Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crashNaples jet crash, one year later: new details on emergency response
Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crash A deadly plane crash that occurred one year ago in Naples, Florida continues to impact lives in Southwest Florida. The tragic event involved two pilots who lost their lives on Interstate 75.
Naples jet crash, one year later: new details on emergency response Sunday marks one year since a jet crashed after its pilots attempted an emergency landing on I-75 just outside of Naples. “Your mind goes back to everything that happened that day,” said Heather Mazurkiewicz, public information officer with the North Collier Fire Rescue. “I think about the fact that there weren’t more lives lost.” At […]
LCSO cutting down law enforcement response times The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up to implement “Prepared 9-1-1,” a new tool designed to enhance emergency response times.
How Harry Chapin Food Bank supports struggling families In the heart of Dunbar, a neighborhood in Fort Myers, the STARS Complex becomes a place of hope as the Harry Chapin Food Bank supports families in need.
MOORE HAVEN African American family breaking barriers in Moore Haven politics Breaking barriers is a family tradition for Rashondra Croskey and her godmother, Gloria Reese.
Charlotte County unlicensed contractor accused of fraud The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said that a contractor has been arrested after he was hired to build a room in a home without a license.
Studies show that menopause is linked to heart risks Menopause is a natural part of life for middle-aged women, typically occurring between ages 45 and 55. However, it can bring serious health complications, including an increased risk of heart disease.
FORT MYERS Local band Shy Blossom to open up for ’90s rockers Sister Hazel at The Ranch A Southwest Florida-based band will be opening for the legendary ’90s rock fusion group Sister Hazel.
golden gate Bear Brawl: Black bears duke it out in Golden Gate backyard Two black bears were caught on camera tussling for garbage in the backyard of a Golden Gate home.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested after allegedly possessing several files of child pornography on devices.
fort myers 7 people, 3 dogs displaced following house fire in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a house fire that has left seven people and three dogs without a home.
CAPE CORAL Island Coast High School employee accused of inappropriate behavior with 2 students We now have new details about the arrest of a Cape Coral instructional support aide at Island Coast High School accused of inappropriate relations with students.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman reunites with husband’s ashes A Port Charlotte woman has been reunited with her husband’s ashes after struggling with the U.S. Postal Service to find them.
Tim Aten Knows: The Avenue set to break ground on Fifth An upscale mixed-use redevelopment project — The Avenue — will begin construction this quarter on a nearly two-block area of Fifth Avenue South from the former longtime property of St. George & the Dragon restaurant.
Demolition begins on former Winn-Dixie grocery in Estero The walls of the former grocery store at the northwest corner of Three Oaks Parkway and Coconut Road started coming down last month after reaching an agreement with nearby residents who filed suit to stop the project.
Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crash A deadly plane crash that occurred one year ago in Naples, Florida continues to impact lives in Southwest Florida. The tragic event involved two pilots who lost their lives on Interstate 75.
Naples jet crash, one year later: new details on emergency response Sunday marks one year since a jet crashed after its pilots attempted an emergency landing on I-75 just outside of Naples. “Your mind goes back to everything that happened that day,” said Heather Mazurkiewicz, public information officer with the North Collier Fire Rescue. “I think about the fact that there weren’t more lives lost.” At […]
LCSO cutting down law enforcement response times The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up to implement “Prepared 9-1-1,” a new tool designed to enhance emergency response times.
How Harry Chapin Food Bank supports struggling families In the heart of Dunbar, a neighborhood in Fort Myers, the STARS Complex becomes a place of hope as the Harry Chapin Food Bank supports families in need.
MOORE HAVEN African American family breaking barriers in Moore Haven politics Breaking barriers is a family tradition for Rashondra Croskey and her godmother, Gloria Reese.
Charlotte County unlicensed contractor accused of fraud The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said that a contractor has been arrested after he was hired to build a room in a home without a license.
Studies show that menopause is linked to heart risks Menopause is a natural part of life for middle-aged women, typically occurring between ages 45 and 55. However, it can bring serious health complications, including an increased risk of heart disease.
