NAPLES Grace Place raises more than $1.8 million at gala An organization dedicated to helping children and families just raised a whole lot of money.
NAPLES Naples parking problems frustrating residents Naples has a parking problem, but city leaders are stuck between a rock and a hard place trying to find a solution. The city’s rapid growth makes it harder every day to find a place for everyone to park.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO deputies use Taser to de-escalate armed standoff in North Fort Myers Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies de-escalated a dangerous situation by using a Taser to save lives.
Trump’s comments bring hope for Dreamers President-elect Donald Trump said he wants to work out a plan for Dreamers to stay in America.
World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday A World War II veteran just turned 100 years old and celebrated with his community.
PUNTA GORDA Crews make last sweep for hurricane debris in Punta Gorda Clean-up from Hurricane Milton debris is wrapping up two months after the storm in Punta Gorda.
Charlotte Co. commissioners to review new townhome development, district Charlotte County commissioners will consider Dec. 10 the approval of homebuilder Lennar Home’s preliminary plat plan that proposes several hundred new townhomes in the South County area.
FORT MYERS Beatles tribute, “RAIN,” coming to Barbara B. Mann The Beatles tribute band “RAIN” will bring Beatlemania to Barbara B. Mann in Fort Myers next year, and tickets will be sold later this week.
WINK NEWS Lee County’s 12 Days of Giving begins Starting today, residents can receive Lee County’s e-newsletter and be entered to win one of 12 prize packages.
FORT MYERS Suntex to give update on Yacht Basin makeover The City of Fort Myers has promised that the Yacht Basin downtown will get a makeover, and the company running the show will give an update.
NORTH FORT MYERS Free public transportation available for attendees of state food-assistance event LeeTran will provide free public transportation to the state’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) event.
NAPLES Collier County public meeting to discuss extending Wilson Boulevard Collier County will hold a public meeting to discuss extending Wilson Boulevard, which could ease traffic congestion.
WINK NEWS Sun and clouds with warmer weather for your Monday Warmer temperatures this afternoon in the upper 70s to lower 80s. A cold front will also bring scattered storms on Wednesday.
Driver with 7 suspensions arrested following SR 82 pursuit According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver with seven suspensions was arrested by state troopers after a pursuit Sunday morning.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Drug dealer sentenced, saw-like weapons and sexual assault on Naples Pier This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features an alleged long-time drug dealer being arrested, a man who is accused of assault with a saw-like weapon, and a man sexually assaulting a minor on the Naples Pier.
NAPLES Grace Place raises more than $1.8 million at gala An organization dedicated to helping children and families just raised a whole lot of money.
NAPLES Naples parking problems frustrating residents Naples has a parking problem, but city leaders are stuck between a rock and a hard place trying to find a solution. The city’s rapid growth makes it harder every day to find a place for everyone to park.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO deputies use Taser to de-escalate armed standoff in North Fort Myers Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies de-escalated a dangerous situation by using a Taser to save lives.
Trump’s comments bring hope for Dreamers President-elect Donald Trump said he wants to work out a plan for Dreamers to stay in America.
World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday A World War II veteran just turned 100 years old and celebrated with his community.
PUNTA GORDA Crews make last sweep for hurricane debris in Punta Gorda Clean-up from Hurricane Milton debris is wrapping up two months after the storm in Punta Gorda.
Charlotte Co. commissioners to review new townhome development, district Charlotte County commissioners will consider Dec. 10 the approval of homebuilder Lennar Home’s preliminary plat plan that proposes several hundred new townhomes in the South County area.
FORT MYERS Beatles tribute, “RAIN,” coming to Barbara B. Mann The Beatles tribute band “RAIN” will bring Beatlemania to Barbara B. Mann in Fort Myers next year, and tickets will be sold later this week.
WINK NEWS Lee County’s 12 Days of Giving begins Starting today, residents can receive Lee County’s e-newsletter and be entered to win one of 12 prize packages.
FORT MYERS Suntex to give update on Yacht Basin makeover The City of Fort Myers has promised that the Yacht Basin downtown will get a makeover, and the company running the show will give an update.
NORTH FORT MYERS Free public transportation available for attendees of state food-assistance event LeeTran will provide free public transportation to the state’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) event.
NAPLES Collier County public meeting to discuss extending Wilson Boulevard Collier County will hold a public meeting to discuss extending Wilson Boulevard, which could ease traffic congestion.
WINK NEWS Sun and clouds with warmer weather for your Monday Warmer temperatures this afternoon in the upper 70s to lower 80s. A cold front will also bring scattered storms on Wednesday.
Driver with 7 suspensions arrested following SR 82 pursuit According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver with seven suspensions was arrested by state troopers after a pursuit Sunday morning.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Drug dealer sentenced, saw-like weapons and sexual assault on Naples Pier This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features an alleged long-time drug dealer being arrested, a man who is accused of assault with a saw-like weapon, and a man sexually assaulting a minor on the Naples Pier.
Starting Monday students will turn to online learning to continue their schoolwork while on break due to COVID-19 concerns. LEE COUNTY The Lee County school district has posted a page that details how distance learning is going to work. Login information is available on the page as well as extra resources to help during the transition. Teachers will connect with your students using Google Classroom—and will have office hours so you can talk to them. Kids will use a web application called LaunchPad to get access to all the software they are going to need. If your student has a laptop, they will be able to keep the software. Any household that doesn’t have a computer can get one. The district is also working to expand WiFi availability. All the lessons will be digital but hard copy material can be picked up at Grab and Go meal sites, which can be found here. DISTANCE LEARNING TOWN HALL The district will also hold a Distance Learning Facebook Town Hall at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25 for parents with questions about the Instructional Continuity Plan. This will include a short presentation and time for parents to ask questions. “We know some of our parents want to better understand how distance learning is going to work for them and their children,” says Chief Academic Officer Dr. Jeff Spiro. “This Facebook Town Hall is a chance for them to get answers to their questions so there is a continuity in instruction when students get their first Google Classroom assignments next week.” All you have to do to participate is log on to the School District’s Facebook page. Questions can be posted in the comment section or emailed in advance to DistanceLearning@leeschools.net If you are unable to join in live, you can always watch it on the School District’s Facebook page afterwards. In advance of the Facebook Town Hall, parents can find The Academic and Instructional Continuity Plan for Students and Parents on www.leeschools.net. COLLIER COUNTY Collier County district students will be participating in self-paced learning from Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27. Students should be accessing their self-paced learning pathways on our CCPS eLearns site. The district says it is important that all students access Canvas daily this week to be ready for teacher-led virtual instruction, which will begin Monday. Click here to view a video that will walk you through the student self-paced learning pathways. If you have specific questions regarding the CCPS eLearns online activities, please send an email to eLearns@collierschools.com. Information with details regarding the teacher-led instruction will be provided in an update by the end of this week. PARENT SURVEY Additionally, Tuesday is the last day to complete the Parent Survey for Computer and Internet Access. Please complete the survey even if you do not have a need for a district-issued laptop. Click here for instructions on connecting your district-issued laptop to your home Wi-Fi network.