‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
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LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
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CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Progress being made on City View Park in Dunbar More promises made by a city that has not kept its promises for the last six years have some neighbors concerned about the future of their community.
COLLIER COUNTY Seacrest hoops player hits a full court buzzer beater Seacrest Country Day School boys basketball player Hayden Fuller hits full court buzzer beater against Aubrey Rogers.
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Naples selects city CFO as next city manager, averts national search Naples Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Gary Young will become the next city manager, averting a lengthy, expensive national search for a replacement.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California fires are being felt worldwide as people evacuate some are in southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Progress being made on City View Park in Dunbar More promises made by a city that has not kept its promises for the last six years have some neighbors concerned about the future of their community.
COLLIER COUNTY Seacrest hoops player hits a full court buzzer beater Seacrest Country Day School boys basketball player Hayden Fuller hits full court buzzer beater against Aubrey Rogers.
NAPLES Cutting-edge ACL surgery reducing reinjury risk by 80% Known for its game-changing orthopedic repair options, Naples-based Arthrex has done it again.
NAPLES MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes In 2025, MacStrength FL is swinging for success with their current players and for a wider reach in its community.
You can appeal FEMA’s decision on your claim – Here’s how Now a week after the deadline for FEMA hurricane assistance has closed, the federal agency says you can appeal their decision on your claim if you don’t agree.
Naples selects city CFO as next city manager, averts national search Naples Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Gary Young will become the next city manager, averting a lengthy, expensive national search for a replacement.
292 new teachers wrapped up their ‘new teacher training’ boot camp at Dunbar High School on Tuesday and will be joining Lee County Schools for the 2024-2025 school year. Suzette Rivera, the Executive Director of Human Resources for the district said the addition of these new teachers puts a “dent” in the district’s teacher shortage issue. “It definitely made a dent in our teacher shortage. We’re grateful for that. We are still looking for 186 teachers for the upcoming school year. So, our talent acquisition teams and some of our recruiters are out there right now trying to get staff to start the school year,” Rivera said. One of the new additions to the district is Natalie Potrawski. She moved to Lee County from Georgia to attend FGCU and quickly fell in love with the area. She decided to stay in Lee County and now she’ll be a 5th grade ELA and Social Studies teacher at Pinewoods Elementary School. “Ever since I was young, since I can remember I wanted to be a teacher. I specifically remember second grade; my teacher was what inspired me to be a teacher because she was so amazing. So, she would give me extra copies, and I would take home the extra copies and go to my basement with my little brother, and I would teach him with the whiteboard that I had in my basement,” Potrawski said. Another eager teacher ready to hit the playground running is Brenda Valdez. She’s coming from a different industry but just like Potrawski, Valdez said she always knew life would lead to her being at the head of the classroom. “I was a nursing assistant for a Baptist Hospital in Miami,” Valdez said. “I have like a lot of disabilities in my background, and my family’s not here, and I just saw there was really nothing really like school-wise for them without having to be in a general population. So, I was like, You know what, I want to be a teacher just so like one day, I can open up my own school just for exceptional students.” All 292 teachers attended a 7-day new teacher training at Dunbar High School where they learned the tools they need to have a great school year. “The team really did a great job putting something together that is unique and personalized for them. So, they feel they have a great start and starting the school year, that way, they’re not just being given the keys to their classroom. They have some tools and tricks to be able to use on the first day to feel successful,” Rivera said. You can tell these new teachers are ready for the new school year to start. “I am excited because I will be teaching autism and nonverbal kids so I’m excited to start learning sign language with them just kind of like getting a feel with them and like having a blast getting to know my students this year, so I can’t wait,” Valdez said. “I feel like fifth grade is such a huge year. And it’s a huge growing year that I want to be a part of and hopefully make an impact on their love for school,” Potrawski said.