Neighbors on Fort Myers Beach prepare for floodingMan faces 11 charges after alleged confrontation with other drivers at Cape Coral crash site
FORT MYERS BEACH Neighbors on Fort Myers Beach prepare for flooding The island’s always been prone to flooding but with so many still recovering from Hurricane Ian, big rain events like this bring about uneasiness.
CAPE CORAL Man faces 11 charges after alleged confrontation with other drivers at Cape Coral crash site A man has been arrested after allegedly getting physical with other drivers at a crash site in Cape Coral.
CAPE CORAL Thrive Academy in Cape Coral expands Thrive Academy, a school that puts extra care into educating and helping children, teens, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder, is expanding in Cape Coral.
PORT CHARLOTTE Traffic signs and reckless driving leading to concerns in Port Charlotte neighborhood Detours are confusing residents in a small Port Charlotte neighborhood and those people say the fix is pretty simple.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Why the spike? Many feel car insurance costs are out of control Are you paying too much for car insurance? Many people blame Ian, but we found, there’s more to it.
SEBRING Man faces fate for murder of five women in Sebring The prosecutor called the murders heinous, cruel and systematic and said that is why Xaver deserves to die.
CAPE CORAL The end nearly here for fight over Chiquita Lock’s removal Should the Chiquita Lock stay or go? It’s been a topic of discussion for decades and a legal battle for years, but now a judge has ruled that it can go, and Cape Coral can remove it.
CAPE CORAL Preparing for major rain and relief in Cape Coral Cape Coral is welcoming the rain. The heat and blazing sun have made it an extremely dry season for the area.
CAPE CORAL Are black bears out of place in Cape Coral? A black bear was spotted last Friday in Cape Coral’s Westin on SW 57th Street, sparking both excitement and concern among residents. Multiple surveillance cameras captured the bear roaming the area, leading the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) to confirm that black bears are not uncommon in Florida.
Chronic pain and depression often linked Chronic pain and depression are among the most disabling conditions worldwide. Many people struggle with both.
Florida law targeting residential ‘squatters’ effective July 1 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed HB 621, effective July 1. This bill allows homeowners to remove squatters and increases penalties on illegal tenants.
Lee Health board to vote June 13 on business structure conversion measure A “yes” vote from the board at the meeting scheduled for June 13 will start the clock on 120 days for the Lee County Board of County Commissioners to decide whether to accept the recommendation and enter into a binding mission agreement with Lee Health to operate under the new structure.
CAPE CORAL Caught on Camera: Black bear seen roaming in Cape Coral A black bear seen roaming around in Cape Coral has become the talk of the town.
Naples public garage proceeding on schedule Despite finding petroleum tanks, shock absorbers and a toxic chemical while clearing land for its new four-story public garage, Naples city officials still expect the $16 million structure will open early next year.
WINK NEWS San Carlos Park couple accused in child molestation case scheduled to appear in court A San Carlos Park couple arrested for their involvement in the alleged drugging and molestation of a 13-year-old is scheduled to appear in court.
FORT MYERS BEACH Neighbors on Fort Myers Beach prepare for flooding The island’s always been prone to flooding but with so many still recovering from Hurricane Ian, big rain events like this bring about uneasiness.
CAPE CORAL Man faces 11 charges after alleged confrontation with other drivers at Cape Coral crash site A man has been arrested after allegedly getting physical with other drivers at a crash site in Cape Coral.
CAPE CORAL Thrive Academy in Cape Coral expands Thrive Academy, a school that puts extra care into educating and helping children, teens, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder, is expanding in Cape Coral.
PORT CHARLOTTE Traffic signs and reckless driving leading to concerns in Port Charlotte neighborhood Detours are confusing residents in a small Port Charlotte neighborhood and those people say the fix is pretty simple.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Why the spike? Many feel car insurance costs are out of control Are you paying too much for car insurance? Many people blame Ian, but we found, there’s more to it.
SEBRING Man faces fate for murder of five women in Sebring The prosecutor called the murders heinous, cruel and systematic and said that is why Xaver deserves to die.
CAPE CORAL The end nearly here for fight over Chiquita Lock’s removal Should the Chiquita Lock stay or go? It’s been a topic of discussion for decades and a legal battle for years, but now a judge has ruled that it can go, and Cape Coral can remove it.
CAPE CORAL Preparing for major rain and relief in Cape Coral Cape Coral is welcoming the rain. The heat and blazing sun have made it an extremely dry season for the area.
CAPE CORAL Are black bears out of place in Cape Coral? A black bear was spotted last Friday in Cape Coral’s Westin on SW 57th Street, sparking both excitement and concern among residents. Multiple surveillance cameras captured the bear roaming the area, leading the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) to confirm that black bears are not uncommon in Florida.
Chronic pain and depression often linked Chronic pain and depression are among the most disabling conditions worldwide. Many people struggle with both.
Florida law targeting residential ‘squatters’ effective July 1 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed HB 621, effective July 1. This bill allows homeowners to remove squatters and increases penalties on illegal tenants.
Lee Health board to vote June 13 on business structure conversion measure A “yes” vote from the board at the meeting scheduled for June 13 will start the clock on 120 days for the Lee County Board of County Commissioners to decide whether to accept the recommendation and enter into a binding mission agreement with Lee Health to operate under the new structure.
CAPE CORAL Caught on Camera: Black bear seen roaming in Cape Coral A black bear seen roaming around in Cape Coral has become the talk of the town.
Naples public garage proceeding on schedule Despite finding petroleum tanks, shock absorbers and a toxic chemical while clearing land for its new four-story public garage, Naples city officials still expect the $16 million structure will open early next year.
WINK NEWS San Carlos Park couple accused in child molestation case scheduled to appear in court A San Carlos Park couple arrested for their involvement in the alleged drugging and molestation of a 13-year-old is scheduled to appear in court.
Sanibel and Captiva are planning to extend the height limit for buildings. On Tuesday, Lee County commissioners heard from all sides, including the South Seas Resort, which wants to extend the building height limit. Commissioners voted in favor of the code changes, but not everyone was happy. “They have effectively now raised the heights that you could have up to 35 feet of building above the base flood elevation,” said Lisa Riordan with the Captiva Civic Association. “Not one person on Captiva has asked for that.” That’s why more than 13,000 people signed a petition saying they don’t want to see buildings as high as 75 feet on Captiva. The mayor of Sanibel fears what the change will mean for his island. “We see this as a terrible, terrible lack of consideration for the Island of Sanibel,” said Mayor Richard Johnson. Despite the opposition, including from former Sanibel Mayor Kevin Ruane, who is now a Lee County commissioner, the motion passed. “I think this is a mistake. I certainly am not in favor of this by any means,” Ruane said. For Greg Spencer, the CEO of Timbers Group, which owns South Seas, it’s a win. He now has the clarity he needs to rebuild his resort because he can submit a zoning request. “People continue to get up and say this is allowing unlimited height and unlimited density, and it’s not true,” Spencer said. But the fear is what will happen if it does. “You won’t see, you know, 75 feet over FEMA and six stories and all the conjecture that you’ve heard,” Spencer said. But, Riordan said, “watch and see” what South Seas actually asks for. “The conversation was we’re not increasing density. We’re not including increasing height. But, yes, they can go up to 75 feet,” Riordan said.