Man accused of deadly Matlacha DUI crash takes plea deal with stateOpera Naples set to make land offer with seven-figure gift
MATLACHA Man accused of deadly Matlacha DUI crash takes plea deal with state A man accused of driving drunk and crashing into the patio of a Matlacha restaurant, killing a woman and injuring others, has taken a plea deal with the state.
Opera Naples set to make land offer with seven-figure gift A seven-figure gift has provided the base for Opera Naples, Theater in the Garden and the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation to build an international center for the arts.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood Chamber distributes over $167K in hurricane relief funding The Englewood Chamber of Commerce announced over $167,000 in critical funding has been provided to individuals affected by Helene and Milton.
Cyclist group riding 500 miles for charity to pass through LaBelle Thirty-six Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure cyclist members participating in the annual 500-mile Tour de Florida charity ride will be passing through LaBelle next week.
marco island YMCA to break ground on healthy living facility in Marco Island The YMCA of Collier County is set to break ground for a healthy living facility in Marco Island.
NAPLES Naples Airport Authority in need of volunteers for Noise Compatibility Committee The Naples Airport Authority is seeking applications to fill three volunteer positions on its Noise Compatibility Committee (NCC).
Body found following Port Charlotte house fire Charlotte County deputies have found a body in the ruins of a house in Port Charlotte after a fire destroyed most of it.
the weather authority Cold front brings less humid air this Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front, which will bring in less humidity and cooler temperatures this Tuesday.
golden gate city Collier County launches pilot program to fend off mosquitoes, diseases The Collier Mosquito Control District is launching a pilot program to use sterilization to target invasive insects in Golden Gate City.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
FORT MYERS Man accused of burglarizing several businesses in Fort Myers A crime spree came to an end Sunday night after deputies arrested a man they found hiding in some bushes.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers cross country runner reflects on state championship Fort Myers High School senior cross country runner Masha Dorofeev reflects on her state championship win and committing to UCF.
CAPE CORAL Coyote kills beloved family pet in Cape Coral For 16 years, Sarge and his owner, James Stewart were inseparable.
FORT MYERS Local artist AHZUWOP to hold fashion show at tattoo shop A local artist is throwing a fashion show at a tattoo shop, an event that will also feature music performances and an art exhibition.
NAPLES Identity released of body found in Collier County retention pond According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a body was found in a retention pond on Sunday. The body was found on Lindsey Lane.
MATLACHA Man accused of deadly Matlacha DUI crash takes plea deal with state A man accused of driving drunk and crashing into the patio of a Matlacha restaurant, killing a woman and injuring others, has taken a plea deal with the state.
Opera Naples set to make land offer with seven-figure gift A seven-figure gift has provided the base for Opera Naples, Theater in the Garden and the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation to build an international center for the arts.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood Chamber distributes over $167K in hurricane relief funding The Englewood Chamber of Commerce announced over $167,000 in critical funding has been provided to individuals affected by Helene and Milton.
Cyclist group riding 500 miles for charity to pass through LaBelle Thirty-six Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure cyclist members participating in the annual 500-mile Tour de Florida charity ride will be passing through LaBelle next week.
marco island YMCA to break ground on healthy living facility in Marco Island The YMCA of Collier County is set to break ground for a healthy living facility in Marco Island.
NAPLES Naples Airport Authority in need of volunteers for Noise Compatibility Committee The Naples Airport Authority is seeking applications to fill three volunteer positions on its Noise Compatibility Committee (NCC).
Body found following Port Charlotte house fire Charlotte County deputies have found a body in the ruins of a house in Port Charlotte after a fire destroyed most of it.
the weather authority Cold front brings less humid air this Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front, which will bring in less humidity and cooler temperatures this Tuesday.
golden gate city Collier County launches pilot program to fend off mosquitoes, diseases The Collier Mosquito Control District is launching a pilot program to use sterilization to target invasive insects in Golden Gate City.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
FORT MYERS Man accused of burglarizing several businesses in Fort Myers A crime spree came to an end Sunday night after deputies arrested a man they found hiding in some bushes.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers cross country runner reflects on state championship Fort Myers High School senior cross country runner Masha Dorofeev reflects on her state championship win and committing to UCF.
CAPE CORAL Coyote kills beloved family pet in Cape Coral For 16 years, Sarge and his owner, James Stewart were inseparable.
FORT MYERS Local artist AHZUWOP to hold fashion show at tattoo shop A local artist is throwing a fashion show at a tattoo shop, an event that will also feature music performances and an art exhibition.
NAPLES Identity released of body found in Collier County retention pond According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a body was found in a retention pond on Sunday. The body was found on Lindsey Lane.
Still image of a female Florida panther captured on FWC video surveillance in Charlotte County. Experts believe she likely lives in the are; although, it is uncommon for Florida panthers to be spotted north of the Caloosahatchee River. Credit: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Two more endangered Florida panthers were discovered dead by wildlife officials after the animals were struck by vehicles in Collier and Hendry counties. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, a 3-year-old male Florida panther was killed on Friday along County Road 833 in Hendry County, about five miles south of County Road 835. Male panther at the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge. Photo by FWS, 2018. This is the second death discovered on County Road 833 in 2024. The previous death on the road happened back in January when a young female panther was also struck by a vehicle. The endangered 3-year-old panther was the fourth discovered by wildlife officials in Hendry County. Then, on Monday, a 2-year-old male Florida panther got struck by another vehicle in Collier County along Countyline Road, nearly a mile north of Oil Well Road. “Prior to the year 2000, yearly panther roadkills were four or fewer. But beginning in 2000, these numbers have ranged from six to 34 annually,” said FWC. Florida panther. CREDIT: NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION Another dead panther was found nearby on April 1, where FWC says a 4-year-old dead panther was found on Oil Well Road. Since 2022, 25 of the last 51 panther deaths FWC has reported happened in Collier County. This doesn’t include the reported death on March 21, 2024, which occurred on Alligator Alley, very close to the Collier County line. Collier County begins at mile marker 50, which is where FWC reports the death happened despite reporting the panther was found in Broward County. RELATED: 2 endangered Florida panthers struck by vehicles on April 1 RELATED: 6th Florida panther death of 2024; corpse discovered in Collier County state forest Also since the start of 2022, 47 of the last 51 discovered panther deaths are the result of vehicle strikes. In March, FWC shared a video on their Instagram page showing a panther dashing across a busy highway, narrowly missing getting struck by vans. FWC says most panthers are sighted in Southwest Florida, and their map seems most dense in Collier County. “Most panther breeding occurs in the orange-shaded area in South Florida around the Everglades,” says the FWC website. Map of Florida panther sightings. CREDIT: FWC Panther Pulse indicates vehicle collisions are the most common way Florida panthers are found dead. By driving vigilant and obeying panther crossing zone traffic signs, you can help protect the state animal of Florida. Another way you can support Florida panther conservation is by reporting sightings of the endangered species to FWC. Click here to report a Florida panther sighting. Below are two examples of panther sightings, along with pictures submitted to FWC. A Florida panther sighting just West of the Orangetree community in Collier County was submitted to FWC on March 29, 2024. CREDIT: FWC Panther caught on camera on Feb. 25, 2024, around the Picayune Strand State Forest. CREDIT: FWC