Mother of teenager accused of the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller to appear in courtA breezy onshore wind keeps coastal communities cooler this Friday
CAPE CORAL Mother of teenager accused of the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller to appear in court The mother of a 16-year-old accused of being involved in the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller is set to appear in court for obstructing justice.
The Weather Authority A breezy onshore wind keeps coastal communities cooler this Friday The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer Friday morning, then a breezy offshore wind will cool off the coastal areas of Southwest Florida in the afternoon.
NAPLES Collier County JROTC instructor fired for alleged sexual misconduct A teenage girl claims her JROTC instructor made sexual comments, touched her, asked her on a date and told her to keep her mouth shut.
EAST FORT MYERS Redeveloping plan to modify East Fort Myers Southwest Florida is often called paradise, but some areas like East Fort Myers don’t live up to that. Now, the city is looking to change that.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High School works to beat the heat during spring practice Spring practice is heating up in more ways than one. High school teams are braving the elements right now.
Collier County Escaping an abusive partner – the ins and outs of injunctions for protection Survivors of domestic violence often seek an injunction, but for some, it may not be the best option to get out of a bad situation.
ESTERO Gulfshore Business honors 10 women for their contributions to business and Southwest Florida Lois Thome emceed a Gulfshore Business luncheon Thursday recognizing 10 local women for their contributions to SWFL.
NORTH NAPLES North Naples golf pro will have his sister caddy at PGA Championship Evan Bowser, the first assistant golf pro at LaPlaya Golf Club, will have his sister Elayna caddy for him at PGA Championship.
Person airlifted after crash on SR-31 near Bermont Road At least two people are hurt in another wreck on the roads on State Road 31 in Charlotte County.
Palm Beach Blvd. crash caused massive backups Two lanes are closed on Palm Beach Boulevard because of a crash near Orange River Boulevard.
Getting people back into their homes after storms For months, parts of our community have been involved in a back and forth with FEMA over the 25% flood insurance discount.
Lehigh Acres State Road 82: A road marked by tragedy and a plea for safety improvements State Road 82, specifically the stretch between Interstate 75 and Immokalee Road, is not just a highway; it’s a place marked by tragedy and danger.
Mixing meds can make a dangerous cocktail One thing doctors have to consider when prescribing meds is whether they will interact with any drugs the patient is currently taking.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on camera: thieves end dream of new family home in Lehigh Acres Thieves in the night destroyed a family’s dream of building a new home, and their acts were caught on camera.
PORT CHARLOTTE HyperFiber internet service planned for Port Charlotte HyperFiber, an independent, high-speed fiber-optic internet service, will be available to more than 31,000 homes in Port Charlotte, said the company’s president and CEO, Dan Kennedy.
CAPE CORAL Mother of teenager accused of the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller to appear in court The mother of a 16-year-old accused of being involved in the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller is set to appear in court for obstructing justice.
The Weather Authority A breezy onshore wind keeps coastal communities cooler this Friday The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer Friday morning, then a breezy offshore wind will cool off the coastal areas of Southwest Florida in the afternoon.
NAPLES Collier County JROTC instructor fired for alleged sexual misconduct A teenage girl claims her JROTC instructor made sexual comments, touched her, asked her on a date and told her to keep her mouth shut.
EAST FORT MYERS Redeveloping plan to modify East Fort Myers Southwest Florida is often called paradise, but some areas like East Fort Myers don’t live up to that. Now, the city is looking to change that.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High School works to beat the heat during spring practice Spring practice is heating up in more ways than one. High school teams are braving the elements right now.
Collier County Escaping an abusive partner – the ins and outs of injunctions for protection Survivors of domestic violence often seek an injunction, but for some, it may not be the best option to get out of a bad situation.
ESTERO Gulfshore Business honors 10 women for their contributions to business and Southwest Florida Lois Thome emceed a Gulfshore Business luncheon Thursday recognizing 10 local women for their contributions to SWFL.
NORTH NAPLES North Naples golf pro will have his sister caddy at PGA Championship Evan Bowser, the first assistant golf pro at LaPlaya Golf Club, will have his sister Elayna caddy for him at PGA Championship.
Person airlifted after crash on SR-31 near Bermont Road At least two people are hurt in another wreck on the roads on State Road 31 in Charlotte County.
