Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
Red tide advisory issued for Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach The Florida Department of Health issued a red tide advisory after presence of the algae bloom was found near Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach in Collier County.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
Red tide advisory issued for Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach The Florida Department of Health issued a red tide advisory after presence of the algae bloom was found near Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach in Collier County.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
When Larry Gary got his first head coaching job in 1994, being the first Black head football coach in Lee County wasn’t even on his mind. “It didn’t dawn on me. I just was thinking I was ready to be a head football coach, taking on the challenge,” said Larry Gary, the first Black head football coach in Lee County. Gary took over the Lehigh Lightning football program 30 years ago. His success as a head coach paved the way for future Black coaches in southwest Florida. “I’m so proud that they have taken the opportunity to just say I can do it, and let’s see what the challenges are,” said Gary. Gary retired as head coach at Cape Coral in 2017. He didn’t stay off the gridiron long. In 2022, Gary came out of retirement to mentor a former player who wanted to become a head coach. Isaac Harvin played under Gary at Cypress Lake before he graduated from Cape Coral as a standout defensive back in 1995. “Coach Harvin was so talented. We did more cheering and rooting him on than coaching him. He was like Forrest Gump: just run, Forrest, run. He had speed to burn,” said Gary. Harvin played at Kansas State before returning to Lee County to coach. He didn’t plan on doing anything more than assistant coaching, but when his alma mater needed a leader, he put his name in the hat. “They said, ‘We got a good idea. Why don’t you let Gary mentor you for two years and see how you do since you’ve never been a head coach and see how it goes, and he’s gonna pretty much let you run the operation,'” said Harvin. For Harvin, the opportunity to learn hands-on from one of his mentors was a no-brainer. “I’ve got three sisters, a handful of nephews and nieces. He has been in all our lives and has coached all of us, which is crazy, so he’s like my uncle, mentor, brother, all that… I was like, man, let’s do it. Here we go,” said Harvin. After two seasons as interim and associate head coach, Harvin is officially at the helm of the Seahawks. Gary is confident that Harvin is ready. “I’m very proud of him, and we’ve talked before this came about, and I said your only enemy is you. If you want to do something, you have to go out there and do it,” said Gary. And that’s exactly what Harvin did. “At first, I was denying myself, always saying I don’t want to be a head coach. I’m just going to be an assistant cause there’s too many problems, too many things you have to deal with. But now that I’m taking this challenge on, it’s making me feel so proud of myself for stepping out there in faith,” said Harvin. That’s the message Gary has worked to instill in every player he has coached: take on the challenge. Coach Gary isn’t going too far from the gridiron. He will stay on staff as a physical education teacher at Cape Coral.