Cape Coral man arrested for sexually molesting 7-year-old daughterCollier teachers ask district for salary increase; parents agree
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for sexually molesting 7-year-old daughter A Cape Coral man has been arrested after authorities say he sexually molested his daughter starting when she was 7 years old while 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.
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.
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.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for sexually molesting 7-year-old daughter A Cape Coral man has been arrested after authorities say he sexually molested his daughter starting when she was 7 years old while 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.
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.
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.
A new wastewater treatment facility just opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. It promises to solve the community’s long-standing sewage problems. This project aims to protect both residents and the environment from potential health risks. A ribbon cutting for a wastewater treatment facility may seem a little odd. “It’s not a sexy thing to do a groundbreaking to a waste plant, right?” said Mario Diaz-Balart, representative for FL-26. But Diaz-Balart and others fought to make this new wastewater plant a reality for the community and tourists alike. “We’ve seen the damage that this plant not working has caused over the years,” Diaz Balart said. Damage like the sewers bubbling up and possibly failing every time it rained in areas like Big Cypress Preserve and Everglades National Park, which was unacceptable for Florida Senate president Kathleen Passidomo. “We thought at some point, it might explode, what would happen, we would have had sewage spilling into these pristine waters, which is unthinkable,” Passidomo said. “Without this, you’re dealing with potential environmental issues. You’re dealing with potential health risk issues, as well,” Diaz-Balart said. Local, state and national leaders worked together to secure $6.5 million to help the plant reach its current state. Commissioner Bill McDaniel told us it was worth the eight-year wait for a community that sees more than 750,000 visitors a year. “Infrastructure provides for tourism, provides for all of the businesses and the economic sustainability of any community,” McDaniel said. “Make sure that we preserve Everglades National Park, Big Cypress 10,000 islands because it’s all connected. It’s one ecosystem,” Diaz-Balart said. That connected ecosystem will now be cleaner because of Everglades City’s vision. The wastewater plant is just the first step in Everglades City’s growth. Officials hope to transition other surrounding communities that are still on septic and well systems to sewer systems that will connect to the Everglades City plant.