Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for PalestineWarm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal The city of Cape Coral is seeing two projects that will change the city. One is called one of the most lucrative deals in county history.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal The city of Cape Coral is seeing two projects that will change the city. One is called one of the most lucrative deals in county history.
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 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 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.