Bonita Springs’ Angelina’s makes top 100 romantic restaurants listDEA and SWAT raid Cape Coral home, leaving community in suspense
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs’ Angelina’s makes top 100 romantic restaurants list Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and one of SWFL’s beloved eateries has made the nation’s top 100 list of romantic restaurants.
CAPE CORAL DEA and SWAT raid Cape Coral home, leaving community in suspense Neighbors in Cape Coral were startled by the sound of sirens as DEA agents and SWAT teams conducted a raid on a home.
WASHINGTON Jet collides with helicopter near Reagan National Airport A passenger jet collided with a helicopter while landing near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
FORT MYERS Matterhorn Fit opens in Fort Myers Two former FGCU athletes combined their love of movement with entrepreneurship and opened the first Matterhorn Fit franchise in Fort Myers.
Exclusive: Charlotte County Sheriff speaks out on federal immigration laws The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office made it clear that it will follow any state or federal immigration laws.
Trooper’s Law: Protecting pets during natural disasters Seeing a dog with a wagging tail will make just about anybody smile, but this pup named Trooper wasn’t always so carefree.
FORT MYERS Gov. DeSantis holds roundtable in Fort Myers Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a roundtable discussion in Fort Myers.
Immigration order prompts concern among Lee County parents Lee County parents are preparing for potential impacts on local schools following President Trump’s executive order on immigration.
Sarasota’s Mote Marine unveils tech to fight harmful red tide blooms Researchers showcased innovative tools to combat red tide at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota. These advancements aim to address the harmful algal blooms affecting Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers community voices concerns over possible Verizon pole Verizon plans to install a 47-foot pole at the intersection of McGregor Boulevard and Clifford Street sparking concern amongst residents.
PORT CHARLOTTE Family of Charlotte County shooting victim speaks out A family in Port Charlotte is grappling with tragedy after deputies say Jhesandra Prestol was shot and killed by her husband, Rogelio Prestol.
The Tale of Toot: A stuffed animal rescue at RSW A missing stuffed animal sparked an unusual rescue mission at Southwest Florida International Airport.
FGCU FGCU pitcher shares his passion for photography FGCU pitcher Chase Kriebel developed a passion for photography while he recovered from Tommy John surgery in high school.
NORTH FORT MYERS Law enforcement raids home in North Fort Myers Law enforcement conducted a raid on Wednesday at a home on Everson Miles Circle in North Fort Myers.
New school times in Lee County may ease bus driver shortage The Lee County School Board proposed a plan to address its bus driver shortage by adjusting school start and end times.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs’ Angelina’s makes top 100 romantic restaurants list Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and one of SWFL’s beloved eateries has made the nation’s top 100 list of romantic restaurants.
CAPE CORAL DEA and SWAT raid Cape Coral home, leaving community in suspense Neighbors in Cape Coral were startled by the sound of sirens as DEA agents and SWAT teams conducted a raid on a home.
WASHINGTON Jet collides with helicopter near Reagan National Airport A passenger jet collided with a helicopter while landing near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
FORT MYERS Matterhorn Fit opens in Fort Myers Two former FGCU athletes combined their love of movement with entrepreneurship and opened the first Matterhorn Fit franchise in Fort Myers.
Exclusive: Charlotte County Sheriff speaks out on federal immigration laws The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office made it clear that it will follow any state or federal immigration laws.
Trooper’s Law: Protecting pets during natural disasters Seeing a dog with a wagging tail will make just about anybody smile, but this pup named Trooper wasn’t always so carefree.
FORT MYERS Gov. DeSantis holds roundtable in Fort Myers Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a roundtable discussion in Fort Myers.
Immigration order prompts concern among Lee County parents Lee County parents are preparing for potential impacts on local schools following President Trump’s executive order on immigration.
Sarasota’s Mote Marine unveils tech to fight harmful red tide blooms Researchers showcased innovative tools to combat red tide at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota. These advancements aim to address the harmful algal blooms affecting Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers community voices concerns over possible Verizon pole Verizon plans to install a 47-foot pole at the intersection of McGregor Boulevard and Clifford Street sparking concern amongst residents.
PORT CHARLOTTE Family of Charlotte County shooting victim speaks out A family in Port Charlotte is grappling with tragedy after deputies say Jhesandra Prestol was shot and killed by her husband, Rogelio Prestol.
The Tale of Toot: A stuffed animal rescue at RSW A missing stuffed animal sparked an unusual rescue mission at Southwest Florida International Airport.
FGCU FGCU pitcher shares his passion for photography FGCU pitcher Chase Kriebel developed a passion for photography while he recovered from Tommy John surgery in high school.
NORTH FORT MYERS Law enforcement raids home in North Fort Myers Law enforcement conducted a raid on Wednesday at a home on Everson Miles Circle in North Fort Myers.
New school times in Lee County may ease bus driver shortage The Lee County School Board proposed a plan to address its bus driver shortage by adjusting school start and end times.
Lee County Public Education Center. Credit: WINK News. Monday, Lee County School Board and the school district superintendent debated school conditions in public for the first time. We first reported about portable classrooms, showing photos from board member Gwyn Gittens last week. They showed rusty doors and chipped cinder blocks. These were conditions Gittens called unacceptable for children. Board members responded collectively to these claims by Gittens during their meeting. Some tense moments were shared during the topic of discussion and what was a four and a half hour meeting. “I know some people were saying, ‘Well, why did you bring this up? Because pictures don’t lie,” Gittens said. “That’s what it is on the campus of Varsity Lakes right now.” “We’ve got to maintain our investment, and I don’t feel like that we’re maintaining our investment for some of these portables,” board member Melisa Giovanelli said. Giovannelli also said parents are now complaining to her that their children walk to portables in the rain and sometimes lightning. District staff said any portables less than 4 years old do not require coverings, and Superintendent Greg Adkins reminded everyone the District does not have unlimited resources. “I understand the concern,” Adkins said during the meeting. “There are limited dollars for these projects, and these portables are quite expensive.”