‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California fires are being felt worldwide as people evacuate some are in southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
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.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California fires are being felt worldwide as people evacuate some are in southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
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.
A new plan could change where your kids can go to school in Collier County, and some parents are not happy about it. Tuesday was the first open house meeting about what the proposed attendance boundary modification could mean. Some said they’re worried about their kid’s friendships. Others are worried about having their kids switch their last year, and traffic is another concern. For many kids, school is more than just a place to learn. “My kids, they’re boys, [and] they regularly come home and say, ‘Mom, that school is my family,'” said Caitlin Pfitzinger, Collier County mother. But as Collier County schools prepare for a rezone, Pfitzinger’s boys may have to leave their family. Their school is just one of 32 impacted by rezoning plans. “These modifications will affect about 1,400 elementary students, about 400 middle school students, and 32 high school students,” said Chad Oliver, CCPS Chief Communications Officer. The proposed boundary changes won’t go into effect until August 2025, but on Tuesday, Collier County public schools hosted an open house to inform parents. “The reason why we’re doing this right now is because we need to plan for future growth, and adjust for the population shift that’s already happened across Collier County,” Oliver said. And while some parents do recognize the need, not all are happy with how it’s being done. “We’re having kids that live minutes away from each other that are gonna go to different elementary schools,” said Joanie Merrihew, Collier County mother. There’s also the issue of our busy roads. “We’re just really concerned about the traffic that’s going to happen with a lot of vehicles coming in,” Merrihew said. But these rezoning changes aren’t final yet, so if you have concerns, now’s the time to voice them. “The school board is going to review every single comment, every ounce of feedback before they make a final decision and vote on the boundary modification in the month of March,” Oliver said. CCPS will be holding three Open House meetings related to the proposed Attendance Boundary Modification. Opportunities will be available to ask questions regarding the different proposals, view maps, and submit electronic feedback. January 30 (6-7 p.m.) at Corkscrew Middle (1165 Oil Well Road) February 6 (6-7 p.m.) at Oakridge Middle (14975 Collier Blvd.) February 20 (6-7 p.m.) at North Naples Middle (16165 Learning Lane) At the Collier School Board meeting on Wednesday, the school board proceeded with a 5-0 vote to defer the vote on the Boundary Modification to a future meeting. The board will hold a Board Work Session on April 10 at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the topic further. A vote will then be made at the May 14 Regular School Board Meeting. There are over thirty schools impacted by this change. Click here to see them. If you’re interested in finding out how this affects your child’s school, click here.