‘The eyes always draw me in’; Immokalee portrait artist turns dark times into colorCollier commissioners approve agreement for golf complex in Golden Gate
Immokalee ‘The eyes always draw me in’; Immokalee portrait artist turns dark times into color One of Southwest Florida best portrait artist, Martha Maria Cantu, almost gave up art. Now she’s on the forefront of the city of Immokalee, to make her community filled with color.
GOLDEN GATE Collier commissioners approve agreement for golf complex in Golden Gate Collier commissioners unanimously approved a long term lease and operating agreement to reopen the Golden Gate golf course Tuesday.
PUNTA GORDA Motorcyclists ride in SWFL to help veterans battle suicide A group of veterans from the American Legion are grabbing their helmets and boots for a motorcycle ride to bring awareness to the staggering rates of suicide among veterans.
SARASOTA Alleged sexual abuse victims of Port Charlotte priest comes forward Father Riley worked at three churches in Charlotte County and another in Naples. On Friday, new allegations emerged from a news conference in Sarasota.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte priest accused of sexual abuse appears in court A priest accused of sexually abusing four altar boys in Iowa nearly 40 years ago returned to Charlotte County court.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema prepares for opening at Mercato The newest movie theater in Southwest Florida opens April 29, and it does so with an array of entertainment offerings that go beyond the usual options across the region.
Let’s Waffle opens in Cape Coral Let’s Waffle is one of two businesses the Feix family launched locally, with the FMS Florida Boat Tours and Limousine Service owned and operated by Feix’s husband, Alexander.
Planned Punta Gorda hotel, pub, brewery faces construction delay Kevin Doyle, owner of Celtic Ray Public House Irish pub in downtown Punta Gorda, and his partner, S4 Global Investments, were found in violation of the city’s exposed soils code.
Three Sisters Spring Toast the manatee released by FWC, SeaWorld and Casey DeSantis near Crystal River A manatee named Toast was released back into the Florida waters after a final medical evaluation from wildlife officials.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Man arrested and charged with over 90 counts of fraud The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a man for allegedly stealing items from a business and then pawning them.
Man accused of pulling gun on someone ordering at Collier County Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru A man has been arrested after allegedly pulling a gun on someone ordering at a Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru in Collier County.
League Club of Naples awards record $683K in grants to Collier, Lee nonprofits At a mid-April breakfast event, the 35 area nonprofit agencies—chosen from a record number of applicants—were awarded grants from the women’s volunteer organization in areas ranging from arts education, to fighting hunger and homelessness, to providing bikes and wheelchairs to children in need
Tim Aten Knows: Chick-fil-A drive-thru proposal faces criticism in Naples Chick-fil-A is proposing a drive-thru restaurant at the site of the former Red Lobster restaurant on U.S. 41 in Naples, but the project is facing early criticism.
Man convicted for murder of 17-year-old girl will be in court for resentencing A convicted man will be in court for resentencing for a murder that he committed as a teenager almost 20 years ago.
NAPLES Friday’s Furry Friends: Holly, Slim For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Collier County Domestic Animal Services to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
Immokalee ‘The eyes always draw me in’; Immokalee portrait artist turns dark times into color One of Southwest Florida best portrait artist, Martha Maria Cantu, almost gave up art. Now she’s on the forefront of the city of Immokalee, to make her community filled with color.
GOLDEN GATE Collier commissioners approve agreement for golf complex in Golden Gate Collier commissioners unanimously approved a long term lease and operating agreement to reopen the Golden Gate golf course Tuesday.
PUNTA GORDA Motorcyclists ride in SWFL to help veterans battle suicide A group of veterans from the American Legion are grabbing their helmets and boots for a motorcycle ride to bring awareness to the staggering rates of suicide among veterans.
SARASOTA Alleged sexual abuse victims of Port Charlotte priest comes forward Father Riley worked at three churches in Charlotte County and another in Naples. On Friday, new allegations emerged from a news conference in Sarasota.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte priest accused of sexual abuse appears in court A priest accused of sexually abusing four altar boys in Iowa nearly 40 years ago returned to Charlotte County court.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema prepares for opening at Mercato The newest movie theater in Southwest Florida opens April 29, and it does so with an array of entertainment offerings that go beyond the usual options across the region.
Let’s Waffle opens in Cape Coral Let’s Waffle is one of two businesses the Feix family launched locally, with the FMS Florida Boat Tours and Limousine Service owned and operated by Feix’s husband, Alexander.
Planned Punta Gorda hotel, pub, brewery faces construction delay Kevin Doyle, owner of Celtic Ray Public House Irish pub in downtown Punta Gorda, and his partner, S4 Global Investments, were found in violation of the city’s exposed soils code.
Three Sisters Spring Toast the manatee released by FWC, SeaWorld and Casey DeSantis near Crystal River A manatee named Toast was released back into the Florida waters after a final medical evaluation from wildlife officials.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Man arrested and charged with over 90 counts of fraud The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a man for allegedly stealing items from a business and then pawning them.
Man accused of pulling gun on someone ordering at Collier County Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru A man has been arrested after allegedly pulling a gun on someone ordering at a Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru in Collier County.
