Man wanted in armed robbery at Bokeelia businessDeath investigation underway at Nasturtium Drive near Punta Gorda
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island City Council seeks applicants for official positions Marco Island City Council is recruiting qualified residents to fill Advisory Committee or Board positions.
BOKEELIA Man wanted in armed robbery at Bokeelia business Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for an armed robbery at a Bokeelia business.
Near Punta Gorda Death investigation underway at Nasturtium Drive near Punta Gorda The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation at Nasturtium Drive in a neighborhood just south of Punta Gorda.
cape coral Social media influencer arrested again for theft at same Cape Coral Target The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a woman accused of stealing $225 worth of items from a Target on Pine Island Road.
BONITA SPRINGS Miracle Moment: Beads of courage honor girl’s cancer fight A teenager from Bonita Springs High School experienced bone pain and bruises that was later diagnosed as leukemia.
naples Gulfshore Life honoree is a keystone architect in the Naples community Matthew Kragh, the founder of MHK Architecture, is responsible for several notable landmarks in the Naples community.
FORT MYERS BEACH More discussions happening for future of Red Coconut RV on Fort Myers Beach The Red Coconut RV park on Fort Myers Beach could turn into luxury condos. Seagate Development plans to build 137 condos with beachfront views.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold Monday with breezier conditions expected throughout the afternoon.
St. Matthew’s House opens shelters amid colder temperature drop Due to the colder temperature in Florida, St. Matthew’s House has opened its emergency shelters for those who need a reprieve from the chilly weather.
NAPLES Naples Zoo throws event for Golisano Children’s Hospital The Naples Zoo closed its doors to the public early Sunday and reopened only for a special group of children and their families.
Rick Scott reacts to Joe Biden’s pardon of son, Hunter President Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter for his felony gun and tax convictions on Sunday evening.
CLEWISTON Law enforcement presence at Clewiston home According to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, there is a law enforcement presence at 1750 Hookers Point Road in Clewiston on Sunday afternoon.
Hendry County Sheriff’s Office to launch school safety program According to a Facebook post by the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, they are set to launch a School Zone Speed Enforcement Program on Dec. 2.
TICE Man arrested for breaking into home, stabbing woman in Tice The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on Sunday for breaking into a home and stabbing a woman.
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida’s RSW sees crowds surge after Thanksgiving weekend From our roads to our skies, millions of Americans are heading home from Thanksgiving celebrations.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island City Council seeks applicants for official positions Marco Island City Council is recruiting qualified residents to fill Advisory Committee or Board positions.
BOKEELIA Man wanted in armed robbery at Bokeelia business Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for an armed robbery at a Bokeelia business.
Near Punta Gorda Death investigation underway at Nasturtium Drive near Punta Gorda The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation at Nasturtium Drive in a neighborhood just south of Punta Gorda.
cape coral Social media influencer arrested again for theft at same Cape Coral Target The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a woman accused of stealing $225 worth of items from a Target on Pine Island Road.
BONITA SPRINGS Miracle Moment: Beads of courage honor girl’s cancer fight A teenager from Bonita Springs High School experienced bone pain and bruises that was later diagnosed as leukemia.
naples Gulfshore Life honoree is a keystone architect in the Naples community Matthew Kragh, the founder of MHK Architecture, is responsible for several notable landmarks in the Naples community.
FORT MYERS BEACH More discussions happening for future of Red Coconut RV on Fort Myers Beach The Red Coconut RV park on Fort Myers Beach could turn into luxury condos. Seagate Development plans to build 137 condos with beachfront views.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold Monday with breezier conditions expected throughout the afternoon.
St. Matthew’s House opens shelters amid colder temperature drop Due to the colder temperature in Florida, St. Matthew’s House has opened its emergency shelters for those who need a reprieve from the chilly weather.
NAPLES Naples Zoo throws event for Golisano Children’s Hospital The Naples Zoo closed its doors to the public early Sunday and reopened only for a special group of children and their families.
Rick Scott reacts to Joe Biden’s pardon of son, Hunter President Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter for his felony gun and tax convictions on Sunday evening.
CLEWISTON Law enforcement presence at Clewiston home According to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, there is a law enforcement presence at 1750 Hookers Point Road in Clewiston on Sunday afternoon.
Hendry County Sheriff’s Office to launch school safety program According to a Facebook post by the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, they are set to launch a School Zone Speed Enforcement Program on Dec. 2.
TICE Man arrested for breaking into home, stabbing woman in Tice The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on Sunday for breaking into a home and stabbing a woman.
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida’s RSW sees crowds surge after Thanksgiving weekend From our roads to our skies, millions of Americans are heading home from Thanksgiving celebrations.
Credit: via WINK News. Halloween isn’t even here yet, but it’s time to think about holiday travel and your flights. After all, there’s no place like home for the holidays. The airport can be a stressful place at the end of the year, but not for Dallas-area resident, Ernestine Faggett. She was visiting her son and grandsons who live in Southwest Florida in October. “I feel excited because I’m going somewhere different, doing something for the holidays. It’s a break. Yeah, it’s work, but it’s a break,” Faggett added. It’s not too early to look into flights for your holiday break. NerdWallet’s Travel Expert Sally French said the time to book holiday travel is now to keep more money in your wallet. “Once you start to look at November and December to book those holiday airfares, they’re going to be really high,” French said. Southwest Florida International Airport (Credit: WINK News) Travel website The Points Guy found weekday flights are likely cheaper than weekends. Apps and websites like Hopper, Kayak and Google Flights can help you track flight prices and will alert you when fares drop. French adds despite inflation, holiday flights are expected to be cheaper this year. “In fact, airfares for Christmas in domestic flights are averaging about $400, according to Hopper data,” French said. “That’s actually down at 12 percent from the same air fares that week last year. READ MORE: What to do if you have issues with airport travel A lot can happen between when you book and when you get to your destination. So French recommends travel insurance to protect your wallet and your trip. A travel credit card can protect even more. “Many travel credit cards have an underrated perk and that is travel insurance for trips paid for on that card,” French added. “Even though these cards have annual fees, often the cost to purchase travel insurance on its own is similar to the credit card’s annual fee, which is why a travel credit card can be a really smart move.” (Credit: WINK News) Some travel credit cards will even reimburse you for Global Entry and TSA PreCheck enrollment fees. Although Faggett is visiting family in Southwest Florida in October, she plans on coming back for Christmas and will book that flight in the next couple of weeks. “I use my money a little less so I have a little more for traveling. I have grandsons here. I have to spend the holidays with them,” she said.