‘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.
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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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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.
Preserve the past or focus on the future? The future of the historic Hall of 50 States is up in the air. Lee Trust held an emergency meeting about the building’s future on Tuesday night. The organization did not invite anyone from the city. So who attended the closed-door meeting? Only Lee Trust Historic Preservation board members and a gentleman representing one of the proposals for this building. He was invited to the beginning of the meeting to share his proposal with the board, but ultimately the night ended with this building having more than the board members fighting for it. Lee Trust is fighting for this historic building because that’s what they do. The non-profit’s mission is to preserve historic buildings in the county. Built in 1927 they say the Hall of 50 States fits the bill. But with four proposed plans for its future on the table, time may be running out to save it. Atlantic Realty partners presented their “Request for proposal” to the Fort Myers City Council on Friday. The company wants to spare the building’s roof, but tear down the rest and build apartments in its place. President of Lee Trust, Virginia Harper told WINK News that’s not enough. “Our takeaway was that the city would be OK with this proposal if the Hall of 50 States was demolished. It was lovely to hear that people are interested in the roof, but as many people know, when you take the roof and try to just save a roof, that’s the only part you’re trying to save. That literally means the rest of the building is gonna be demolished,” explained Harper. The proposal from Atlanta Realty Group caught Lee Trust board members off guard on Friday. “We were very, very concerned, very dismayed with the vagueness of the proposal. Some of the T’s haven’t been crossed, and some of the I’s haven’t been dotted,” said Harper. Jim Becker, the owner of Soundcheck Studios, said, “It’s the perfect size building, and it’s in the historic zone, and I can’t even believe someone would want to knock it down. It’s got this beautiful ceiling and the original stage. They’re talking about moving it and destroying it and stuff, so we’re trying to stop that,” said Becker. Becker has plans to make the building a multi-use recording studio. WINK News reporter Haley Zarcone spoke with him before he presented those plans to the board on Tuesday. “I think the biggest selling point if the people really look at it closely, is why tear down this beautiful building. And then especially tear it down just for these developers out of town. All they care about is what we call a land grab,” said Becker. To Lee Trust, this so-called “land grab” is not for the taking if it means taking a part of history. “We don’t like to stand in the way of development, especially when it benefits the city, but we can’t find in any way that this proposal benefits the city or the Hall of 50 States,” said Harper. She said this “emergency meeting” was called for by board members to discuss their next move. They spoke with an attorney who is going to look into Atlantic Realty’s proposed plan. Harper told WINK she’d like to see the council table this idea.