Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast UniversityMissing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
Collier County is hosting a fireworks show for the Fourth of July at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex. (CREDIT: WINK News) Southwest Florida’s Fourth of July celebrations have had a tough go over the last few years because of the pandemic. Some were canceled, and now Hurricane Ian has postponed the fireworks show held by the City of Naples because of the lack of public beach access. Now, Collier County is stepping in to fill the patriotic void. The Fourth of July fireworks will take place at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Collier County. Gates open at 6 p.m., and the band starts at 7 p.m. The fireworks begin at 9 p.m. The show will last 15 to 18 minutes and the fireworks will go 500 feet in the air. Collier County is hosting a fireworks show for the Fourth of July at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex. (CREDIT: WINK News) People can bring lawn chairs and blankets but no outside food or drink and no pets are allowed. “We’re super-excited to host the fireworks here for Collier County,” said Adrian Moses, general manager at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex. “There are many people that don’t know about the complex, and we’re excited to share what a beautiful facility that we have at our disposal here in Collier County.” The sports complex was built in 2020. It offers 21 sports fields and has a stadium. “We’re shooting the fireworks from the future development of our baseball diamonds, and the viewing areas for the event is going to be at the Great Lawn and in our stadium,” Moses said. Naples residents Bo and Bridget Nix were visiting the park for the first time on Tuesday. Collier County is hosting a fireworks show for the Fourth of July at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex. (CREDIT: WINK News) “I think it’s a great idea. It’s going to be easy for traffic coming in and out, instead of on the beach area. There are going to be a lot of people here, I believe,” Bo said. “We were in the area, and we knew it was here, but we’ve never been, so we wanted to check it out to see what it’s all about,” Bridget said. Admission to the fireworks show is free and food and drinks will be available for sale. It’s advisable to carpool. “Let’s forget all cancellations, anything has happened over the last couple of years,” said Paul Beirnes, executive director of the Naples, Marco Island & Everglades Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. “We now have an incredible sports and entertainment complex, and this is a great example of it all coming together.” Marco Island also has fireworks happening at 9 p.m. Free parking is available at Tigertail Beach, beginning at 6 p.m.