Dog rescue in Fort Myers holds fundraiser as founder fights cancerWoman arrested for stealing $3,400 in goods from Target in Collier County
FORT MYERS Dog rescue in Fort Myers holds fundraiser as founder fights cancer A beloved dog rescue service in Fort Myers is facing uncertainty as its founder, Carey Kendzior, battles cancer.
Woman arrested for stealing $3,400 in goods from Target in Collier County More than 150 items worth thousands of dollars were reportedly stolen from a Target in Collier County. Deputies arrested Kimberly McDonnell, 36, on charges of grand theft.
Egg prices leading to some locals raising their own chickens High egg prices have some people considering raising their own chickens, but it’s not as simple as it sounds.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach Library to reopen following Hurricane Ian The Fort Myers Beach Library plans to reopen its doors to the public on March 16.
FORT MYERS Save This Life pet microchips closes down For many, protecting your pet is as important as keeping your kids safe.
Rosie, dog lost during I-75 crash, back home with family New information has been released about Rosie, the dog that went missing in a car crash last weekend and was found Wednesday.
Gatorama owner loses finger at feeding show The owner of Gatorama in Palmdale was bitten by one of his gators during a feeding show over the weekend and lost a finger.
WWII Veteran hits 100th birthday milestone Hundreds of people came to celebrate WWII veteran Vernon Nelson’s 100th birthday.
FORT MYERS Volunteers boost Harry Chapin Food Bank’s reach The Harry Chapin Food Bank relies heavily on its volunteers to make a significant impact in the community.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Twins’ superfan attends Spring Training for more than two decades Twins’ superfan Neil Pierce lives more than one thousand miles away from Hammond Stadium and never misses a game in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers gears up for Edison Festival of Light with safety in focus The parade will begin at Fort Myers High School, travel up U.S. Highway 41, and conclude in downtown Fort Myers.
Byron Donalds accused of voter fraud U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds is being accused of voter fraud. A fellow lawmaker on Capitol Hill is making the allegations.
NAPLES FWC seeks Naples community’s help for derelict boat removal The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is searching for derelict boats in Southwest Florida and is asking for community assistance.
FORT MYERS Red dye ban and Valentine’s Day Red is synonymous with Valentine’s Day, seen in everything from roses to candy. However, some red sweets may not be as appealing this year due to a recent ban on a common dye linked to cancer risks.
FORT MYERS Savannah Bananas at JetBlue Park this weekend Are you heading out to watch the Savannah Bananas this weekend? This is what you need to know.
FORT MYERS Dog rescue in Fort Myers holds fundraiser as founder fights cancer A beloved dog rescue service in Fort Myers is facing uncertainty as its founder, Carey Kendzior, battles cancer.
Woman arrested for stealing $3,400 in goods from Target in Collier County More than 150 items worth thousands of dollars were reportedly stolen from a Target in Collier County. Deputies arrested Kimberly McDonnell, 36, on charges of grand theft.
Egg prices leading to some locals raising their own chickens High egg prices have some people considering raising their own chickens, but it’s not as simple as it sounds.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach Library to reopen following Hurricane Ian The Fort Myers Beach Library plans to reopen its doors to the public on March 16.
FORT MYERS Save This Life pet microchips closes down For many, protecting your pet is as important as keeping your kids safe.
Rosie, dog lost during I-75 crash, back home with family New information has been released about Rosie, the dog that went missing in a car crash last weekend and was found Wednesday.
Gatorama owner loses finger at feeding show The owner of Gatorama in Palmdale was bitten by one of his gators during a feeding show over the weekend and lost a finger.
WWII Veteran hits 100th birthday milestone Hundreds of people came to celebrate WWII veteran Vernon Nelson’s 100th birthday.
FORT MYERS Volunteers boost Harry Chapin Food Bank’s reach The Harry Chapin Food Bank relies heavily on its volunteers to make a significant impact in the community.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Twins’ superfan attends Spring Training for more than two decades Twins’ superfan Neil Pierce lives more than one thousand miles away from Hammond Stadium and never misses a game in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers gears up for Edison Festival of Light with safety in focus The parade will begin at Fort Myers High School, travel up U.S. Highway 41, and conclude in downtown Fort Myers.
Byron Donalds accused of voter fraud U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds is being accused of voter fraud. A fellow lawmaker on Capitol Hill is making the allegations.
NAPLES FWC seeks Naples community’s help for derelict boat removal The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is searching for derelict boats in Southwest Florida and is asking for community assistance.
FORT MYERS Red dye ban and Valentine’s Day Red is synonymous with Valentine’s Day, seen in everything from roses to candy. However, some red sweets may not be as appealing this year due to a recent ban on a common dye linked to cancer risks.
FORT MYERS Savannah Bananas at JetBlue Park this weekend Are you heading out to watch the Savannah Bananas this weekend? This is what you need to know.
Boat tipped over in Bimini Basin. (Credit: WINK News Drone) Stranded boats can definitely be an eyesore. Residents nearby the one on its side in Cape Coral say it’s an eyesore, but getting it out of the water won’t be easy. There is a process that has to be followed. A lot of paperwork has to be done before the boat can be pulled out of the water. That is weeks of effort that take place outside of the water before anyone can go in it. People living along Bimini Basin have dealt with derelict vessels for years. This isn’t anything new to them. What is new is a boat tipped over at a 45-degree angle that was moved to a canal, tipped over, then brought into the basin, and tipped over again. MORE: Residents around Bimini Basin upset over city’s handling of derelict boat Residents along the basin have to protect their docks and boats from derelict vessels that move across the water because they aren’t anchored correctly. As much as they want the boats gone, if they are here, they want them upright. “I’d like to see that boat out of here. And, somewhere else,” said Gerald Butch, a lifelong sailor. “Naturally, boat maintenance is so expensive. And when people fall behind on the maintenance, this is what happens.” Butch knows how tough it is to get a boat like this out of the water. Boat tipped over in Bimini Basin. (Credit: WINK News Drone) “It’s a tragedy that some people abandoned their boats. And I know they’ve had problems down here with people polluting the waters, and that’s a form of pollution. So I’m all against it,” said Butch. People who live along Bimini Basin say it may be known for pollution, but people who police it, like Cape Coral police, boast that boats have a safe anchorage here. However, it has not been known as a spot for boats sitting at a 45-degree angle. “Get this sailboat out of the water! It is an imminent danger,” said Cape Coral resident Carl Marullo. As mad as the people are who live in the nearby condos, even writing a letter to their council member weeks ago citing WINK News reporting, getting the boat out of the water is no easy task. According to Cape Coral police, the cost alone to tow and destroy a vessel such as this is about $10,000. CCPD says it tipped over again because it dragged anchor but says it is not currently creating a hazard. “How in good conscience put this floating bomb just waiting for us to have to get up at two in the morning,” said Cape Coral resident Diane Mazarakis. Mazarakis disagrees with Cape Coral police’s assessment of the boat being safe. The bottom line is the boat probably won’t be removed for several months. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is working the boat as a derelict vessel. That means the boat is abandoned but still owned by an identifiable person. The process to get ownership of the boat back to someone other than that person is a trip through choppy, troubled waters.