Teen accused of stealing vehicle from Cape Coral drivewayTim Aten Knows: Work begins for new Publix at Wiggins and U.S. 41
CAPE CORAL Teen accused of stealing vehicle from Cape Coral driveway A 16-year-old with a history of stealing cars has been arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle from a Cape Coral driveway in September.
Tim Aten Knows: Work begins for new Publix at Wiggins and U.S. 41 Work began in late November to prepare for a Publix supermarket at the Gateway Shoppes at North Bay on the northwest corner of U.S. 41 and Wiggins Pass Road in North Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Woman wanted for credit card theft in Bonita Springs Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a woman wanted for credit card theft in Bonita Springs.
WINK NEWS Cold front brings stray showers this Friday afternoon and evening A cold front will bring in stray showers this Friday afternoon and evening with warmer temperatures in the upper 70s.
FORT MYERS House fire in downtown Fort Myers causes major scene overnight There was a massive scene overnight close to Downtown Fort Myers from a house fire with smoke visible from the home.
CAPE CORAL Veterans Memorial Parkway in Cape Coral reopens after pedestrian crash An access point to Midpoint Bridge getting into Fort Myers has reopened after a pedestrian crash early Friday morning.
FORT MYERS Road closures in Downtown Fort Myers due to Festival of Trees Due to the return of the Downtown Fort Myers Festival of Trees, First Street between Jackson and Lee Street will be closed on Friday and Saturday.
FORT MYERS Micro Wrestling Federation makes its way to Fort Myers Professionals with the “Micro Wrestling Federation” put on an amazing show at the ranch in Fort Myers on Thursday.
ESTERO Estero man claims his golf equipment burned on flight An Estero man claims Delta Airlines ruined his golf equipment. His golf bag was destroyed by fire and his clubs are charred.
Volunteers come together to deliver Christmas cards to veterans In an effort to make spirits bright this holiday season, volunteers came together to deliver Christmas cards to veterans.
NAPLES Dentists argue over fluoride in water at Naples City Council meeting Several dentists at the Naples City Council meeting gave their reasons why fluoride should be in the water on Wednesday.
Digging Deeper: Lee County Sheriff’s Office budget One Lee County Commissioner wants to change how taxpayers view the Lee County Sheriff’s Office budget following a possible federal investigation and a grand jury meeting.
A new way to identify snakes There’s a new tool to identify locations of the slithering beasts overtaking the Everglades and other invasive snakes.
Car crashes into canal in Lehigh Acres Authorities are investigating a crash after a car became fully submerged in a canal Thursday night.
SB lanes on US 27 shut down due to 3 vehicle crash Hendry County Deputies, along with first responders, are currently on the scene of a traffic crash near Sky Valley at the intersection of South US 27 and Bass Road.
CAPE CORAL Teen accused of stealing vehicle from Cape Coral driveway A 16-year-old with a history of stealing cars has been arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle from a Cape Coral driveway in September.
Tim Aten Knows: Work begins for new Publix at Wiggins and U.S. 41 Work began in late November to prepare for a Publix supermarket at the Gateway Shoppes at North Bay on the northwest corner of U.S. 41 and Wiggins Pass Road in North Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Woman wanted for credit card theft in Bonita Springs Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a woman wanted for credit card theft in Bonita Springs.
WINK NEWS Cold front brings stray showers this Friday afternoon and evening A cold front will bring in stray showers this Friday afternoon and evening with warmer temperatures in the upper 70s.
FORT MYERS House fire in downtown Fort Myers causes major scene overnight There was a massive scene overnight close to Downtown Fort Myers from a house fire with smoke visible from the home.
CAPE CORAL Veterans Memorial Parkway in Cape Coral reopens after pedestrian crash An access point to Midpoint Bridge getting into Fort Myers has reopened after a pedestrian crash early Friday morning.
FORT MYERS Road closures in Downtown Fort Myers due to Festival of Trees Due to the return of the Downtown Fort Myers Festival of Trees, First Street between Jackson and Lee Street will be closed on Friday and Saturday.
FORT MYERS Micro Wrestling Federation makes its way to Fort Myers Professionals with the “Micro Wrestling Federation” put on an amazing show at the ranch in Fort Myers on Thursday.
ESTERO Estero man claims his golf equipment burned on flight An Estero man claims Delta Airlines ruined his golf equipment. His golf bag was destroyed by fire and his clubs are charred.
Volunteers come together to deliver Christmas cards to veterans In an effort to make spirits bright this holiday season, volunteers came together to deliver Christmas cards to veterans.
NAPLES Dentists argue over fluoride in water at Naples City Council meeting Several dentists at the Naples City Council meeting gave their reasons why fluoride should be in the water on Wednesday.
Digging Deeper: Lee County Sheriff’s Office budget One Lee County Commissioner wants to change how taxpayers view the Lee County Sheriff’s Office budget following a possible federal investigation and a grand jury meeting.
A new way to identify snakes There’s a new tool to identify locations of the slithering beasts overtaking the Everglades and other invasive snakes.
Car crashes into canal in Lehigh Acres Authorities are investigating a crash after a car became fully submerged in a canal Thursday night.
SB lanes on US 27 shut down due to 3 vehicle crash Hendry County Deputies, along with first responders, are currently on the scene of a traffic crash near Sky Valley at the intersection of South US 27 and Bass Road.
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.