School bus blows through stop sign in Cape CoralOakes Farms contract with the Department of Defense could have caused federal agents to swarm warehouse and home
Oakes Farms contract with the Department of Defense could have caused federal agents to swarm warehouse and home
CAPE CORAL School bus blows through stop sign in Cape Coral A school bus driver in Cape Coral ignores the rules of the road. A concerned parent caught video of the bus on camera.
Oakes Farms contract with the Department of Defense could have caused federal agents to swarm warehouse and home A man known for his role in our community has once again found himself right in the middle of another controversy.
Man arrested after traffic stop turned Fentanyl bust in Collier County The Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who stands accused of Fentanyl possession, among other illegal drugs.
FORT MYERS SHORES Final streets need debris cleanup on Fort Myers Shores There’s not a lot, but some piles of storm debris left after Hurricane Milton are still on the side of the road in Fort Myers Shores.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda man actively searches for missing service dog A Punta Gorda man who lost almost everything following hurricanes Milton and Helene is now searching for his missing service dog.
Army veteran to honor fallen soldiers during Veterans Day weekend A local retired Army staff sergeant was one of just four selected to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Ward 4 candidate will not receive vote recount In the race for Fort Myers city council, Cindy Banyai lost the Ward 4 race to incumbent Liston Bochette.
Ron DeSantis: An unexpected winner in Florida’s 2024 elections There were a lot of winners on election night, but the biggest winner was a man who wasn’t even on the ballot: Ron Desantis.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers attorney named one of Gulfshore Life’s Men of the Year Fort Myers attorney Joe North has been named one of the Gulf Shore Life’s Men of the Year.
Veterans Day to impact weekend traffic in SWFL Veterans Day is on Monday; however, traffic impacts due to road closures are expected to be felt as soon as Saturday.
Enrollment opens for ranchers to join Florida Panther Ecosystem pilot program The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is launching the Florida Panther Payment for Ecosystem Services pilot program for ranchers.
New experimental treatment for Parkinson’s may help alleviate tremors Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder impacting millions of Americans; however, a new treatment may help alleviate some of its symptoms.
WASHINGTON (AP) Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states including Florida Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women, and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies.
FORT MYERS 10th annual Fair at Fenway to make its return to JetBlue Park A familiar favorite is set to make a return to Southwest Florida as the 10th annual Fair at Fenway in JetBlue Park.
2 Punta Gorda women face grand jury indictments for death involving meth Two Punta Gorda women have been accused of distributing meth causing death after being indicted by the Charlotte County Grand Jury.
CAPE CORAL School bus blows through stop sign in Cape Coral A school bus driver in Cape Coral ignores the rules of the road. A concerned parent caught video of the bus on camera.
Oakes Farms contract with the Department of Defense could have caused federal agents to swarm warehouse and home A man known for his role in our community has once again found himself right in the middle of another controversy.
Man arrested after traffic stop turned Fentanyl bust in Collier County The Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who stands accused of Fentanyl possession, among other illegal drugs.
FORT MYERS SHORES Final streets need debris cleanup on Fort Myers Shores There’s not a lot, but some piles of storm debris left after Hurricane Milton are still on the side of the road in Fort Myers Shores.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda man actively searches for missing service dog A Punta Gorda man who lost almost everything following hurricanes Milton and Helene is now searching for his missing service dog.
Army veteran to honor fallen soldiers during Veterans Day weekend A local retired Army staff sergeant was one of just four selected to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Ward 4 candidate will not receive vote recount In the race for Fort Myers city council, Cindy Banyai lost the Ward 4 race to incumbent Liston Bochette.
Ron DeSantis: An unexpected winner in Florida’s 2024 elections There were a lot of winners on election night, but the biggest winner was a man who wasn’t even on the ballot: Ron Desantis.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers attorney named one of Gulfshore Life’s Men of the Year Fort Myers attorney Joe North has been named one of the Gulf Shore Life’s Men of the Year.
Veterans Day to impact weekend traffic in SWFL Veterans Day is on Monday; however, traffic impacts due to road closures are expected to be felt as soon as Saturday.
Enrollment opens for ranchers to join Florida Panther Ecosystem pilot program The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is launching the Florida Panther Payment for Ecosystem Services pilot program for ranchers.
New experimental treatment for Parkinson’s may help alleviate tremors Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder impacting millions of Americans; however, a new treatment may help alleviate some of its symptoms.
WASHINGTON (AP) Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states including Florida Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women, and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies.
FORT MYERS 10th annual Fair at Fenway to make its return to JetBlue Park A familiar favorite is set to make a return to Southwest Florida as the 10th annual Fair at Fenway in JetBlue Park.
2 Punta Gorda women face grand jury indictments for death involving meth Two Punta Gorda women have been accused of distributing meth causing death after being indicted by the Charlotte County Grand Jury.
Leslie Ricciardelli, the new Collier County school superintendent. CREDIT: WINK News After months of searching, Dr. Leslie Ricciardelli was appointed to be the new Superintendent for Collier County Schools. Dr. Ricciardelli’s agenda includes improving academics, bringing in a new student advisory council, and connecting with parents, students, and teachers because she is one of them. Lake Park Elementary will always be special to Dr. Ricciardelli, one reason is she went to school there. And on Thursday, she did her first interview as the newly selected Superintendent of Collier County Schools. “I know the people, I know the schools; I know their data. I know this community; I know their expectations,” Dr. Ricciardelli said. And those expectations were on display Tuesday night when parents and taxpayers got their chance to say who they wanted to be the new leader of their school district. The board voted three to two in favor of Dr. Ricciardelli. “I do not feel in any way that this is going to impact the work that we’ve started, and the work that we will continue to do. They’re my bosses, I’m their employee. I know my role. But I also know that they’re here because they care about Collier County Public Schools just as much as I do,” Dr. Ricciardelli said. Next, the board and Ricciardelli must agree on a contract. She knows she has to get that done, but her focus, according to Dr. Ricciardelli, is to improve academics while continuing to connect with students, parents, and teachers. “One of these kids sitting in one of these classrooms could be me.. in however many years, right, 30-40 years, however long it’ll be, but that’s pretty exciting, too, because I’m sure that Mrs. Brian in fourth grade didn’t have a clue that I would be sitting in this chair, but I bet she would be proud of me today,” Dr. Ricciardelli said. Dr. Ricciardelli has spent the last 23 years working in the Collier County School District. First as an exceptional student education specialist and eventually becoming a principal. And most recelty as an interim superintendent. Dr. Ricciardelli told WINK News that she is looking forward to graduation, summer, and the first day of school.