Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report showsCollier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of fiddler’s creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
Prescription drug shortages lead to higher prices There are currently more than 250 medications on the nation’s drug shortage list, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The organization says 2023 marked the worst year for shortages in about a decade.
Mental health resources to help children Here are some resources to help you navigate the mental health system when it comes to help for children. Park Royal Park Royal does not have in-patient options for youth; however, the facility’s launched a new intensive outpatient program for 14 to 17-year-olds. It typically last several weeks or months, and offers three to five […]
NAPLES Video: FWC releases bobcat after rehab stint at Naples Zoo Wildlife officials released a bobcat back into the wild after recovering from a broken leg at Naples Zoo for eight weeks.
Single-member vs. at-large voting debate intensifies in Lee County Three members of Southwest Florida’s state Legislature delegation hosted a public forum May 1 at Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District, established by the state in 2015.
Unsolved: sawfish deaths rise during Florida Keys mystery More endangered smalltooth sawfish deaths were reported in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s weekly report.
Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendment South Seas resort ownership group’s engineer proposed a land-use amendment for Lee County’s government at least six months before the first public discussions and at least seven weeks before the county’s official timeline began, emails between the resort’s representatives and county show.
ALVA SR 31: a dangerous road and persistent safety concern State Road 31 proves hazardous once again, with a recent fatal crash highlighting ongoing safety concerns. The road — particularly the stretch at the Lee/Charlotte county line — has seen numerous crashes, including Wednesday’s incident involving a 19-year-old who died after crashing with a car hauler. The Florida Highway Patrol has not released the victim’s […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County deputy subdues convicted felon with Taser at North Fort Myers Walmart Lee County deputies used a Taser on a man after they raced through a North Fort Myers Walmart searching for him.
FORT MYERS 2 posing as Target Corporate employees steal over $6K at Fort Myers Target SWFL Crime Stoppers seeks information on two men who allegedly claimed to be employees of Target Corporate and stole over $6,000 at Target.
Punta Gorda cosiders fate of historic A.C. Freeman House It was built by politician and businessman Augustus C. Freeman whose name the house bears, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested for armed robbery in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for armed robbery and giving a fake name to law enforcement.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis signs bills to provide financial options for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will provide financial options to Floridians and another bill that curates the state public school curriculum.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of fiddler’s creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
Prescription drug shortages lead to higher prices There are currently more than 250 medications on the nation’s drug shortage list, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The organization says 2023 marked the worst year for shortages in about a decade.
Mental health resources to help children Here are some resources to help you navigate the mental health system when it comes to help for children. Park Royal Park Royal does not have in-patient options for youth; however, the facility’s launched a new intensive outpatient program for 14 to 17-year-olds. It typically last several weeks or months, and offers three to five […]
NAPLES Video: FWC releases bobcat after rehab stint at Naples Zoo Wildlife officials released a bobcat back into the wild after recovering from a broken leg at Naples Zoo for eight weeks.
Single-member vs. at-large voting debate intensifies in Lee County Three members of Southwest Florida’s state Legislature delegation hosted a public forum May 1 at Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District, established by the state in 2015.
Unsolved: sawfish deaths rise during Florida Keys mystery More endangered smalltooth sawfish deaths were reported in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s weekly report.
Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendment South Seas resort ownership group’s engineer proposed a land-use amendment for Lee County’s government at least six months before the first public discussions and at least seven weeks before the county’s official timeline began, emails between the resort’s representatives and county show.
ALVA SR 31: a dangerous road and persistent safety concern State Road 31 proves hazardous once again, with a recent fatal crash highlighting ongoing safety concerns. The road — particularly the stretch at the Lee/Charlotte county line — has seen numerous crashes, including Wednesday’s incident involving a 19-year-old who died after crashing with a car hauler. The Florida Highway Patrol has not released the victim’s […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County deputy subdues convicted felon with Taser at North Fort Myers Walmart Lee County deputies used a Taser on a man after they raced through a North Fort Myers Walmart searching for him.
