Fort Myers negotiations with Suntex leaving some uneasy at the yacht basin

Some people that live aboard boats in the Fort Myers Yacht Basin are scared of what will happen to them if the city picks the company Suntex to develop the waterfront. Many who call the yacht basin home are displaying S.O.S. signs on their boats. In this case, S.O.S. stands for ‘Save Our Slips’. Neighbors […]

Billions in revenue could be made by Great Wolf Lodge, breaking ground Thursday

You and your friends and family can soon go to the first Great Wolf Lodge in Florida, which breaks ground in Naples on Thursday. Set to be near the I-75 and Collier Boulevard interchange, the county is investing $15 million in Great Wolf Lodge as an incentive to build at that location. While the location […]

Lee Virtual School

How to apply for enrollment at Lee Virtual School for next school year

If you want your child to attend Lee Virtual School for the next school year, the deadline to enroll is Friday. Lee Virtual School offers full-time enrollment for kindergarten through 12th grade. To get an application for Lee Virtual School, send an email to StudentEnrollment@LeeSchools.net with Lee Virtual School Enrollment in the subject line of the […]

Active FMPD major discusses Uvalde school shooting video

An active major from the Fort Myers Police Department explains how most of the response to the Uvalde school shooting was tactically incorrect. In late May, officers ran up to the Robb Elementary classroom doors at 11:36 a.m. responding to an active shooter in Uvalde, Texas. This was three minutes after the first gunshots were […]

Risk protection order issued for man accused of I-75 road rage shooting

A man accused of a violent road rage shooting on I-75 now has a risk protection order against him. Thomas Yanoti III is accused of shooting at another man in Collier County and faces several charges including attempted second-degree murder. With the risk protection order filed against him he’s not allowed to legally buy any […]

Amazon

How Amazon is helping local charities with their smile

Using a particular Amazon service while you shop could help support your favorite local charity, but you have to know how. SWFL shoppers can help charities by using an AmazonSmile to give back while shopping every day. No added costs and you find the same prices as shopping on Amazon.com. Not just on Amazon Prime […]

People adjusting how they’re spending money with rising costs

People in SWFL are making money changes because of skyrocketing prices to help make ends meet. Whether it’s cutting back on groceries or how far they drive, people are making sacrifices. For Steven Patricola these are desperate times. While shopping at Aldi to save money, Patricola said, he’s struggling to stretch his cash much further. […]

Naples Pride

Naples Pride Festival at Cambier Park faces criticism over drag show

A small group of people were unhappy that kids were allowed to watch drag shows at Cambier Park in Naples during the Naples Pride Festival over the weekend. Two people against it showed up at a Collier County commissioners’ meeting to protest the event that represents the LQBTQ community. The people behind Naples Pride Festival […]

grocerys

Comparing Southwest Florida grocery prices year over year

The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that consumer prices rose 9.1% last month in a year-over-year comparison. U.S inflation surged to the highest level in 41 years. You’ve most likely noticed it at the pump and at the grocery stores. WINK News has tracked the cost of the same 10 items like eggs, milk, […]