Crews removing derelict boats from Gilchrist Park33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County
PUNTA GORDA Crews removing derelict boats from Gilchrist Park Crews are working to remove derelict boats from Gilchrist Park after several of them washed ashore during Hurricane Milton in October.
33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County Another Florida panther was killed by a vehicle, this time in Hardee County, increasing the death toll of the endangered species to 33 for 2024.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cold morning conditions before temperatures warm up to the low 70s this Thursday.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Milton.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Crews removing derelict boats from Gilchrist Park Crews are working to remove derelict boats from Gilchrist Park after several of them washed ashore during Hurricane Milton in October.
33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County Another Florida panther was killed by a vehicle, this time in Hardee County, increasing the death toll of the endangered species to 33 for 2024.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cold morning conditions before temperatures warm up to the low 70s this Thursday.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Milton.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
Credit: Greg Goebel / CC BY-SA 2.0 DISH Network negotiations with WINK-TV Unfortunately, WINK-TV (“WINK”) and DISH Network (“DISH”) have reached an impasse in negotiations for carriage of WINK. Despite granting numerous extensions to DISH, little progress was made in securing a new agreement between WINK and DISH and service was terminated on February 6 at 7:00 p.m. By law, until an agreement is reached, DISH is unable to carry WINK. WINK cannot provide assurance that service to DISH will be restored. DISH Network is responsible for most of the television service disruptions in the United States. WINK has successfully negotiated carriage agreements with all other satellite and cable company in Southwest Florida and have offered to settle with DISH on similar terms negotiated with other television providers. WINK has never been “blacked out” by any television provider except DISH, and has existing long-term agreements with all major carriers, including Comcast, DirecTV, YouTube TV, and Hulu Live. You may also watch WINK over-the-air for free with an antenna on channel 11. WINK has been under the same family ownership since it signed on the air in 1954. WINK is also the only television station owned by Fort Myers Broadcasting Company and employs 250 Southwest Florida residents. We sincerely apologize for the problems this has created for DISH customers. We also understand that you are not just unhappy with DISH but are equally unhappy with WINK. This is a dispute between two businesses that are required by law to negotiate in good faith to reach an agreement for the carriage of local stations. Most of the questions and comments we receive have the following concerns: Q: “Why is WINK asking DISH for so much money?” A: WINK is not asking DISH to pay more than what any other television provider pays. Q: “Is WINK just being greedy?” A: No, WINK has contractual commitments to CBS and others that we pay monthly for the television shows and sports you enjoy watching. DISH understands this and knows other cable and satellite companies pay monthly fees to help cover these costs. Q: “Why don’t you two companies sit down and work this out?” A: This is normally how these contracts are negotiated with all other cable companies and satellite providers. It normally takes a couple of days or, at the most, a week and is completed without you, the viewer, knowing the negotiations have taken place. This is not how DISH negotiates. WINK’s general manager in Fort Myers negotiates and has the power and the authority to work out a fair deal in good faith. DISH communicates via phone and email through an individual with no authority to negotiate fees and terms. That individual takes our requests and concessions to others for their deliberation and decisions. Their answers are then sent back to us with little sense of urgency or concern. Q: “DISH tells me if they agree to pay WINK more money that it will increase my DISH bill each month.” A: If DISH is passing you the cost increases, wouldn’t it make sense that they reduce your bill when channel(s) are missing? Q: “Why did you not keep the programming on while you continued to negotiate with DISH?” A: We have been negotiating since November and have agreed to numerous extensions without success. The proposals we have made, including fees, are the same or similar as what have been agreed to by all of DISH’s cable and satellite competitors. DISH Network negotiations with WXCW-TV and WANA-TV Unfortunately, Sun Broadcasting’s WXCW-TV and WANA-TV (“SUN”) and DISH Network (“DISH”) have reached an impasse in negotiations for carriage of SUN. Despite granting numerous extensions to DISH, little progress was made in securing a new agreement between SUN and DISH and service was terminated on February 10th at 7:00pm. By law, until an agreement is reached, DISH is unable to carry SUN. SUN cannot provide any assurance that service to DISH will be restored. DISH Network is responsible for most of the television service disruptions in the United States. SUN has successfully negotiated carriage agreements with all other cable companies in Southwest Florida and have offered to settle with DISH on similar terms negotiated with other television providers. SUN has existing long-term agreements with major carriers, including Comcast, YouTube TV, and Hulu Live. You may also watch SUN’s stations over-the-air for free with an antenna. SUN is locally owned and operated. We sincerely apologize for the problems this has created for DISH customers.