Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquartersCharlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquarters As Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association’s president pointed out, about 1,000 people are still moving to Florida every day, and many of them are finding their way to Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
Punta Gorda Man accused of indecent exposure at school bus stop in Punta Gorda The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of indecent exposure at a school bus stop in Punta Gorda.
estero Firefighters to perform 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District will perform a 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park.
Tim Aten Knows: 2 new eateries coming to East Naples After operating La Rosa Pizzeria for more than 15 years, owners Bill and Alda Rosa decided to sell their local business and restaurant space.
the weather authority Warmer with sun and clouds for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer day ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds expected this Friday afternoon.
FDOT opens all lanes of Caloosahatchee Bridge year ahead of construction schedule The Florida Department of Transportation announced all lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge are open, a year ahead of its original pedestrian sidewalk project estimate.
NAPLES 12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidays A 12-year-old Naples boy isn’t worried about what he’s getting for Christmas. Instead, he’s working on his 6th annual “Holiday Sock Drive.”
Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
MARCO ISLAND City of Marco Island discusses lead awareness during city council meeting The city of Marco Island sent out 4900 letters to residents warning them that their pipes could contain plastic or lead.
NAPLES The future of electric planes in Southwest Florida Features of living near an airport include persistent headache-inducing engine rumbles and foul-smelling jet fuel, but electric planes could play a part in the solution.
PORT CHARLOTTE Neighbors awaiting answers on Port Charlotte Beach Park repairs Neighbors said a contractor hired by the Florida Division of Emergency Management mishandled the boats at Port Charlotte Beach Park.
FGCU introduces new technology for cognitive health screenings Ten minutes. That’s all it takes for doctors to assess how well you remember, how quickly you learn things, and how your brain is working overall.
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquarters As Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association’s president pointed out, about 1,000 people are still moving to Florida every day, and many of them are finding their way to Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
Punta Gorda Man accused of indecent exposure at school bus stop in Punta Gorda The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of indecent exposure at a school bus stop in Punta Gorda.
estero Firefighters to perform 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District will perform a 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park.
Tim Aten Knows: 2 new eateries coming to East Naples After operating La Rosa Pizzeria for more than 15 years, owners Bill and Alda Rosa decided to sell their local business and restaurant space.
the weather authority Warmer with sun and clouds for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer day ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds expected this Friday afternoon.
FDOT opens all lanes of Caloosahatchee Bridge year ahead of construction schedule The Florida Department of Transportation announced all lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge are open, a year ahead of its original pedestrian sidewalk project estimate.
NAPLES 12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidays A 12-year-old Naples boy isn’t worried about what he’s getting for Christmas. Instead, he’s working on his 6th annual “Holiday Sock Drive.”
Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
MARCO ISLAND City of Marco Island discusses lead awareness during city council meeting The city of Marco Island sent out 4900 letters to residents warning them that their pipes could contain plastic or lead.
NAPLES The future of electric planes in Southwest Florida Features of living near an airport include persistent headache-inducing engine rumbles and foul-smelling jet fuel, but electric planes could play a part in the solution.
PORT CHARLOTTE Neighbors awaiting answers on Port Charlotte Beach Park repairs Neighbors said a contractor hired by the Florida Division of Emergency Management mishandled the boats at Port Charlotte Beach Park.
FGCU introduces new technology for cognitive health screenings Ten minutes. That’s all it takes for doctors to assess how well you remember, how quickly you learn things, and how your brain is working overall.
Elevated arsenic levels were found outside the toxic sludge dump site in Dunbar. Preliminary test results came back Dec. 4 for a well on Midway Avenue, revealing arsenic levels more than three times higher than the government standard, according to test results obtained Monday night by WINK News. MORE: Fort Myers councilman wants feds to probe Dunbar sludge The area bounded in red shows the site in Dunbar where sludge from a water treatment plant was disposed of. The site where the city used to dispose of sludge from a water treatment plant sits just to the west of Midway Avenue. Arsenic was discovered there in 2007, but it was only this year that the finding became public. MORE: ‘Science takes time’ to determine how harmful arsenic levels are at toxic Dunbar site The latest findings that show elevated levels of arsenic both on and off the property have led some residents to question whether the chemical has been contaminating their water for decades. Annie Freeman is frustrated by the lack of response she’s seen from the city. “They won’t even talk to me,” she said. “You go up to talk to them, they say I don’t know nothing.” She wonders if her cancer, open heart surgery and kidney problems are linked to arsenic. Freeman’s questions are valid, according to a geologist hired by the attorney representing her. “Somebody needs to come in here and do something,” Airquest Environmental geologist Sid Duque said. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which chastised the city over its handling of test results showing arsenic on the site this year, is continuing to stress the importance of keeping the community in the loop. “The new data collected by the City from the four new offsite monitoring wells is an important part of the information necessary to help assess potential sources, levels and movement of arsenic identified in the recent sampling,” the department said in a statement. City Manager Saeed Kazemi said he hesitated to release the data because the tests were preliminary and had yet to be certified. City Council member Johnny Streets, whose district includes the site, will hold a community meeting from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday at City Council chambers on 2200 Second St. DUNBAR TOXIC SLUDGE SITE TIMELINE June 12 – Former toxic dump site in Dunbar exposed by the media June 14 – Fort Myers mayor responds to dump site arsenic claims June 23 – City council announces plan to clean up former toxic dump site July 17 – City officials pledge more transparent approach July 18 – Fort Myers mayor at loss over why site was kept secret July 25 – Residents to sue Fort Myers over former toxic dump site August 2 – Residents voice concerns at public forum August 16 – Department of Environmental Protection begins testing August 23 – Crews replace well at Dunbar sludge site October 18 – Geology firm GFA International begins testing for toxins October 24 – More than 25 residents work with Atty. Ralf Brooks to hold city accountable November 16 – NAACP calls lack of action ‘environmental racism’ November 29 – DEP blasts Fort Myers over handling of tests December 1 – Sen. Nelson says residents ‘deserve to know’ Dunbar sludge results December 4 – City Council OKs $150K for legal defense as lawsuits loom December 7 – Fort Myers councilman wants feds to probe Dunbar sludge December 8 – ‘Science takes time’ to determine how harmful arsenic levels are at toxic Dunbar site