Mental health resources to help children Here are some resources to help you navigate the mental health system when it comes to help for children. Park Royal Park Royal does not have in-patient options for youth; however, the facility’s launched a new intensive outpatient program for 14 to 17-year-olds. It typically last several weeks or months, and offers three to five […]
NAPLES Video: FWC releases bobcat after rehab stint at Naples Zoo Wildlife officials released a bobcat back into the wild after recovering from a broken leg at Naples Zoo for eight weeks.
Single-member vs. at-large voting debate intensifies in Lee County Three members of Southwest Florida’s state Legislature delegation hosted a public forum May 1 at Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District, established by the state in 2015.
Unsolved: sawfish deaths rise during Florida Keys mystery More endangered smalltooth sawfish deaths were reported in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s weekly report.
Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendment South Seas resort ownership group’s engineer proposed a land-use amendment for Lee County’s government at least six months before the first public discussions and at least seven weeks before the county’s official timeline began, emails between the resort’s representatives and county show.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County deputy subdues convicted felon with Taser at North Fort Myers Walmart Lee County deputies used a Taser on a man after they raced through a North Fort Myers Walmart searching for him.
FORT MYERS 2 posing as Target Corporate employees steal over $6K at Fort Myers Target SWFL Crime Stoppers seeks information on two men who allegedly claimed to be employees of Target Corporate and stole over $6,000 at Target.
Punta Gorda cosiders fate of historic A.C. Freeman House It was built by politician and businessman Augustus C. Freeman whose name the house bears, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested for armed robbery in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for armed robbery and giving a fake name to law enforcement.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis signs bills to provide financial options for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will provide financial options to Floridians and another bill that curates the state public school curriculum.
BONITA SPRINGS LCSO seeks information on missing 77-year-old kayaker LCSO seeks information on a missing kayaker after responding to a call about a missing kayak off the coast of Bonita Beach.
FORT MYERS Tim Tebow speaks at annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow took the stage at Hammond Stadium for the annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to provide update on Fowler Street construction project The Fort Myers City Council is set to provide an update on the progress of the Fowler Street intersection project.
the weather authority Evening isolated storms to impact coastal communities Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking a humid Thursday morning with high afternoon temperatures and evening coastal isolated storms.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sea turtle nesting season begins in Fort Myers Beach Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun, and the FWC wants to remind visitors about the fragility of the young reptiles.
Mental health resources to help children Here are some resources to help you navigate the mental health system when it comes to help for children. Park Royal Park Royal does not have in-patient options for youth; however, the facility’s launched a new intensive outpatient program for 14 to 17-year-olds. It typically last several weeks or months, and offers three to five […]
NAPLES Video: FWC releases bobcat after rehab stint at Naples Zoo Wildlife officials released a bobcat back into the wild after recovering from a broken leg at Naples Zoo for eight weeks.
Single-member vs. at-large voting debate intensifies in Lee County Three members of Southwest Florida’s state Legislature delegation hosted a public forum May 1 at Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District, established by the state in 2015.
Unsolved: sawfish deaths rise during Florida Keys mystery More endangered smalltooth sawfish deaths were reported in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s weekly report.
Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendment South Seas resort ownership group’s engineer proposed a land-use amendment for Lee County’s government at least six months before the first public discussions and at least seven weeks before the county’s official timeline began, emails between the resort’s representatives and county show.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County deputy subdues convicted felon with Taser at North Fort Myers Walmart Lee County deputies used a Taser on a man after they raced through a North Fort Myers Walmart searching for him.
FORT MYERS 2 posing as Target Corporate employees steal over $6K at Fort Myers Target SWFL Crime Stoppers seeks information on two men who allegedly claimed to be employees of Target Corporate and stole over $6,000 at Target.
Punta Gorda cosiders fate of historic A.C. Freeman House It was built by politician and businessman Augustus C. Freeman whose name the house bears, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested for armed robbery in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for armed robbery and giving a fake name to law enforcement.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis signs bills to provide financial options for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will provide financial options to Floridians and another bill that curates the state public school curriculum.
BONITA SPRINGS LCSO seeks information on missing 77-year-old kayaker LCSO seeks information on a missing kayaker after responding to a call about a missing kayak off the coast of Bonita Beach.
FORT MYERS Tim Tebow speaks at annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow took the stage at Hammond Stadium for the annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to provide update on Fowler Street construction project The Fort Myers City Council is set to provide an update on the progress of the Fowler Street intersection project.
the weather authority Evening isolated storms to impact coastal communities Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking a humid Thursday morning with high afternoon temperatures and evening coastal isolated storms.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sea turtle nesting season begins in Fort Myers Beach Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun, and the FWC wants to remind visitors about the fragility of the young reptiles.
Collier County Sheriff’s Office holds press conference on June 22, 2018 in connection with drug trafficking investigation. WINK News/ Melinda Lee Six people were arrested in connection with a methamphetamine-trafficking operation in South Florida and California, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Arrests were made in California, Collier, Lee and Sarasota counties and were a result of a year-long investigation dubbed as “Operation Ice Breaker.” Collier detectives seized or purchased about six pounds of crystal methamphetamine with a street value of $96,000 dollars, the sheriff’s office said. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office also seized 8.49 pounds of methamphetamine, 454.6 grams of marijuana, 67 prescription pills and $163,000 cash. The suspects were accused of conspiring to traffic about 22 pounds of crystal methamphetamine with a street value of approximately $360,000, the sheriff’s office said. The following suspects were arrested: Michael Adrian Stonebreaker, 48, of Naples, faces two counts of conspiracy to traffic in methamphetamine and two counts of trafficking in methamphetamine. Bond is set at $3.25 million. Biron Land Bacher, 48, of Cape Coral, faces charges of conspiracy to traffic in methamphetamine and trafficking in methamphetamine. Bond is set at $2 million. Stephanie Michelle Shaw, 43, of Goodland, faces charges of conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine. Bond is set at $300,000. Jason Nicholas Garff, 49, of Naples, faces charges of possession of methamphetamine. Bond is set at $25,000. Brian Tharp, 43, of Venice, was arrested May 19 by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. He faces charges of trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. Bond is set at $501,500. Octavio Hernandez, 37, of Santa Ana, California, was arrested Friday by the California Drug Enforcement Administration. Faces one count of conspiracy to traffic in methamphetamine, and two counts of trafficking in methamphetamine. Arrest warrants have also been issued for suspects who are not yet in custody, the sheriff’s office said. “These arrests will severely impact their ability to do business in the Southwest Florida area for some time,” the sheriff’s office said on Facebook. “We believe we have made Southwest Florida a safer place by removing these individuals from the community.” The Collier County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference at 11 a.m. to announce the results of the drug trafficking investigation. Watch the conference below: Photo via the Collier County Sheriff’s Office Photo via the Collier County Sheriff’s Office Photo via the Collier County Sheriff’s Office Photo via the Collier County Sheriff’s Office Photo via the Collier County Sheriff’s Office Photo via the Collier County Sheriff’s Office Photo via the Collier County Sheriff’s Office Photo via the Collier County Sheriff’s Office Photo of Octavio Hernandez via the Collier County Sheriff’s Office