Fort Myers council to discuss $11.5M bid for News-Press site redevelopmentCollier mental health center building contract approved
Fort Myers council to discuss $11.5M bid for News-Press site redevelopment The Fort Myers News-Press building, a site with a long history and untapped potential, may soon undergo a transformation.
Collier mental health center building contract approved Collier County approved the construction contract for the roughly $50 million, 87-bed Collier County Behavioral Health Center, just two weeks before the contract was set to expire, and costs would rise by millions.
City of Fort Myers receives competing bids on former News-Press site The City of Fort Myers plans to vote Jan. 21 on whether to meet March 3 to consider Catalyst Community Development LLC as the buyer for almost 10 acres at 2442 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., former site of The News-Press newspaper.
Charlotte County awaits demolition plan for Cultural Center During a Jan. 21 commissioners workshop meeting, county Facilities Director Travis Perdue said a demolition consultant will provide a demolition plan sometime in March.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach town manager announces resignation Fort Myers Beach’s town manager has announced he will not renew his contract and plans to return to northern Florida.
WASHINGTON (AP) Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet The Senate confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously for President Donald Trump’s Cabinet.
BABCOCK RANCH 2 juveniles accused of crime spree in Charlotte County and neighboring Lee County Two juveniles have been arrested after allegedly committing multiple vehicle thefts and burglaries in Babcock Ranch.
FDOT to host public hearing on Burnt Store Road project The Florida Department of Transportation has announced a public hearing for the Burnt Store Road Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from Van Buren Parkway to Charlotte County Line in Lee County.
Tallahassee Gov. DeSantis issues state of emergency for northern Florida ahead of dangerous winter conditions Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for the northern portion of the state ahead of winter conditions.
CAPE CORAL Woman faces 12 charges, accused of fleeing from Cape Coral deputies A woman is facing twelve charges after allegedly fleeing from Cape Coral deputies while possessing multiple forms of drugs.
the weather authority Scattered rain, then a cooler-than-average Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain throughout this Tuesday followed by cooler-than-average temperatures this afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Fort Myers teen athlete defies odds after brain condition Saniya Narcisse, a junior at Mariner High School, faced a rare brain condition that threatened her athletic career.
President Trump ensures lethal injection supply for executions following executive order Four convicted murderers, including James Ford, Wade Wilson, Mesac Demas, and Joseph Zieler, are on death row in Florida.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
Trump pardons January 6th defendants; SWFL locals on the list? President Donald Trump, after taking the presidential oath for a second time, issued pardons for individuals charged in the January 6 Capitol attack.
Fort Myers council to discuss $11.5M bid for News-Press site redevelopment The Fort Myers News-Press building, a site with a long history and untapped potential, may soon undergo a transformation.
Collier mental health center building contract approved Collier County approved the construction contract for the roughly $50 million, 87-bed Collier County Behavioral Health Center, just two weeks before the contract was set to expire, and costs would rise by millions.
City of Fort Myers receives competing bids on former News-Press site The City of Fort Myers plans to vote Jan. 21 on whether to meet March 3 to consider Catalyst Community Development LLC as the buyer for almost 10 acres at 2442 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., former site of The News-Press newspaper.
Charlotte County awaits demolition plan for Cultural Center During a Jan. 21 commissioners workshop meeting, county Facilities Director Travis Perdue said a demolition consultant will provide a demolition plan sometime in March.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach town manager announces resignation Fort Myers Beach’s town manager has announced he will not renew his contract and plans to return to northern Florida.
WASHINGTON (AP) Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet The Senate confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously for President Donald Trump’s Cabinet.
BABCOCK RANCH 2 juveniles accused of crime spree in Charlotte County and neighboring Lee County Two juveniles have been arrested after allegedly committing multiple vehicle thefts and burglaries in Babcock Ranch.
