EVERGLADES CITY, Fla. A 40-foot yacht was destroyed by fire Thursday morning at Port of the Islands Marina.
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Health warning for blue-green algae near Davis Boat Ramp in Fort Myers
Health officials are warning people to be careful about a profusion of blue-green algae on the Caloosahatchee River near the Davis Boat Ramp in Fort Myers Shores.

New three-story storage facility proposed on Collier Boulevard near Golden Gate City
Last week, Collier County Planning Commission discussed a proposed three-story, 174,000-square-foot CubeSmart self-storage facility at the intersection of 13th Avenue Southwest and Collier Boulevard, near Golden Gate City. The board was unable to bring a recommendation of approval or denial to the Board of County Commissioners for the 5.5-acre property. Although the land is zoned […]

3 men accused of stealing from boats at East Naples marina
Three young men were arrested early Friday morning after deputies say they were caught breaking into three vessels and stealing equipment at an East Naples marina.

Wading birds repopulating Everglades in near-record numbers
A positive sign for Southwest Florida’s environment on the eve of Earth Day: The population of wading birds in the Everglades is soaring to near-record numbers.
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Death due to vehicle crash on Golden Gate Parkway
A crash has been reported with injuries on Golden Gate Parkway. There is a roadblock. Investigators are heading towards the scene.

Paragon flight team soars high, pilots instruct young girls
To the skies! The Paragon flight team is gathering aviation leaders to help young women become interested in the career of aviation.

How to flood proof your home: Do products actually work?
If you search “floodproofing products” online, you’ll see thousands of options, but telling what may work for you can be tough.

Dog was dragged by a pickup truck for half a mile down Lake Worth
Witnesses told WINK News this was the most painful thing they have seen. A dog was dragged by a pickup truck down the road for half a mile.