Several brands of ice cream, a variety of products, recalled for possible Listeria contaminationArcadia man arrested after allegedly going on perversion spree
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 Hear from the candidates running for the next superintendent of Lee County Schools For the first time since the 1970s, Lee County voters will vote for the next superintendent of Lee County Schools. When you cast your ballot on November 5, either Victor Arias or Denise Carlin will become the elected superintendent of Lee County Schools to serve a 4-year term ending in 2028.
Police report: witnesses say fatal Firestone tire explosion caused by overinflation The Cape Coral Police Department has released its report regarding a tire explosion that killed a man at a Firestone garage on Sunday.
ALVA Neal Communities faces local opposition over Alva development On Tuesday, Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc. held a public meeting to discuss their application for the Owl Creek Community.
Lee and Collier emergency officials warn residents to follow evacuation routes Each coastal county is broken up into several zones associated with flood risks. The categories start with “A” for barrier islands and low lying areas, and “F” for areas with least at risk of flooding.
FORT MYERS Jury recommends death for Wade Wilson The jury has recommended that double-murderer Wade Wilson should be sentenced to death for the 2019 killings of two Cape Coral women.
Charlotte County home prices slip in May while some areas retained strength Single-family homes for sale in Charlotte County experienced more price reductions in May, while in some areas selling prices remained steady. Meanwhile, condominium and townhome prices decreased amid rising HOAs based on assessments from hurricane damage coupled with an inventory buildup.
WINK NEWS Closing arguments tomorrow in penalty trial for man convicted of killing 5 women at Sebring bank A jury will decide whether the man convicted of killing five women at a Sebring bank should get life or death.
FORT MYERS 2 men wanted for stealing Ford truck from business in Fort Myers Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers and the Fort Myers Police Department are searching for two men who stole a Ford F-350 from a local business.
FORT MYERS Penalty phase for convicted double-murderer Wade Wilson now in hands of jury The jury is now considering its recommendation to the judge whether a man convicted in the first-degree murder of two Cape Coral women should live or die.
Taylor Morrison opens Bella Via condo complex in Port Charlotte National home builder Taylor Morrison is continuing its expansion into Charlotte County with new condominium development Bella Via located on Collina Way in Port Charlotte.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for car burglary in Fort Myers Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man who is wanted in Fort Myers for committing a car burglary.
Colorado developer settles lawsuit with Naples Six months after suing the city of Naples, an Aspen-based developer agreed to settle, paving the way for a luxury mixed-use project featuring condominiums, boutique retailers and restaurants that will serve as a gateway to downtown.
FORT MYERS Tickets available for Cleveland Avenue redevelopment listening session Residents of Fort Myers can voice their thoughts and opinions regarding the Cleveland Avenue redevelopment as the listening session is set to begin.
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 Hear from the candidates running for the next superintendent of Lee County Schools For the first time since the 1970s, Lee County voters will vote for the next superintendent of Lee County Schools. When you cast your ballot on November 5, either Victor Arias or Denise Carlin will become the elected superintendent of Lee County Schools to serve a 4-year term ending in 2028.
Police report: witnesses say fatal Firestone tire explosion caused by overinflation The Cape Coral Police Department has released its report regarding a tire explosion that killed a man at a Firestone garage on Sunday.
ALVA Neal Communities faces local opposition over Alva development On Tuesday, Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc. held a public meeting to discuss their application for the Owl Creek Community.
Lee and Collier emergency officials warn residents to follow evacuation routes Each coastal county is broken up into several zones associated with flood risks. The categories start with “A” for barrier islands and low lying areas, and “F” for areas with least at risk of flooding.
FORT MYERS Jury recommends death for Wade Wilson The jury has recommended that double-murderer Wade Wilson should be sentenced to death for the 2019 killings of two Cape Coral women.
Charlotte County home prices slip in May while some areas retained strength Single-family homes for sale in Charlotte County experienced more price reductions in May, while in some areas selling prices remained steady. Meanwhile, condominium and townhome prices decreased amid rising HOAs based on assessments from hurricane damage coupled with an inventory buildup.
WINK NEWS Closing arguments tomorrow in penalty trial for man convicted of killing 5 women at Sebring bank A jury will decide whether the man convicted of killing five women at a Sebring bank should get life or death.
FORT MYERS 2 men wanted for stealing Ford truck from business in Fort Myers Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers and the Fort Myers Police Department are searching for two men who stole a Ford F-350 from a local business.
FORT MYERS Penalty phase for convicted double-murderer Wade Wilson now in hands of jury The jury is now considering its recommendation to the judge whether a man convicted in the first-degree murder of two Cape Coral women should live or die.
Taylor Morrison opens Bella Via condo complex in Port Charlotte National home builder Taylor Morrison is continuing its expansion into Charlotte County with new condominium development Bella Via located on Collina Way in Port Charlotte.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for car burglary in Fort Myers Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man who is wanted in Fort Myers for committing a car burglary.
Colorado developer settles lawsuit with Naples Six months after suing the city of Naples, an Aspen-based developer agreed to settle, paving the way for a luxury mixed-use project featuring condominiums, boutique retailers and restaurants that will serve as a gateway to downtown.
FORT MYERS Tickets available for Cleveland Avenue redevelopment listening session Residents of Fort Myers can voice their thoughts and opinions regarding the Cleveland Avenue redevelopment as the listening session is set to begin.
The Florida Department of Transportation is planning a more than 200-mile pedestrian trail across Southwest Florida. “It’s an opportunity to connect all of the communities together,” said David Scarpelli with FDOT. “A person that is able to see a space, a person is able to appreciate a space, is going to be a much stronger advocate than one that only sees it on TV or only sees it within a magazine,” said Professor Billy Gunnels from FGCU. The trail will connect small towns, natural areas and working lands to help people experience the region’s culture, environment and history. “It’s just going to give people an opportunity to have a different or another option to explore Florida,” Scarpelli added. The vision for the Collier to Polk Regional Trail is to provide a continuous multi-use trail that goes through Collier, Hendry, Glades, Highlands, Hardee and Polk counties. “That should have a positive economic impact on those communities as people are walking through them,” Gunnels explained. When completed, it will connect to other regional trail systems, such as the Florida coast-to-coast trail and the Florida Gulf Coast Trail. “Trails help animals; animals use our trails extensively; they’re not going to turn to use them the same time that we do, but they will make wide use of them when we’re not walking on them,” Gunnels said. “So really, you’ve got benefits both to humans benefit to local communities, as well as benefit to wildlife.” They believe this will increase active transportation opportunities in communities, but another big question is, what do environmentalists think about this? “It will help probably some invasive species move around because wildlife tends to use our trails,” said Gunnels. “Much of this trail is going to go buy communities, but a lot of these trials are going to go by different wild areas. The trail can be a corridor for these animals to move from one space to the next.” Community input will be completed by July 2024, and that will be followed by studies that will identify the location and conceptual design of feasible alternatives for the trail. For more information, click here. Click here for an interactive map.