Bonita Springs residents petitioning to stop demolition of schoolNicotine pouch trend grows amongst teens
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents petitioning to stop demolition of school Bonita Springs residents have a little more than 200 signatures on their online petition to prevent the demolition of Bonita Springs Elementary School.
Nicotine pouch trend grows amongst teens The number of teens using tobacco products is at a 25-year low, but at the same time, kids are ditching cigarettes, and many are picking up another habit: nicotine pouches.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda funeral home supports community during Milton Two years ago, Hurricane Ian came and turned the Johnson Funeral Home in Punta Gorda into rubble.
FORT MYERS Drive-thru-only Starbucks enters construction phase while traffic concerns grow It looks like a construction zone for the time being, but soon it will be a one-of-a-kind Starbucks in Fort Myers.
Charlotte County releases body-cam footage of fatal deputy-involved shooting Charlotte County has released the body and dashcam video of the deputy-involved shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday afternoon on Sandy Pine Drive.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte teen arrested accused of posting threat to school According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, a Port Charlotte middle school student has been arrested following a school shooting threat made on TikTok.
Amendment 6: Repeal of public campaign financing Florida helps to fund the campaigns of all statewide office candidates. That includes governor, attorney general, chief financial officer and agriculture commissioner. If passed, amendment six will take away that funding.
PGD seeks restaurant operator for Air Center, offers incentives After plans fell through to open a Rosati’s Pizza franchise at PGD Air Center at Punta Gorda Airport, Charlotte County Airport Authority is seeking bids for a full-service restaurant and bar that also provides catering.
FORT MYERS BEACH Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach to reopen after Milton shutdown Just in time for the weekend, we’ve got some exciting news from Margaritaville Beach Resort in Fort Myers Beach.
BONITA SPRINGS Caught on Camera: Truck pursuit ends in PIT maneuver and foot chase Video has been released after Collier County deputies went on a high-speed chase after spotting a stolen white Ford truck going 111 mph.
AVE MARIA Ave Maria man recognized for saving a mother and her 4 children On Thursday, the Ave Maria man who helped capture a suspect accused of threatening to kill a mother and her four children was recognized for his valiant efforts.
M Development sells interest in Naples luxury development project Aspen, Colorado-based M Development sold its interest in developing the former St. George & The Dragon property into luxury condominiums, shops and offices, but its project manager and team will continue to guide the downtown Naples project.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Alligator roams across Florida airport runway Living in Florida is learning how to deal with the unexpected, as a TikTok user records an alligator roaming across an airport runway.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of Cape Coral garage burglary A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into and ransacking a Cape Coral home and then fleeing from police.
Tim Aten Knows: Restaurants, more coming to East Naples Maple Street Biscuit Co. is planning to launch its first regional location early next year in the second phase of Restaurant Row on Collier Boulevard near its intersection with U.S. 41 East.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents petitioning to stop demolition of school Bonita Springs residents have a little more than 200 signatures on their online petition to prevent the demolition of Bonita Springs Elementary School.
Nicotine pouch trend grows amongst teens The number of teens using tobacco products is at a 25-year low, but at the same time, kids are ditching cigarettes, and many are picking up another habit: nicotine pouches.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda funeral home supports community during Milton Two years ago, Hurricane Ian came and turned the Johnson Funeral Home in Punta Gorda into rubble.
FORT MYERS Drive-thru-only Starbucks enters construction phase while traffic concerns grow It looks like a construction zone for the time being, but soon it will be a one-of-a-kind Starbucks in Fort Myers.
Charlotte County releases body-cam footage of fatal deputy-involved shooting Charlotte County has released the body and dashcam video of the deputy-involved shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday afternoon on Sandy Pine Drive.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte teen arrested accused of posting threat to school According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, a Port Charlotte middle school student has been arrested following a school shooting threat made on TikTok.
Amendment 6: Repeal of public campaign financing Florida helps to fund the campaigns of all statewide office candidates. That includes governor, attorney general, chief financial officer and agriculture commissioner. If passed, amendment six will take away that funding.
PGD seeks restaurant operator for Air Center, offers incentives After plans fell through to open a Rosati’s Pizza franchise at PGD Air Center at Punta Gorda Airport, Charlotte County Airport Authority is seeking bids for a full-service restaurant and bar that also provides catering.
FORT MYERS BEACH Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach to reopen after Milton shutdown Just in time for the weekend, we’ve got some exciting news from Margaritaville Beach Resort in Fort Myers Beach.
BONITA SPRINGS Caught on Camera: Truck pursuit ends in PIT maneuver and foot chase Video has been released after Collier County deputies went on a high-speed chase after spotting a stolen white Ford truck going 111 mph.
