Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
Punta Gorda Man accused of indecent exposure at school bus stop in Punta Gorda The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of indecent exposure at a school bus stop in Punta Gorda.
estero Firefighters to perform 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District performs a 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park today.
Tim Aten Knows: 2 new eateries coming to East Naples After operating La Rosa Pizzeria for more than 15 years, owners Bill and Alda Rosa decided to sell their local business and restaurant space.
the weather authority Warmer with sun and clouds for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer day ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds expected this Friday afternoon.
FDOT to open all lanes of Caloosahatchee Bridge year ahead of construction schedule The Florida Department of Transportation announced it will open all lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge a year ahead of its pedestrian sidewalk project.
NAPLES 12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidays A 12-year-old Naples boy isn’t worried about what he’s getting for Christmas. Instead, he’s working on his 6th annual “Holiday Sock Drive.”
Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
MARCO ISLAND City of Marco Island discusses lead awareness during city council meeting The city of Marco Island sent out 4900 letters to residents warning them that their pipes could contain plastic or lead.
NAPLES The future of electric planes in Southwest Florida Features of living near an airport include persistent headache-inducing engine rumbles and foul-smelling jet fuel, but electric planes could play a part in the solution.
PORT CHARLOTTE Neighbors awaiting answers on Port Charlotte Beach Park repairs Neighbors said a contractor hired by the Florida Division of Emergency Management mishandled the boats at Port Charlotte Beach Park.
FGCU introduces new technology for cognitive health screenings Ten minutes. That’s all it takes for doctors to assess how well you remember, how quickly you learn things, and how your brain is working overall.
WINK Investigates: Disgraced contractor faces new lawsuits and allegations Paul Beattie, a disgraced home builder is back doing business but legal challenges continue as another one of his businesses gets sued. Former employees of Beattie speak out, only to WINK.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
Punta Gorda Man accused of indecent exposure at school bus stop in Punta Gorda The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of indecent exposure at a school bus stop in Punta Gorda.
estero Firefighters to perform 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District performs a 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park today.
Tim Aten Knows: 2 new eateries coming to East Naples After operating La Rosa Pizzeria for more than 15 years, owners Bill and Alda Rosa decided to sell their local business and restaurant space.
the weather authority Warmer with sun and clouds for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer day ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds expected this Friday afternoon.
FDOT to open all lanes of Caloosahatchee Bridge year ahead of construction schedule The Florida Department of Transportation announced it will open all lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge a year ahead of its pedestrian sidewalk project.
NAPLES 12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidays A 12-year-old Naples boy isn’t worried about what he’s getting for Christmas. Instead, he’s working on his 6th annual “Holiday Sock Drive.”
Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
MARCO ISLAND City of Marco Island discusses lead awareness during city council meeting The city of Marco Island sent out 4900 letters to residents warning them that their pipes could contain plastic or lead.
NAPLES The future of electric planes in Southwest Florida Features of living near an airport include persistent headache-inducing engine rumbles and foul-smelling jet fuel, but electric planes could play a part in the solution.
PORT CHARLOTTE Neighbors awaiting answers on Port Charlotte Beach Park repairs Neighbors said a contractor hired by the Florida Division of Emergency Management mishandled the boats at Port Charlotte Beach Park.
FGCU introduces new technology for cognitive health screenings Ten minutes. That’s all it takes for doctors to assess how well you remember, how quickly you learn things, and how your brain is working overall.
WINK Investigates: Disgraced contractor faces new lawsuits and allegations Paul Beattie, a disgraced home builder is back doing business but legal challenges continue as another one of his businesses gets sued. Former employees of Beattie speak out, only to WINK.
Early voting sign. Credit: CBS Miami Election day is quickly approaching, as various Southwest Florida counties have released their early voting schedule. Times and locations vary; however, in the State of Florida, all locations will be open for voters by Saturday. Early voting sites will be open daily, including on the weekends. Voters can also drop off their Vote-by-Mail ballot at a secure ballot intake station located at early voting sites during the early voting period in their county. Here is a list of counties and their locations and times for early voters: Charlotte County Aug. 5-18, 7 a.m.— 7 p.m. Charlotte County Historic Courthouse, 226 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda Centennial Park, 1120 Centennial Blvd., Port Charlotte Mac V. Horton West County Annex, 6868 San Casa Drive, Englewood Collier County Aug. 10-17, 10 a.m.— 6 p.m. Collier County Government Complex, 3311 Tamiami Trail, Naples Naples Everglades City Hall, 102 Copeland Avenue N, Everglades City Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples Heritage Bay Government Services Center, 15450 Collier Boulevard Immokalee Community Park, 321 N First Street, Immokalee Library Headquarters, 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples Marco Island Library, 210 S Heathwood Drive, Marco Island Norris Center at Cambier Park, 755 8th Avenue S, Naples North Collier Regional Park, 15000 Livingston Road, Naples South Regional Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples Supervisor of Elections Office, 3750 Enterprise Avenue, Naples Hendry County Aug. 5-17, 7 a.m. — 7 p.m. Clewiston Elections Office – 1100 S Olympia Street, Clewiston LaBelle Elections Office – 25 E Hickpochee Ave. Lee County Aug. 10-17, 10 a.m.— 6 p.m. Bonita Springs Elections Office – 25987 S Tamiami Trail #105, Bonita Springs Cape Coral Elections Office – 1039 SE 9th Avenue, Cape Coral Cape Coral-Lee County Library – 921 SW 39th Terrace, Cape Coral East County Regional Library – 881 Gunnery Road N, Lehigh Acres Estero Recreation Center – 9200 Corkscrew Palms Boulevard, Estero Fort Myers Regional Library – Voting Room Address: 1651 Lee Street Library Address: 2450 First Street Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers – 4224 Renaissance Preserve Way Lakes Regional Library – 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers Lee County Elections Center – 13180 S Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers Lehigh Acres Elections Office – 600 Homestead Road S #9, Lehigh Acres North Fort Myers Recreation Center – 2000 N Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers Northwest Regional Library – 519 Chiquita Boulevard N, Cape Coral Glades County Aug. 10-17 8:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. Glades County Supervisor of Elections Office – 998 US Hwy 27 South, Moorehaven DeSoto County Aug. 5-17, 8 a.m.— 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. 7 a.m.—3 p.m., weekends DeSoto County Supervisor of Elections Office – 201 E. Oak Street, Room 104, Arcadia