Duo accused of stealing 70 cans of baby formula from PublixBuckingham residents push for solution to flooding
Lee County Duo accused of stealing 70 cans of baby formula from Publix Two women are accused of stealing 70 cans of baby formula and drink powder from a Publix in Lee County.
BUCKINGHAM Buckingham residents push for solution to flooding Buckingham residents are tired of their lives being thrown off course whenever it rains a little too hard.
BONITA SPRINGS Donna’s Barbershop in Bonita Springs doubling as music venue On concert day, you won’t see barber chairs, combs or razors. Instead, you’ll see amps, mics, soundboards, a drum set and the talent of the local music scene behind each instrument.
FORT MYERS FHP investigating rollover crash on I-75 The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a rollover crash near the exit of Colonial Boulevard, around Mile Marker 136.
PUNTA GORDA Smelly fish washing up dead on shore concerning neighbors Dirty, rotten fish piled up dead along the shore at the Twin Isles Country Club in Punta Gorda.
PINE ISLAND How a car ended up in the water near a Matlacha restaurant Almost every law enforcement agency in the area was at Miceli’s restaurant on Pine Island Road, as the car with the brake lights on went down the Matlacha pass.
LEHIGH ACRES Understanding Mosquito Control: Low-flying plane operations explained Low-flying planes flying back and forth over homes over the weekend worried many people on the ground, who wondered what was happening.
Man keeping brother’s legacy alive with basketball camp Sean Achilles loved basketball and worked hard at it. His brother Dsean, on the other hand, didn’t take the sport seriously.
Expert weighs in on Sebring killer’s claim of severe mental health issues Zephen Xaver claims voices in his head drove him to kill. A state psychologist said that doesn’t add up.
Miracle Moment: little boy takes first steps at 4 years old Landon hops to it and goes. Nothing’s holding him back. Especially not cerebral palsy. Landon has spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that makes it hard for him to walk. It’s a life-long complication after Landon was born severely premature.
FORT MYERS Families anxiously await repairs to Lakes Park splash pads With summer heat in full swing, Southwest Florida families are looking for ways to cool off.
Collier County Education Association continues bargaining for increased wages For years, teachers have been talking about how much it costs to live in Collier County, saying it doesn’t match what they’re getting paid, and they believe they deserve more.
CAPE CORAL OSHA takes over investigation of deadly tire explosion at Firestone The investigation into a deadly explosion inside a garage at a Firestone is out of the hands of local law enforcement, as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has taken over.
FORT MYERS Man found unconscious at Hendry County hazmat scene appears in federal court The man arrested during a hazmat scene in Hendry county that made 20 first responders sick appeared in federal court in Fort Myers.
Lee County Duo accused of stealing 70 cans of baby formula from Publix Two women are accused of stealing 70 cans of baby formula and drink powder from a Publix in Lee County.
BUCKINGHAM Buckingham residents push for solution to flooding Buckingham residents are tired of their lives being thrown off course whenever it rains a little too hard.
BONITA SPRINGS Donna’s Barbershop in Bonita Springs doubling as music venue On concert day, you won’t see barber chairs, combs or razors. Instead, you’ll see amps, mics, soundboards, a drum set and the talent of the local music scene behind each instrument.
FORT MYERS FHP investigating rollover crash on I-75 The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a rollover crash near the exit of Colonial Boulevard, around Mile Marker 136.
PUNTA GORDA Smelly fish washing up dead on shore concerning neighbors Dirty, rotten fish piled up dead along the shore at the Twin Isles Country Club in Punta Gorda.
PINE ISLAND How a car ended up in the water near a Matlacha restaurant Almost every law enforcement agency in the area was at Miceli’s restaurant on Pine Island Road, as the car with the brake lights on went down the Matlacha pass.
LEHIGH ACRES Understanding Mosquito Control: Low-flying plane operations explained Low-flying planes flying back and forth over homes over the weekend worried many people on the ground, who wondered what was happening.
Man keeping brother’s legacy alive with basketball camp Sean Achilles loved basketball and worked hard at it. His brother Dsean, on the other hand, didn’t take the sport seriously.
Expert weighs in on Sebring killer’s claim of severe mental health issues Zephen Xaver claims voices in his head drove him to kill. A state psychologist said that doesn’t add up.
Miracle Moment: little boy takes first steps at 4 years old Landon hops to it and goes. Nothing’s holding him back. Especially not cerebral palsy. Landon has spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that makes it hard for him to walk. It’s a life-long complication after Landon was born severely premature.
FORT MYERS Families anxiously await repairs to Lakes Park splash pads With summer heat in full swing, Southwest Florida families are looking for ways to cool off.
Collier County Education Association continues bargaining for increased wages For years, teachers have been talking about how much it costs to live in Collier County, saying it doesn’t match what they’re getting paid, and they believe they deserve more.
CAPE CORAL OSHA takes over investigation of deadly tire explosion at Firestone The investigation into a deadly explosion inside a garage at a Firestone is out of the hands of local law enforcement, as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has taken over.
FORT MYERS Man found unconscious at Hendry County hazmat scene appears in federal court The man arrested during a hazmat scene in Hendry county that made 20 first responders sick appeared in federal court in Fort Myers.
Teachers getting paid more is always good news, but the pay in the Lee County School District is still not competitive. Last week, WINK News told you how teachers and Lee County settled on contracts. Next, teachers will vote to approve the contract. Robert Daniels left last year’s bargaining session hopeful. RELATED: Teachers union reaches contract agreement with Lee County School District Lee County schools and the teachers union had just gotten a deal done. Daniels had gotten a 9.5% raise and said he felt Lee County had finally listened to teachers’ pleas for more money. Last Wednesday, the teachers union and the school district settled on raises for the next school year. Daniels, who has been teaching in the district for 11 years is now getting a 4.75% raise, and he’s not happy about it. “I really do think that this could have done better, and [it] almost feels like backtracking,” Daniels said. Teachers union president Kevin Daly told us that more money always helps, but Lee County Schools still pays less than Charlotte and Collier County Schools, and teachers are going down the road. “You know, a third of the Collier County teachers live in Lee County, and they drive to Collier County because, on average, it’s seven or $8,000 more a year,” Daly said. A spokesperson for Lee County Schools would not comment on the new contracts nor say how many teachers the district is currently short. He said, “Our focus has shifted to hiring for next school year, and a current number for this year is not available.” But Daly predicted it’s around 200. Daly said a lack of teachers means increased class sizes, uncertified teachers covering classrooms and a lack of quality education for students.