Bonita Springs offensive lineman puts in work in the trenches and on a job siteAmendment 5: Homestead exemption inflation adjustment
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs offensive lineman puts in work in the trenches and on a job site Bonita Springs offensive lineman Luis Jimenez is one to put his hand in the dirt both on the line of scrimmage and out on a job site.
Amendment 5: Homestead exemption inflation adjustment Property taxes are not anyone’s favorite words, but they are money that must be paid if you own Florida real estate.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Beach man accused of assaulting Capitol police during Jan. 6 arrested A Fort Myers Beach man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting law enforcement and other charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Charlotte Co. approves site plan for marina resort development Charlotte County commissioners approved the final site plan Oct. 22 for a marina resort complex with a hotel, restaurants and condos in Placida near the Boca Grande Causeway.
NAPLES Naples Zoo welcomes critically endangered Mongoose Lemurs The Naples Zoo has incorporated a breeding pair of critically endangered mongoose lemurs into its habitat enclosures.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers Fire Department’s newest life-saving upgrade The North Fort Myers Fire Department has a new life-saving upgrade that is used underwater, one that is much needed.
Collier County experiences daily power surge issues due to Hurricane Milton It’s a breath of fresh air now that the storm has passed, and we are slowly picking up the pieces. However, some areas now deal with quick power interruptions almost daily.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers woman wins $2M on scratch-off ticket On Thursday, the Florida Lottery announced that a Fort Myers woman claimed a top prize of $2 million from the Monopoly Secret Vault game.
Affordable housing project planned for North Naples A 150-apartment complex, with nearly half reserved for income-restricted affordable housing, is planned for Vanderbilt Beach Road in North Naples.
FORT MYERS More construction underway for Fort Myers diverging diamond project The Diverging Diamond Interchange at Colonial Boulevard and Interstate 75 is in its final stages.
DeSoto County uses aerial mosquito treatment following Hurricane Milton If you hear airplanes in DeSoto County during the evening and early morning hours, don’t be alarmed. An aerial team is treating the area for mosquitos.
The Weather Authority Warm day with a few evening showers The Weather Authority is tracking a warm Thursday afternoon, with a few showers expected towards the evening.
Charlotte County man killed in deputy-involved shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office confirmed their deputies shot and killed a man in his driveway shortly after noon on Wednesday.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man pleads guilty to firearm charges A man in Fort Myers has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and possessing an unregistered firearm silencer.
CAPE CORAL Suspect flees after Cape Coral break-in, investigation ongoing Officers, K9 units, and a forensic team took over a home on Southwest 45th Street and Pelican Boulevard in Cape Coral.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs offensive lineman puts in work in the trenches and on a job site Bonita Springs offensive lineman Luis Jimenez is one to put his hand in the dirt both on the line of scrimmage and out on a job site.
Amendment 5: Homestead exemption inflation adjustment Property taxes are not anyone’s favorite words, but they are money that must be paid if you own Florida real estate.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Beach man accused of assaulting Capitol police during Jan. 6 arrested A Fort Myers Beach man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting law enforcement and other charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Charlotte Co. approves site plan for marina resort development Charlotte County commissioners approved the final site plan Oct. 22 for a marina resort complex with a hotel, restaurants and condos in Placida near the Boca Grande Causeway.
NAPLES Naples Zoo welcomes critically endangered Mongoose Lemurs The Naples Zoo has incorporated a breeding pair of critically endangered mongoose lemurs into its habitat enclosures.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers Fire Department’s newest life-saving upgrade The North Fort Myers Fire Department has a new life-saving upgrade that is used underwater, one that is much needed.
Collier County experiences daily power surge issues due to Hurricane Milton It’s a breath of fresh air now that the storm has passed, and we are slowly picking up the pieces. However, some areas now deal with quick power interruptions almost daily.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers woman wins $2M on scratch-off ticket On Thursday, the Florida Lottery announced that a Fort Myers woman claimed a top prize of $2 million from the Monopoly Secret Vault game.
Affordable housing project planned for North Naples A 150-apartment complex, with nearly half reserved for income-restricted affordable housing, is planned for Vanderbilt Beach Road in North Naples.
FORT MYERS More construction underway for Fort Myers diverging diamond project The Diverging Diamond Interchange at Colonial Boulevard and Interstate 75 is in its final stages.
DeSoto County uses aerial mosquito treatment following Hurricane Milton If you hear airplanes in DeSoto County during the evening and early morning hours, don’t be alarmed. An aerial team is treating the area for mosquitos.
The Weather Authority Warm day with a few evening showers The Weather Authority is tracking a warm Thursday afternoon, with a few showers expected towards the evening.
Charlotte County man killed in deputy-involved shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office confirmed their deputies shot and killed a man in his driveway shortly after noon on Wednesday.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man pleads guilty to firearm charges A man in Fort Myers has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and possessing an unregistered firearm silencer.
CAPE CORAL Suspect flees after Cape Coral break-in, investigation ongoing Officers, K9 units, and a forensic team took over a home on Southwest 45th Street and Pelican Boulevard in Cape Coral.
Before you hit the beach, be aware the Florida Department of Health in Collier County is warning people to stay out of the water at three locations. Tests completed on Thursday, July 11, 2024, indicate the water quality at Naples Pier,Lowdermilk Beach and Doctors Pass do not meet the recreational water quality criteria forEnterococcus bacteria. Enterococci are a type of fecal bacteria and are used as an indicator of fecal contamination in water. High levels of bacteria can increase one’s risk of waterborne illnesses. Symptoms can include diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps, nausea, fever, skin, ear, or eye problems. The health department advised you to avoid swimming in the water until the bacteria levels are considered normal. Lowdermilk Beach on Labor Day 2022. (Credit: WINK News) WINK News Reporter Jillian Haggerty spoke to Don Duke, an expert at the Florida Gulf Coast University on water resources and pollution. He said that enterococcus is always present in the environment, everywhere, all the time. It makes its way into the gulf from drainage systems and anything that can turn the water over in the ocean like high tide. The main concern is for people, Duke said it does not matter how much gets into your system, it can still give you an upset stomach or worse. Duke said, “If you were accidentally to swallow some of it or internally get it through your cuts or something, we can typically get sick or a stomach upset or earaches are associated with those things that can be transmitted by other humans. And I’m making a guess here probably 95% of us will experience that kind of thing, stomach aches and ear aches.” Test results are available at FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches. The Florida Department of Health in Collier County routinely collects water samples from coastal beach locations and issues health advisories if the waters fail to meet required standards. The goal is to prevent waterborne illness. Specialists collect samples at twelve beaches throughout Collier County to identify enterococci bacteria. According to the department, high levels of the bacteria may indicate the presence of microorganisms that could cause disease, infections, or rashes if ingested while swimming or if they enter the skin through a cut or sore.