$578M initiative for I-75 congestion relief in Lee and Collier countiesTroubled Past: Mother of shooter who killed Charlotte County deputy claims he had “extreme mental illness”
Troubled Past: Mother of shooter who killed Charlotte County deputy claims he had “extreme mental illness”
$578M initiative for I-75 congestion relief in Lee and Collier counties $578 million from the Moving Florida Forward Initiative is being dedicated to congestion relief on Interstate 75 from Golden Gate Parkway in Collier County to Corkscrew Road in Lee County.
Troubled Past: Mother of shooter who killed Charlotte County deputy claims he had “extreme mental illness” Sergeant Elio Diaz was gunned down and killed by a 24-year-old from Georgia named Andrew (AJ) Mostyn. WINK News is learning that the shooter had a troubled past.
Family of Charlotte County sergeant killed in line of duty visits growing memorial Early Tuesday evening, the family of Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Elio Diaz visited the memorial for him that was built into a flower bed.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda’s Gilchrist Park reopens after Hurricane Milton cleanup On Tuesday, the boats were finally gone; the city and a handful of volunteers got their hands dirty and cleaned everything up.
New study shows trend of young Floridians leaving the state Has the Sunshine State become too expensive for young people to live here? A new study says yes.
Chaplains comfort first responders as they mourn the loss of their own As CCSO mourns the loss of one of their own, we spoke with one of the people tasked with helping our first responders at the hardest times.
Florida FWC proposing new hunting changes The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is proposing some changes to the next hunting season that could take effect July first.
NORTH FORT MYERS Eagle enthusiasts celebrate birth of 2 eaglets in North Fort Myers As of Tuesday, there are two new eaglets on the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam in North Fort Myers, E24 and E25!
Motorcade for Sgt. Elio Diaz, Charlotte County sergeant killed in line of duty An everlasting memory in the minds of many. A motorcade made its way through the streets of Southwest Florida on Tuesday to honor a fallen hero, a deputy loved by many in our community.
Egg prices soar during holiday season Why the heck are eggs so expensive? It’s getting ridiculous in the grocery store, and prices keep going up.
OCHOPEE Caught on Camera: TikTok video shows Ochopee airboat crash A new video has been released that shows the moments before, during, and after two airboats collide in the Everglades.
CAPE CORAL Vulgar graffiti sparks uncertainty for Cape Coral development plans For the second time in less than a month, the n-word has been plastered for all to see in the city of Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS BEACH The fight over Red Coconut RV Park on Fort Myers Beach A decision was made despite what the people of Fort Myers Beach said.
CAPE CORAL Water main break closes Cape Coral Parkway at Skyline Blvd. Eastbound and westbound lanes of the Cape Coral Parkway have been shut down at Skyline Boulevard due to a water main break, according to the city.
Improving IVF success rates with new genetic testing Infertility impacts millions of people worldwide. One in six women will have difficulty having a baby.
$578M initiative for I-75 congestion relief in Lee and Collier counties $578 million from the Moving Florida Forward Initiative is being dedicated to congestion relief on Interstate 75 from Golden Gate Parkway in Collier County to Corkscrew Road in Lee County.
Troubled Past: Mother of shooter who killed Charlotte County deputy claims he had “extreme mental illness” Sergeant Elio Diaz was gunned down and killed by a 24-year-old from Georgia named Andrew (AJ) Mostyn. WINK News is learning that the shooter had a troubled past.
Family of Charlotte County sergeant killed in line of duty visits growing memorial Early Tuesday evening, the family of Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Elio Diaz visited the memorial for him that was built into a flower bed.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda’s Gilchrist Park reopens after Hurricane Milton cleanup On Tuesday, the boats were finally gone; the city and a handful of volunteers got their hands dirty and cleaned everything up.
New study shows trend of young Floridians leaving the state Has the Sunshine State become too expensive for young people to live here? A new study says yes.
Chaplains comfort first responders as they mourn the loss of their own As CCSO mourns the loss of one of their own, we spoke with one of the people tasked with helping our first responders at the hardest times.
Florida FWC proposing new hunting changes The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is proposing some changes to the next hunting season that could take effect July first.
NORTH FORT MYERS Eagle enthusiasts celebrate birth of 2 eaglets in North Fort Myers As of Tuesday, there are two new eaglets on the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam in North Fort Myers, E24 and E25!
Motorcade for Sgt. Elio Diaz, Charlotte County sergeant killed in line of duty An everlasting memory in the minds of many. A motorcade made its way through the streets of Southwest Florida on Tuesday to honor a fallen hero, a deputy loved by many in our community.
Egg prices soar during holiday season Why the heck are eggs so expensive? It’s getting ridiculous in the grocery store, and prices keep going up.
OCHOPEE Caught on Camera: TikTok video shows Ochopee airboat crash A new video has been released that shows the moments before, during, and after two airboats collide in the Everglades.
CAPE CORAL Vulgar graffiti sparks uncertainty for Cape Coral development plans For the second time in less than a month, the n-word has been plastered for all to see in the city of Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS BEACH The fight over Red Coconut RV Park on Fort Myers Beach A decision was made despite what the people of Fort Myers Beach said.
CAPE CORAL Water main break closes Cape Coral Parkway at Skyline Blvd. Eastbound and westbound lanes of the Cape Coral Parkway have been shut down at Skyline Boulevard due to a water main break, according to the city.
Improving IVF success rates with new genetic testing Infertility impacts millions of people worldwide. One in six women will have difficulty having a baby.
Why the heck are eggs so expensive? It’s getting ridiculous in the grocery store, and prices keep going up. Eggs are the backbone of holiday dinners, from baking to deviled eggs. With Christmas just eight days away, egg prices are skyrocketing, hitting holiday budgets hard. Nationwide, they’re up nearly 40% compared to last year. And here at home, it’s not much better. The jump is even bigger at some stores. Whether you’re baking holiday cookies, whipping up eggnog, or just looking for breakfast, you’ll need to budget a little more for eggs. This season, an 18-count carton at Publix jumped nearly $2 to $6.51, and at Walmart and Target, prices more than doubled up $4 from last year. However, farmers markets are holding steady, selling premium eggs for around $10.50, unchanged for years. “It makes us think twice about getting eggs and the quantity we get,” a Target shopper told us. “We usually buy our eggs from Costco because it’s a big variety pack, and then it’s a little bit cheaper, but that’s a big toll at the time, so we tend to shop around and find the cheapest eggs price.” The shopper was asked if they’d say it’s made an impact on their grocery budget. “Oh, for sure, yes, definitely. We think about it a little bit harder if we need them or not,” the shopper said. Experts say the price comes from holiday demand and a resurgence of bird flu, which had cut egg supply, but local farmers blame inflation and rising costs for retailers while their own prices remain stable. Robert McMahon, owner of Southern Fresh Farms, said, “We haven’t changed our prices in a long time, and we put them at where we feel like people will still pay for it and still help us make enough money to keep feeding the chickens and maintaining them, but again, we have not changed our prices in several years.” High egg prices typically stick around during the holidays, so if you’re hosting or baking, buying in bulk can help lower the cost per egg. Still, you can expect a higher grocery bill this season. Here’s the bigger picture. The Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows eggs are up 81% in the past four years, margarine 55%, beef 37% and juices 32%. We are paying more, generally, across the board.