Developers of Arches Bayfront push for rezoningLee County Sheriff’s Office to hold memorial service for deputies
Developers of Arches Bayfront push for rezoning Ben Freeland said he will return to Town Council and the Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency with his request to change the land-use designation and with his detailed plans for the project.
FORT MYERS Lee County Sheriff’s Office to hold memorial service for deputies The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is set to hold a memorial service to honor the deputies who had died in the line of duty.
FORT MYERS Traffic signals down at Edison Avenue and Veronica Shoemaker Traffic signals are currently down at Edison Avenue and Veronica Shoemaker in Fort Myers on Tuesday morning.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man accused of fatally shooting neighbor and his dog set to stand trial after years of delay A man from Fort Myers who allegedly fatally shot his neighbor and his dog in Lee County is set to stand trial today after years of delay.
WINK NEWS I-75N vehicle crash on Alligator Alley causes major congestion A vehicle crash on I-75 North near a toll booth on Alligator Alley has created a major backup for motorists entering Collier County.
WINK NEWS Scheduled maintenance on SR 90 northbound in Collier County will close lanes The Florida Department of Transportation announced a temporary lane closure on SR 90 northbound in Collier County.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Hot and breezy afternoon with isolated storms this evening The Weather Authority is tracking a hot and breezy Tuesday afternoon with isolated storms expected for the early evening.
WINK News Collier County School District to vote on rezoning changes The Collier County School District is set to vote on boundary changes in 32 schools, possibly affecting which school your child will attend.
WASHINGTON (AP) Biden blocks Chinese-backed crypto mining firm from land ownership near Wyoming missile base President Joe Biden on Monday issued an order blocking a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining firm from owning land near a Wyoming nuclear missile base, calling its proximity to the base a “national security risk.”
FORT MYERS BEACH Construction causing concerns for turtles nesting on FMB Would you be surprised to hear that turtles aren’t fans of sand castles?
BANYAN VILLAGE Lightning storm causes fires and power outages in Hendry County Several fire departments responded to nine fires that broke out in Hendry County due to an overnight lightning storm.
FORT MYERS Miracle Moment: Shaina, Chris, and Cristobal Shaina Petit-Homme thought she was going to Golisano Children’s Hospital for an appointment.
ESTERO Crash on Corkscrew and TPI Road temporarily closes one lane Estero Fire Rescue is on the scene of a car crash at Corkscrew Road and TPI Road.
FORT MYERS ‘We see about 15,000 patient visits a year’ Gulf Coast Humane Society plans to build new veterinary clinic At a workshop Monday afternoon, the Fort Myers city council approved the Gulf Coast Humane Society’s request for additional land for future expansion.
ESTERO Attorneys meeting with landowners over BERT fallout If a railroad-turned bike path was cutting through your backyard, would you be concerned? Neighbors voiced their specific concerns Monday.
Developers of Arches Bayfront push for rezoning Ben Freeland said he will return to Town Council and the Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency with his request to change the land-use designation and with his detailed plans for the project.
FORT MYERS Lee County Sheriff’s Office to hold memorial service for deputies The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is set to hold a memorial service to honor the deputies who had died in the line of duty.
FORT MYERS Traffic signals down at Edison Avenue and Veronica Shoemaker Traffic signals are currently down at Edison Avenue and Veronica Shoemaker in Fort Myers on Tuesday morning.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man accused of fatally shooting neighbor and his dog set to stand trial after years of delay A man from Fort Myers who allegedly fatally shot his neighbor and his dog in Lee County is set to stand trial today after years of delay.
WINK NEWS I-75N vehicle crash on Alligator Alley causes major congestion A vehicle crash on I-75 North near a toll booth on Alligator Alley has created a major backup for motorists entering Collier County.
WINK NEWS Scheduled maintenance on SR 90 northbound in Collier County will close lanes The Florida Department of Transportation announced a temporary lane closure on SR 90 northbound in Collier County.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Hot and breezy afternoon with isolated storms this evening The Weather Authority is tracking a hot and breezy Tuesday afternoon with isolated storms expected for the early evening.
WINK News Collier County School District to vote on rezoning changes The Collier County School District is set to vote on boundary changes in 32 schools, possibly affecting which school your child will attend.
WASHINGTON (AP) Biden blocks Chinese-backed crypto mining firm from land ownership near Wyoming missile base President Joe Biden on Monday issued an order blocking a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining firm from owning land near a Wyoming nuclear missile base, calling its proximity to the base a “national security risk.”
FORT MYERS BEACH Construction causing concerns for turtles nesting on FMB Would you be surprised to hear that turtles aren’t fans of sand castles?
BANYAN VILLAGE Lightning storm causes fires and power outages in Hendry County Several fire departments responded to nine fires that broke out in Hendry County due to an overnight lightning storm.
FORT MYERS Miracle Moment: Shaina, Chris, and Cristobal Shaina Petit-Homme thought she was going to Golisano Children’s Hospital for an appointment.
ESTERO Crash on Corkscrew and TPI Road temporarily closes one lane Estero Fire Rescue is on the scene of a car crash at Corkscrew Road and TPI Road.
FORT MYERS ‘We see about 15,000 patient visits a year’ Gulf Coast Humane Society plans to build new veterinary clinic At a workshop Monday afternoon, the Fort Myers city council approved the Gulf Coast Humane Society’s request for additional land for future expansion.
ESTERO Attorneys meeting with landowners over BERT fallout If a railroad-turned bike path was cutting through your backyard, would you be concerned? Neighbors voiced their specific concerns Monday.
The Lee County School Board is expected to sign off on demolishing Fort Myers Beach Elementary School’s ruined building, a step toward getting students back in class. A little more than 50 students will once again head back to Fort Myers Beach Elementary in the fall. It’s a small number, but it comes after a mighty fight for local families after Hurricane Ian. The demolition begins Wednesday and is expected to be finished in just a month. If everything goes as planned, construction for the renovation is set to begin on Aug. 1. It was a long road to get here. Debate surrounded the future of Fort Myers Beach Elementary. In May, the Fort Myers Beach Town Council was finally able to approve a deal with the School District of Lee County, ensuring the school would reopen this fall. The deal, known as the interlocal agreement, comes with some conditions. First, SDLC will renovate the school to meet the needs of the 52 students currently enrolled in the school. Second, the school has to increase enrollment to 150 students by 2027. “Both parties don’t really get exactly what they want, but they get something they can live with,” said local parent Patrick Vanasse. “It’s something we can live with… it’s something to keep in mind, we can’t be complacent.”“This finally feels like we’re taking a step forward to getting back home,” said Lynzie Mackey. “I’m just happy to have some kind of a light at the end of the top of the tunnel for us.” Fort Myers Beach parents have remained optimistic and are looking forward to the school bringing them back together as a community. “Kids are resilient, but they need to have some normalcy,” said local parent John Koss. “It’s what’s made us a community,” said local grandmother Jane Plummer. “Without our school, we’re hotels and rental properties.” The target date to welcome students back to Fort Myers Beach Elementary is Nov. 13.