Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
Red tide advisory issued for Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach The Florida Department of Health issued a red tide advisory after presence of the algae bloom was found near Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach in Collier County.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
Red tide advisory issued for Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach The Florida Department of Health issued a red tide advisory after presence of the algae bloom was found near Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach in Collier County.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
The Fort Myers Yacht Basin. CREDIT: WINK News Boaters who once called the Fort Myers Yacht Basin home said they don’t know where to dock their boats. A letter from the City of Fort Myers posted on the fence of the basin said owners have to get their boats out of the marina by Thursday night. But some boaters told WINK News they haven’t been able to find a long-term solution on where to dock after. Without help or options, the people who called the yacht basin home other than to leave and try docking elsewhere. The City of Fort Myers entered into a lease agreement with Suntex Marinas to revitalize the marina five months after Hurricane Ian. Leases at the marina were pulled in March, and people were told they had until Thursday night to leave. For over a year, people calling the Yacht Basin home feared being forced out if the City of Fort Myers leased the marina to a developer. And their fears have come to fruition. Fort Myers Yacht Basin with signs not approving of SunTex. (CREDIT: WINK News) “Just throwing us out and shunning us off and just, ‘go your merry way’ don’t work,” James Bayless said. Bayless, his wife, and their children called the Yacht Basin home for 12 years. “I’m not against the Suntex sale. Don’t get me wrong. I’m all about business. I’m a businessman myself. But in a situation like this… this is a major disaster. You’ve got to handle it with kid gloves. You can’t just throw people out left and right, especially when you got kids involved,” Bayless said. Bayless, along with other boaters WINK News spoke with, said it’s nearly impossible to find another marina with space available to dock their liveaboard boats. Many others are full or also suffered damage from the storm. “This whole thing has turned me off so much to living aboard… living on a boat. And I’ve decided to go ahead and sell the boat,” Dave DuVall, a former Yacht Basin resident, said. DuVall’s lifelong dream was to live on the water. And after what’s happening on Thursday night, he feels as if it’s been taken from him, forced to give it all up. “I called as far north as 100 miles north of Clearwater. I couldn’t find anything… and nothing locally,” DuVall said. DuVall is in a temporary slip in Punta Gorda. He and Bayless told WINK News they couldn’t understand how the city could do this to people still recovering from the hurricane’s destruction. “To not have a little bit of compassion in the midst of all this, it’s disconcerting,” DuVall said. WINK News reached out to the city and didn’t hear back on Thursday, but we did speak with Councilman Liston Bochette who voted against the plan and hopes the community will open their hearts to the people being forced out. For people who could not meet Thursday night’s deadline to leave, a phone number is listed on the letter sent to boaters. WINK News spoke with the city employee that explained they are giving people more time on a case-by-case basis as long as people can show they are taking steps toward removing their boat.