2024 python challenge winner caught 20 pythonsLee commission awards $39.2M contract to nourish Lovers Key and Bonita Beach shoreline
2024 python challenge winner caught 20 pythons The 2024 Florida Python Challenge has concluded, and we have a winner.
WINK NEWS Lee commission awards $39.2M contract to nourish Lovers Key and Bonita Beach shoreline The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a nearly $39.2 contract to nourish beaches on Lovers Key and Bonita Beach.
LEE COUNTY Lee County votes to purchase nearly 100 acres for Conservation 20/20 Lee County Commissioners voted to purchase about 100 acres in southeastern Lee County for the Conservation 20/20 land acquisition program.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh freshman to play in Dream Football Classic All-American Game Lehigh freshman defensive lineman Julian Graham was picked to play in the Dream Football Classic All-American Game.
Matanzas Pass Bridge hit again by the same shrimp boat The Florida Department of Transportation has reported that the Matanzas Pass Bridge was hit again by the same passing shrimp boat that struck it a day before.
Twin Cutz owner launches Barber Academy in south Fort Myers More than a decade after establishing his chain of Twin Cutz barbershops across Southwest Florida, Sean Casey began looking into the next step in his professional journey.
Great Wolf Lodge to launch early in Naples Launching a week earlier than originally announced, the massive Great Wolf Lodge South Florida resort and indoor water park will open Sept. 18.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of 3-vehicle DUI crash in Cape Coral A man has been arrested after allegedly being responsible for a three-vehicle crash while driving under the influence in Cape Coral.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Volunteers wanted for Track to Trail Thoroughbreds rehabilitation The volunteer ran horserace rehabilitation effort Track to Trail Thoroughbreds is enlisting additional help from the Southwest Florida community.
NAPLES NCH hosting open house amid Florida Blue negotiations With less than two weeks until the September 30th deadline, NCH and Florida Blue still haven’t reached an agreement on contract negotiations.
WEST PALM BEACH DeSantis signs executive order to hand attempted assassination case of Donald Trump to state attorney general Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order to allow the state attorney general to investigate the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in West Palm Beach.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: More rain and storms for your Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking more rain and storms due to tropical moisture entering into the Southwest Florida area.
NAPLES Veterans hit the water in Naples Every September, a local group of captains and anglers hosts an event to take soldiers on the water. More than 130 troops and 65 captains were at the Naples Take a Soldier Fishing event.
Collier County teachers reach contract agreement Collier County teachers have come to an agreement with the school district in their contract negotiations.
NORTH PORT North Port Police searching for man who struck officer with car The North Port Police Department is on the search for a man who committed battery on an officer, among other charges.
2024 python challenge winner caught 20 pythons The 2024 Florida Python Challenge has concluded, and we have a winner.
WINK NEWS Lee commission awards $39.2M contract to nourish Lovers Key and Bonita Beach shoreline The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a nearly $39.2 contract to nourish beaches on Lovers Key and Bonita Beach.
LEE COUNTY Lee County votes to purchase nearly 100 acres for Conservation 20/20 Lee County Commissioners voted to purchase about 100 acres in southeastern Lee County for the Conservation 20/20 land acquisition program.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh freshman to play in Dream Football Classic All-American Game Lehigh freshman defensive lineman Julian Graham was picked to play in the Dream Football Classic All-American Game.
Matanzas Pass Bridge hit again by the same shrimp boat The Florida Department of Transportation has reported that the Matanzas Pass Bridge was hit again by the same passing shrimp boat that struck it a day before.
Twin Cutz owner launches Barber Academy in south Fort Myers More than a decade after establishing his chain of Twin Cutz barbershops across Southwest Florida, Sean Casey began looking into the next step in his professional journey.
Great Wolf Lodge to launch early in Naples Launching a week earlier than originally announced, the massive Great Wolf Lodge South Florida resort and indoor water park will open Sept. 18.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of 3-vehicle DUI crash in Cape Coral A man has been arrested after allegedly being responsible for a three-vehicle crash while driving under the influence in Cape Coral.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Volunteers wanted for Track to Trail Thoroughbreds rehabilitation The volunteer ran horserace rehabilitation effort Track to Trail Thoroughbreds is enlisting additional help from the Southwest Florida community.
NAPLES NCH hosting open house amid Florida Blue negotiations With less than two weeks until the September 30th deadline, NCH and Florida Blue still haven’t reached an agreement on contract negotiations.
WEST PALM BEACH DeSantis signs executive order to hand attempted assassination case of Donald Trump to state attorney general Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order to allow the state attorney general to investigate the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in West Palm Beach.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: More rain and storms for your Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking more rain and storms due to tropical moisture entering into the Southwest Florida area.
NAPLES Veterans hit the water in Naples Every September, a local group of captains and anglers hosts an event to take soldiers on the water. More than 130 troops and 65 captains were at the Naples Take a Soldier Fishing event.
Collier County teachers reach contract agreement Collier County teachers have come to an agreement with the school district in their contract negotiations.
NORTH PORT North Port Police searching for man who struck officer with car The North Port Police Department is on the search for a man who committed battery on an officer, among other charges.
From soaring high with the Naples High School Golden Eagles to now making plays for the Florida Gators, defensive back Devin Moore is entering his junior season. “Naples has had a tremendous amount of success and I was lucky to be a part of that,” Moore said. “So you know just taking the things I learned from the program and you know just applying it to a team like this you know you can’t ask for anything else. And just being able to represent all the teammates I played with. All the people that came before me at Naples you know just continuing to withhold that standard that was developed at Naples you know is extremely important.” Injuries have plagued Moore during his first two seasons in Gainesville. He even suffered a season ending injury as a freshman. “In every hardship I feel like you can find some positive things to pull out of it,” Moore explained. “You know in that time I was away. You know just watching the game I learned so much. You know talking to other people while they’re playing the game. Learning from the mistakes they make and previous ones I’ve made and really fine tune it.” Heading into the 2024 season, a priority for Moore was to do what he can to stay on the field. “During the offseason, I did everything I can to prehab you know just work on my body,” Moore said. “Make sure I’m in the best position to be healthy and stay healthy.” Moore is ready to show that work on Saturday against the No. 19 Miami Hurricanes in a sold out Swamp. “It holds a lot of weight to this game so you know being able to kick it off with this one, even more excitement,” Moore said. When Moore was recruited out of Naples High School, he knew what he wanted out of his college experience. “I always wanted to play for my home state,” Moore answered. “And you know stay close to home so my parents could come watch the games with family and friends and all that.” Moore was part of head coach Billy Napier’s first recruiting class in Gainesville in 2022. “I really felt the connection with him,” Moore explained. “I liked the idea and the approach he had to the University of Florida. And I just talked it over with my parents they felt the same thing.” Moore shared how he’s seen the program change since he got on campus, “Year after year more guys buying in like influencing each other. You know spending more time with each other. Like it’s really the small things. This is one of the closest teams I’ve been on for sure.” Moore has a piece of advice for those players in Southwest Florida watching him and wanting to play big time college football “If you care about it enough, you got to be a little crazy about it,” Moore shared. “You know no matter how many times you mess up, keep getting up. Keep going to work. How can I improve on this? Even when you do do it right, how can I improve on this? That’s even more important.”