Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
Red tide advisory issued for Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach The Florida Department of Health issued a red tide advisory after presence of the algae bloom was found near Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach in Collier County.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
Red tide advisory issued for Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach The Florida Department of Health issued a red tide advisory after presence of the algae bloom was found near Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach in Collier County.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
Credit: WINK News On Tuesday, Sanibel council plans to discuss the approval of day passes for the island’s resorts. These passes would allow vacationers and locals alike to hang out at Sanibel beach clubs for a day in hopes of drumming up some business. This kind of thing isn’t currently allowed on Sanibel, in an effort to keep beaches from filling up, but due to Hurricane Ian, the council could make a temporary exception. The island has seen a lull in visitors and many resorts are struggling to bounce back or reopen, many of them lacking hotel rooms. The idea for beach club day passes was brought forth by Sundial, a Sanibel resort. “We’ve, of course, been closed since Hurricane Ian. It’s been almost two years,” said Becky Miller, general manager of Sundial Beach Resort and Spa. To say business has been slow would be an understatement: there’s been none. “We are working very hard to just get the resort open again,” Miller said. And the hard work has paid off. “Basically, every inch of this resort has been fully renovated, so it’s pretty amazing,” Miller said. While the pool deck is ready to go and some of their restaurants will soon follow, resort rooms won’t start opening until at least November, so Sundial came up with an idea. “Our hope is to have council approve a plan to allow us to sell day passes to bring guests to the sundial to come out and enjoy our beautiful beach and our pool area,” Miller said. So, the council put the matter on their agenda for Tuesday’s meeting, and they’re not just looking at temporary permits for Sundial, but for all registered resorts. Sundial’s plan is to sell $75 adult day passes, which include a $30 food and beverage credit and access to the pool, beach and tiki bar. There’s also a $45 pass for kids. “I think this absolutely should be something that others could possibly consider,” Miller said. A spokesperson with the city said resorts wanting to take part would need to get a temporary permit, and no fee will be asked of them. The permits would last six months. “It means a jumpstart to a lot of people’s lives. It means getting our business back to life,” Miller said. Eric Jackson is the Public Information Officer for the City of Sanibel. He sent WINK news some key points surrounding the temporary beach club day passes: The temporary use permit for beach club day passes is only available to businesses operating within the resort housing district. The beach club day passes are intended to replace resort dwelling units which are unavailable to rent due to reconstruction or repairs post storm. A temporary use permit must be obtained through the planning department, and no fee shall be required for such permit. All temporary use permits issued through this allowance will expire six months from the date of issuance, or upon the issuance of a certificate of completion or occupancy for the resort housing dwelling units, whichever comes first. For good cause shown, including unforeseen circumstances delaying post storm reconstruction or repairs to a resort housing district property operating a “beach club” with a temporary use permit, that property may request a 3-month extension from the Planning Department. If the temporary day passes are approved at Tuesday’s meeting, Sundial plans to open up for business on Aug. 1.