LEHIGH ACRES FGCU softball team helps Habitat for Humanity build three homes The Florida Gulf Coast University softball team helped Habitat for Humanity build three homes Saturday.
ESTERO Home Base Golf Tournament helps SWFL Veterans Veterans hit the green at the Copperleaf Golf Course on Saturday. This was part of the Home Base golf tournament.
FORT MYERS At least one person dead after propane truck collides with golf cart Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that has left one person dead and another injured Saturday morning.
Scattered storms ahead for your Saturday plans The Weather Authority is tracking weekend temperatures in the low to mid-90s this weekend with a chance for scattered storms this afternoon.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 3 Thunderstorms tried to put a stop to week three of high school football on Friday Night, but gridiron action prevailed.
Man accused of plotting murder-for-hire denied bond A man suspected of being involved with a murder-for-hire plot will stay behind bars. Ryan Toranzo had his renewed motion to set bond denied today in Collier County Court.
LABELLE Two dead after crash on State Road 80 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, there was a crash on State Road 80 that has left at least one person dead Friday evening.
DeSoto County looks to recruit more teachers While it can sometimes be easy to fill a classroom with students, it is not so easy for teachers. Schools across the nation and locally in Southwest Florida are still dealing with the challenges of teacher shortages. With class back in session, so is teacher recruiting for DeSoto County schools. The assistant superintendent, Jake Reynolds, […]
IMMOKALEE ROAD Push for change after deadly crash on Immokalee Rd. We’re told the woman was driving with two kids in the car when a semi ran a red light and hit her Thursday morning.
FORT MYERS BEACH Mobi-Mats deployed on Fort Myers Beach A walkway to paradise! Brand new and blue, the Mobi-Mat is making things easier for Fort Myers Beachgoers.
NAPLES Women of Steel business conference inspiring and empowering women Focused, hardworking, empowered. These women have made a name for themselves as Women of Steel.
NAPLES Beloved Collier County bus driver retires after 20 years After 20 years of getting kids to school safely, a beloved Collier County bus driver is retiring.
Wade Wilson has new death row mugshot Convicted double-killer Wade Wilson has a new death row mugshot.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Sizzle Dining is back in SWFL It’s Sizzle Season! Local restaurants are ready to welcome new faces by offering exclusive menu deals to attract new customers.
LEHIGH ACRES FGCU softball team helps Habitat for Humanity build three homes The Florida Gulf Coast University softball team helped Habitat for Humanity build three homes Saturday.
ESTERO Home Base Golf Tournament helps SWFL Veterans Veterans hit the green at the Copperleaf Golf Course on Saturday. This was part of the Home Base golf tournament.
FORT MYERS At least one person dead after propane truck collides with golf cart Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that has left one person dead and another injured Saturday morning.
Scattered storms ahead for your Saturday plans The Weather Authority is tracking weekend temperatures in the low to mid-90s this weekend with a chance for scattered storms this afternoon.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 3 Thunderstorms tried to put a stop to week three of high school football on Friday Night, but gridiron action prevailed.
Man accused of plotting murder-for-hire denied bond A man suspected of being involved with a murder-for-hire plot will stay behind bars. Ryan Toranzo had his renewed motion to set bond denied today in Collier County Court.
LABELLE Two dead after crash on State Road 80 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, there was a crash on State Road 80 that has left at least one person dead Friday evening.
DeSoto County looks to recruit more teachers While it can sometimes be easy to fill a classroom with students, it is not so easy for teachers. Schools across the nation and locally in Southwest Florida are still dealing with the challenges of teacher shortages. With class back in session, so is teacher recruiting for DeSoto County schools. The assistant superintendent, Jake Reynolds, […]
IMMOKALEE ROAD Push for change after deadly crash on Immokalee Rd. We’re told the woman was driving with two kids in the car when a semi ran a red light and hit her Thursday morning.
FORT MYERS BEACH Mobi-Mats deployed on Fort Myers Beach A walkway to paradise! Brand new and blue, the Mobi-Mat is making things easier for Fort Myers Beachgoers.
NAPLES Women of Steel business conference inspiring and empowering women Focused, hardworking, empowered. These women have made a name for themselves as Women of Steel.
NAPLES Beloved Collier County bus driver retires after 20 years After 20 years of getting kids to school safely, a beloved Collier County bus driver is retiring.
Wade Wilson has new death row mugshot Convicted double-killer Wade Wilson has a new death row mugshot.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Sizzle Dining is back in SWFL It’s Sizzle Season! Local restaurants are ready to welcome new faces by offering exclusive menu deals to attract new customers.
Credit: Port Charlotte Bandits For many athletes, going to nationals is the goal. The Port Charlotte Bandits are sending multiple teams to nationals. The Bandits’ 12U football team will play their big game this weekend, but they aren’t the only team that’s making history. The Port Charlotte Bandit Cheer program is sending three teams to nationals in Orlando. This is a chance for them to prove themselves. Brielle Salatino is a flyer for the varsity squad. “If you hit your routine on a nationals mat, it’s the most amazing feeling,” Salatino said. Erica Mamalis is the head coach for the pee wee squad. “It’s every coach’s dream,” Mamalis. Cyrena Deluglass is a flyer on the pee wee squad. “Everybody always has each other’s back,” said Deluglass. Erika Cornwell is the varsity squad’s head coach. “To watch them grow as individuals as cheerleaders, and it’s probably been one of the best experiences of my coaching career,” Cornwell said. Mitey Mite cheer found out that they will be joining the other Port Charlotte Bandit squads at nationals on Tuesday evening. Brittany Lorino is the Mitey Mite squad’s head coach. “I cried,” Lorino said. “I just told them how awesome they were and how deserving they were.” Skyler Paulson is a base for the Mitey Mite squad. “I smiled really big,” Paulson said. The Port Charlotte Bandit 12U football team is making its trip to Orlando over the weekend. The team is undefeated. They’re southeast region champions, and, just like the cheer squads, they’re competing for a national championship. Less Hansen is the 12U head coach. “This team plays with a lot of heart. We’re a small team. When we go to other places to play, teams kind of look at us and laugh at us and go okay. But we prove it a little different when we walk out on the field,” said Hansen. Bruce Blanden is a running back and linebacker for the team. “We don’t go all the way all the way up there to lose,” said Blanden. Representing their town in front of the entire country brings these players, coaches, and cheerleaders pride. Ayana Carion is the pee wee squad’s backspot. “It feels like we’re making Port Charlotte proud,” said Carion. “Although we are a small county that we can still do great things on the national level,” Cornwell said. “It feels like we’re putting our little town on the map,” said Salatino. The football team finds out who they’ll be playing on Wednesday when the bracket is released. The Mitey Mite cheer squad this the mat in Orlando on Monday. THen, the varsity and pee wee squads will follow next Wednesday.