SWFL High School Football Scoreboard Week 12 The regular season finale of high school football in SWFL brings district champions crowned and playoff spots fortified. .
Trash pile on San Carlos Island continues to grow Residents of San Carlos Island have grown tired as garbage and debris from hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton piles up.
Law enforcement presence at Alfie Oakes’ North Naples home and Immokalee packing house Several federal and state law enforcement agencies were at Alfie Oakes’ home and packing house for an investigation that remains undisclosed.
MATLACHA Matlacha restaurant Miceli’s reopens after six weeks Popular Matlacha restaurant Miceli’s has reopened just six weeks after enduring damage from back-to-back storms.
NORTH FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Accused Dollar General thief arrested A man accused of robbing a Dollar General store is behind bars.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Ward 4 candidate seeks vote recount In the race for Fort Myers city council, Cindy Banyai lost the Ward 4 race to incumbent Liston Bochette by just 77 votes or 1.58% of the vote.
FORT MYERS Lee County considers adding second fixed-base operator to RSW The Lee County Port Authority is officially moving forward with negotiations for a new fixed-base operator at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral roofing business owes $2M to IRS after guilty plea The owner of a Cape Coral roofing business owes the Internal Revenue Service over $2 million after pleading guilty to fraud charges.
FDA approves new shoulder implant From high school seniors to senior citizens, more than 100,000 people will need a shoulder replacement each year.
Private Sky sues future competitor at RSW Private Sky Aviation Services will be getting future competition from a company with trillions of dollars in assets.
Taberna Burntwood opens rebranded tavern at Mercato in North Naples The Mercato restaurant’s difference in decor is clearly striking. Taberna is less rustic and more modern.
IONA Iona home catches fire, at least 2 vehicles also ruined A person lost their home and at least two vehicles after a fire engulfed their property.
FORT MYERS LeeTran scheduled to resume trolley system this month LeeTran brings back the popular seasonal River District trolleys and Fort Myers Beach tram later this month.
MBA Transportation no longer sole transporter at RSW After serving Southwest Florida locals and travelers for nearly 20 years, MBA Transportation is being forced to leave its booth at Southwest Florida International Airport.
WINK NEWS Veterans Day events across Southwest Florida Veterans Day is a time to honor and celebrate the sacrifices and bravery of those who have served in the military.
SWFL High School Football Scoreboard Week 12 The regular season finale of high school football in SWFL brings district champions crowned and playoff spots fortified. .
Trash pile on San Carlos Island continues to grow Residents of San Carlos Island have grown tired as garbage and debris from hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton piles up.
Law enforcement presence at Alfie Oakes’ North Naples home and Immokalee packing house Several federal and state law enforcement agencies were at Alfie Oakes’ home and packing house for an investigation that remains undisclosed.
MATLACHA Matlacha restaurant Miceli’s reopens after six weeks Popular Matlacha restaurant Miceli’s has reopened just six weeks after enduring damage from back-to-back storms.
NORTH FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Accused Dollar General thief arrested A man accused of robbing a Dollar General store is behind bars.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Ward 4 candidate seeks vote recount In the race for Fort Myers city council, Cindy Banyai lost the Ward 4 race to incumbent Liston Bochette by just 77 votes or 1.58% of the vote.
FORT MYERS Lee County considers adding second fixed-base operator to RSW The Lee County Port Authority is officially moving forward with negotiations for a new fixed-base operator at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral roofing business owes $2M to IRS after guilty plea The owner of a Cape Coral roofing business owes the Internal Revenue Service over $2 million after pleading guilty to fraud charges.
FDA approves new shoulder implant From high school seniors to senior citizens, more than 100,000 people will need a shoulder replacement each year.
Private Sky sues future competitor at RSW Private Sky Aviation Services will be getting future competition from a company with trillions of dollars in assets.
Taberna Burntwood opens rebranded tavern at Mercato in North Naples The Mercato restaurant’s difference in decor is clearly striking. Taberna is less rustic and more modern.
IONA Iona home catches fire, at least 2 vehicles also ruined A person lost their home and at least two vehicles after a fire engulfed their property.
FORT MYERS LeeTran scheduled to resume trolley system this month LeeTran brings back the popular seasonal River District trolleys and Fort Myers Beach tram later this month.
MBA Transportation no longer sole transporter at RSW After serving Southwest Florida locals and travelers for nearly 20 years, MBA Transportation is being forced to leave its booth at Southwest Florida International Airport.
WINK NEWS Veterans Day events across Southwest Florida Veterans Day is a time to honor and celebrate the sacrifices and bravery of those who have served in the military.
City of Fort Myers Yacht Basin. (Credit: WINK News) Dozens of neighbors and businesses are making their voices heard at the downtown Fort Myers Yacht Basin, and they want a guarantee they won’t be kicked out When changes come to the area. City leaders are looking at five proposals to possibly bring shops, restaurants, floating docks, and more to the marina. While neighbors agree that improvements are needed, they don’t want to be forced out of their homes. Thursday morning at 9 a.m. there will be a special meeting where the Fort Myers City Council will hear from the five developers about their proposals for the yacht basin, along with the changes they envision. The City Council can narrow down the proposals that have been submitted; they can vote for one of the proposals submitted, or they can take no action. Before any of this happens, the people who call the marina home, want some assurances to ease their sea of concern. Mike McNeal lives at the marina. He says, “ I want my voice to count for something. I just don’t want to be listened to and ignored. ” Dozens of people who reside on liveaboards in the marina call the Fort Myers Yacht Basin home. Marcia and Bill Schwalm own a business in the marina and said, “There’s only one houseboat in the United States with a hair salon on it. And you’re looking at her right here.” And many are in the same boat when they say they don’t want to be forced out, or priced out, with any of the proposals that have been submitted to the city. “This is a neighborhood. People live here,” Marcia added. “They work here, or in the area, because it’s a community. ” Ward 4 City Councilman Liston Bochette, along with the city manager, gave the people there an update on the city’s request for proposals and answered their questions and concerns. “ You elect someone to be your advocate,” Bochette said. “They’re not your enemy. You’ve got to give them information to go work on your behalf. ” Bochette explained that the yacht basin is in need of some improvements as the area grows and he’s taking the concerns here with him to city hall. “They want guarantees they’re not going to be evicted and be out in a short period of time. They’d like to know what’s acceptable, what’s not acceptable.,” Bochette added. A message echoed by Marcia Schwalm, who would like to keep her hair salon business on her houseboat afloat. “ I have employees, what do I tell them? ” And while many told us they look forward to upgrades and amenities, they don’t want to be forced out, looking for a place to dock. People asked questions for over an hour at Wednesday night’s meeting. Some brought up environmental concerns about what would happen to water quality with major renovations. Others didn’t think floating docks, which are part of one of the proposals, would be safe during hurricane season.