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WINK Investigates: Beattie Development homeowners call on state to change construction laws Some people are so angry at the contractor they hired to build their dream home, they’re demanding changes in the law. Homeowners face a huge problem now: liens.
CAPE CORAL WINK Investigates: How to protect yourself when hiring a contractor Beattie was at one time a top-rated builder around here, and many customers who are now out thousands, some hundreds of thousands did research who they hired.
‘It has become so frequent’; Former Lee County teacher reacts to Georgia shooting People with kids or anyone who works at a school want to know if they are safe.
LCSO continues school safety training following Georgia mass shooting In Lee County, law enforcement and school resource officers are always training for dangerous situations.
WINK Investigates: Numbers rise of those claiming to be impacted by Beattie Development Since we showed you Beattie Development’s Cape Coral office being raided by police a month ago, the number of complaints to the Florida Attorney General has more than doubled, from 15 to 38.
Naples City Council suggests renegotiating airport fees, rent A routine annual Naples Airport Authority budget presentation turned into a grilling by Naples City Council, which questioned the airport’s executive director about issues ranging from moving the airport, increased flights and noise to renegotiating the airport’s $1 yearly lease.
SANIBEL $28.5 million grant awarded to Sanibel for three future projects The Lee County Board of County Commissioners awarded grant funding for three Sanibel projects earlier this week.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County man accused of beating cat to death The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Port Charlotte man accused of beating a cat to death with a BB gun.
What makes a reliable car? WINK News reporter Esly Davis headed out to ask drivers what’s most important to them when it comes to reliability.
PUNTA GORDA Local baker featured in Gulfshore Business’ 40 under 40 Janette Dulaney has garnered national recognition for her cakes. This month, Dulaney was named as one of Gulfshore Business’ 40 under 40.
FORT MYERS NAACP continues to protest death of Christopher Jordan The Lee County chapter of the NAACP has been protesting outside State Attorney Amira Fox’s office every Thursday for months.
IMMOKALEE Man with felonies accused of walking into Immokalee elementary school A man with felonies has been accused of walking into a school, looking into windows and keeping kids away from their parents.
FORT MYERS A billion more dollars for delayed and over-budget RSW terminal expansion project Southwest Florida International Airport’s terminal expansion project, which is meant to make the first impressions of our community, is not only delayed but is over budget.
LEHIGH ACRES East Lee County RB Lazaro Rogers’ journey to D1 commitment East Lee County RB Lazaro Rogers shares his journey from how a simple conversation with his coach led to his D1 commitment.
LEHIGH ACRES WINK News Game of the Week: Estero at East Lee County The WINK News Game of the Week for Week 3 features an undefeated East Lee County squad hosting Estero.
WINK Investigates: Beattie Development homeowners call on state to change construction laws Some people are so angry at the contractor they hired to build their dream home, they’re demanding changes in the law. Homeowners face a huge problem now: liens.
CAPE CORAL WINK Investigates: How to protect yourself when hiring a contractor Beattie was at one time a top-rated builder around here, and many customers who are now out thousands, some hundreds of thousands did research who they hired.
‘It has become so frequent’; Former Lee County teacher reacts to Georgia shooting People with kids or anyone who works at a school want to know if they are safe.
LCSO continues school safety training following Georgia mass shooting In Lee County, law enforcement and school resource officers are always training for dangerous situations.
WINK Investigates: Numbers rise of those claiming to be impacted by Beattie Development Since we showed you Beattie Development’s Cape Coral office being raided by police a month ago, the number of complaints to the Florida Attorney General has more than doubled, from 15 to 38.
Naples City Council suggests renegotiating airport fees, rent A routine annual Naples Airport Authority budget presentation turned into a grilling by Naples City Council, which questioned the airport’s executive director about issues ranging from moving the airport, increased flights and noise to renegotiating the airport’s $1 yearly lease.
SANIBEL $28.5 million grant awarded to Sanibel for three future projects The Lee County Board of County Commissioners awarded grant funding for three Sanibel projects earlier this week.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County man accused of beating cat to death The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Port Charlotte man accused of beating a cat to death with a BB gun.
What makes a reliable car? WINK News reporter Esly Davis headed out to ask drivers what’s most important to them when it comes to reliability.
PUNTA GORDA Local baker featured in Gulfshore Business’ 40 under 40 Janette Dulaney has garnered national recognition for her cakes. This month, Dulaney was named as one of Gulfshore Business’ 40 under 40.
FORT MYERS NAACP continues to protest death of Christopher Jordan The Lee County chapter of the NAACP has been protesting outside State Attorney Amira Fox’s office every Thursday for months.
IMMOKALEE Man with felonies accused of walking into Immokalee elementary school A man with felonies has been accused of walking into a school, looking into windows and keeping kids away from their parents.
FORT MYERS A billion more dollars for delayed and over-budget RSW terminal expansion project Southwest Florida International Airport’s terminal expansion project, which is meant to make the first impressions of our community, is not only delayed but is over budget.
LEHIGH ACRES East Lee County RB Lazaro Rogers’ journey to D1 commitment East Lee County RB Lazaro Rogers shares his journey from how a simple conversation with his coach led to his D1 commitment.
LEHIGH ACRES WINK News Game of the Week: Estero at East Lee County The WINK News Game of the Week for Week 3 features an undefeated East Lee County squad hosting Estero.
Florida Gulf Coast University Academy offers programs designed for lifelong learning for adults, seniors, and retirees. Those who live at Bentley Village were eager to learn more about their mobile devices and iPads. The class covered new features such as switching camera modes, turning your flash on and off, taking live photos and more. “Collaboration between the university and Bentley cause they offer any kind of subject geopolitical, art, travel, history, and it’s all right here all you have to do is show up, sign up, and learn,” said Chris Curle, a resident of Bentley who took the class. John Guerra, the director of FGCU Academy, taught the course and told me technology is always changing, so the course covers topics and ideas to keep everyone up to date. “The nature of technology is my students will take this class today, and they will probably take it again 3 or 6 months from now because things change so fast and so quickly, so we try to keep them up to date on what’s most important and relevant in their daily lives,” said Guerra. WINK News reporter Jillian Haggerty asked what the most interesting thing they learned in the class was. “I have to make sure that you can’t hear me talking to myself, and ‘oh, and I didn’t know that,'” said Curle. “One of the most fascinating things was you could be in France and take a picture of a sign in French and with your camera click on translate, and it will translate it to English. That was absolutely amazing,” Bently resident Jerry Weis. The technology course is one of many the academy offers for their live long learning program. FGCU Academy offers 1,500 courses each year and reaches 10,000 people.