Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples storePlanned retail, lifestyle center seeking tenants at Babcock Ranch
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
Planned retail, lifestyle center seeking tenants at Babcock Ranch A new 112,000-square-foot mixed-use complex designed for retail shops, restaurants, bars, office space and residential units is planned for Babcock Ranch. Called B Street at Babcock Ranch, there are approximately 20 parties negotiating leases, said Jon Cashion, a principal with commercial real estate agency Katz & Associates. A groundbreaking ceremony is slated for early 2025, […]
WASHINGTON (AP) Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, turning to a longtime ally after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations.
FORT MYERS 2 Fort Myers men arrested in separate cases involving children Two men from Fort Myers have been arrested; one faces charges related to child pornography and another faces child molestation charges.
ESTERO Phase 2 in the Corkscrew Rd. Widening project begins Phase 1 of Corkscrew Road’s widening has been completed, and phase 2 is now commencing.
Miracle Moment: Reaching a milestone at Golisano Children’s Hospital Kindergarten is an exciting time for children as they take their first big steps into becoming big kids.
2 years since Charlotte County deputy was killed on I-75 It is a somber day for the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office as one of their own was killed during a traffic stop on Interstate 75 exactly two years ago.
the weather authority Mostly sunny and cool afternoon for your Friday The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly sunny and cool Friday afternoon with breezy conditions throughout the day.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood nonprofit gives hope to residents amid hurricane recovery Many people in Charlotte County were hit hard by storms this hurricane season, but that won’t stop them from giving back to their community.
NAPLES CSN’s Jayvian Tanelus and offensive line erupt in round one Community School of Naples’ offensive line and Jayvian Tanelus put on a show in round one of the playoffs earning them player of the week.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral family opens home up for the holidays A Cape Coral family has gotten over 1,000 interactions on a Facebook post after opening up their home for the holidays.
SANIBEL Sanibel police trained and certified to catch alligators by FWC Pinning an apex predator down with little more than bare hands and tape: That’s what the Sanibel Police Department went through during alligator-catching certification training.
Southwest Florida welcomes first proton beam therapy center This is a big week in cancer care for patients in Southwest Florida and beyond.
PUNTA GORDA Whats next after Punta Gorda city manager’s resignation? Punta Gorda city manager Greg Murray said he resigned Monday but told the council on Wednesday. Now, Melissa Reichert is the interim city manager.
FORT MYERS BEACH 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship begins on Fort Myers Beach After a years long wait, the American Sand Sculpting Competition on Fort Myers Beach returned on Thursday.
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
Planned retail, lifestyle center seeking tenants at Babcock Ranch A new 112,000-square-foot mixed-use complex designed for retail shops, restaurants, bars, office space and residential units is planned for Babcock Ranch. Called B Street at Babcock Ranch, there are approximately 20 parties negotiating leases, said Jon Cashion, a principal with commercial real estate agency Katz & Associates. A groundbreaking ceremony is slated for early 2025, […]
WASHINGTON (AP) Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, turning to a longtime ally after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations.
FORT MYERS 2 Fort Myers men arrested in separate cases involving children Two men from Fort Myers have been arrested; one faces charges related to child pornography and another faces child molestation charges.
ESTERO Phase 2 in the Corkscrew Rd. Widening project begins Phase 1 of Corkscrew Road’s widening has been completed, and phase 2 is now commencing.
Miracle Moment: Reaching a milestone at Golisano Children’s Hospital Kindergarten is an exciting time for children as they take their first big steps into becoming big kids.
2 years since Charlotte County deputy was killed on I-75 It is a somber day for the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office as one of their own was killed during a traffic stop on Interstate 75 exactly two years ago.
the weather authority Mostly sunny and cool afternoon for your Friday The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly sunny and cool Friday afternoon with breezy conditions throughout the day.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood nonprofit gives hope to residents amid hurricane recovery Many people in Charlotte County were hit hard by storms this hurricane season, but that won’t stop them from giving back to their community.
NAPLES CSN’s Jayvian Tanelus and offensive line erupt in round one Community School of Naples’ offensive line and Jayvian Tanelus put on a show in round one of the playoffs earning them player of the week.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral family opens home up for the holidays A Cape Coral family has gotten over 1,000 interactions on a Facebook post after opening up their home for the holidays.
