The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks?Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Progress being made on City View Park in Dunbar More promises made by a city that has not kept its promises for the last six years have some neighbors concerned about the future of their community.
COLLIER COUNTY Seacrest hoops player hits a full court buzzer beater Seacrest Country Day School boys basketball player Hayden Fuller hits full court buzzer beater against Aubrey Rogers.
NAPLES Cutting-edge ACL surgery reducing reinjury risk by 80% Known for its game-changing orthopedic repair options, Naples-based Arthrex has done it again.
NAPLES MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes In 2025, MacStrength FL is swinging for success with their current players and for a wider reach in its community.
You can appeal FEMA’s decision on your claim – Here’s how Now a week after the deadline for FEMA hurricane assistance has closed, the federal agency says you can appeal their decision on your claim if you don’t agree.
Naples selects city CFO as next city manager, averts national search Naples Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Gary Young will become the next city manager, averting a lengthy, expensive national search for a replacement.
Charlotte County’s Mid-County Regional Library to reopen in 2026 After about $6.9 million in repairs and renovations to Mid-County Regional Library in Port Charlotte, the library is expected to reopen in 2026.
MATLACHA Man accused of deadly Matlacha DUI crash takes plea deal A man accused of driving drunk and crashing into the patio of a Matlacha restaurant, killing a woman and injuring others, has taken a plea deal with the state.
Opera Naples set to make land offer with seven-figure gift A seven-figure gift has provided the base for Opera Naples, Theater in the Garden and the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation to build an international center for the arts.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood Chamber distributes over $167K in hurricane relief funding The Englewood Chamber of Commerce announced over $167,000 in critical funding has been provided to individuals affected by Helene and Milton.
Cyclist group riding 500 miles for charity to pass through LaBelle Thirty-six Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure cyclist members participating in the annual 500-mile Tour de Florida charity ride will be passing through LaBelle next week.
marco island YMCA to break ground on healthy living facility in Marco Island The YMCA of Collier County is set to break ground for a healthy living facility in Marco Island.
NAPLES Naples Airport Authority in need of volunteers for Noise Compatibility Committee The Naples Airport Authority is seeking applicants to fill three volunteer positions on its Noise Compatibility Committee (NCC).
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Progress being made on City View Park in Dunbar More promises made by a city that has not kept its promises for the last six years have some neighbors concerned about the future of their community.
COLLIER COUNTY Seacrest hoops player hits a full court buzzer beater Seacrest Country Day School boys basketball player Hayden Fuller hits full court buzzer beater against Aubrey Rogers.
NAPLES Cutting-edge ACL surgery reducing reinjury risk by 80% Known for its game-changing orthopedic repair options, Naples-based Arthrex has done it again.
NAPLES MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes In 2025, MacStrength FL is swinging for success with their current players and for a wider reach in its community.
You can appeal FEMA’s decision on your claim – Here’s how Now a week after the deadline for FEMA hurricane assistance has closed, the federal agency says you can appeal their decision on your claim if you don’t agree.
Naples selects city CFO as next city manager, averts national search Naples Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Gary Young will become the next city manager, averting a lengthy, expensive national search for a replacement.
Charlotte County’s Mid-County Regional Library to reopen in 2026 After about $6.9 million in repairs and renovations to Mid-County Regional Library in Port Charlotte, the library is expected to reopen in 2026.
MATLACHA Man accused of deadly Matlacha DUI crash takes plea deal A man accused of driving drunk and crashing into the patio of a Matlacha restaurant, killing a woman and injuring others, has taken a plea deal with the state.
Opera Naples set to make land offer with seven-figure gift A seven-figure gift has provided the base for Opera Naples, Theater in the Garden and the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation to build an international center for the arts.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood Chamber distributes over $167K in hurricane relief funding The Englewood Chamber of Commerce announced over $167,000 in critical funding has been provided to individuals affected by Helene and Milton.
Cyclist group riding 500 miles for charity to pass through LaBelle Thirty-six Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure cyclist members participating in the annual 500-mile Tour de Florida charity ride will be passing through LaBelle next week.
marco island YMCA to break ground on healthy living facility in Marco Island The YMCA of Collier County is set to break ground for a healthy living facility in Marco Island.
NAPLES Naples Airport Authority in need of volunteers for Noise Compatibility Committee The Naples Airport Authority is seeking applicants to fill three volunteer positions on its Noise Compatibility Committee (NCC).
City of Palms Classic basketball tournament. CREDIT: WINK News The future of one of the most popular sports in the world is happening in Southwest Florida. The City of Palms Classic tipped off its 50th anniversary on Monday with a change that will play a role in the future of the NBA. For the first time since the inception of the tournament, NBA and G League scouts are allowed at Suncoast Credit Union Arena at Florida SouthWestern State College. For 50 years, the City of Palms Classic has hosted pro-caliber talent eagerly awaiting their chance to get on an NBA court. There are 26 teams in Southwest Florida for the tournament, many of which feature future Division-1 players. RELATED: City of Palms Classic basketball tournament reaches milestone Millenium, from Goodyear Arizona, features the number-two shooting guard in his class, Cameron Holmes. From the Jayhawks at the University of Kansas to the Arizona Wildcats, it’s hard to find a big-time DI basketball program that doesn’t want Holmes to sign. Those scouts attending the City of Palms Classic will see if he has what it takes to make it to the league. 2022-23 NBA MVP Joel Embiid, 2023 NBA All-Star Game MVP Jayson Tatum, and the 2018 Rookie of the Year Ben Simmons all made a name for themselves at the City of Palms Classic. “You can’t turn on an NBA game or an NCAA tournament game and not see a player who’s played here in the City of Palms Classic,” said David Dorsey, author of Dunks, Threes and Palm Trees. Gulfshore Business editor David Dorsey wrote the book on the City of Palms Classic. He timed the release of Dunks, Threes and Palm Trees, where he discusses how the City of Palms Classic became high school basketball’s best tournament, with this year being the 50th anniversary of the tournament. The event is a showcase of the best boys players in the country. The tournament’s 2014 championship game pitted the now two-time NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics against the Brooklyn Nets’ Ben Simmons. Lonzo Ball, the point guard for the Chicago Bulls, won the tournament while playing for Chino Hills back in 2015. Bam Adebayo, the center for the Miami Heat, dazzled the crowd a decade ago in 2013. “This is truly a historic week. It’s a historic tournament, even when compared to our other tournaments. In 2015, we had seventeen first-round NBA draft picks all in the same building as it turns out, said Donnie Wilkie, the City of Palms Classic Tournament Director. “This year is so much better than anything we’ve ever done, and almost by default, that makes it better than pretty much anything that’s ever been done anywhere.” The roster of City of Palms alums in the NBA is sure to grow, especially considering NBA and G-League scouts are allowed to attend this year. Dorsey told WINK News that could mean we’re in for even better competition. “What that tells the high school kids is: hey I’m much closer to the NBA than I could have been. I’ve got a guy watching me. I better play my best,” said Dorsey. Wilkie told WINK News that more than 45 scouts are signed up to attend the tournament. Click here for more information about the City of Palms Classic.