League Club of Naples awards record $683K in grants to Collier, Lee nonprofits At a mid-April breakfast event, the 35 area nonprofit agencies—chosen from a record number of applicants—were awarded grants from the women’s volunteer organization in areas ranging from arts education, to fighting hunger and homelessness, to providing bikes and wheelchairs to children in need
Tim Aten Knows: Chick-fil-A drive-thru proposal faces criticism in Naples Chick-fil-A is proposing a drive-thru restaurant at the site of the former Red Lobster restaurant on U.S. 41 in Naples, but the project is facing early criticism.
Man convicted for murder of 17-year-old girl will be in court for resentencing A convicted man will be in court for resentencing for a murder that he committed as a teenager almost 20 years ago.
NAPLES Friday’s Furry Friends: Holly, Slim For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Collier County Domestic Animal Services to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
Credit: WINK News. The School District of Lee County is offering grab and go breakfast and lunch meals for students using the Lee Home Connect model of instruction. Middle and high schools will mostly be used for distribution. Families can go to their locations on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On Tuesdays, families will receive two breakfasts and two lunches. On Thursdays, families will receive three lunches and three breakfasts for their students. Pickup from high schools is from 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and pickup from middle schools is 7:15 a.m. to 8 a.m.unless otherwise specified in the list below. Each family will go to the distribution site that their school is assigned to. A select few schools are only offering meals to their students. A form passed out to students by their school will need to be visible in your car’s front windshield during pickup to be eligible. Student’s school, ID number and last name will need to be on the form so staff can compare it to the Lee Home Connect roster. All meals are free and meet USDA nutritional requirements. The list can be found below or you can go online and access it anytime: Assigned Schools Distribution Site Distribution Time Bonita Springs High School Pinewoods Elementary Bonita Springs High School 7:45am-8:30am Bonita Springs Middle School Bonita Springs Elementary Spring Creek Elementary Bonita Springs Middle School 7:15am-8:00am Caloosa Middle School Caloosa Elementary Caloosa Middle School 8:15am-9:00am Cape Coral High School Hector A. Cafferata Elementary Cape Coral High School 7:45am-8:30am Challenger Middle School Patriot Elementary Skyline Elementary Challenger Middle School 7:15am-8:00am Cypress Lake High School Cypress Lake Middle School Tanglewood Elementary Cypress Lake High School 7:45am-8:30am Diplomat Middle School Diplomat Elementary Bayshore Elementary Diplomat Middle School 7:15am-8:00am Dunbar High School Colonial Elementary Edgewood Academy Franklin Park Elementary LAMP Royal Palm Exceptional School Success Academy Dunbar High School 7:45am-8:30am East Lee County High School Mirror Lakes Elementary East Lee County High School 7:45am-8:30am Estero High School Estero High School 7:45am-8:30am Fort Myers Beach Elementary Fort Myers Beach Elementary 8:30am-9:15am Fort Myers High School Allen Park Elementary Edison Park Elementary Fort Myers High School 7:45am-8:30am Fort Myers Middle Academy Orangewood Elementary Fort Myers Middle Academy 7:15am-8:00am Gulf Middle School Gulf Elementary Pelican Elementary Gulf Middle School 7:15am-8:00am Harns Marsh Middle School Harns Marsh Elementary Sunshine Elementary Harns Marsh Middle School 7:15am-8:00am Ida Baker High School Cape Coral Elementary Ida Baker High School 7:45am-8:30am Island Coast High School North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts Littleton Elementary Island Coast High School 7:45am-8:30am James Stephens International Academy James Stephens International Academy 8:30am to 9:15am Lehigh Acres Middle School Lehigh Elementary Lehigh Acres Middle School 7:15am-8:00am Lehigh Senior High School Gateway High School Lehigh Senior High School 7:45am-8:30am Lexington Middle School Heights Elementary Lexington Middle School 7:15am-8:00am Mariner High School Mariner Middle School Mariner High School 7:45am-8:30am North Fort Myers High School Hancock Creek Elementary Tropic Isles Elementary J. Colin English Elementary North Fort Myers High School 7:45am-8:30am Oak Hammock Middle School Manatee Elementary Orange River Elementary Tice Elementary Oak Hammock Middle School 7:15am-8:00am Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School Gateway Elementary Ray V. Pottorf Elementary Treeline Elementary Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School 7:15am-8:00am Pine Island Elementary Pine Island Elementary 10:00am to 10:45am Riverdale High School The Alva School Buckingham Exceptional Center River Hall Elementary Riverdale High School 7:45am-8:30am The Sanibel School The Sanibel School 9:00am to 9:45am South Fort Myers High School Rayma C. Page Elementary Villas Elementary South Fort Myers High School 7:45am-8:30am Three Oaks Middle School Three Oaks Elementary San Carlos Park Elementary Three Oaks Middle School 7:15am-8:00am Trafalgar Middle School Trafalgar Elementary Trafalgar Middle School 7:15am-8:00am Varsity Lakes Middle School Tortuga Preserve Elementary Varsity Lakes Middle School 8:00am-8:45am Veterans Park Academy for the Arts G. Weaver Hipps Elementary Veterans Park Academy for the Arts 8:15am-9:00am