Gulfshore Life honoree uses her wealth to help women at their lowestTim Aten Knows: Immokalee Road land cleared for senior housing
naples Gulfshore Life honoree uses her wealth to help women at their lowest As the saying goes, “It’s better to give than receive,” which is what Gulfshore Life honoree Elizabeth Star lives by.
WINK NEWS Last-minute shopping before Thanksgiving day There is only one day left before Thanksgiving, and last-minute shoppers are getting up bright and early to their local grocery store.
Tim Aten Knows: Immokalee Road land cleared for senior housing Land is being cleared on the south side of Immokalee Road east of Logan Boulevard for The Karlyn, a senior housing community with 159 market-rate apartment units.
RSW braces for Thanksgiving travelers; parking at 75% capacity Thanksgiving is one day away, and as many prepare to take to the skies to be reunited with family, travelers are expected to encounter large lines at the airport.
Tice Shooting in Tice neighborhood injures man The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in a neighborhood in Tice that left a man injured.
Plenty of sunshine for your Wednesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a sunny Wednesday along with mild afternoon conditions.
port charlotte Port Charlotte to host electronic recycling event Residents of Port Charlotte can free up space in their homes as the city has announced an electronic recycling event.
CAPE CORAL Local non-profit, Family Initiative, has big plans after receiving $5 million from Golisano A multi-million dollar donation is helping people with autism have priceless experiences.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County deputies bust park drug deal after community tip One man’s drug deal in Charlotte County wasn’t exactly a walk in the park.
Dog alerts Lee County woman to home intruder The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 22-year-old man for burglary and loitering after he broke into a woman’s home and stood inches away from her bed as she slept.
NAPLES Naples business owner accused of rape In 2023, 14,021 domestic violence 911 calls came into Collier County.
manasota key Charlotte County Commissioners vote ‘Yes’ to changes and redevelopment on Manasota Key The Charlotte County Commissioners voted to pass charges that residents on Manasota Key have been dreading.
The debate over fluoride in Florida’s water The water you drink and use to brush your teeth is fueling a community, state and national conversation.
SANIBEL Phase 2 of Sanibel Beach renourishment project set to begin Eric Jackson, Sanibel’s Public Information Officer, is encouraging residents and visitors to still come to the beach.
NAPLES Riding toward a brighter future for kids: The story of Bikes for Tykes For nearly four decades, Bikes for Tykes has been on a mission to give children and adults in need in Southwest Florida a chance to ride refurbished bicycles.
naples Gulfshore Life honoree uses her wealth to help women at their lowest As the saying goes, “It’s better to give than receive,” which is what Gulfshore Life honoree Elizabeth Star lives by.
WINK NEWS Last-minute shopping before Thanksgiving day There is only one day left before Thanksgiving, and last-minute shoppers are getting up bright and early to their local grocery store.
Tim Aten Knows: Immokalee Road land cleared for senior housing Land is being cleared on the south side of Immokalee Road east of Logan Boulevard for The Karlyn, a senior housing community with 159 market-rate apartment units.
RSW braces for Thanksgiving travelers; parking at 75% capacity Thanksgiving is one day away, and as many prepare to take to the skies to be reunited with family, travelers are expected to encounter large lines at the airport.
Tice Shooting in Tice neighborhood injures man The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in a neighborhood in Tice that left a man injured.
Plenty of sunshine for your Wednesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a sunny Wednesday along with mild afternoon conditions.
port charlotte Port Charlotte to host electronic recycling event Residents of Port Charlotte can free up space in their homes as the city has announced an electronic recycling event.
CAPE CORAL Local non-profit, Family Initiative, has big plans after receiving $5 million from Golisano A multi-million dollar donation is helping people with autism have priceless experiences.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County deputies bust park drug deal after community tip One man’s drug deal in Charlotte County wasn’t exactly a walk in the park.
Dog alerts Lee County woman to home intruder The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 22-year-old man for burglary and loitering after he broke into a woman’s home and stood inches away from her bed as she slept.
NAPLES Naples business owner accused of rape In 2023, 14,021 domestic violence 911 calls came into Collier County.
manasota key Charlotte County Commissioners vote ‘Yes’ to changes and redevelopment on Manasota Key The Charlotte County Commissioners voted to pass charges that residents on Manasota Key have been dreading.
The debate over fluoride in Florida’s water The water you drink and use to brush your teeth is fueling a community, state and national conversation.
SANIBEL Phase 2 of Sanibel Beach renourishment project set to begin Eric Jackson, Sanibel’s Public Information Officer, is encouraging residents and visitors to still come to the beach.
NAPLES Riding toward a brighter future for kids: The story of Bikes for Tykes For nearly four decades, Bikes for Tykes has been on a mission to give children and adults in need in Southwest Florida a chance to ride refurbished bicycles.
David Brown. Credit: Almost a year ago, a dog was left to suffer in pain after a venomous snake bit him. The only solace the animal received was when he was finally cared for. Unfortunately, it was too late for the dog to recover. But an animal control officer said there is bittersweet justice after the dog’s owner was brought into custody for neglecting his pet. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office got a warrant recently and arrested owner David Brown on Aug. 28 after his dog, Bruno, was put down due to a snake bite that was left to fester last year. David Brown. Credit: The Animal Welfare League in Charlotte County says Bruno experienced pain for five days before being treated for a snake bite in September 2019. The AWL says the pain was too much for the dog, and it was forced to euthanize him. According to the AWL, Brown waited too long to get treatment for Bruno. The league also says Bruno was flea-infested, weak, underweight and covered in abscesses by the time they were given a chance to intervene. “He was very tolerant considering everything that was going on with him and how crummy he felt,” said Officer Reannon Juergensen with Charlotte County Animal Control. “He was still sweet. He would wag his tail and acknowledge you and things like that. So, it’s really sad.” Nearly a year later, Brown now faces animal cruelty and abandonment charges. Juergensen says Brown took Bruno to be put down last year, claiming Bruno had cancer. An animal hospital found that it was actually a venomous snake bite that had never been treated. “The infection was so bad then he ended up becoming septic, and he had to be euthanized unfortunately because of it,” Juergensen said. “It wasn’t from a lack of trying. We provided him with medical care, blood transfusions. His body had just had enough.” Juergensen says Brown’s recent arrest is bittersweet. She’s glad there’s justice, but it came at a price — Bruno’s life. “Our success rate is really that the animal is rehabbed and rehomed and goes on to live a good life,” Juergensen said. “That was not this case.” Brown faces charges for the abandonment of an animal and animal neglect. He was arrested and has since bonded out of Charlotte County Jail. Brown’s neighbors told us he has another dog. It was unclear if that dog will remain with him.