Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County electionsState attorney’s holding press conference in Punta Gorda
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
PUNTA GORDA State attorney’s holding press conference in Punta Gorda The State Attorney Amira Fox will hold a press conference in Punta Gorda.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
Lee County Parks & Recreation to offer free parking this weekend for certain locations Lee County Parks & Recreation sites offering free swimming or free parking this weekend to include parks, beaches and boat ramps.
Tim Aten Knows: Construction expanding Shoppes at Vanderbilt in North Naples Two outparcel buildings under construction simultaneously on the north and west side of the CVS pharmacy at Airport-Pulling and Vanderbilt Beach roads will have new spaces for restaurants, stores and a variety of additional service concepts at the Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt, said P.J. Hill, leasing manager for the sprawling retail center in North Naples.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Road Rules: School bus safety reminders for the 2024-25 school year As the school year comes closer, drivers need to be aware of these big yellow school buses or face a hefty fine.
ESTERO Type One Timer Youth Hockey Camp helps kids with Type 1 Diabetes The Type One Time Youth Hockey Camp helps kids with type one diabetes both on and off the ice.
CAPE CORAL Groundbreaking ceremony for Festival Park in Cape Coral The groundbreaking ceremony for the long-awaited Festival Park in the Northwest area of Cape Coral is finally taking place.
Boat marooned on land following car crash on US 41 The Florida Highway Patrol is responding to a crash involving a boat on U.S. 41 near Tuckers Grade.
FORT MYERS 3 people treated following mercury exposure at the planetarium Three people were treated for mercury exposure at Lee Memorial after a lightbulb replacement went awry at the Calusa Nature Preserve and Planetarium.
the weather authority Late afternoon and evening scattered storms for your Friday The Weather Authority is tracking hot temperatures and scattered rain storms during the Friday evening commute.
Boil water notice issued at the Burnt Store Marina Service Area The Charlotte County Utilities Department has issued a boil water notice to the Burnt Store Marina Service Area.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
PUNTA GORDA State attorney’s holding press conference in Punta Gorda The State Attorney Amira Fox will hold a press conference in Punta Gorda.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
Lee County Parks & Recreation to offer free parking this weekend for certain locations Lee County Parks & Recreation sites offering free swimming or free parking this weekend to include parks, beaches and boat ramps.
Tim Aten Knows: Construction expanding Shoppes at Vanderbilt in North Naples Two outparcel buildings under construction simultaneously on the north and west side of the CVS pharmacy at Airport-Pulling and Vanderbilt Beach roads will have new spaces for restaurants, stores and a variety of additional service concepts at the Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt, said P.J. Hill, leasing manager for the sprawling retail center in North Naples.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Road Rules: School bus safety reminders for the 2024-25 school year As the school year comes closer, drivers need to be aware of these big yellow school buses or face a hefty fine.
ESTERO Type One Timer Youth Hockey Camp helps kids with Type 1 Diabetes The Type One Time Youth Hockey Camp helps kids with type one diabetes both on and off the ice.
CAPE CORAL Groundbreaking ceremony for Festival Park in Cape Coral The groundbreaking ceremony for the long-awaited Festival Park in the Northwest area of Cape Coral is finally taking place.
Boat marooned on land following car crash on US 41 The Florida Highway Patrol is responding to a crash involving a boat on U.S. 41 near Tuckers Grade.
FORT MYERS 3 people treated following mercury exposure at the planetarium Three people were treated for mercury exposure at Lee Memorial after a lightbulb replacement went awry at the Calusa Nature Preserve and Planetarium.
the weather authority Late afternoon and evening scattered storms for your Friday The Weather Authority is tracking hot temperatures and scattered rain storms during the Friday evening commute.
Boil water notice issued at the Burnt Store Marina Service Area The Charlotte County Utilities Department has issued a boil water notice to the Burnt Store Marina Service Area.
A bookstore owner was sent to the hospital after the roof collapsed on him in Charlotte County. Heidi Lange and her husband own Sandman Books in Punta Gorda, which suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Ian. The well-known book arch at Sandman Books store. CREDIT: WINK News While Sandman Books was once considered a popular spot to hang out with friends, it metamorphosed into a hazard because of Ian. The store has been working on packing everything to move to a new location. Langespoke with WINK News about how the store changed from the storm. “There was water on the floor throughout. The book arch had actually soaked up a ton of water and saved most of the bookshelves around it because it acted like a giant sponge,” Lange said. The hole in the roof. CREDIT: WINK News The biggest worry about the store was the roof, which was visibly not holding up. Lange told WINK News her landlord sent contractors to make repairs, but she lamented they made things dangerously worse. “A whole section of the ceiling actually fell down and hit my husband on the head and knocked him out,” Lange said. “He had a gash in the corner of his head, and they did a CT scan. He definitely has a concussion.” Fortunately for the bookstore owner, his injuries are not too severe, and he’s okay. Nevertheless, they are just another hurdle and obstacle to overcome after recently getting bad news from their landlord. How Sandman Books looks after the damage. CREDIT: WINK News Earlier in December, the bookstore owners got a notice to get out of the building by the new year. “I’m angry, she’s sad, she’s upset, she cries. I’ve worked my butt off in here to make sure that all this stuff is still good, and now we’re gonna put it into a storage locker because people aren’t good,” Emily Brockelsby, Heidi’s friend, said. WINK News reached out to the landlord, Gabriel Kirchberger, to get his side of the story. “If the damage is more than 30%, the lender has the right to cancel the lease,” Kirchberger said. “The lease says the tenant is responsible for the damage. She says she has a $1,000,000 damage with insurance pays whatever $500,000. She has insurance; it’s not my fault that she’s under insurance,” Kirchberger said. Reluctantly, instead of fighting, Lange is boxing up her things in the store with the help of family and friends like Brockelsby. With Sandman Books’ story ending, Heidi Lange is optimistically turning the page and ready for the next chapter in her life.