FGCU draws 14-seed and rematch in NCAA TournamentCape Coral pushes back on bill to ban community redevelopment agencies
FGCU FGCU draws 14-seed and rematch in NCAA Tournament FGCU draws a 14-seed and rematch of last year’s first round with 3-seeded Oklahoma for round one of the NCAA Tournament.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral pushes back on bill to ban community redevelopment agencies The Cape Coral City Council is pushing back against a new bill introduced by their state representative, Mike Giallombardo, which aims to ban Community Redevelopment Agencies.
FORT MYERS BEACH Spring break brings excitement and business boom to Fort Myers Beach Fort Myers Beach is buzzing with excitement as spring breakers from across the country descend on this popular destination.
MARCO ISLAND Seventh Marco Island city councilor sworn in after months of discussion Marco Island’s city council has finally filled its vacant seventh seat after over four months of deliberations.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers council weighs ICE role for local police in immigration tasks The Fort Myers City Council is currently discussing a potential agreement between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Fort Myers Police Department.
FORT MYERS BEACH WINK Investigates: Where is the money for Hurricane Ian victim? WINK News investigates a contractor dispute involving Joe Salvaggio, who paid for home repairs after Hurricane Ian but never saw the work completed.
TALLAHASSEE Barron Collier grad pitches first game for FSU since heart surgeries FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe, a Barron Collier High School grad, played his first baseball game after two open heart surgeries.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for DUI after allegedly threatening police on Del Prado Blvd. A routine sobriety test in Cape Coral quickly escalated when a man became irate with a police officer.
Florida restaurants may lose automatic tips for groups under 6 Lawmakers are currently debating a change that could impact how diners tip in Florida.
FORT MYERS Florida bill aims to ease phone repairs for locals and small businesses A new Florida House bill aims to make do-it-yourself repairs easier for device owners and independent repair providers.
Paddy Murphy’s Irish Pub rolls out food menu on Marco Island Although Paddy Murphy’s Irish Pub launched on Marco Island last St. Patrick’s Day, the bar didn’t roll out its extensive food menu until this year.
Deputies catch 2 unregistered sex offenders in DeSoto County The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office caught two unregistered sex offenders from Missouri last week on Brevard Avenue.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police investigating body found in house A death investigation is underway at a Fort Myers home.
Suspect identified in Cypress West double shooting; found in Mississippi The authorities in Mississippi have a suspect in custody that Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies believe shot and injured two people in Cypress West Apartment Home Community.
Lee County food drive to support Harry Chapin Food Bank Lee County Solid Waste is kicking off its eighth annual “Donated not Wasted” campaign, encouraging people to donate unopened pantry items.
FGCU FGCU draws 14-seed and rematch in NCAA Tournament FGCU draws a 14-seed and rematch of last year’s first round with 3-seeded Oklahoma for round one of the NCAA Tournament.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral pushes back on bill to ban community redevelopment agencies The Cape Coral City Council is pushing back against a new bill introduced by their state representative, Mike Giallombardo, which aims to ban Community Redevelopment Agencies.
FORT MYERS BEACH Spring break brings excitement and business boom to Fort Myers Beach Fort Myers Beach is buzzing with excitement as spring breakers from across the country descend on this popular destination.
MARCO ISLAND Seventh Marco Island city councilor sworn in after months of discussion Marco Island’s city council has finally filled its vacant seventh seat after over four months of deliberations.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers council weighs ICE role for local police in immigration tasks The Fort Myers City Council is currently discussing a potential agreement between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Fort Myers Police Department.
FORT MYERS BEACH WINK Investigates: Where is the money for Hurricane Ian victim? WINK News investigates a contractor dispute involving Joe Salvaggio, who paid for home repairs after Hurricane Ian but never saw the work completed.
TALLAHASSEE Barron Collier grad pitches first game for FSU since heart surgeries FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe, a Barron Collier High School grad, played his first baseball game after two open heart surgeries.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for DUI after allegedly threatening police on Del Prado Blvd. A routine sobriety test in Cape Coral quickly escalated when a man became irate with a police officer.
Florida restaurants may lose automatic tips for groups under 6 Lawmakers are currently debating a change that could impact how diners tip in Florida.
FORT MYERS Florida bill aims to ease phone repairs for locals and small businesses A new Florida House bill aims to make do-it-yourself repairs easier for device owners and independent repair providers.
Paddy Murphy’s Irish Pub rolls out food menu on Marco Island Although Paddy Murphy’s Irish Pub launched on Marco Island last St. Patrick’s Day, the bar didn’t roll out its extensive food menu until this year.
Deputies catch 2 unregistered sex offenders in DeSoto County The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office caught two unregistered sex offenders from Missouri last week on Brevard Avenue.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police investigating body found in house A death investigation is underway at a Fort Myers home.
Suspect identified in Cypress West double shooting; found in Mississippi The authorities in Mississippi have a suspect in custody that Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies believe shot and injured two people in Cypress West Apartment Home Community.
Lee County food drive to support Harry Chapin Food Bank Lee County Solid Waste is kicking off its eighth annual “Donated not Wasted” campaign, encouraging people to donate unopened pantry items.
Lee County commissioners have approved amendments to the county’s comprehensive plan that could lead to redevelopment in a rural community. The area near the intersection of North River Road and Owl Creek Drive, close to the Lee Civic Center, is now at the center of potential changes. On Monday at 9:30 a.m., Lee County staff presented proposed amendments to Lee County’s Comprehensive Plan to the Commissioners in the chambers on the second floor. The article states that “the proposed amendments strike language to accommodate the possibility that, in the future, the County may be required to convert portions of these areas from septic to centralized sewer.” Credit: Alva Inc. Residents are not surprised by the decision, despite their efforts to maintain their way of life. Commissioners cite a new state law related to water quality as a driving force behind the amendments. Alva and North Olga neighbors fear this will open the door for even more development. “The biggest concern is destroying a rural community; it’s the last rural corridor that’s left in Lee County,” said Denise Eberle, who lives in Alva and opposes the changes. Eberle and her neighbors are determined to defend Alva and North River Road from redevelopment. They voiced their concerns about the potential conversion of septic systems to centralized sewer systems. “The men and women who have worked hard to build this community and live out there and not provide them the services or give them the support to economic development,” said a speaker from the community. Neighbors call the changes significant and say removing the language in the rural future land use category is a thinly veiled attempt to increase density and intensity in rural areas by allowing 40-foot homesites just 10 feet apart and attached single-family homes. Neil Communities’ proposed development includes 1,400 single-family homes and other amenities like a boat dock. The development group said its plan includes increased preserve areas and a minimum lot size of 40 feet by 100 feet. Credit: Alva Inc. The developer says it will cover connection fees and sewer extension costs for its project. Despite the opposition, the proposal moved forward, with officials explaining that it ensures compliance with the new state law. “It’s because we want our privacy, we want the peace, we want the tranquility, we want big land,” Eberle said, emphasizing what makes Alva unique. “In the area, we do not want sewer and water; we have wonderful wells and septic tanks, and we are happy,” said another local resident about the potential water changes. Neighbors said changes to the comprehensive plan, which covers areas beyond this project, could result in mandatory assessments for surrounding property owners to cover the costs of forced utility connections. Next, the state will review the changes before returning them to commissioners for a final vote next month. If approved, the plan will be adopted immediately.