Woman wanted for stealing hundreds of dollars worth of items from Marco Island storeCollier workforce housing, vet nursing home inching forward
MARCO ISLAND Woman wanted for stealing hundreds of dollars worth of items from Marco Island store A woman is wanted after being caught on video stealing hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from a Marco Island retail store.
Collier workforce housing, vet nursing home inching forward An affordable workforce housing project on the Golden Gate Golf Course that was granted an extension in May by Collier County commissioners received Department of Housing and Urban Development approval, with construction expected to begin this fall.
WINK NEWS More than 150 laws will take effect in Florida in July; what to look out for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis traveled throughout the state during the 2024 legislative session to announce and sign dozens of bills.
WINK NEWS Closing arguments begin in sentencing phase for man who killed five women at a Sebring bank Today, a jury will decide on its recommendation as closing arguments finish in court for the man who executed five women in a Sebring bank.
PORT CHARLOTTE Man accused of fatal hit-and-run in Port Charlotte The Florida Highway Patrol and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for a fatal hit-and-run that occurred in Port Charlotte.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Scattered storms move inland this Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking scattered storms moving from the coastal lines and into the inland communities this Wednesday afternoon.
WINK NEWS Collier County Teachers Union to meet and negotiate salaries Collier County teachers brace for their third day of salary negotiations as those living within the area struggle financially.
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.
NAPLES Voters meet with Collier County candidates It was a packed house at Seed to Table on Tuesday night as Collier County voters met with the candidates running to represent them.
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.
MARCO ISLAND Woman wanted for stealing hundreds of dollars worth of items from Marco Island store A woman is wanted after being caught on video stealing hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from a Marco Island retail store.
Collier workforce housing, vet nursing home inching forward An affordable workforce housing project on the Golden Gate Golf Course that was granted an extension in May by Collier County commissioners received Department of Housing and Urban Development approval, with construction expected to begin this fall.
WINK NEWS More than 150 laws will take effect in Florida in July; what to look out for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis traveled throughout the state during the 2024 legislative session to announce and sign dozens of bills.
WINK NEWS Closing arguments begin in sentencing phase for man who killed five women at a Sebring bank Today, a jury will decide on its recommendation as closing arguments finish in court for the man who executed five women in a Sebring bank.
PORT CHARLOTTE Man accused of fatal hit-and-run in Port Charlotte The Florida Highway Patrol and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for a fatal hit-and-run that occurred in Port Charlotte.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Scattered storms move inland this Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking scattered storms moving from the coastal lines and into the inland communities this Wednesday afternoon.
WINK NEWS Collier County Teachers Union to meet and negotiate salaries Collier County teachers brace for their third day of salary negotiations as those living within the area struggle financially.
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.
NAPLES Voters meet with Collier County candidates It was a packed house at Seed to Table on Tuesday night as Collier County voters met with the candidates running to represent them.
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.
The rhythm of Irish dancing captivated Meagan Urbanek. So much so, she decided to tape up her own shoes and give it a go, starting when she was five years old after a family trip to the Cape Coral Irish Festival. “The dancers would go on the stage and I’d be just bouncing up and down,” Urbanek recalled. “I didn’t know what I was doing but I was like that’s so cool. Actually it was my grandparents who were like she has to get into classes now.” Meagan started competing when she was nine, with her focus set on the World Irish Dancing Championships in Scotland. After securing her spot a year ago, the Florida Gulf Coast University senior worked on choregraphing and practicing a routine that she would take with her to worlds. “I really just wanted it to be a well rounded piece showing a bunch a different skills in Irish dance,” Urbanek explained. “So trebles and toes and movement. And also incorporating some modern aspects to it. Like I included a karate kick in there at one point that wasn’t Irish dancing but it was cool.” Meagan executed that routine perfectly, based on the crowd reaction. Urbanek said, “just listening to all the people cheering loving the art that I just performed was so surreal. I didn’t want to leave the stage.” The judges agreed, giving Meagan a perfect score. That helped Meagan become the female champion of freestyle dancing. Urbanek recalled, “I think I was crying. I was also very excited and just if I could capture a moment in a picture and just keep that forever, it would be that moment.”