FGCU draws 14-seed and rematch in NCAA TournamentCape Coral pushes back on bill to ban community redevelopment agencies
FGCU FGCU draws 14-seed and rematch in NCAA Tournament FGCU draws a 14-seed and rematch of last year’s first round with 3-seeded Oklahoma for round one of the NCAA Tournament.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral pushes back on bill to ban community redevelopment agencies The Cape Coral City Council is pushing back against a new bill introduced by their state representative, Mike Giallombardo, which aims to ban Community Redevelopment Agencies.
FORT MYERS BEACH Spring break brings excitement and business boom to Fort Myers Beach Fort Myers Beach is buzzing with excitement as spring breakers from across the country descend on this popular destination.
MARCO ISLAND Seventh Marco Island city councilor sworn in after months of discussion Marco Island’s city council has finally filled its vacant seventh seat after over four months of deliberations.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers council weighs ICE role for local police in immigration tasks The Fort Myers City Council is currently discussing a potential agreement between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Fort Myers Police Department.
FORT MYERS BEACH WINK Investigates: Where is the money for Hurricane Ian victim? WINK News investigates a contractor dispute involving Joe Salvaggio, who paid for home repairs after Hurricane Ian but never saw the work completed.
TALLAHASSEE Barron Collier grad pitches first game for FSU since heart surgeries FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe, a Barron Collier High School grad, played his first baseball game after two open heart surgeries.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for DUI after allegedly threatening police on Del Prado Blvd. A routine sobriety test in Cape Coral quickly escalated when a man became irate with a police officer.
Florida restaurants may lose automatic tips for groups under 6 Lawmakers are currently debating a change that could impact how diners tip in Florida.
FORT MYERS Florida bill aims to ease phone repairs for locals and small businesses A new Florida House bill aims to make do-it-yourself repairs easier for device owners and independent repair providers.
Paddy Murphy’s Irish Pub rolls out food menu on Marco Island Although Paddy Murphy’s Irish Pub launched on Marco Island last St. Patrick’s Day, the bar didn’t roll out its extensive food menu until this year.
Deputies catch 2 unregistered sex offenders in DeSoto County The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office caught two unregistered sex offenders from Missouri last week on Brevard Avenue.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police investigating body found in house A death investigation is underway at a Fort Myers home.
Suspect identified in Cypress West double shooting; found in Mississippi The authorities in Mississippi have a suspect in custody that Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies believe shot and injured two people in Cypress West Apartment Home Community.
Lee County food drive to support Harry Chapin Food Bank Lee County Solid Waste is kicking off its eighth annual “Donated not Wasted” campaign, encouraging people to donate unopened pantry items.
FGCU FGCU draws 14-seed and rematch in NCAA Tournament FGCU draws a 14-seed and rematch of last year’s first round with 3-seeded Oklahoma for round one of the NCAA Tournament.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral pushes back on bill to ban community redevelopment agencies The Cape Coral City Council is pushing back against a new bill introduced by their state representative, Mike Giallombardo, which aims to ban Community Redevelopment Agencies.
FORT MYERS BEACH Spring break brings excitement and business boom to Fort Myers Beach Fort Myers Beach is buzzing with excitement as spring breakers from across the country descend on this popular destination.
MARCO ISLAND Seventh Marco Island city councilor sworn in after months of discussion Marco Island’s city council has finally filled its vacant seventh seat after over four months of deliberations.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers council weighs ICE role for local police in immigration tasks The Fort Myers City Council is currently discussing a potential agreement between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Fort Myers Police Department.
FORT MYERS BEACH WINK Investigates: Where is the money for Hurricane Ian victim? WINK News investigates a contractor dispute involving Joe Salvaggio, who paid for home repairs after Hurricane Ian but never saw the work completed.
