Habitat for Humanity and Fort Myers team up to build affordable housingDeath penalty or life in prison: what’s next for Wade Wilson?
FORT MYERS Habitat for Humanity and Fort Myers team up to build affordable housing Jaylen Watkins Street is about to change, as the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency will transform a plot of land into an affordable housing community.
CAPE CORAL Death penalty or life in prison: what’s next for Wade Wilson? We are waiting to hear if a judge will take the recommendation from the jury and sentence Wilson to death.
FORT MYERS State attorney holds joint press conference with Lee County Sheriff to announce arrests in 2 cases State Attorney Amira Fox held a press conference Wednesday afternoon with Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno to announce the arrest of two men.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for June 26, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for June 26, 2024.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for sexually molesting a 7-year-old A Cape Coral man has been arrested after authorities say he sexually molested a child in his care.
Collier teachers ask district for salary increase; parents agree Collier teachers presented a counteroffer to the district Wednesday on what they believe they deserve to get paid.
WINK NEWS Jury recommends death for man who killed 5 women at Sebring bank The jury is recommending the judge consider the death penalty for the man who executed five women in a Sebring bank.
MARCO ISLAND 6-month-long project for water replacement in Marco Island The City of Marco Island is replacing the existing water, wastewater, and reuse mains at the North Collier Boulevard Bridge.
Visitors to Charlotte County up 26% amid plans to entice more There was a 26% increase in visitors to Charlotte County for the second fiscal quarter, January through March 2024, and the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau is planning ways to direct more to the county’s attractions.
Herc Rentals expands with new Fort Myers location As construction projects across Southwest Florida continue, Herc Rentals needed to expand to meet the demand for its equipment.
Beware of Scam: Fraud Alert for Collier County The Collier County Sheriff’s Office wants the public to be aware of a scam that is circulating and misrepresenting the law enforcement department.
IMMOKALEE Immokalee man accused of leaving dog tied up outside in rain An Immokalee man has been arrested after allegedly leaving his dog tied up outside with only his partially inundated doghouse for shelter.
SWFL criminals on death row With the recent cases of Wade Wilson and Zephen Xaver, who both potentially face death sentences for their crimes of random murder, one might wonder who else from Southwest Florida is awaiting execution.
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.
FORT MYERS Habitat for Humanity and Fort Myers team up to build affordable housing Jaylen Watkins Street is about to change, as the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency will transform a plot of land into an affordable housing community.
CAPE CORAL Death penalty or life in prison: what’s next for Wade Wilson? We are waiting to hear if a judge will take the recommendation from the jury and sentence Wilson to death.
FORT MYERS State attorney holds joint press conference with Lee County Sheriff to announce arrests in 2 cases State Attorney Amira Fox held a press conference Wednesday afternoon with Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno to announce the arrest of two men.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for June 26, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for June 26, 2024.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for sexually molesting a 7-year-old A Cape Coral man has been arrested after authorities say he sexually molested a child in his care.
Collier teachers ask district for salary increase; parents agree Collier teachers presented a counteroffer to the district Wednesday on what they believe they deserve to get paid.
WINK NEWS Jury recommends death for man who killed 5 women at Sebring bank The jury is recommending the judge consider the death penalty for the man who executed five women in a Sebring bank.
MARCO ISLAND 6-month-long project for water replacement in Marco Island The City of Marco Island is replacing the existing water, wastewater, and reuse mains at the North Collier Boulevard Bridge.
Visitors to Charlotte County up 26% amid plans to entice more There was a 26% increase in visitors to Charlotte County for the second fiscal quarter, January through March 2024, and the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau is planning ways to direct more to the county’s attractions.
Herc Rentals expands with new Fort Myers location As construction projects across Southwest Florida continue, Herc Rentals needed to expand to meet the demand for its equipment.
Beware of Scam: Fraud Alert for Collier County The Collier County Sheriff’s Office wants the public to be aware of a scam that is circulating and misrepresenting the law enforcement department.
IMMOKALEE Immokalee man accused of leaving dog tied up outside in rain An Immokalee man has been arrested after allegedly leaving his dog tied up outside with only his partially inundated doghouse for shelter.
SWFL criminals on death row With the recent cases of Wade Wilson and Zephen Xaver, who both potentially face death sentences for their crimes of random murder, one might wonder who else from Southwest Florida is awaiting execution.
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.
An empty plot of land on Fort Myers Beach is about to see some big changes. The Fort Myers Beach town council approved plans for the Myerside Resort on Monday. The resort will feature 45 hotel rooms, as well as a restaurant and retail space on the first floor, and it’s bringing about mixed reactions. “It is beautiful,” said Argelia Sternberg, on vacation from Las Vegas, after seeing the renderings. While four members of the town council were all for it, Mayor Dan Allers was the odd man out. “To put a 54,000 square foot building on a one-acre lot is pretty large, in my opinion,” said the mayor. He’s not the only one who feels that way. RELATED: Commissioners approve $11M Fort Myers Beach Pier lengthening project RELATED: Renderings show future of Times Square on Fort Myers Beach “We’re gonna go from the small town feel to the big-time tourist,” said Delhagen. “There’s this one,” said Joseph Micciulli, a local. “You got Margaritaville, and then there’s going to be another one. Next thing you know we’re turning into Miami Beach!” Sternberg disagrees. She struggled to find a place to stay on the island for her vacation after Hurricane Ian did a number on many of the old spots. “It was hard to find options within this area, within walking distance to the beach and to the other restaurants,” Sternberg said. RELATED: New numbers show open hotel rooms in parts of Lee County are low But if more resorts are developed, Mayor Allers worries about whether the island’s infrastructure can keep up. “As we keep moving forward, if we keep approving these projects with a 100 plus increase in density,” said Allers. “I think 10 to 15 years down the road, the residents… they are certainly going to pay for that.” As for Myerside’s location, it’s right by the elementary school and nextdoor to the library. That doesn’t sit well with some. “That can’t be a positive for the school or the parents taking the kids to school,” said Micciulli. The mayor, however, sees no problem with it. “They’re in what is called the heart of the island,” noted Allers. “So it really promotes these kinds of things: boutique hotels, restaurants, shopping, walkability, bikeability.” The mayor just wishes the new Myerside Resort was a bit smaller and less dense.