‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California fires are being felt worldwide as people evacuate some are in southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Progress being made on City View Park in Dunbar More promises made by a city that has not kept its promises for the last six years have some neighbors concerned about the future of their community.
COLLIER COUNTY Seacrest hoops player hits a full court buzzer beater Seacrest Country Day School boys basketball player Hayden Fuller hits full court buzzer beater against Aubrey Rogers.
NAPLES Cutting-edge ACL surgery reducing reinjury risk by 80% Known for its game-changing orthopedic repair options, Naples-based Arthrex has done it again.
NAPLES MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes In 2025, MacStrength FL is swinging for success with their current players and for a wider reach in its community.
You can appeal FEMA’s decision on your claim – Here’s how Now a week after the deadline for FEMA hurricane assistance has closed, the federal agency says you can appeal their decision on your claim if you don’t agree.
Naples selects city CFO as next city manager, averts national search Naples Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Gary Young will become the next city manager, averting a lengthy, expensive national search for a replacement.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California fires are being felt worldwide as people evacuate some are in southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Progress being made on City View Park in Dunbar More promises made by a city that has not kept its promises for the last six years have some neighbors concerned about the future of their community.
COLLIER COUNTY Seacrest hoops player hits a full court buzzer beater Seacrest Country Day School boys basketball player Hayden Fuller hits full court buzzer beater against Aubrey Rogers.
NAPLES Cutting-edge ACL surgery reducing reinjury risk by 80% Known for its game-changing orthopedic repair options, Naples-based Arthrex has done it again.
NAPLES MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes In 2025, MacStrength FL is swinging for success with their current players and for a wider reach in its community.
You can appeal FEMA’s decision on your claim – Here’s how Now a week after the deadline for FEMA hurricane assistance has closed, the federal agency says you can appeal their decision on your claim if you don’t agree.
Naples selects city CFO as next city manager, averts national search Naples Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Gary Young will become the next city manager, averting a lengthy, expensive national search for a replacement.
Turkey Dinner at The Local, Naples; Credit: The Local Start cooking days in advance and cook, cook, cook until it’s time to sit down and consume a week’s worth of kitchen time in half an hour. Then clean, clean, clean, making sure to wash and dry each piece of Grandma’s china by hand. Now collapse from exhaustion. Rewind: Pick up the phone. Call your favorite Southwest Florida restaurant and reserve a table or order a complete meal to go. Eat. Now collapse into a food coma. If plan B sounds like the better option this year for Thanksgiving Day, November 28, here’s a quick rundown on what got my mouth watering reading emails these past couple of weeks. There’s a lot more than turkey and mashed potatoes going on here. The French Brasserie Rustique, Naples: Three courses, $65++. Samples: Butternut Squash Soup with lobster claw (+$5), Duck Leg Confit with black truffle duck jus, Pumpkin Crème Brulée Paper Fig Kitchen, Sanibel: Turkey dinner catered to-go for 8-10 guests, $399. Samples: Merlot Poached Pear Salad with pomegranate poppy seed dressing, Herb Sourdough Stuffing, Baked Sweet Corn Pudding Coast at Edgewater Beach Hotel, Naples. Three courses. $68++ for adults. Samples: Baked Brie and Raspberry Puff Pastry, New York Strip, Bourbon Apple Dumplings Ocean Prime, Naples: Three courses, $39++. Samples: Brussels Sprouts with hot bacon vinaigrette, Roasted Beets, Pumpkin Cheesecake with caramel Baleen, Naples. Chef-attended breakfast stations and all-day buffet. $115++ for adults. Samples: Blueberry Stuffed French Toast, Roast Sirloin, Evening Pasta Station Sundial Beach Resort, Sanibel. Buffet. $58++ for adults. Samples: Sushi and Seafood Bar, Lemon & Pepper Rubbed Salmon, Taste of Italy Station The Local, Naples. Traditional turkey spread on-site or to-go November 18 through Thanksgiving Day. $28++ each Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, Naples. Buffet, $75++ for adults. Samples: Prince Edward Island Mussels, Sun-dried Tomato Florida Grouper, Braised Pork Shoulder with Andouille Sausage Campiello, Naples. Celebration of truffles. A la carte prices for dishes and black and white truffle supplements. Samples: Mushroom Stuffed Turkey Breast with truffle gravy, Truffle Ravioli, Spiced Ricotta Mousse with candied pumpkin seeds. Naples Grande Beach Resort, Naples. Turkey feast to-go $199 for 6-8 servings. Buffet $95++ per adult. Samples: Sushi Bar, Molasses Black Pepper Roasted Pork Belly, Apricot and Chicken Apple Sausage Stuffing.