Texas Roadhouse honors memory of five teenagers lost in tragic crashLocals react to Wade Wilson jury recommendation
FORT MYERS Texas Roadhouse honors memory of five teenagers lost in tragic crash It has been one year since the tragic crash that took the lives of five teenagers on Top Golf Way in Lee County.
CAPE CORAL Locals react to Wade Wilson jury recommendation Wade Wilson, the man found guilty of killing two innocent women, has his life in the hands of a jury and judge. In less than two hours on Tuesday – the jury came to their decision.
FORT MYERS Austan Cristiaan talks joining Bishop Verot and first D-1 offers Quarterback Austan Cristiaan talks about joining Bishop Verot for his freshman season and securing his first two D-1 offers.
FL researchers testing Zika virus to fight childhood brain cancer Neuroblastoma is one of the deadliest childhood cancers. Now, a team of researchers out of Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando are taking a novel approach to wipe out disease. Their studies involve the use of the Zika virus.
FORT MYERS Community Redevelopment Agency seeks public input for Cleveland Avenue project Mayor Kevin Anderson said Tuesday was an opportunity for the Community Redevelopment Agency and leaders to hear what the public thinks this redevelopment should look like.
FGCU professor agrees with US Surgeon General: gun violence is a public health crisis Gun violence: We’ve seen it here firsthand in southwest Florida. Many agree gun violence is a growing problem in the United States. Now, the U.S. Surgeon General is calling it a crisis.
Charlotte County Charlotte County now requiring condo and co-op inspections for building 25-years or older On the 3-year anniversary of the Champlain Towers South building collapse in Surfside, FL, many look to remember those lost and continue to learn from the tragedy.
FORT MYERS A third diamond interchange on its way to Southwest Florida The third iteration of a construction project that strikes fear into some drivers could be a tell-tell sign about the trends of Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples practice comes under fire from a former employee A Naples dermatology practice acknowledges it had issues when it first opened two years ago but says those issues are now behind them.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts more FEMA hearings Red tags are rearing their ugly head. Cape Coral homeowners who were slapped with these tags and found non-compliant with city code permits are back to defend themselves.
4 local music shows to choose from in one day If you’re an indecisive local music fan, Friday will be a tough day for you.
FORT MYERS Walt Wesley Way unveiled in honor of local legend Take a drive down Lincoln Blvd. in Fort Myers and you will notice above the street sign is another that reads ‘Honorary Walt Wesley Way.’
LABELLE Man reunited with dog after she appears in LaBelle 2 years after disappearing in Maryland A man has been reunited with his dog after she went missing for two years and many states away.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Several brands of ice cream, a variety of products, recalled for possible Listeria contamination Several brands of ice cream sold at Southwest Florida grocery stores are part of a massive nationwide recall involving 14 brands.
ARCADIA Arcadia man arrested after allegedly going on perversion spree A man in Arcadia has been arrested after police say he exposed himself to a minor and took photos of a woman wearing a skirt as she shopped.
FORT MYERS Texas Roadhouse honors memory of five teenagers lost in tragic crash It has been one year since the tragic crash that took the lives of five teenagers on Top Golf Way in Lee County.
CAPE CORAL Locals react to Wade Wilson jury recommendation Wade Wilson, the man found guilty of killing two innocent women, has his life in the hands of a jury and judge. In less than two hours on Tuesday – the jury came to their decision.
FORT MYERS Austan Cristiaan talks joining Bishop Verot and first D-1 offers Quarterback Austan Cristiaan talks about joining Bishop Verot for his freshman season and securing his first two D-1 offers.
FL researchers testing Zika virus to fight childhood brain cancer Neuroblastoma is one of the deadliest childhood cancers. Now, a team of researchers out of Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando are taking a novel approach to wipe out disease. Their studies involve the use of the Zika virus.
FORT MYERS Community Redevelopment Agency seeks public input for Cleveland Avenue project Mayor Kevin Anderson said Tuesday was an opportunity for the Community Redevelopment Agency and leaders to hear what the public thinks this redevelopment should look like.
