Florida insurer fined $1M over Hurricane Ian claimsOne Step at a Time: NAMI of Collier County Mental Health Walk
Florida insurer fined $1M over Hurricane Ian claims The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued the seven figure fine to Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance Company for violating a number of Florida laws when handling some of its Hurricane Ian- related claims.
NORTH NAPLES One Step at a Time: NAMI of Collier County Mental Health Walk Hundreds of people walked one mile with the goal of raising awareness of mental health challenges.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: A warm Sunday with lower humidity for Mother’s Day The Weather Authority has your Mother’s Day forecast. For Sunday, things heat up with highs in the 90s, but it is less humid out.
FORT MYERS BEACH Little League is back on Fort Myers Beach The crack of the bat is something these little league players never thought they’d get to see again here on Fort Myers Beach.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. released from jail The aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. have been released Saturday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Salad Knife, Fish, and Shooting Update This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife-wielding customer, a fish named ‘Bean,’ and an update on a double shooting.
The Weather Authority National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Take action today For Hurricane Preparedness Week, we are recapping the importance of taking action to be better prepared for when a storm develops.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Warm weekend but lower humidity briefly in the forecast The Weather Authority Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler said to expect a warm weekend, but there is a present for Mom on Sunday – lower humidity.
CAPE CORAL 3 family members of teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller arrested New details have emerged surrounding the arrest of a woman whose 16-year-old son is accused of being involved in the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller, and now her husband and sister are also in jail.
FORT MYERS Death investigation in Fort Myers after body is found in truck bed Fort Myers Police confirm that there is a death investigation at the corner of Market Street and brown street.
NAPLES Naples ‘celebrity bartender’ stirring up new cocktails at LoLa 41 Michael Slabach often researches ideas, finding a new balance of layers, color, texture and selective glassware to turn his drinks into art.
FORT MYERS New affordable housing program in Fort Myers begins Affordable housing is a rare sighting these days, but one city is making it a priority.
NAPLES ‘Live simply and never give up’ – Motto for Naples couple needing a helping hand A husband wants nothing more than to share the world with his wife while she is suffering from an illness determined to keep them separated.
NAPLES Music teacher dilemma at Gulf Coast High School leaves students anxious Parents are outraged, and students are unsure what the future holds after one of their two beloved music teachers was told they will have to transfer.
FORT MYERS Mom celebrates first Mother’s Day with cancer-free daughter We have one of the best weekends ahead, a time to celebrate mothers everywhere, and as any mother knows, celebrating with your family matters most.
Florida insurer fined $1M over Hurricane Ian claims The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued the seven figure fine to Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance Company for violating a number of Florida laws when handling some of its Hurricane Ian- related claims.
NORTH NAPLES One Step at a Time: NAMI of Collier County Mental Health Walk Hundreds of people walked one mile with the goal of raising awareness of mental health challenges.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: A warm Sunday with lower humidity for Mother’s Day The Weather Authority has your Mother’s Day forecast. For Sunday, things heat up with highs in the 90s, but it is less humid out.
FORT MYERS BEACH Little League is back on Fort Myers Beach The crack of the bat is something these little league players never thought they’d get to see again here on Fort Myers Beach.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. released from jail The aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. have been released Saturday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Salad Knife, Fish, and Shooting Update This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife-wielding customer, a fish named ‘Bean,’ and an update on a double shooting.
The Weather Authority National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Take action today For Hurricane Preparedness Week, we are recapping the importance of taking action to be better prepared for when a storm develops.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Warm weekend but lower humidity briefly in the forecast The Weather Authority Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler said to expect a warm weekend, but there is a present for Mom on Sunday – lower humidity.
CAPE CORAL 3 family members of teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller arrested New details have emerged surrounding the arrest of a woman whose 16-year-old son is accused of being involved in the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller, and now her husband and sister are also in jail.
FORT MYERS Death investigation in Fort Myers after body is found in truck bed Fort Myers Police confirm that there is a death investigation at the corner of Market Street and brown street.
NAPLES Naples ‘celebrity bartender’ stirring up new cocktails at LoLa 41 Michael Slabach often researches ideas, finding a new balance of layers, color, texture and selective glassware to turn his drinks into art.
FORT MYERS New affordable housing program in Fort Myers begins Affordable housing is a rare sighting these days, but one city is making it a priority.
NAPLES ‘Live simply and never give up’ – Motto for Naples couple needing a helping hand A husband wants nothing more than to share the world with his wife while she is suffering from an illness determined to keep them separated.
NAPLES Music teacher dilemma at Gulf Coast High School leaves students anxious Parents are outraged, and students are unsure what the future holds after one of their two beloved music teachers was told they will have to transfer.
FORT MYERS Mom celebrates first Mother’s Day with cancer-free daughter We have one of the best weekends ahead, a time to celebrate mothers everywhere, and as any mother knows, celebrating with your family matters most.
Parents are reacting to the news that Lee County school district teachers are considering going on a contract strike. Teachers have not said if they will do it or when, but they told WINK News they are fed up with the ongoing teacher and bus driver shortage. Between covering classes for missing teachers and playing catch up with students who get to school late, they are desperate for help. Parents want to know how a possible contract strike will impact their kids in the classroom and on the bus. The Lee County school district is short 178 teachers and 70 bus drivers, the district has told WINK News. Veronica Washington believes the shortage is a direct result of the school district not paying enough, and it’s messing with her and her children’s lives. Washington’s kids love going to school, but she doesn’t love missing work to get them there. “I have a job that I need to do. The district has a job to make sure these children aren’t late getting to school and getting to school on time every day,” Washington said. “Do something about the issue, pay the drivers enough to live and get more drivers, pay the teachers enough to live and get more teachers.” The School District of Lee County bus. (CREDIT: WINK News) Washington said she had enough of her children’s bus getting to school late, so she decided to pay for morning care, which costs her $40 a week, or about $160 a month. “That’s a tank of gas. You know, that’s a meal for a few days. That’s the inconvenience of me now, driving to the school to drop the children off and then driving back to work,” she said. Now, she is worried her bill could increase if teachers go on a contract strike, which means they only work what is required of them. If they go on strike, teachers won’t stick around to help kids get on their buses after school. Jennifer Burrows, dean at Oak Hammock Middle School, told WINK News that wouldn’t be good. “Our bus problems at our school, their late buses, we probably get about 10 of them that aren’t there by the time our contract time,” Burrows said. Burrows said the school district needs to have a plan in place in case of the contract strike. “Take a look at that and see what’s really happening in the schools, and then ask yourself, are they putting students first? Because that’s the question I want to ask the district: are you putting students first?” Burrows said. Andrea Berg’s son Mason is in the seventh grade at the Sanibel School. She wants to know what is Lee County schools’ plan if there’s a contract strike. For a second day, the School District of Lee County spokesperson said the school district is in collective bargaining with teachers, and it’s inappropriate to negotiate in the media. Berg sees it another way. “It’s inappropriate that they stay silent,” Berg said. “Staying silent is a sign of being guilty, and I believe that in order for them to do what’s right, they need to speak up and make things right with the teachers. They need to act quickly because our children will suffer.” Washington agrees. “They need to do something,” she said. “They need to show that they care.”