FORT MYERS 2 posing as Target Corporate employees steal over $6K at Fort Myers Target SWFL Crime Stoppers seeks information on two men who allegedly claimed to be employees of Target Corporate and stole over $6,000 at Target.
Punta Gorda cosiders fate of historic A.C. Freeman House It was built by politician and businessman Augustus C. Freeman whose name the house bears, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested for armed robbery in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for armed robbery and giving a fake name to law enforcement.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis signs bills to provide financial options for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will provide financial options to Floridians and another bill that curates the state public school curriculum.
HENDRY COUNTY Shots fired at Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary School in Hendry County The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office says that on Saturday it received a report that a shooting had taken place at Upthegrove Elementary School. The sheriff’s office says the shooting took place in the school’s gym and it is believed that the suspect fired a shot at another person. No injuries were reported in this shooting. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Middle schooler arrested for bringing BB gun to school The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an East Naples Middle School student for bringing a BB gun to school. The 12-year-old could be charged with a felony after bringing the gun, showing it to classmates and speaking of shooting a teacher. At least three fellow students told a Collier County Youth Relations deputy that […]
NAPLES Doctor sentenced to 3 years in federal prison for running a ‘pill mill’ A Naples doctor has been to three years in federal prison and has been ordered to forfeit more than $400,000 for operating a so-called pill mill. On Monday, a judge sentenced Gerald Michael Abraham, 76, to three years in federal prison for distributing controlled substances to patients without a legitimate medical purpose. Authorities say he […]
LABELLE Former Hendry County Sheriff and wife injured in crash The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene of a crash near SR-80 and Double J Acres Road. The inside eastbound lane of SR-80 is open while the outside lane remains closed. Former Hendry County Sheriff Tommy Vaughn and his wife, Dawn, have both suffered injuries due to this crash. However, the sheriff’s office […]
FORT MYERS Pedestrian killed in crash on Hanson Street in Fort Myers A man was killed after a crash in Fort Myers, according to the Fort Myers Police Department. This happened near the intersection of Ford and Hanson Streets in Fort Myers. FMPD says a pedestrian was hit and killed at about 9 p.m. Hanson Street, between Metro Parkway and Highlands Circle, will be shut down for […]
LEE COUNTY Man sentenced to 20 years in prison on drug trafficking charges The Lee County Sheriff’s Office announced that a man accused of drug trafficking has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. In October of 2020, Lee County narcotics detectives began an undercover investigation into Leonard Pitters, 27. During said investigation, detectives seized 1,081 grams of cocaine and 1,345 grams of Fentanyl. Pitters faced a myriad […]
FORT MYERS Woman creates wildlife mural in downtown Fort Myers A woman is making her voice heard through art. Simone Eisenbeiss is from Switzerland. She is painting an eagle and other animals on the side of Franklin Shops in downtown Fort Myers. Eisenbeiss first sketched the animals with chalk and is now using acrylic paint to bring her mural to life. This mural will be […]
LEE COUNTY LCSO holding toy drive to benefit Children’s Advocacy Center of SWFL The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a toy drive for at-risk children. LCSO is partnering with the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Southwest Florida for this toy drive. Since 1981, CAC’s mission has been to respond to and help victims of child abuse and neglect. They also aim to improve the lives of at-risk […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Suspect in deadly shooting investigation dies by suicide The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office told WINK News that a suspect in a recent deadly shooting died by suicide while in custody. This happened just before 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. David Kolenda, 63, was arrested after a shooting last Sunday in Charlotte County left one woman dead. Now, Kolenda has taken his own life. Detention […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County Schools to hold recruitment event this week The School District of Lee County is holding a recruitment event this week. The district is looking for food service workers and bus drivers. At the recruitment event, potential candidates can learn more about positions in the Food & Nutrition Services and Transportation departments within the districts. Positions are available for food service workers, traveler food […]