NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
Planned retail, lifestyle center seeking tenants at Babcock Ranch A new 112,000-square-foot mixed-use complex designed for retail shops, restaurants, bars, office space and residential units is planned for Babcock Ranch. Called B Street at Babcock Ranch, there are approximately 20 parties negotiating leases, said Jon Cashion, a principal with commercial real estate agency Katz & Associates. A groundbreaking ceremony is slated for early 2025, […]
WASHINGTON (AP) Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, turning to a longtime ally after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations.
FORT MYERS 2 Fort Myers men arrested in separate cases involving children Two men from Fort Myers have been arrested; one faces charges related to child pornography and another faces child molestation charges.
ESTERO Phase 2 in the Corkscrew Rd. Widening project begins Phase 1 of Corkscrew Road’s widening has been completed, and phase 2 is now commencing.
Miracle Moment: Reaching a milestone at Golisano Children’s Hospital Kindergarten is an exciting time for children as they take their first big steps into becoming big kids.
2 years since Charlotte County deputy was killed on I-75 It is a somber day for the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office as one of their own was killed during a traffic stop on Interstate 75 exactly two years ago.
the weather authority Mostly sunny and cool afternoon for your Friday The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly sunny and cool Friday afternoon with breezy conditions throughout the day.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood nonprofit gives hope to residents amid hurricane recovery Many people in Charlotte County were hit hard by storms this hurricane season, but that won’t stop them from giving back to their community.
NAPLES CSN’s Jayvian Tanelus and offensive line erupt in round one Community School of Naples’ offensive line and Jayvian Tanelus put on a show in round one of the playoffs earning them player of the week.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral family opens home up for the holidays A Cape Coral family has gotten over 1,000 interactions on a Facebook post after opening up their home for the holidays.
SANIBEL Sanibel police trained and certified to catch alligators by FWC Pinning an apex predator down with little more than bare hands and tape: That’s what the Sanibel Police Department went through during alligator-catching certification training.
Southwest Florida welcomes first proton beam therapy center This is a big week in cancer care for patients in Southwest Florida and beyond.
PUNTA GORDA Whats next after Punta Gorda city manager’s resignation? Punta Gorda city manager Greg Murray said he resigned Monday but told the council on Wednesday. Now, Melissa Reichert is the interim city manager.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
Planned retail, lifestyle center seeking tenants at Babcock Ranch A new 112,000-square-foot mixed-use complex designed for retail shops, restaurants, bars, office space and residential units is planned for Babcock Ranch. Called B Street at Babcock Ranch, there are approximately 20 parties negotiating leases, said Jon Cashion, a principal with commercial real estate agency Katz & Associates. A groundbreaking ceremony is slated for early 2025, […]
WASHINGTON (AP) Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, turning to a longtime ally after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations.
FORT MYERS 2 Fort Myers men arrested in separate cases involving children Two men from Fort Myers have been arrested; one faces charges related to child pornography and another faces child molestation charges.
ESTERO Phase 2 in the Corkscrew Rd. Widening project begins Phase 1 of Corkscrew Road’s widening has been completed, and phase 2 is now commencing.
Miracle Moment: Reaching a milestone at Golisano Children’s Hospital Kindergarten is an exciting time for children as they take their first big steps into becoming big kids.
2 years since Charlotte County deputy was killed on I-75 It is a somber day for the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office as one of their own was killed during a traffic stop on Interstate 75 exactly two years ago.
the weather authority Mostly sunny and cool afternoon for your Friday The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly sunny and cool Friday afternoon with breezy conditions throughout the day.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood nonprofit gives hope to residents amid hurricane recovery Many people in Charlotte County were hit hard by storms this hurricane season, but that won’t stop them from giving back to their community.
NAPLES CSN’s Jayvian Tanelus and offensive line erupt in round one Community School of Naples’ offensive line and Jayvian Tanelus put on a show in round one of the playoffs earning them player of the week.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral family opens home up for the holidays A Cape Coral family has gotten over 1,000 interactions on a Facebook post after opening up their home for the holidays.
SANIBEL Sanibel police trained and certified to catch alligators by FWC Pinning an apex predator down with little more than bare hands and tape: That’s what the Sanibel Police Department went through during alligator-catching certification training.
Southwest Florida welcomes first proton beam therapy center This is a big week in cancer care for patients in Southwest Florida and beyond.
PUNTA GORDA Whats next after Punta Gorda city manager’s resignation? Punta Gorda city manager Greg Murray said he resigned Monday but told the council on Wednesday. Now, Melissa Reichert is the interim city manager.
The storm conditions due to Tropical Storm Debby have caused several roadway closures. CHARLOTTE COUNTY Due to hazardous conditions, the Punta Gorda Police Department has closed the following roads: Nesbit Street between Marion and Olympia Marion east of Shreve Street Berry Street from Retta Esplanade to Olympia Avenue Far left lane of Olympia between Nesbit and Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41) Marion Avenue and southbound U.S. 41 Chasteen Street between Marion and Olympia avenues Wood Street between Marion and Olympia avenues Brown Street between Marion and Olympia avenues MLK Blvd between Marion and Olympia avenues Milus Street between Marion and Olympia avenues Mary Street between Marion and Olympia avenues Marion just east of U.S. 41 north Taylor from Retta Esplanade to Marion Avenue Olympia from Tamiami Trail and Cooper Street. The Center Lane is the only thing passable North Beach Road closed at the Sarasota County line Marion Avenue and Vivante Blvd. COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Road Maintenance Crews have advised to avoid using roadways if possible and to use caution during flooding conditions. All streets in Downtown Punta Gorda, east and west of U.S. 41, are closed until further notice. There are currently no exits off of S.S. Jolley Bridge, the road is flooded and there are disabled vehicles in the path. The following roads should be avoided: Whispering Pine // Crayton Road Central Avenue to 4th Avenue North impassable right two lanes on U.S. 41 Parkshore Drive // Old Trail 8th Avenue North // 2nd Avenue North First floor of the NCH Hospital parking garage Harbour Drive Crayton Road between Harbour and Parkshore Drive flooded Pine Grove 32nd and 33rd Avenue South Beach Accesses are flooded 10th Street South // 800 and 900 blocks Central Avenue west of Goodlette Frank Road 13th Avenue South // Gordon Drive flooded 5th Avenue South // US 41 intersection flooded 7th Avenue North to 12th Avenue South (Pier Access) on Gulf Shore Blvd Northand South flooded 8th Street North // 2nd Avenue North impassable Seagate Drive near Naples Cay roadway impassable Springline west of Crayton Road flooded Tin City near Marine Max, flooded Water over roadway Gulf Shore Blvd South southbound from 13th AvenueSouth. U.S. 41 North at Fleischmann Blvd, flooded 9th Avenue North // 14th Avenue North flooded San Marco Rd. is flooded between Goodland and U.S. 41 Goodland Bridge is closed LEE COUNTY Northbound lanes of Edison Bridge First St. has partial closures Many roads throughout Fort Myers Beach Download the WINK Weather app, stream the latest forecast or WINK Doppler 3x anywhere you go.