Tim Aten Knows: Immokalee Road land cleared for senior housingRSW braces for Thanksgiving travelers; parking at 75% capacity
WINK NEWS Last-minute shopping before Thanksgiving day There is only one day left before Thanksgiving, and last-minute shoppers are getting up bright and early to their local grocery store.
Tim Aten Knows: Immokalee Road land cleared for senior housing Land is being cleared on the south side of Immokalee Road east of Logan Boulevard for The Karlyn, a senior housing community with 159 market-rate apartment units.
RSW braces for Thanksgiving travelers; parking at 75% capacity Thanksgiving is one day away, and as many prepare to take to the skies to be reunited with family, travelers are expected to encounter large lines at the airport.
Tice Shooting in Tice neighborhood injures 1 man The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting that injured one in a neighborhood in Tice.
Plenty of sunshine for your Wednesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a sunny Wednesday along with mild afternoon conditions.
port charlotte Port Charlotte to host electronic recycling event Residents of Port Charlotte can free up space in their homes as the city has announced an electronic recycling event.
CAPE CORAL Local non-profit, Family Initiative, has big plans after receiving $5 million from Golisano A multi-million dollar donation is helping people with autism have priceless experiences.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County deputies bust park drug deal after community tip One man’s drug deal in Charlotte County wasn’t exactly a walk in the park.
Dog alerts Lee County woman to home intruder The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 22-year-old man for burglary and loitering after he broke into a woman’s home and stood inches away from her bed as she slept.
NAPLES Naples business owner accused of rape In 2023, 14,021 domestic violence 911 calls came into Collier County.
manasota key Charlotte County Commissioners vote ‘Yes’ to changes and redevelopment on Manasota Key The Charlotte County Commissioners voted to pass charges that residents on Manasota Key have been dreading.
The debate over fluoride in Florida’s water The water you drink and use to brush your teeth is fueling a community, state and national conversation.
SANIBEL Phase 2 of Sanibel Beach renourishment project set to begin Eric Jackson, Sanibel’s Public Information Officer, is encouraging residents and visitors to still come to the beach.
NAPLES Riding toward a brighter future for kids: The story of Bikes for Tykes For nearly four decades, Bikes for Tykes has been on a mission to give children and adults in need in Southwest Florida a chance to ride refurbished bicycles.
ENGLEWOOD SWFL agencies bring chaplains on staff to offer support to first responders First responders across the country face the devastating impact of suicide nationwide those numbers are rising.
WINK NEWS Last-minute shopping before Thanksgiving day There is only one day left before Thanksgiving, and last-minute shoppers are getting up bright and early to their local grocery store.
Tim Aten Knows: Immokalee Road land cleared for senior housing Land is being cleared on the south side of Immokalee Road east of Logan Boulevard for The Karlyn, a senior housing community with 159 market-rate apartment units.
RSW braces for Thanksgiving travelers; parking at 75% capacity Thanksgiving is one day away, and as many prepare to take to the skies to be reunited with family, travelers are expected to encounter large lines at the airport.
Tice Shooting in Tice neighborhood injures 1 man The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting that injured one in a neighborhood in Tice.
Plenty of sunshine for your Wednesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a sunny Wednesday along with mild afternoon conditions.
port charlotte Port Charlotte to host electronic recycling event Residents of Port Charlotte can free up space in their homes as the city has announced an electronic recycling event.
CAPE CORAL Local non-profit, Family Initiative, has big plans after receiving $5 million from Golisano A multi-million dollar donation is helping people with autism have priceless experiences.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County deputies bust park drug deal after community tip One man’s drug deal in Charlotte County wasn’t exactly a walk in the park.
Dog alerts Lee County woman to home intruder The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 22-year-old man for burglary and loitering after he broke into a woman’s home and stood inches away from her bed as she slept.
NAPLES Naples business owner accused of rape In 2023, 14,021 domestic violence 911 calls came into Collier County.
manasota key Charlotte County Commissioners vote ‘Yes’ to changes and redevelopment on Manasota Key The Charlotte County Commissioners voted to pass charges that residents on Manasota Key have been dreading.
The debate over fluoride in Florida’s water The water you drink and use to brush your teeth is fueling a community, state and national conversation.
SANIBEL Phase 2 of Sanibel Beach renourishment project set to begin Eric Jackson, Sanibel’s Public Information Officer, is encouraging residents and visitors to still come to the beach.
NAPLES Riding toward a brighter future for kids: The story of Bikes for Tykes For nearly four decades, Bikes for Tykes has been on a mission to give children and adults in need in Southwest Florida a chance to ride refurbished bicycles.
ENGLEWOOD SWFL agencies bring chaplains on staff to offer support to first responders First responders across the country face the devastating impact of suicide nationwide those numbers are rising.
19th-century Chinese cabinets from the Qing dynasty. (Credit: St. Matthew’s House) Antiques dating back hundreds of years are in a Lee County thrift store. St. Matthew’s House on Metro Parkway in south Fort Myers recently got some unique donations you may not expect. One of them is 19th-century Chinese cabinets from the Qing dynasty. Those cabinets are valued at $55,000 each 19th-century Chinese cabinets from the Qing dynasty. Those cabinets, along with all the other donated antiques will be sold with the money raised going toward helping out someone in need. Some of the antiques are a piece of history. Some are even older than America itself. “This has been around longer than the constitution,” said Tony Bell with St Matthew’s House. Bell is talking about a biblical concordance, or dictionary, dating back to 1767. It is now for sale in Southwest Florida. Biblical concordance, or dictionary, dating back to 1767. “It’s been authenticated, and everything, this is a real, real rare copy,” Bell said. The south Fort Myers St. Matthew’s House has received, and is now selling, rare antique pieces. “These are from the 1800s. This is actually a Chinese elm, most likely made for a royal family is what this was made for,” said Bell. “The market value on these are about $55,000 right now. And we’re blessed to have two of them,” Bell said of the Qing dynasty era cabinets. “Bicycles that we have here, these are 125th anniversary Columbia Supremes.” Bell said, “with these bikes, they actually work. Same with the speedometer, it’s got working headlights are working horn.” 125th anniversary Columbia Supremes. The proceeds from selling the antique items will help people in need in Southwest Florida. “They donate with their heart. They want us to maximize our dollar, or their dollar with their donation so that we can help people get off drugs, become un-homeless, and also eat. Because if you’ve ever been hungry, you know, that’s something that’s pretty important to eat.” You can add great value to someone’s life and go home with a piece of history in return. “It’s not about the nice donations that we get, you know, the $4.95 clock that we get is just as important as that $500 bicycle,” said Bell. “St. Matthews houses a nondenominational charity that has specializes in addiction services, homelessness, and also feeding the hungry. And that’s our main focus that we have.” If you are interested in any of the antiques, you can find them at the St. Matthew’s House at 13140 Metro Parkway until they are gone.