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.
Firefighters are working to contain three brush fires in Collier and Hendry counties Friday. Southwest Florida is still at very high and extreme fire risk according to fire officials. MORE: Ready, set, go: Planning, preparation tips for of fire season WINK News reporter Jessica Alpern was live at the fire lines to bring you updates on the fires. Watch the full segment above. You can also follow Jessica on Twitter for updates @JessicaWINKNews Collier County ‘Flag Pond fire’ A voluntary evacuation was issued Thursday & lifted Friday for structures on Snake Road and Lee Williams Road, according to fire officials. The fire has charred 2,600 acres and was 70 percent contained as of 6:20 p.m. in the Picayune Strand State Forest, fire officials said. Fire officials are actively containing the brush fire. Incident 100 #FlagPondFire is now 2,600 acres and 70% contained. Forward progress of the #wildfire has stopped and wildland firefighters will be monitoring containment lines throughout the night for any hot spots or flare ups. #FLFire #Flwildfire pic.twitter.com/pWafgNY40t — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 23, 2018 Incident 100 #FlagPondFire is visible to motorists South of I-75 between MM 97 to 95, smoke signs are out due to the potential for smoke impacts on the highway pic.twitter.com/PcnCCHEqTt — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 23, 2018 #BTS riding along with @FFS_cafc into the #FlagPondFire burning 1,900 acres in Golden Gate Estates pic.twitter.com/0PXSAgztGm — JessicaAlpern (@JessicaAlpernTV) March 23, 2018 ROAD CLOSURES: Picayune Strand State Forest #FlagPondFire at Sabal Palm to 52nd Ave SE @CollierSheriff @CollierEM @NCFRPio @GN_Fire — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 23, 2018 ‘116th Ave SE fire’ The 400-acre fire in the Picayune Strand State Forest was 20 percent contained as of 5:30 p.m., fire officials said. Incident 102 #116thAveSEFire #CollierCounty in Picayune Strand State Forest is 400 acres and 20% contained. Dozer Strike Team is assuming command of #wildfire #Flfires #Flwildfire — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 22, 2018 ‘Greenway fire’ This fire has burned 1,600 acres is 30 percent contained, fire officials said. No structures are threatened at this time. Incident 99 #GreenwayFire is holding at 1,600 acres and 30% contained. No threat to structures at this time. #FLFire #Flwildfire #wildfire pic.twitter.com/DHZalW2E4c — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 23, 2018 Hendry County ‘West Boundary fire’ The fire, located near Hendry County Jail, has burned 1,500 acres and was 50 percent contained as of 6:03 p.m., according to fire officials. No structures are threatened. Incident 98 #WestBoundaryFire is 1,500 acres and 50% contained. Helicopter has arrived to assist with the SEATs. Wildland firefighters continue to establish containment lines. #FLFire #Flwildfire #wildfire — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 23, 2018 https://twitter.com/ImmFire_PIO/status/977009835869900800 MORE: Brush fires across SWFL force evacuations, road closures Thursday