Palm Beach Blvd. crash caused massive backups Two lanes are closed on Palm Beach Boulevard because of a crash near Orange River Boulevard.
Getting people back into their homes after storms For months, parts of our community have been involved in a back and forth with FEMA over the 25% flood insurance discount.
Lehigh Acres State Road 82: A road marked by tragedy and a plea for safety improvements State Road 82, specifically the stretch between Interstate 75 and Immokalee Road, is not just a highway; it’s a place marked by tragedy and danger.
Mixing meds can make a dangerous cocktail One thing doctors have to consider when prescribing meds is whether they will interact with any drugs the patient is currently taking.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on camera: thieves end dream of new family home in Lehigh Acres Thieves in the night destroyed a family’s dream of building a new home, and their acts were caught on camera.
PORT CHARLOTTE HyperFiber internet service planned for Port Charlotte HyperFiber, an independent, high-speed fiber-optic internet service, will be available to more than 31,000 homes in Port Charlotte, said the company’s president and CEO, Dan Kennedy.
WINK NEWS End result of Florida special legislative session on homeowner insurance TBD Day two of the Florida legislative special session on property insurance has come to a close, but don’t expect how much you pay to change any time soon. Experts believe the proposed legislation doesn’t go far enough to protect homeowners. One of the big issues experts say is not being addressed is the amount homeowners […]
FORT MYERS Lawmakers come together to try and fix insurance markets Florida’s property insurance market is falling apart. Squeezing money out of your pocket and sending you searching for coverage. Now lawmakers are coming together to try and fix it during a special session on Monday. You could definitely call it a slow start with only a handful of lawmakers gathering in person. What they’re looking […]
FORT MYERS FedNat insurance cancels thousands of homeowners’ policies in Florida Florida’s property insurance crisis is getting worse after tens of thousands more homeowner policies get canceled. It’s happening one week before lawmakers are coming back together to find a solution. FedNat Insurance Group is downgrading to survive. Experts say last year’s ice storm in Texas and Hurricane Ida in Louisiana hit the company hard. On […]
FORT MYERS Formula shortage affecting Southwest Florida Parents across the nation are struggling to feed their babies. A formula shortage is hitting homes everywhere and in Southwest Florida, it is no different. Experts believe it could take more than a month to get enough formula back on shelves. Parents can try to shop for formula when stores first open because that is […]
LEE COUNTY SWFL milk prices climbing despite slowing inflation Inflation may be slowing down just a little bit, but dairy prices continue to go up. Milk products cost you 9% more now than they did a year ago. Now might be the time to cry over spilled milk because a gallon costs more than it did last month. RELATED: Hardee County dairy farm explains […]
HARDEE COUNTY Hardee County dairy farm explains why price of milk keeps rising The price of milk has increased by 7% compared to March of 2021. Why is the kitchen staple continuing to rise? Well before, your milk hits the kitchen shelf, it originates from the Nickerson Cattle Company, a dairy farm in Hardee County run by fifth-generation farmer Brittany Thurlow-Nickerson. Taking care of more than 2,000 happy […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Paul Mitchell the School Fort Myers offers salon services for lower price When Deanna Casalino needs a haircut, color or style change, she trusts the students at Paul Mitchell the School Fort Myers to get it all straightened out. “They take their time from beginning to end so when you sit down right off the bat you know you’re going to get a good service,” Casalino said. […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Save money on car repairs by going to an automotive school From working on four-wheelers in his backyard to getting cars up and running, Ethan Emel is one step closer to owning his own shop. He says it’s all because of what he’s learning at Charlotte Technical College’s Automotive Program. Students learn everything from oil changes to engine repair. As they go through book lessons, they […]
SOUTHFORT MYERS FSW dental hygiene program offers low-cost dental care Healthy teeth can cost a pretty penny but it doesn’t have to be so expensive if you’re willing to give up some of your time. Florence Alexander likes to keep her pearly whites in good shape without breaking the bank, so instead of heading to a dental office, she strolls into Florida SouthWestern State College’s […]
Energy efficient bulbs lighting the future Time is money even when talking about light bulbs. Fluorescent and LED bulbs last 25 to 50 times longer than cheaper incandescent bulbs. The Department of Energy finalized rules requiring manufacturers to sell the more energy-efficient light bulbs. “I have a back porch light on. It’s LED. I’ve had it for 15 years,” said Larry […]