CAPE CORAL Cape Coral annual Holiday Boat-a-Long underway Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
CAPTIVA Impacts of hurricane season on fishing in SWFL Whipping winds and torrential downpours are all too common with hurricanes.
CAPE CORAL What to know before gifting pets this holiday season Gifting someone a pet for Christmas may sound like a good idea but not always. Animal experts remind us that owning an animal takes a big commitment.
NAPLES ‘Beverly’s Angels’ prepare holiday sacks for kids in need Beverly’s Angels in Naples is providing kids the essentials they need during the holiday season, and they got some help from high school students across Southwest Florida.
‘He was a phenomenal human being’: Woman says Elio Diaz inspired her to turn life around WINK News has shared stories about people greatly impacted by Deputy Sergeant Elio Diaz’s work. Now we hear from a woman whose life he affected for the better.
PUNTA GORDA ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda to permanently close If people in Punta Gorda consider themselves patients of ShorePoint Hospital, they will have to look for an alternate place of healthcare.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres Fire and Rescue District gives holiday candle safety tips Holiday celebrations are a few days away, and nothing sets the mood better than candles. This warning is best given before the holidays.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral annual Holiday Boat-a-Long underway Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
CAPTIVA Impacts of hurricane season on fishing in SWFL Whipping winds and torrential downpours are all too common with hurricanes.
CAPE CORAL What to know before gifting pets this holiday season Gifting someone a pet for Christmas may sound like a good idea but not always. Animal experts remind us that owning an animal takes a big commitment.
NAPLES ‘Beverly’s Angels’ prepare holiday sacks for kids in need Beverly’s Angels in Naples is providing kids the essentials they need during the holiday season, and they got some help from high school students across Southwest Florida.
‘He was a phenomenal human being’: Woman says Elio Diaz inspired her to turn life around WINK News has shared stories about people greatly impacted by Deputy Sergeant Elio Diaz’s work. Now we hear from a woman whose life he affected for the better.
PUNTA GORDA ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda to permanently close If people in Punta Gorda consider themselves patients of ShorePoint Hospital, they will have to look for an alternate place of healthcare.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres Fire and Rescue District gives holiday candle safety tips Holiday celebrations are a few days away, and nothing sets the mood better than candles. This warning is best given before the holidays.
A Cape Coral man has filed an injunction against the City of Cape Coral over the renovation of Jaycee Park. Scott Kempe said he tried to reason with the city. He’s concerned their plans to tear down ‘invasive pines’ lacked proper surveys and permits, harming wildlife and the community. He and his lawyer sent each of the City’s Council members letters with these requests. When those pleas were met with silence, he said there was no where else to turn but the courts. RELATED: Cape Coral City Council approves renovations for Jaycee Park Kempe said that the city is violating the protection of native species, specifically the burrowing owl, and the bald eagle. Two burrowing owl nests were found at the park during an environmental impact study done in July of 2023. RELATED: Citizens voice concerns at Jaycee Park public meeting For the City of Cape Coral, plans to renovate Jaycee Park have been anything but a walk in the park. Suzanne Lammertz lives near Jaycee Park and she said that the renovation of the park has changed the way she lives her life. “It’s taken away our whole way we live our life here, because all of us spend hours here every day,” said Lammertz. A walk through Jaycee Park is routine for Lammertz and her dog Sadie. But lately, their scenic view has turned to construction and stumps. “I’m seeing them go up with the big machinery and knocking the trees,” said Lammertz. “If there are birds or whatever, or squirrels on the trees, they’re just coming down. The whole tree comes down all at once with a crash.” Saving Jaycee Park is a message Kempe has been vocal about in the community for years. Now that the city is starting to remove the invasive Australian Pines that line the river, he’s asking the courts for an injucntion. On Tuesday, Kempe filed a lawsuit claming the city is violating the protection of species native to the park, like burrowing owls and bald eagles which are species that require special permits when altering their habitats. “Every day that passes, more trees fall that serve as nesting, perching place for eagles, and other birds etcetera and right now, they are cutting them down,” said Kempe. Kempe’s lawsuit focuses on whether the city is removing the trees in an appropriate manner,even offering to pay for an environmental study for Jaycee Park, himself. “It’s not that I’m right. It’s not that the city is right. It’s ‘let’s take a pause’ bring both parties together, let’s sit down and see what we’re dealing with here,” said Kempe Neighbors said they’ve spotted multiple bald eagles flying around and roosting in Jaycee Park. Destroying or altering the habitat for both the owls and eagles requires special permits. The question on the minds of many residents is did the city get those permits before renovating Jaycee Park. WINK News reached out to the city for answers. A spokesperson for the city said that they have not been served with any legal document related to Jaycee Park.