death of their 9-week old baby, Chance Walsh. But on Monday, both Bury and Joseph Walsh presented arguments about another dead child: Bury’s second child, Duane Jacob Walsh. He was 22 days old when he died of a severe kidney infection in 2014, according to a police report. The September 2015 disappearance of Baby Chance rehashed curiosity into Bury’s history with her own children, which included Duane and a first child reportedly given up for adoption more than a decade ago. Bury’s long-term use of drugs has been noted by law enforcement officials and friends, who said Bury’s shared home with Joseph Walsh was in terrible condition immediately after Duane’s birth. “The smell was so bad in the house, I had to step back outside,” Bury’s former co-worker, Chris Kallas, said in November. “The dogs were everywhere, going to the bathroom all over the place. The rugs had to be ripped up. The piles of dog stuff was there so long it was white.” Within a few weeks of life, Duane’s body was being cremated. Before Joseph Walsh was escorted out of the courtroom Monday, Aug. 29. WINK News cameras caught his wife, Kristen Bury, mouth to him the words “I love you.” Bury reportedly told a relative she despised Chance because he was not Duane. And a former roommate, one of the last people to see the married couple before they bolted from North Port, said Bury told her she didn’t want Chance anymore. “She had made the comment to me that she was hoping that Chance would help her deal with the loss of Duane but it actually made it worse and that she was sorry she had him and that maybe she should put him up for adoption,” the roommate, Diane Wood, said. But when it came to remains of her first son, Bury, who was called a “monster” by her own father, said she hoped to come to an agreement with her husband, pleading to have a say in where Duane’s ashes were placed. “Losing Duane broke our hearts and broke us down, we should have a choice in a final resting place,” she said. Following the recovery of his would-be brother Chance, who was found on Oct. 15 in a wooded area about 13 miles from Bury and Joseph Walsh’s North Port home, Duane’s remains were recovered in a backpack found at the couple’s last known address. His urn was initially taken into evidence by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. Monday’s hearing was for a motion for the return of property, but with both of Duane’s parents in custody, a decision on its placement was needed. Each set of grandparents wanted Duane’s urn. As part of her plea deal, Bury faces a 25-year jail sentence. She requested that her family work with Walsh’s family to place Duane’s ashes in a place she could visit once she serves her prison term. But if the two parties couldn’t agree, maybe the families could split Duane’s ashes, Bury suggested. Bury and Joseph Walsh have been ordered to keep separate by a judge, but Joseph Walsh was reprimanded several times for stealing glances at Bury. He told the judge that he wanted his mother to have Duane’s urn. “My mother was there the most for him. Only grandparent he was left alone with. Had good intentions, wants to see if he can be buried with other son Chance,” he said. Emotions ran high in the courtroom, but it was decided that Duane’s ashes will be placed in a mausoleum at the Walsh’s family plot in Sarasota. This plot is not where Baby Chance was buried. Bury’s mother, Sally Susino, was upset by the ruling but the judge explained that the decision about the infant’s remains was his parents’ to make. A signature about the specifics of Duane’s placement is needed from Joseph Walsh’s mother, the judge said.