FDOT to host public hearing on Burnt Store Road project The Florida Department of Transportation has announced a public hearing for the Burnt Store Road Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from Van Buren Parkway to Charlotte County Line in Lee County.
Tallahassee Gov. DeSantis issues state of emergency for northern Florida ahead of dangerous winter conditions Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for the northern portion of the state ahead of winter conditions.
CAPE CORAL Woman faces 12 charges, accused of fleeing from Cape Coral deputies A woman is facing twelve charges after allegedly fleeing from Cape Coral deputies while possessing multiple forms of drugs.
the weather authority Scattered rain, then a cooler-than-average Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain throughout this Tuesday followed by cooler-than-average temperatures this afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Fort Myers teen athlete defies odds after brain condition Saniya Narcisse, a junior at Mariner High School, faced a rare brain condition that threatened her athletic career.
President Trump ensures lethal injection supply for executions following executive order Four convicted murderers, including James Ford, Wade Wilson, Mesac Demas, and Joseph Zieler, are on death row in Florida.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
Trump pardons January 6th defendants; SWFL locals on the list? President Donald Trump, after taking the presidential oath for a second time, issued pardons for individuals charged in the January 6 Capitol attack.
Three more Southwest Florida fugitives featured on Most Wanted Wednesday are now behind bars. [CAPTURED] Sundiata Hill (DOB 10/30/71) – was on the run in Lee County for failing to appear in court after an arrest for fleeing and eluding officers. Deputies said Hill was driving at night with no headlights on when he ran two traffic lights, and several stop signs, refusing to pull over and endangering other drivers. He eventually bailed from his car and fled on foot, but officers caught up with him after a brief foot chase and promptly placed him under arrest. Among the other charges on this Dunbar man’s rap sheet are multiple counts of theft, aggravated battery, armed robbery, the sale and delivery of cocaine, contempt and DUI, among others. He is 6’0”, 230 pounds and may be using the alias of “Sonni” Hill. [CAPTURED] Daniel Chau (DOB 7/18/93) He was wanted for violation of probation in Lee County for domestic battery by strangulation and fleeing and eluding police. He’s accused of beating a female repeatedly over the course of a few hours, to the point that she lost consciousness. When police caught up with him a few hours later, he took off at a very high rate of speed in the middle of a Cape Coral residential neighborhood. Police eventually caught up with him in Pinellas County, where he had two previous arrests for aggravated battery on a female. After serving time behind bars here in Fort Myers, he was released on bond, and last week, he violated his probation. He’s 5’11”, 165 pounds and is held without bond. [CAPTURED] Nicole Lawler (DOB 11/23/95) – was wanted in Lee County for violation of probation – aggravated battery on a pregnant victim. This charge stems from a road rage incident in front of a local school. The victim made a u-turn but allowed the other driver to pass by first. Despite her courtesy, deputies say the driver and passenger (Nicole Lawler) flipped the victim off. When they were both stopped at a red light, Lawler got out of the vehicle and approached the victim’s driver-side door and was trying to get her to fight. The victim said she was pregnant and had no intention of fighting. Crime Stoppers say that response infuriated Lawler who then reached into the car and began punching the pregnant woman. Before the male driver could pull Lawler off, she managed to launch several strikes at the victim’s face. Lawler took off, but a witness and video from the school quickly helped track her down. In addition to this incident, Lawler also has two other local arrests. She is 5’4”, 130 pounds and was last known to be living in Gateway. She is also held without bond. Trish Route with Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers says, “In a perfect world, we would be able to have a law enforcement officer on every street, but the reality is that law enforcement needs the eyes and ears of the community to help solve crimes and find wanted fugitives. Crime Stoppers is extremely grateful to all the tipsters who have provided anonymous information to keep those arrests coming.” MORE: Click here to check out all the fugitives on Most Wanted Wednesday If you have a tip on the whereabouts of any Most Wanted Wednesday suspect contact Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. All callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000. Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers 1-800-780-TIPS (8477) or southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com Crime Stoppers