Decreasing humidity and mostly sunny skies for your ThursdayThe Salvation Army of Collier County launches annual toy drive
the weather authority Decreasing humidity and mostly sunny skies for your Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping humidity and temperatures on this Thursday afternoon.
The Salvation Army of Collier County launches annual toy drive The annual Toys for Tots donation drive in Collier County has officially begun, aiming to bring Christmas joy through generosity.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day one People in Cape Coral are getting what they voted for: the new city council members were just sworn in, and they eliminated the stipend.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist on Tuesday night.
Latest details on fatal Alligator Alley crash ; 1 killed According to the arrest report, a man told troopers he got a minivan from a pastor but did not get permission to take it out because he left in the middle of the night
Enforcing state law on street camping in Punta Gorda More than a month since the new state law banning sleeping in public places went into effect the city of Punta Gorda voted on if an ordinance change was needed.
Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” A man returned to his unfinished Cape Coral home to find it’s been violated and vandalized. Cape Coral police are searching for the suspect.
SWFL organizations putting donated money to good use 41 Southwest Florida organizations are still in shock about the millions of dollars they received from philanthropist Tom Golisano.
Utility scams awareness day: what you need to know Wednesday is utility scams awareness day. These types of scams target customers by going door-to-door, sending phone calls or texts and using false information online.
NAPLES Salvation Army of Collier County kicks off annual Christmas toy drive The Salvation Army of Collier County has kicked off its annual Christmas toy drive, and you won’t have to travel far to get involved.
Record Store Day Black Friday: Where to go in SWFL Record Store Day Black Friday is approaching quickly, and if you’re not looking for a new TV or a video game console, go to your local record store, as they will have exclusive deals to expand your record collection.
Manasota Key residents concerned over new development on the island Residents of a small island community are expressing their concerns about potential changes to their neighborhood.
FORT MYERS Resident reacts to plan for new Amazon facility in Fort Myers Amazon has paid $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build a new warehouse. A resident who lives by the property said she has reservations about the facility.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Woman accused of stealing from Kate Spade outlet A Cape Coral woman has been arrested for grand theft after she was allegedly caught on camera shoplifting at a Kate Spade store in Estero.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers basketball player returns to the court after two years Fort Myers High School basketball player Karsten Schafer played his first game in two years Tuesday night after having a spinal surgery.
the weather authority Decreasing humidity and mostly sunny skies for your Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping humidity and temperatures on this Thursday afternoon.
The Salvation Army of Collier County launches annual toy drive The annual Toys for Tots donation drive in Collier County has officially begun, aiming to bring Christmas joy through generosity.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day one People in Cape Coral are getting what they voted for: the new city council members were just sworn in, and they eliminated the stipend.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist on Tuesday night.
Latest details on fatal Alligator Alley crash ; 1 killed According to the arrest report, a man told troopers he got a minivan from a pastor but did not get permission to take it out because he left in the middle of the night
Enforcing state law on street camping in Punta Gorda More than a month since the new state law banning sleeping in public places went into effect the city of Punta Gorda voted on if an ordinance change was needed.
Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” A man returned to his unfinished Cape Coral home to find it’s been violated and vandalized. Cape Coral police are searching for the suspect.
SWFL organizations putting donated money to good use 41 Southwest Florida organizations are still in shock about the millions of dollars they received from philanthropist Tom Golisano.
Utility scams awareness day: what you need to know Wednesday is utility scams awareness day. These types of scams target customers by going door-to-door, sending phone calls or texts and using false information online.
NAPLES Salvation Army of Collier County kicks off annual Christmas toy drive The Salvation Army of Collier County has kicked off its annual Christmas toy drive, and you won’t have to travel far to get involved.
Record Store Day Black Friday: Where to go in SWFL Record Store Day Black Friday is approaching quickly, and if you’re not looking for a new TV or a video game console, go to your local record store, as they will have exclusive deals to expand your record collection.
Manasota Key residents concerned over new development on the island Residents of a small island community are expressing their concerns about potential changes to their neighborhood.
FORT MYERS Resident reacts to plan for new Amazon facility in Fort Myers Amazon has paid $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build a new warehouse. A resident who lives by the property said she has reservations about the facility.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Woman accused of stealing from Kate Spade outlet A Cape Coral woman has been arrested for grand theft after she was allegedly caught on camera shoplifting at a Kate Spade store in Estero.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers basketball player returns to the court after two years Fort Myers High School basketball player Karsten Schafer played his first game in two years Tuesday night after having a spinal surgery.
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.