Collier mental health center building contract approvedCity of Fort Myers receives competing bids on former News-Press site
Collier mental health center building contract approved Collier County approved the construction contract for the roughly $50 million, 87-bed Collier County Behavioral Health Center, just two weeks before the contract was set to expire, and costs would rise by millions.
City of Fort Myers receives competing bids on former News-Press site The City of Fort Myers plans to vote Jan. 21 on whether to meet March 3 to consider Catalyst Community Development LLC as the buyer for almost 10 acres at 2442 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., former site of The News-Press newspaper.
Charlotte County awaits demolition plan for Cultural Center During a Jan. 21 commissioners workshop meeting, county Facilities Director Travis Perdue said a demolition consultant will provide a demolition plan sometime in March.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach town manager announces resignation Fort Myers Beach’s town manager has announced he will not renew his contract and plans to return to northern Florida.
WASHINGTON (AP) Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet The Senate confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously for President Donald Trump’s Cabinet.
BABCOCK RANCH 2 juveniles accused of crime spree in Charlotte County and neighboring Lee County Two juveniles have been arrested after allegedly committing multiple vehicle thefts and burglaries in Babcock Ranch.
FDOT to host public hearing on Burnt Store Road project The Florida Department of Transportation has announced a public hearing for the Burnt Store Road Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from Van Buren Parkway to Charlotte County Line in Lee County.
Tallahassee Gov. DeSantis issues state of emergency for northern Florida ahead of dangerous winter conditions Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for the northern portion of the state ahead of winter conditions.
CAPE CORAL Woman faces 12 charges, accused of fleeing from Cape Coral deputies A woman is facing twelve charges after allegedly fleeing from Cape Coral deputies while possessing multiple forms of drugs.
the weather authority Scattered rain, then a cooler-than-average Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain throughout this Tuesday followed by cooler-than-average temperatures this afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Fort Myers teen athlete defies odds after brain condition Saniya Narcisse, a junior at Mariner High School, faced a rare brain condition that threatened her athletic career.
President Trump ensures lethal injection supply for executions following executive order Four convicted murderers, including James Ford, Wade Wilson, Mesac Demas, and Joseph Zieler, are on death row in Florida.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
Trump pardons January 6th defendants; SWFL locals on the list? President Donald Trump, after taking the presidential oath for a second time, issued pardons for individuals charged in the January 6 Capitol attack.
ENGLEWOOD Neighbors speak out after Englewood resident killed in deputy shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office experienced four deputy-involved shootings over three months, with two occurring on consecutive nights.
Collier mental health center building contract approved Collier County approved the construction contract for the roughly $50 million, 87-bed Collier County Behavioral Health Center, just two weeks before the contract was set to expire, and costs would rise by millions.
City of Fort Myers receives competing bids on former News-Press site The City of Fort Myers plans to vote Jan. 21 on whether to meet March 3 to consider Catalyst Community Development LLC as the buyer for almost 10 acres at 2442 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., former site of The News-Press newspaper.
Charlotte County awaits demolition plan for Cultural Center During a Jan. 21 commissioners workshop meeting, county Facilities Director Travis Perdue said a demolition consultant will provide a demolition plan sometime in March.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach town manager announces resignation Fort Myers Beach’s town manager has announced he will not renew his contract and plans to return to northern Florida.
WASHINGTON (AP) Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet The Senate confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously for President Donald Trump’s Cabinet.
BABCOCK RANCH 2 juveniles accused of crime spree in Charlotte County and neighboring Lee County Two juveniles have been arrested after allegedly committing multiple vehicle thefts and burglaries in Babcock Ranch.
FDOT to host public hearing on Burnt Store Road project The Florida Department of Transportation has announced a public hearing for the Burnt Store Road Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from Van Buren Parkway to Charlotte County Line in Lee County.
Tallahassee Gov. DeSantis issues state of emergency for northern Florida ahead of dangerous winter conditions Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for the northern portion of the state ahead of winter conditions.
CAPE CORAL Woman faces 12 charges, accused of fleeing from Cape Coral deputies A woman is facing twelve charges after allegedly fleeing from Cape Coral deputies while possessing multiple forms of drugs.
the weather authority Scattered rain, then a cooler-than-average Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain throughout this Tuesday followed by cooler-than-average temperatures this afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Fort Myers teen athlete defies odds after brain condition Saniya Narcisse, a junior at Mariner High School, faced a rare brain condition that threatened her athletic career.
President Trump ensures lethal injection supply for executions following executive order Four convicted murderers, including James Ford, Wade Wilson, Mesac Demas, and Joseph Zieler, are on death row in Florida.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
Trump pardons January 6th defendants; SWFL locals on the list? President Donald Trump, after taking the presidential oath for a second time, issued pardons for individuals charged in the January 6 Capitol attack.
ENGLEWOOD Neighbors speak out after Englewood resident killed in deputy shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office experienced four deputy-involved shootings over three months, with two occurring on consecutive nights.
Vaccine needle. CREDIT: WINK News The “Ban the Jab” resolution passed with a majority vote in the Lee County Republican Party and will now head to governor DeSantis’ desk. The resolution calls on the governor to ban the sale and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine claiming it is a “bio-weapon.” The governor knows the resolution is coming. WINK News called his office on Wednesday and told them, hoping to get a comment. That didn’t happen, but the Lee County GOP vice chair said the debate leading up to the vote was robust. “These shots are deadly. They need to be pulled off the market,” said Joe Sansone, Lee County Republican Executive Committee member. Sansone had an idea to write a resolution for the executive committee of the Lee County Republican Party to consider. His goal was to call on the governor to ban the COVID-19 vaccine. Sansone argues the risk is not worth it. “If you got this shot, you go home and hug your pregnant wife; she can have a miscarriage through skin contact.” On Tuesday night, the Lee County Republicans voted and passed the resolution. No one’s happier than Sansone. “The Lee County Republican Party is going to be on the vanguard of this campaign to stop the genocide because we have foreign non-governmental entities that are unleashing biological weapons on the American people,” Sansone said. WINK News interviewed Sansone just hours before the vote. He said it would be a tough vote. “It’ll be a coin toss whether we pass or not.” The coin landed in his favor, getting the two-thirds majority necessary to pass. The Republican Party of Lee County can now put the resolution before the governor, but DeSantis can ignore it. Suppose the governor decides to sign the resolution and lawmakers pass legislation banning the COVID-19 vaccine. In that case, a big fight on multiple fronts could break out, starting with whether a ban is constitutional. One person who voted no said the debate was a mess and not the type of issue the Republican Party should be focusing on right now.