Household chemical waste event in Boca Grande to help with Milton cleanupCharlotte County Public Schools to offer manufacturing program
BOCA GRANDE Household chemical waste event in Boca Grande to help with Milton cleanup Lee County is inviting Boca Grande residents to dispose of household chemical waste products at a local community collection event.
Charlotte County Public Schools to offer manufacturing program Students interested in advanced manufacturing careers will be able to enroll in manufacturing programs at Port Charlotte High School and Charlotte Technical College.
Over 50 arrests made by LCSO after significant operation Over 50 people have been arrested after the Lee County Sheriff’s Office conducted an operation they dubbed Trick or Tweak.
CAPE CORAL Charity event to help employees affected by Cape Coral Boathouse fire South Cape Hospitality & Entertainment Association will host a charity event to help employees affected by a restaurant fire.
Police report released on fatal choking at Laurel Oak Elementary A new Collier County Sheriff’s Office police report has been released shedding insight into what happened on the day a fifth grader choked at lunch.
FORT MYERS Man arrested in connection to fatal shooting on Colonial Blvd. and Ortiz Ave. The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of being connected to a fatal Sunday shooting on Colonial Boulevard and Ortiz Avenue.
Florida FPL considering rate increase for customers in 2025 Florida Power & Light has asked the Florida Public Service Commission to approve a temporary surcharge on customer bills in 2025.
The Weather Authority Warmer with a few showers for your Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer Wednesday afternoon with breezier conditions along with the possibility of a few showers.
NAPLES Pretrial hearing held for Naples mayor charged with DUI The attorney for Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann appeared for a pretrial hearing for her DUI arrest in late August.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Early voters cast their ballots ahead of the 2024 election Early voting is currently underway in southwest Florida. Signs urging people to vote are everywhere, and long lines of voters show that people are taking notice and casting their ballots in the presidential election
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island’s police chief under fire amid union criticism The future of the Marco Island Police Department is hanging in the balance as its Chief of Police faces criticism.
NAPLES Pedestrian killed in crash on Tamiami Trail in Collier County A fatal crash occurred late Tuesday on Tamiami Trail, near Vanderbilt Beach Road in Collier County, resulting in the death of a pedestrian.
MANASOTA KEY Monitoring Red Tide in Charlotte County All eyes were on the Gulf waters Tuesday afternoon, where daily testing is underway to determine whether red tide is killing fish in the waters off Charlotte County.
NAPLES WINK Exclusive: First look inside a new Naples theater It’s curtain up in Naples for a newly renovated theater right downtown. People on the inside hope it will be a big part of the city’s future. In a WINK News exclusive, we get a first look inside.
matlacha Matlacha struggles to recover after hurricanes; wants answers and plan of action Is Matlacha forgotten? People in Matlacha still have questions following a civic association meeting Monday night that focused on rebuilding the island after recent storms.
BOCA GRANDE Household chemical waste event in Boca Grande to help with Milton cleanup Lee County is inviting Boca Grande residents to dispose of household chemical waste products at a local community collection event.
Charlotte County Public Schools to offer manufacturing program Students interested in advanced manufacturing careers will be able to enroll in manufacturing programs at Port Charlotte High School and Charlotte Technical College.
Over 50 arrests made by LCSO after significant operation Over 50 people have been arrested after the Lee County Sheriff’s Office conducted an operation they dubbed Trick or Tweak.
CAPE CORAL Charity event to help employees affected by Cape Coral Boathouse fire South Cape Hospitality & Entertainment Association will host a charity event to help employees affected by a restaurant fire.
Police report released on fatal choking at Laurel Oak Elementary A new Collier County Sheriff’s Office police report has been released shedding insight into what happened on the day a fifth grader choked at lunch.
FORT MYERS Man arrested in connection to fatal shooting on Colonial Blvd. and Ortiz Ave. The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of being connected to a fatal Sunday shooting on Colonial Boulevard and Ortiz Avenue.
Florida FPL considering rate increase for customers in 2025 Florida Power & Light has asked the Florida Public Service Commission to approve a temporary surcharge on customer bills in 2025.
The Weather Authority Warmer with a few showers for your Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer Wednesday afternoon with breezier conditions along with the possibility of a few showers.
NAPLES Pretrial hearing held for Naples mayor charged with DUI The attorney for Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann appeared for a pretrial hearing for her DUI arrest in late August.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Early voters cast their ballots ahead of the 2024 election Early voting is currently underway in southwest Florida. Signs urging people to vote are everywhere, and long lines of voters show that people are taking notice and casting their ballots in the presidential election
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island’s police chief under fire amid union criticism The future of the Marco Island Police Department is hanging in the balance as its Chief of Police faces criticism.
NAPLES Pedestrian killed in crash on Tamiami Trail in Collier County A fatal crash occurred late Tuesday on Tamiami Trail, near Vanderbilt Beach Road in Collier County, resulting in the death of a pedestrian.
MANASOTA KEY Monitoring Red Tide in Charlotte County All eyes were on the Gulf waters Tuesday afternoon, where daily testing is underway to determine whether red tide is killing fish in the waters off Charlotte County.
NAPLES WINK Exclusive: First look inside a new Naples theater It’s curtain up in Naples for a newly renovated theater right downtown. People on the inside hope it will be a big part of the city’s future. In a WINK News exclusive, we get a first look inside.
matlacha Matlacha struggles to recover after hurricanes; wants answers and plan of action Is Matlacha forgotten? People in Matlacha still have questions following a civic association meeting Monday night that focused on rebuilding the island after recent storms.
Debris in Boca Grande. CREDIT: WINK News Lee County is inviting Boca Grande residents to dispose of household chemical waste products at a local community collection event. The island community was hit hard by Hurricane Milton, leaving residents to pick up the pieces — yet again. Less than two weeks prior, they were hit by Hurricane Helene, and two years earlier, it was Hurricane Ian. The free drive-through drop-off event will be held at Boca Grande Community Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Residents are encouraged to bring leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids and pool chemicals. In addition to chemical waste products, Lee County asks residents to properly dispose of batteries. Residents can bring rechargeable or lithium-ion batteries to the event or to the Household Chemical Waste and Electronic Recycling Center located at 6441 Topaz Court, Fort Myers. Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly appearing in a number of products, and they can be hazardous if not disposed of correctly. The list below shows the products that most commonly have these batteries. Electronic devices, such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets and Bluetooth devices Power tools Game controllers Digital cameras Portable power packs Greeting cards Electric toothbrushes Toys E-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards To know more about how to properly dispose of lithium-ion batteries and other chemical waste products, visit leegov.com/solidwaste/recycle-coach or call Lee County Solid Waste customer service at 239-533-8000. CREDIT: Lee County