Lee County schools survey parents on classroom phone restrictionsNew NCH technology to destroy tumors
Lee County schools survey parents on classroom phone restrictions Lee County Schools is considering changes to its student code of conduct regarding the use of wireless communication devices during the school day.
NAPLES New NCH technology to destroy tumors NCH is upping its cancer-fighting game by becoming the first in Florida to acquire a new technology designed to destroy tumors.
FORT MYERS Alliance for the Arts to host 39th annual All Florida Juried Exhibition The Alliance for the Arts will be hosting the 39th Annual All Florida Juried Exhibit.
ESTERO FGCU softball coach David Deiros to retire after 2025 season FGCU softball head coach David Deiros will retire from coaching at the end of the 2025 season.
Tim Aten Knows: SWFL to see expansion of Oar & Iron, Kelly’s Roast Beef The restaurant franchise group for the Boston-based Kelly’s Roast Beef and Oar & Iron Raw Bar & Grill recently burst out of the gate in Collier and Lee counties with aggressive expansion plans for both dining concepts.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man gets life in jail for fatal fentanyl distribution A Fort Myers man will spend the rest of his life in jail for distributing a lethal dose of fentanyl.
Fort Myers council to discuss $11.5M bid for News-Press site redevelopment The Fort Myers News-Press building, a site with a long history and untapped potential, may soon undergo a transformation.
Collier mental health center building contract approved Collier County approved the construction contract for the roughly $50 million, 87-bed Collier County Behavioral Health Center, just two weeks before the contract was set to expire, and costs would rise by millions.
City of Fort Myers receives competing bids on former News-Press site The City of Fort Myers plans to vote Jan. 21 on whether to meet March 3 to consider Catalyst Community Development LLC as the buyer for almost 10 acres at 2442 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., former site of The News-Press newspaper.
Charlotte County awaits demolition plan for Cultural Center During a Jan. 21 commissioners workshop meeting, county Facilities Director Travis Perdue said a demolition consultant will provide a demolition plan sometime in March.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach town manager announces resignation Fort Myers Beach’s town manager has announced he will not renew his contract and plans to return to northern Florida.
WASHINGTON (AP) Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet The Senate confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously for President Donald Trump’s Cabinet.
BABCOCK RANCH 2 juveniles accused of crime spree in Charlotte County and neighboring Lee County Two juveniles have been arrested after allegedly committing multiple vehicle thefts and burglaries in Babcock Ranch.
FDOT to host public hearing on Burnt Store Road project The Florida Department of Transportation has announced a public hearing for the Burnt Store Road Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from Van Buren Parkway to Charlotte County Line in Lee County.
Tallahassee Gov. DeSantis issues state of emergency for northern Florida ahead of dangerous winter conditions Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for the northern portion of the state ahead of winter conditions.
Lee County schools survey parents on classroom phone restrictions Lee County Schools is considering changes to its student code of conduct regarding the use of wireless communication devices during the school day.
NAPLES New NCH technology to destroy tumors NCH is upping its cancer-fighting game by becoming the first in Florida to acquire a new technology designed to destroy tumors.
FORT MYERS Alliance for the Arts to host 39th annual All Florida Juried Exhibition The Alliance for the Arts will be hosting the 39th Annual All Florida Juried Exhibit.
ESTERO FGCU softball coach David Deiros to retire after 2025 season FGCU softball head coach David Deiros will retire from coaching at the end of the 2025 season.
Tim Aten Knows: SWFL to see expansion of Oar & Iron, Kelly’s Roast Beef The restaurant franchise group for the Boston-based Kelly’s Roast Beef and Oar & Iron Raw Bar & Grill recently burst out of the gate in Collier and Lee counties with aggressive expansion plans for both dining concepts.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man gets life in jail for fatal fentanyl distribution A Fort Myers man will spend the rest of his life in jail for distributing a lethal dose of fentanyl.
Fort Myers council to discuss $11.5M bid for News-Press site redevelopment The Fort Myers News-Press building, a site with a long history and untapped potential, may soon undergo a transformation.
Collier mental health center building contract approved Collier County approved the construction contract for the roughly $50 million, 87-bed Collier County Behavioral Health Center, just two weeks before the contract was set to expire, and costs would rise by millions.
City of Fort Myers receives competing bids on former News-Press site The City of Fort Myers plans to vote Jan. 21 on whether to meet March 3 to consider Catalyst Community Development LLC as the buyer for almost 10 acres at 2442 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., former site of The News-Press newspaper.
Charlotte County awaits demolition plan for Cultural Center During a Jan. 21 commissioners workshop meeting, county Facilities Director Travis Perdue said a demolition consultant will provide a demolition plan sometime in March.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach town manager announces resignation Fort Myers Beach’s town manager has announced he will not renew his contract and plans to return to northern Florida.
WASHINGTON (AP) Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet The Senate confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously for President Donald Trump’s Cabinet.
BABCOCK RANCH 2 juveniles accused of crime spree in Charlotte County and neighboring Lee County Two juveniles have been arrested after allegedly committing multiple vehicle thefts and burglaries in Babcock Ranch.
FDOT to host public hearing on Burnt Store Road project The Florida Department of Transportation has announced a public hearing for the Burnt Store Road Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from Van Buren Parkway to Charlotte County Line in Lee County.
Tallahassee Gov. DeSantis issues state of emergency for northern Florida ahead of dangerous winter conditions Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for the northern portion of the state ahead of winter conditions.
Feb. 24, 2024 This week’s WINK Neighborhood Watch segment features a third arrest for a high-profile case, a shot in the back, and an update on a convicted drug trafficker. Justin Robert Casagranda has been arrested in connection with the Trails End murder case. According to Charlotte County deputies, Casagranda was hired to pull the trigger and kill two people on Trails End Drive. Deputies said he traveled from Athens, Georgia, where he lives now, to Charlotte County to kill Mario Schiano and Anthony Galeotti. READ MORE: 3rd arrest made in murder for hire case on Trails End Drive Rachel Robinson was arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon after police said she shot a man in the back. Police noticed a handgun handle inside in plain sight of Robinson’s unzipped bag. While checking on the victim, police found an entry and exit wound and determined he was shot in the back. READ MORE: Fort Myers woman accused of shooting man in the back Stephanie Proffitt has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for drug trafficking and several related drug charges. Proffitt was found guilty of two counts of trafficking in dangerous fentanyl or fentanyl analogues. Proffitt was also convicted of possession of a controlled substance with intent, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of a place for trafficking in or sale of a controlled substance. READ MORE: Alva woman gets 30 years in prison for fentanyl and other drug charges