TALLAHASSEE Barron Collier grad pitches first game for FSU since heart surgeries FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe, a Barron Collier High School grad, played his first baseball game after two open heart surgeries.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for DUI after allegedly threatening police on Del Prado Blvd. A routine sobriety test in Cape Coral quickly escalated when a man became irate with a police officer.
Florida restaurants may lose automatic tips for groups under 6 Lawmakers are currently debating a change that could impact how diners tip in Florida.
FORT MYERS Florida bill aims to ease phone repairs for locals and small businesses A new Florida House bill aims to make do-it-yourself repairs easier for device owners and independent repair providers.
Paddy Murphy’s Irish Pub rolls out food menu on Marco Island Although Paddy Murphy’s Irish Pub launched on Marco Island last St. Patrick’s Day, the bar didn’t roll out its extensive food menu until this year.
Deputies catch 2 unregistered sex offenders in DeSoto County The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office caught two unregistered sex offenders from Missouri last week on Brevard Avenue.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police investigating body found in house A death investigation is underway at a Fort Myers home.
Suspect identified in Cypress West double shooting; found in Mississippi The authorities in Mississippi have a suspect in custody that Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies believe shot and injured two people in Cypress West Apartment Home Community.
Lee County food drive to support Harry Chapin Food Bank Lee County Solid Waste is kicking off its eighth annual “Donated not Wasted” campaign, encouraging people to donate unopened pantry items.
Downtown Arcadia. CREDIT: Luke Wilson Arcadia business owners want you to know they are open. Ian destroyed the downtown area, but after, the business owners of downtown Arcadia rallied together to clean up. Now, they are back open. The devastating destruction Ian caused to Arcadia’s downtown closed businesses and affected shopping and tourism. “Ian was very devastating to us. It flooded our store, so all our merchandise was ruined. My windows were gone, and my flooring was gone,” said Denise Harn, co-owner of Honey Bells Boutique & Gifts. “I felt when we moved to Arcadia, we were inland, and that made me feel safe, and I was glad to live a little further off the coast to not have to deal with the hurricane again, and then it ended up being worse,” said Angie Holiday-Squire, owner of Wheelers Cafe. Business owners got together and worked with each other to clean up West Oak Street. Five of them sat down with us Friday morning. “I said I need to go see what happened at the store, and we went there, and it was just everybody was already on the street. They were already cleaning it up and working together to try to make it presentable and not a hazard. It took a while, but I think we did a good job,” Denise Harn said. “I felt honored to be there because it felt like we all came together, so it seems like I got to know everybody kind of all at once,” said Laura Partridge, owner of Mixed Emotions Craft Studio & Retro Boutique and Laura’s Good Vibe Tribe. The historic street is known for its charm, which is why so many worked together to save it, bringing awareness to the unique downtown is the goal. “Every store has a story and it has its own quirkiness and uniqueness and charm,” said Ashley Harn, co-owner of Honey Belles Boutique & Gifts & Founder of Shop Downtown Arcadia. Business owners say it’s the little town that just won’t give up. Over 30 businesses make up downtown Arcadia, including five boutiques, 11 antique stories, and six eateries. Twenty-five of those are female-owned, and 20 new businesses have opened since Hurricane Ian. There is also a revolving farmers market. “There’s shopping districts within driving distance that you can do for a day. Charming cafes, unique stores, nostalgic antique stores, and then the nightlife that we have and even day life,” said Ashley Harn. The new diversity in the area has been helping with growth. “What I see coming into Arcadia is giving it a stronger foundation and giving a more diverse culture to come seeking out what is our treasures down here, which is fantastic,” said Toni Badovinac, owner of Glass Antique-or-Not. One thing’s for sure: everyone is proud of how far this little town has come. “I’m proud of the men and women who are here and supporting us and working together. It’s been a fantastic journey to go on with him,” said Badovinac. The best part is that parking is free. 4 new businesses are in the works to open. Business owners told us that Wednesday through Saturday are the best days to visit, as most businesses are open.