‘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.
Credit: MGN Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced the members of the Re-Open Task Force Industry Working Group on Tourism, Construction, Real Estate, Recreation, Retail and Transportation. Members of the Re-Open Task Force Industry Working Group are as follows: Dana Young, President & CEO, VISIT FLORIDA Secretary Halsey Beshears, Secretary, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary Kevin Thibault, Secretary, Florida Department of Transportation Mayor Lenny Curry, Mayor, Jacksonville Mayor David Kerner, Mayor, Palm Beach County Sheldon Suga, Chairman, Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Blake Casper, CEO, Caspers Company Amy Schwartz, Owner, Bella Bella Restaurant Collier Merrill, President, Merrill Land Company Philip Goldfarb, President & COO, Fontainebleau Miami Beach John Tolbert, President & Managing Director, Boca Resort and Club Jose Cil, CEO, Restaurant Brands International Josh D’Amaro, President, Walt Disney World Resort John Sprouls, CEO, Universal Orlando Resort, Executive Vice President, Universal Parks & Resorts Tim Petrillo, Co-Founder & CEO, The Restaurant People Dev Motwani, President & CEO, Merrimac Ventures Chad Harrod, CEO, Harrod Properties, Inc. Walter Carpenter, Chairman, NFIB Florida Leadership Council Len Brown, Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, PGA Tour, Inc Gary Lester, Vice President, The Villages for Community Relations Glen Gilzean, President & CEO, Central Florida Urban League Max Alvarez, President, Sunshine Gasoline Distributors, Inc. Tom Crowley, CEO, Crowley Maritime Corporation Joe Lopano, CEO, Tampa International Airport Ted Christie III, President & CEO, Spirit Airlines Rick Sasso, President & CEO, MSC Cruises Maury Gallagher Jr., Chairman & CEO, Allegiant Air AJ de Moya, Vice President & General Manager, The de Moya Group, Inc. Paul Anderson, CEO, Port Tampa Bay Ken Stiles, CEO, Stiles Corporation Bob Flowers, President, C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. Rob Kornahrens, President & CEO, Advanced Roofing and Green Technlogies Monesia Brown, Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations, Walmart Cody Kahn, Owner, Holiday Inn Resort Matthew Caldwell, President & CEO, Florida Panthers Hockey Club On Wednesday, Governor DeSantis announced the members of the Re-Open Task Force Industry Working Group on Agriculture, Finance, Government, Healthcare, Management and Professional Services. Members of this Re-Open Task Force Industry Working Group are as follows: Senator Wilton Simpson, Senate President-Designate, Florida Senate Senator Rob Bradley, Appropriations Chairman, Florida Senate Representative Travis Cummings, Appropriations Chairman, Florida House of Representatives Representative Tom Leek, Representative, Florida House of Representatives Representative Anika Omphroy, Representative, Florida House of Representatives Secretary Mary Mayhew, Secretary, Florida Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Richard Prudom, Secretary, Florida Department of Elder Affairs David Altmaier, Florida Insurance Commissioner Shannon Shepp, Executive Director, Florida Department of Citrus Sheriff Wayne Ivey, Sheriff, Brevard County Sheriff Dennis Lemma, Sheriff, Seminole County Commissioner Brian Hamman, Lee County Commission John Hoblick, Florida Farm Bureau Matt Joyner, Florida Citrus Mutual Alan Shelby, EVP, Florida Forestry Association Alvin Cowans, President, McCoy Federal Credit Union Alex Sanchez, President & CEO, Florida Bankers Association Amy Mercer, Executive Director, Florida Police Chiefs Association Carlos Migoya, CEO, Jackson Health System Aurelio Fernandez, President & CEO, Memorial Healthcare Systems John Couris, President & CEO, Tampa General Hospital Dr. Kevin Cairns, Florida Board of Medicine Maggie Hansen, Chief Nurse Executive, Memorial Healthcare Systems Dr. Wael Barsoum, President & CEO, Florida Cleveland Clinic David Strong, President & CEO, Orlando Health Dr. Sunil Desai, Senior Vice President, Orlando Health, President, Orlando Health Medical Group Dr. Patricia Couto, Infectious Disease, Orlando Health Dr. Rudy Liddell, Brandon Dental Care Steve Bahmer, President & CEO, LeadingAge Florida Melanie Brown-Woofter, President & CEO, Florida Behavioral Health Association