Sibling rivalry brewing between SWFL Super Bowl championsFort Myers mother warns others after falling victim to ticket fraud
FORT MYERS Sibling rivalry brewing between SWFL Super Bowl champions Philadelphia may be known as the city of brotherly love, but here in southwest Florida, there’s a brotherly rivalry brewing between two of our own.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mother warns others after falling victim to ticket fraud A mother’s intended surprise turned into a disappointment when she paid for Savannah Bananas tickets but never received them. The tickets were meant to be a special gift for her son.
Legal expert weighs in on 17-year-old found not guilty of murder of mom Collin Griffith, a 17-year-old, has been found not guilty in the death of his mother, Catherine Griffith, who was fatally stabbed in the neck.
FORT MYERS $150k worth of equipment stolen from Lee Health Fort Myers police arrested a hospital employee accused of stealing more than 150 thousand dollars worth of medical equipment from Lee Health.
NAPLES Award-winning stylist to host event during Naples Automotive Experience On Friday, an Emmy Award-winning Hollywood stylist will host Forever Fabulous, a charity event with the St. Matthew’s House.
FORT MYERS Colonial and I-75 diverging diamond to be completed by spring The diverging diamond at Colonial Boulevard and Interstate 75 in Fort Myers is diverting drivers.
NAPLES 20th Annual Spring Home & Garden show coming to Naples The 20th semi-annual Spring Home & Garden show is coming to Naples.
NAPLES Collier Publix worker spreads joy with kindness cards In Collier County, one person stands out for his daily acts of kindness, bringing smiles to those around him.
FGCU FGCU softball pitcher ranked among the best in the country FGCU softball pitcher Allison Sparkman enters her sophomore season ranked as one of the top pitchers in the country.
Congress steps in as Port Charlotte widow searches for husband’s ashes A Port Charlotte woman continues to fight to find her husband’s ashes, lost in the mail. Members of Congress are now backing her efforts.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mom recounts dramatic chase to find kidnapped daughter A mother’s worst nightmare unfolded when her 2-year-old daughter was taken from her in Fort Myers on Monday.
ESTERO Copperleaf Community fights hunger through fundraising The Copperleaf Country Club community in Estero is making a significant impact in the fight against hunger.
NAPLES Collier County students explore trade careers at job fair Hundreds of Collier County students explored potential future careers at the Build My Future Job Fair.
NORTH NAPLES New orthopedic hospital nears completion in Collier County A new orthopedic hospital is nearing completion in Collier County, Florida, with an estimated cost of $140 million.
Real estate deals that shaped the SWFL landscape in 2024 The rise of online retail and continued regional population growth played a large role in a series of yin/yang real estate transactions that defined Southwest Florida’s top deals of 2024.
FORT MYERS Sibling rivalry brewing between SWFL Super Bowl champions Philadelphia may be known as the city of brotherly love, but here in southwest Florida, there’s a brotherly rivalry brewing between two of our own.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mother warns others after falling victim to ticket fraud A mother’s intended surprise turned into a disappointment when she paid for Savannah Bananas tickets but never received them. The tickets were meant to be a special gift for her son.
Legal expert weighs in on 17-year-old found not guilty of murder of mom Collin Griffith, a 17-year-old, has been found not guilty in the death of his mother, Catherine Griffith, who was fatally stabbed in the neck.
FORT MYERS $150k worth of equipment stolen from Lee Health Fort Myers police arrested a hospital employee accused of stealing more than 150 thousand dollars worth of medical equipment from Lee Health.
NAPLES Award-winning stylist to host event during Naples Automotive Experience On Friday, an Emmy Award-winning Hollywood stylist will host Forever Fabulous, a charity event with the St. Matthew’s House.
FORT MYERS Colonial and I-75 diverging diamond to be completed by spring The diverging diamond at Colonial Boulevard and Interstate 75 in Fort Myers is diverting drivers.
NAPLES 20th Annual Spring Home & Garden show coming to Naples The 20th semi-annual Spring Home & Garden show is coming to Naples.
NAPLES Collier Publix worker spreads joy with kindness cards In Collier County, one person stands out for his daily acts of kindness, bringing smiles to those around him.
FGCU FGCU softball pitcher ranked among the best in the country FGCU softball pitcher Allison Sparkman enters her sophomore season ranked as one of the top pitchers in the country.
Congress steps in as Port Charlotte widow searches for husband’s ashes A Port Charlotte woman continues to fight to find her husband’s ashes, lost in the mail. Members of Congress are now backing her efforts.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mom recounts dramatic chase to find kidnapped daughter A mother’s worst nightmare unfolded when her 2-year-old daughter was taken from her in Fort Myers on Monday.
ESTERO Copperleaf Community fights hunger through fundraising The Copperleaf Country Club community in Estero is making a significant impact in the fight against hunger.
NAPLES Collier County students explore trade careers at job fair Hundreds of Collier County students explored potential future careers at the Build My Future Job Fair.
NORTH NAPLES New orthopedic hospital nears completion in Collier County A new orthopedic hospital is nearing completion in Collier County, Florida, with an estimated cost of $140 million.
Real estate deals that shaped the SWFL landscape in 2024 The rise of online retail and continued regional population growth played a large role in a series of yin/yang real estate transactions that defined Southwest Florida’s top deals of 2024.
WINK News Homeowners looking to move forward after Hurricane Irma destroyed parts of their homes are now battling to get those repairs done. Some residents living in the Citrus Park community hired local contracting company Suntec Aluminum to fix what the hurricane damaged. But earlier this year, after paying thousands to the company for their services, residents say the work is still not done. Cathy Petros and her husband Mike Tank thought the damage would be fixed by now. “I’m past frustration, now it’s like I don’t know what to do anymore,” Petros said. They hired Suntec Aluminum in February to replace their carport, fix the roof on their shed and repair their lanai. “I haven’t seen them since the day I gave them the check,” Tank said. It’s been 47 days since then and their home remains in disrepair. The couple paid Suntec $5,500 but have not seen any repair work even begin. “They promised us the sun, the moon, the stars, told us we were family,” Tank said. “I’m feeling like maybe we got swindled.” A similar story popped up just down the street with residents Patty and Pat MacDonald. Suntec already built their brand new carport, but since then, their yard has been littered with construction debris and tools. “We’ve given them $10,000 down and we haven’t seen them in a week and a half,” Patty said. They hired the company in January, but they say they haven’t been able to get answers on when the work will be finished. “They don’t answer their phone—it’s always a recording,” Patty said. “We just don’t hear back from them.” Both couples say they signed contracts, but made verbal agreements on when the construction projects would be completed. For Petros, it was April 1. For MacDonald, it was March. But Suntec disputes this. Company attorney Michael Kayusa argues that because the written contracts don’t have a completion date, Suntec has done nothing wrong. “There’s been no default on my client’s part,” he said. Kayusa says a disgruntled ex-salesman may have given the couples those estimates on when the work would be finished, but the company itself is only liable for what was signed and was in writing. “The company takes responsibility for its contractual obligation,” Kayusa said. Which, he adds, is to do the work. The company argues the work on Petros’ home started after they cashed the check and the materials arrived on site. Both couples say they don’t feel the company is holding up their end of the bargain. And they now doubt if they can trust them with their money—and to finish the job. “People put their faith in these companies, and if they couldn’t do it, let us know, just be upfront,” Petros said. Petros says the company came to her home Friday and started drawing plans. She says the company agreed, in writing, that those will be done on Monday, April 16. The Lee Builder’s Association provides these tips on hiring a contractor: Check for arbitration clauses, in case there’s an issue with the work Get everything in writing—including estimates & start and finish dates for the project