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FORT MYERS Local artist AHZUWOP to hold fashion show at tattoo shop A local artist is throwing a fashion show at a tattoo shop, an event that will also feature music performances and an art exhibition.
NAPLES Identity released of body found in Collier County retention pond According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a body was found in a retention pond on Sunday. The body was found on Lindsey Lane.
FORT MYERS City leaders looking to improve Fort Myers infrastructure with AI When people think of artificial intelligence (AI), they typically think of online apps like Chat GPT but the City of Fort Myers wants to use it to make a real-world difference.
SAINT JAMES CITY Saint James City neighbors create art from hurricane destruction Many who pass through Saint James City see this as just leftovers from a hundred-year storm but not Floyd Cornett.
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FORT MYERS Cutting down on truck traffic on McGregor Boulevard Giant trucks are rumbling on roads meant to connect neighborhoods, and now city leaders want to eliminate trucks from the roads completely.
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Collier County woman arrested twice for operating illicit massage parlor The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of operating an illicit massage parlor, her second time arrested on this charge.
Mother accused of killing 4-month-old baby pleads not guilty A woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby has pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated manslaughter of a child and aggravated child abuse.
NAPLES Family of bears caught on camera in the Winding Cypress community You never know what you’ll see when you open the door in Florida, and for one WINK News viewer, it was a family of bears.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Former Uber driver who raped passenger sentenced to life in prison Justice has been served after a former Uber driver was sentenced to life in prison for raping his passenger.
FILE: Empty store shelves. (Credit: WINK News) Your Thanksgiving fixings are getting harder to buy. Publix is now warning shoppers that supply chain issues and holiday demand are putting a strain on their stock. They are putting purchase limits on some items. For each item on the list below you can only buy two per person. Canned cranberry sauce Jarred gravy Canned pie filling Canola and vegetable oil Cream cheese Bacon Rolled breakfast sausage Paper napkins Disposable plates, cups, and cutlery Bath tissue Refrigerated snacks (Lunchable type items) Sports drinks Some juices (Capri Sun) Canned cat food (variety packs) Refrigerated pet food It’s something we know how to deal with after the run on groceries at the beginning of the pandemic. Now, families can gather around the table together after distancing themselves last holiday season. Maria in Bonita Springs is hoping to take advantage of that. “Let’s concentrate on having a nice time with friends and people we love.” Supply chain issues are impacting the shelves at the store and potentially your holiday. Some families anticipated it and bought ahead. Jim Melson Bonita Springs’ Jim Melson is one of those people who planned ahead, “we are starting to be hoarders (laughs) because every time something goes up or changes you’re afraid they are going to run out.” Publix says you can only grab two per person of things like jarred gravy, canned pie filling, bacon, cream cheese, cranberries and, of course, toilet paper. Norma Golia from Bonita Springs says it’s not just Publix that is seeing supply issues. “Not only in Publix. Everywhere else. They are cutting down on tissue paper. Toilet paper every kind of paper.” Something that could really impact large families. “They will need to plan differently than last year when it was available,” said Maria. That’s not stopping shoppers from looking forward to time with family and friends this holiday season. Maria said, “Thanksgiving is a time to eat and be with friends and family. Remember the spirit of Thanksgiving.” Winn-Dixie is also limiting customers to one turkey each to make sure all families have an opportunity to enjoy a meal. Winn-Dixie released a statement saying: Like other retailers, our stores aren’t immune to the current supply chain challenges. Our well-experienced supply chain team continues to update our stocking plans throughout each day to ensure that popular Thanksgiving essentials are available and on shelf for our customers this season. We have a purchase limit of one turkey per customer to help all families have an opportunity to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal this year, and we feel confident in our ability to provide the essential items our customers need for their special feast. While we don’t have a limit on other items throughout the store, we are politely asking customers to only purchase what they need for their families while shopping for key holiday items. Signs were created to inform customers about the limitations at the stores.