FORT MYERS Local band Shy Blossom to open up for ’90s rockers Sister Hazel at The Ranch A Southwest Florida-based band will be opening for the legendary ’90s rock fusion group Sister Hazel.
golden gate Bear Brawl: Black bears duke it out in Golden Gate backyard Two black bears were caught on camera tussling for garbage in the backyard of a Golden Gate home.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested after allegedly possessing several files of child pornography on devices.
fort myers 7 people, 3 dogs displaced following house fire in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a house fire that has left seven people and three dogs without a home.
CAPE CORAL Island Coast High School employee accused of inappropriate behavior with 2 students We now have new details about the arrest of a Cape Coral instructional support aide at Island Coast High School accused of inappropriate relations with students.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman reunites with husband’s ashes A Port Charlotte woman has been reunited with her husband’s ashes after struggling with the U.S. Postal Service to find them.
Tim Aten Knows: The Avenue set to break ground on Fifth An upscale mixed-use redevelopment project — The Avenue — will begin construction this quarter on a nearly two-block area of Fifth Avenue South from the former longtime property of St. George & the Dragon restaurant.
Demolition begins on former Winn-Dixie grocery in Estero The walls of the former grocery store at the northwest corner of Three Oaks Parkway and Coconut Road started coming down last month after reaching an agreement with nearby residents who filed suit to stop the project.
Gov. DeSantis holds roundtable in Fort Myers. CREDIT: WINK News Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a roundtable discussion in Fort Myers Wednesday afternoon at Florida Gulf Coast University. Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Director Dave Kerner joined DeSantis. DeSantis explained why he believes the Florida Legislature’s Immigration Bill is weaker than his proposed legislation after he called a special session earlier this week. DeSantis called the coordination between state and local agencies with the federal government vital for immigration enforcement efforts. However, the legislature said the commissioner of agriculture should run immigration enforcement. “They transfer responsibility for immigration enforcement away from the governor to the commissioner of agriculture. Is there anybody who voted for that?” said DeSantis. On X, DeSantis posted a flyer highlighting the stark differences between his immigration bill and the revised bill from the Florida Legislature, which the governor calls the “bait and switch.” State lawmakers call their bill, which they dubbed the Trump Act, the stronger of the two proposals. DeSantis said on social media that his veto pen is ready for the Trump Act to reach his desk. When WINK News anchor Claire Galt asked if he will call lawmakers back for a second special session, the answer was vague. “Are you going to veto this, then call the legislature back to a special session?” Galt asked. DeSantis responded, “So, I have said I am vetoing their legislation. How could I possibly sign something that is contrary to everything I’ve campaigned on, that’s contrary to what President Trump campaigned on? I spoke with the president a number of times throughout the weeks, including the other day, and he just said, ‘You just got to be strong.’ [He] said you can’t be weak. Just be strong, and I think my position has been much stronger than the legislature. I think the fact that they did a weak bill and put his name on it was an insult to him.” “So, will you call a special session?” Galt asked. “We’re going to get this done. I’m not just going to sit around and just wait, but I also want to because I can call it, but I also think that sometimes when these guys are in Tallahassee, they’re in some bubble, right? The leadership is telling them, ‘Oh, this is great. It’s great. It’s great,’ and they’re kind of like, OK, I want the members to go back to their communities, and I want you guys to talk to your representatives and tell them what you think.” “Does this division change the way that you have to govern or do things moving forward? Does it make it harder to get stuff done?” Galt asked. “This is about what is best for Florida. What’s the policy that’s going to be best for Florida? So, to the extent there’s division, is because you have elected officials that are not following through with what they promised voters and are, quite frankly, making it more difficult for President Trump to fulfill the mandate he has to enforce immigration laws, secure the border and conduct this major deportation effort.” That’s according to the governor. The Florida Senate president and House speaker said insight from the White House helped shape the Trump Act. They said it is in line with the president’s agenda. DeSantis said the bill would reverse the state’s progress and take immigration enforcement power away from him, giving it to the agriculture secretary. Some of DeSantis’ immigration proposals include compliance with law enforcement, criminal penalty for illegal entry, bail and flight risk presumptions, educational and voting reforms and assigning a state immigration enforcement officer.