AVE MARIA Ave Maria man recognized for saving a mother and her 4 children On Thursday, the Ave Maria man who helped capture a suspect accused of threatening to kill a mother and her four children was recognized for his valiant efforts.
M Development sells interest in Naples luxury development project Aspen, Colorado-based M Development sold its interest in developing the former St. George & The Dragon property into luxury condominiums, shops and offices, but its project manager and team will continue to guide the downtown Naples project.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Alligator roams across Florida airport runway Living in Florida is learning how to deal with the unexpected, as a TikTok user records an alligator roaming across an airport runway.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of Cape Coral garage burglary A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into and ransacking a Cape Coral home and then fleeing from police.
Tim Aten Knows: Restaurants, more coming to East Naples Maple Street Biscuit Co. is planning to launch its first regional location early next year in the second phase of Restaurant Row on Collier Boulevard near its intersection with U.S. 41 East.
Ariel view of a home worked on by Campbell Roofing. (Credit: WINK News) At least twenty-four people tell WINK News Campbell Roofing and Sheet Metal took their money and did not complete their jobs. Everett Glover hired the Cape Coral business in September to put new roofs on three condominium buildings. He calls the experience a nightmare. “A lot of sleepless nights and worrying about what’s going to happen if we don’t get roofs on there,” he said. Glover paid almost $56,000, or about two-thirds of the total cost he was quoted. He says Campbell Roofing ripped off all three roofs, placed shingles on one and stopped showing up. Now, he says, some of the buildings are leaking. Glover said owner Joshua Campbell never answers or returns calls, forcing him to hire a lawyer. He also reported Campbell to state agencies. “I don’t think the systems working fast enough or working at all at this point, which is why I reached out to you guys,” Glover said. In multiple cases, clients say Campbell Roofing and Sheet Metal took money and never touched the roof. Larry Stone of Naples paid Campbell almost $24,000 in September 2018 and said no work was done. Sam Azraqi of Naples paid Campbell $19,400 by September 2018 and said no work was done. Kathy Myher of Naples paid Campbell $19,400 by September 2018 and said no work was done. “He’s just taking everyone’s money and not doing the work, and nobody’s doing anything about it,” Myhre said. Kim Wright of Naples said Campbell has $39,000 of her money that the company won’t return. Lori Tyll of Naples paid Campbell almost $50,000. She said by July 2018, they completed a tear off and stopped showing up. “It’s sad what he did. Took all our money and never finished the job,” she explained. Melissa Spaich, Annette Dedio and Marc Schnee said their jobs were started, but abandoned. Some clients have since fired Campbell Roofing. All are demanding refunds, several via lawsuits. Josh Campbell told WINK over the phone that people embezzled from him, that he’s chipping away at the jobs and not taking on any new work. DISCIPLINE In the past fifteen years, the DBPR has fined owner Josh Campbell, put him on probation and even suspended him. The State Attorney General’s Office told WINK they have an active consumer investigation into Campbell Roofing and Sheet Metal. Charlotte County said in August 2008, Campbell was brought before the Board for 6 counts of failing to obtain final inspections on 6 permits. In May 2009, his permitting privileges were revoked for the same offense, but for 12 counts. In February 2011, Campbell requested and received his permitting privileges restored. Last month, the Lynn Haven Police Department in Bay County charged Campbell with grand theft stemming from a roofing job. He was arrested, bonded out, and the case is pending. HOW TO BACKGROUND Before hiring a contractor, consumers should verify the contractor is both registered and licensed. Closed contractor complaints with the DBPR are posted with the license information. The county clerk’s web site will post lawsuits, small claims cases and charges. Contractor complaints can also be filed at various levels. At the state level, consumers can report issues to the State Attorney General and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The DBPR says local jurisdictions also have disciplinary authority over state registered contractors per s.489.131(7), Florida Statutes. In addition, local jurisdictions have disciplinary authority to suspend the permits and permitting privileges of certified contractors for willful code violations and fraud per s.489.113(4), Florida Statutes. Law enforcement agencies may also have an economic crimes unit where consumer can report concerns. Clients who lose money may also apply for the state recovery fund. In 2017-2018, The Department of Business and Professional Regulation tells us they received 139 claims. Of that number, 77 of those claims were eligible. Of the eligible claims, 44 of them were awarded money and the average claim pay out was $35,660.85. The Florida Legislature appropriated $5.5 million dollars which was available for consumers during the 2017-18 fiscal year. The amount varies from year to year depending on how much the legislature decides to appropriate.