FGCU professor agrees with US Surgeon General: gun violence is a public health crisis Gun violence: We’ve seen it here firsthand in southwest Florida. Many agree gun violence is a growing problem in the United States. Now, the U.S. Surgeon General is calling it a crisis.
Charlotte County Charlotte County now requiring condo and co-op inspections for building 25-years or older On the 3-year anniversary of the Champlain Towers South building collapse in Surfside, FL, many look to remember those lost and continue to learn from the tragedy.
FORT MYERS A third diamond interchange on its way to Southwest Florida The third iteration of a construction project that strikes fear into some drivers could be a tell-tell sign about the trends of Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples practice comes under fire from a former employee A Naples dermatology practice acknowledges it had issues when it first opened two years ago but says those issues are now behind them.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts more FEMA hearings Red tags are rearing their ugly head. Cape Coral homeowners who were slapped with these tags and found non-compliant with city code permits are back to defend themselves.
4 local music shows to choose from in one day If you’re an indecisive local music fan, Friday will be a tough day for you.
FORT MYERS Walt Wesley Way unveiled in honor of local legend Take a drive down Lincoln Blvd. in Fort Myers and you will notice above the street sign is another that reads ‘Honorary Walt Wesley Way.’
LABELLE Man reunited with dog after she appears in LaBelle 2 years after disappearing in Maryland A man has been reunited with his dog after she went missing for two years and many states away.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Several brands of ice cream, a variety of products, recalled for possible Listeria contamination Several brands of ice cream sold at Southwest Florida grocery stores are part of a massive nationwide recall involving 14 brands.
ARCADIA Arcadia man arrested after allegedly going on perversion spree A man in Arcadia has been arrested after police say he exposed himself to a minor and took photos of a woman wearing a skirt as she shopped.
This group is getting its hands dirty while protecting our shores. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation did its marsh restoration project on the island. The marshes are important as they act as a natural barrier for future storms. The Gulf Ridge Preserve was one of Sanibel’s worst affected areas by Hurricane Ian. This unique piece of land is a huge sanctuary for tons of wildlife, some of which are super rare. They too, lost their home during Ian. “Ian was a game changer. We have hurricanes come through here every now and then, it’s not uncommon, but one like this is what we call the Big One,” said Chris Lechowicz, the SCCF Wildlife & Habitat Management Director. Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation The 21-acre piece of land owned by the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation was home to many wildlife, including the rare rice rat. “They’re only found here on Sanibel, and this actually section of Sanibel, that’s the only place in the world that they’re found,” said Kealy Pfau, SCCF Coastal Watch Director. “So restoring this habitat is crucial for their survival.” Around 100 volunteers worked hard for four days to restore and rebuild. The project concluded on Thursday. Five thousand of Spartina marsh and saw grass were planted. Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation “It’s hard work, but it’s not hard when you’ve got such good folks to do it with, and you meet a lot of people here, and that’s where connections are made. It’s a great place to network and build community,” Sandy Winans said. Sandy Winans volunteered to help plant and lives half a mile away from the SCCF property. He knows first-hand what Ian did to Sanibel. “We’re elated at how quickly Sanibel is returning to some semblance of normalcy. It’s gonna take years, obviously, but there’s so much life in this community already, people and people and natural history,” said Winans. 70% of the island is preserved. Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation “One of the things that I’m most proud about my community is that we all pull together, we’ve got a heavy stone pushing up a hill, I like to say it’s we’re pushing a rock up a sand hill here on the island. But we all pull together, we all joined in to the fight to rescue recover, and now rebuild the island. And we’re doing this collectively,” said Richard Johnson, Mayor of Sanibel. The Mayor joined everyone in the fight to give wildlife their homes back. Those who were there Thursday morning said they felt accomplished. “I mean natural beauty is coming back and it’s it’s an amazingly vibrant place. We’re so glad we’re here,” said Winans. Everybody needed help on Sanibel; humans and animals. The restoration mission is not over: the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation told WINK News Reporter Olivia Jean. On June 5, they hope to plant 3,000 plants in one day, so they need all the help they can get.