Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facilityTeachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration
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.
CLEWISTON Clewiston man accused of possessing child pornography A Clewiston man has been arrested after allegedly possessing potentially thousands of photos and videos of child pornography.
FORT MYERS FHP speaks on impaired driving during the holidays Florida Highway Patrol held a news conference regarding National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Month.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral woman accused of DUI, striking pedestrian A Cape Coral woman has been arrested after allegedly driving under the influence and crashing into a pedestrian last night.
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.
CLEWISTON Clewiston man accused of possessing child pornography A Clewiston man has been arrested after allegedly possessing potentially thousands of photos and videos of child pornography.
FORT MYERS FHP speaks on impaired driving during the holidays Florida Highway Patrol held a news conference regarding National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Month.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral woman accused of DUI, striking pedestrian A Cape Coral woman has been arrested after allegedly driving under the influence and crashing into a pedestrian last night.
CREDIT: NAVARRE BEACH SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION CENTER New details are coming out about the female great white shark, originally believed to be pregnant, that washed ashore on a Florida beach. According to the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, the great white shark was about 30 years old and, despite her 15-foot length, was not fully grown. CREDIT: NAVARRE BEACH SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION CENTER The shark washed ashore at Navarre Beach on Friday, and it didn’t take long for the news to spread. Alex Fox, a marine biologist from the NBSTCC, and Paige Douglas from the Gulf World Marine Institute were some of the first who responded to the scene. Navarre Beach Fire Department volunteers Bob and Tony, along with sheriff’s deputies, were not far behind. Michelle Passerotti, who works as a research fish biologist with NOAA’s Fisheries Apex Predators Program, explained what has happened since then. “She was transported to the Panama City Lab Friday, and yesterday I video conferenced in to help direct the necropsy and coordinate collection of a huge number of biological samples,” said Passerotti. CREDIT: NAVARRE BEACH SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION CENTER NOAA and OCEARCH are a couple of the organizations that will benefit from the samples collected. “We collected data and samples to send for a full pathology workup to help determine the cause of death. A fishing hook was embedded in her jaw, so post-release mortality is one possibility,” said Passerotti. RELATED: 10-foot Great White Shark swims 5,000 miles to SWFL Despite her impressive size and weight, the originally reported pregnant shark wasn’t fully mature by the time she died. “Early news stories reported her to be pregnant (she was very girthy), at around 15 [feet] in length, she was actually still immature. Female white sharks mature around 33 years of age, so she was probably 30ish years old and on the cusp of maturity,” said Passerotti. Crews from Navarre Beach Fire Rescue removing a great white shark from a Florida beach. CREDIT: Navarre Beach Fire Rescue Passerotti explained how seldom these opportunities are and how they can really benefit researching an animal that most people never see. “I speak for all the scientists involved when I express my gratitude to those who first reported the stranding, the volunteers with the Sea Turtle Center in Navarre and The Navarre Beach Fire Department who secured the carcass until enforcement could arrive, and FWC and NOAA OLE for transporting her to Panama City,” said Passerotti. It’s not uncommon to see great white sharks in the Gulf of Mexico. A couple of the great white sharks OCEARCH have tags on recently pinged in or around the Gulf, including Crystal and Jekyll. NOAA said the species can live more than 70 years, grow to 21 feet long and can weigh 4,500 pounds.