PGD seeks restaurant operator for Air Center, offers incentivesMargaritaville on Fort Myers Beach to reopen after Milton shutdown
PGD seeks restaurant operator for Air Center, offers incentives After plans fell through to open a Rosati’s Pizza franchise at PGD Air Center at Punta Gorda Airport, Charlotte County Airport Authority is seeking bids for a full-service restaurant and bar that also provides catering.
FORT MYERS BEACH Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach to reopen after Milton shutdown Just in time for the weekend, we’ve got some exciting news from Margaritaville Beach Resort in Fort Myers Beach.
BONITA SPRINGS Caught on Camera: Truck pursuit ends in PIT maneuver and foot chase Video has been released after Collier County deputies went on a high-speed chase after spotting a stolen white Ford truck going 111 mph.
AVE MARIA Ave Maria man recognized for saving a mother and her 4 children On Thursday, the Ave Maria man who helped capture a suspect accused of threatening to kill a mother and her four children was recognized for his valiant efforts.
M Development sells interest in Naples luxury development project Aspen, Colorado-based M Development sold its interest in developing the former St. George & The Dragon property into luxury condominiums, shops and offices, but its project manager and team will continue to guide the downtown Naples project.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Alligator roams across Florida airport runway Living in Florida is learning how to deal with the unexpected, as a TikTok user records an alligator roaming across an airport runway.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of Cape Coral garage burglary A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into and ransacking a Cape Coral home and then fleeing from police.
Tim Aten Knows: Restaurants, more coming to East Naples Maple Street Biscuit Co. is planning to launch its first regional location early next year in the second phase of Restaurant Row on Collier Boulevard near its intersection with U.S. 41 East.
The Weather Authority Warm afternoon with dry weather for Friday evening plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer and drier Friday, which is great for any evening plans and or high school football games.
Florida Blue and Cigna cancelling Medicare Advantage Plans People on a fixed income are wondering how much doctors’ trips will cost. Florida Blue and Cigna are cancelling some Medicare Advantage plans.
NAPLES Paradise Sports Complex working to obtain full liquor license Drinks at Paradise Sports Complex, like wine, Coronas, and High Noons, will be expanding soon. The complex is working on obtaining a full liquor license.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers apartment complex dealing with multiple car break-ins A string of car break-ins occurred at the Bay Harbor apartments in Fort Myers. It’s a gated community off McGregor Blvd.
NAPLES Naples International Film Festival kicks off Hit the lights! The 16th annual Naples International Film Festival kicked off on Thursday night. The festival will continue through Sunday.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County Sheriff details scene after deputies shoot and kill unarmed man WINK News is working to get the body camera footage of a deputy-involved shooting that left a man dead, but in the meantime, the sheriff is speaking out.
MATLACHA Matlacha restaurant re-opens after Hurricane Milton The Perfect Cup, a Matlacha staple, is now open after being closed in early October due to damage from Hurricane Milton.
PGD seeks restaurant operator for Air Center, offers incentives After plans fell through to open a Rosati’s Pizza franchise at PGD Air Center at Punta Gorda Airport, Charlotte County Airport Authority is seeking bids for a full-service restaurant and bar that also provides catering.
FORT MYERS BEACH Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach to reopen after Milton shutdown Just in time for the weekend, we’ve got some exciting news from Margaritaville Beach Resort in Fort Myers Beach.
BONITA SPRINGS Caught on Camera: Truck pursuit ends in PIT maneuver and foot chase Video has been released after Collier County deputies went on a high-speed chase after spotting a stolen white Ford truck going 111 mph.
AVE MARIA Ave Maria man recognized for saving a mother and her 4 children On Thursday, the Ave Maria man who helped capture a suspect accused of threatening to kill a mother and her four children was recognized for his valiant efforts.
M Development sells interest in Naples luxury development project Aspen, Colorado-based M Development sold its interest in developing the former St. George & The Dragon property into luxury condominiums, shops and offices, but its project manager and team will continue to guide the downtown Naples project.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Alligator roams across Florida airport runway Living in Florida is learning how to deal with the unexpected, as a TikTok user records an alligator roaming across an airport runway.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of Cape Coral garage burglary A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into and ransacking a Cape Coral home and then fleeing from police.
Tim Aten Knows: Restaurants, more coming to East Naples Maple Street Biscuit Co. is planning to launch its first regional location early next year in the second phase of Restaurant Row on Collier Boulevard near its intersection with U.S. 41 East.
The Weather Authority Warm afternoon with dry weather for Friday evening plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer and drier Friday, which is great for any evening plans and or high school football games.
Florida Blue and Cigna cancelling Medicare Advantage Plans People on a fixed income are wondering how much doctors’ trips will cost. Florida Blue and Cigna are cancelling some Medicare Advantage plans.
NAPLES Paradise Sports Complex working to obtain full liquor license Drinks at Paradise Sports Complex, like wine, Coronas, and High Noons, will be expanding soon. The complex is working on obtaining a full liquor license.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers apartment complex dealing with multiple car break-ins A string of car break-ins occurred at the Bay Harbor apartments in Fort Myers. It’s a gated community off McGregor Blvd.
NAPLES Naples International Film Festival kicks off Hit the lights! The 16th annual Naples International Film Festival kicked off on Thursday night. The festival will continue through Sunday.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County Sheriff details scene after deputies shoot and kill unarmed man WINK News is working to get the body camera footage of a deputy-involved shooting that left a man dead, but in the meantime, the sheriff is speaking out.
MATLACHA Matlacha restaurant re-opens after Hurricane Milton The Perfect Cup, a Matlacha staple, is now open after being closed in early October due to damage from Hurricane Milton.
(Credit: WINK News) LGBTQ+ activists are calling out legislation they say is anti-gay. Naples Pride protested dual Florida bills at Cambier Park in Naples on Wednesday. The bills would ban talk of gender identity and sexual orientation in primary grades or in other specified ways. LGBTQ+ advocates are calling it the ‘Don’t say gay’ bill. Naples Pride gathered to speak out against the pending legislation they say could be responsible for the death of kids. “Imagine if they had nobody to talk to,” said Naples Pride President Cori Craciun. The bills in the Florida legislature are proposing to limit teachers and school discussions when it comes to talking about sexual orientation and gender identity. “This is bill is very dangerous, and he literally is going to kill kids,” said Craciun. LGBTQ advocates call it the ‘Don’t say gay’ bill, but the legislation is loaded with other words and topics that wouldn’t be allowed in the classroom. Craciun said, “it’s not just like you can say gay it’s. It’s everything else that comes with it.” Many who oppose the bills say they send the wrong message to LGBTQ students developing their sense of self. Jenna Everts, a parent and LGBTQ advocate, said, “it doesn’t provide a safe place, and that’s what school should provide.” Those concerns brought out emotions as these parents think of their children’s future. “I know people that could affect,” said Everts WINK News reached out to bill sponsors Senator Dennis Baxley and Representative Joe Harding. Senator Baxley responded saying in part, “Parents should decide what is age-appropriate for their children.” Those sentiments were echoed by Harding’s bill, which says, “Reinforces the fundamental right of parents to make decisions regarding upbringing of their children. The bill is moving forward in the Florida House and is now in a judiciary committee.