SANIBEL Sanibel police trained and certified to catch alligators by FWC Pinning an apex predator down with little more than bare hands and tape: That’s what the Sanibel Police Department went through during alligator-catching certification training.
Southwest Florida welcomes first proton beam therapy center This is a big week in cancer care for patients in Southwest Florida and beyond.
PUNTA GORDA Whats next after Punta Gorda city manager’s resignation? Punta Gorda city manager Greg Murray said he resigned Monday but told the council on Wednesday. Now, Melissa Reichert is the interim city manager.
FORT MYERS BEACH 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship begins on Fort Myers Beach After a years long wait, the American Sand Sculpting Competition on Fort Myers Beach returned on Thursday.
FORT MYERS Spike in credit complaints shows importance of monitoring your credit report during the pandemic Monitoring your credit report and credit card statements very closely is key during this tough time, as credit complaints have really spiked during the pandemic. The number one complaint is credit reporting and credit repair services, according to a new study just released by a consumer advocacy organization called U.S. Pirg. Complaints to the Consumer Financial […]
FORT MYERS Changes coming to how the government manages your student loans The way you pay for your student loans is changing drastically, and now there is a major overhaul on how the government is managing your loans. What this boils down to is that the company you make student loan payments to is changing as early as December. When this happened back in 2015 there was […]
CAPE CORAL Lead investigator into missing Cape Coral woman speaks about case for first time The search for a Cape Coral mother who has been missing since June 19 hasn’t had any strong leads into her disappearance, and for him, it’s personal. Det. Nick Jones isn’t ruling anything out in the case of Lauren Dumolo, but he remains optimistic even as the odds of finding her alive grow longer. Dumolo, […]
CAPE CORAL Oasis Charter School system preparing for new normal amid coronavirus pandemic Southwest Florida school districts are getting innovative and spending big money to make sure your child’s classroom is disinfected. “We really have to get our ducks in a row and we have to do it pretty quickly,” said Cape Coral’s Oasis Charter School system superintendent, Jaqcueline Collins. You could only imagine how many issues have […]
CAPE CANAVERAL SpaceX Crew Dragon reinvents the look of a modern spacecraft We’ve all seen the iconic winged spacecraft that appear in movies. But this week’s Space X launch seeks to rebrand that image while also making the new spacecraft safer for passengers. The SpaceX Crew Dragon’s design keeps the encapsulated look of the center minus the wings, similar to that of an aircraft, the public is […]
FORT MYERS Become a guardian ad litem for foster kids in need of a good home From being ripped apart from their family and packed into foster homes, thousands of children rely on volunteers to be their champion through the toughest times in their lives. Those volunteers are called “guardian ad litems.” Now through the pandemic, the organization is bracing for a huge influx of children who will need your help. […]
FORT MYERS Friday Facts: Debunking online myths It’s Friday, so we are helping you by debunking the latest myths that have been posted online with Friday Facts. First myth: The government planned the coronavirus pandemic because the coronavirus relief bill had been introduced three years earlier. A snapshot online shows the cares act online with the date of 2017. This is false, […]
FORT MYERS Coronavirus facts vs myths Big coronavirus myths have popped up online this week and WINK News is here to help you know what is true and what is false. Scammers are using fake websites to steal your stimulus money! This is true: Checkphish—which is a site used to track suspicious websites says scammers have set up more than 149,000 […]
FORT MYERS Parents find that teaching from home is harder than anticipated If you are helping to teach a student from home—you may also feel like you are in school yourself. As a parent—The internet is your best friend to try and look up how to solve problems before your child does. Sarona Weyant has a middle schooler at Oasis Middle in Cape Coral— and she’s smart […]
FORT MYERS Coronavirus myths vs facts: Microwaving your mask does not kill germs It’s Friday, and that means WINK News is helping you sort out what is fact and what is not when it comes to protecting yourself from COVID-19. First myth: Microwaving your mask will kill the germs False: The CDC recommends you wash your face mask in the washing machine and dry it or replace the […]