Coin flip could solve Marco Island City Council conflictLocal leaders in SWFL focus on sustainable water solutions
MARCO ISLAND Coin flip could solve Marco Island City Council conflict The Marco Island City Council remains deadlocked in its efforts to appoint a seventh councilor.
FORT MYERS Local leaders in SWFL focus on sustainable water solutions Water is a critical resource in Southwest Florida, supporting everything from fishing to boating and beaches.
COLLIER COUNTY Two girls hoops players from Ukraine reflect on year in SWFL Sasha Rubanova and Sonia Kiritsa reflect on the past year in Southwest Florida after leaving Ukraine.
EAST NAPLES Christopher Worrell among Jan. 6 Capitol attackers released by Trump pardon An East Naples man is now among three Southwest Florida Jan. 6 Capitol rioters released in response to President Donald Trump’s series of pardons.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers plans safety upgrades for Veronica Shoemaker Blvd. The City of Fort Myers is considering a study to explore potential improvements to Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard.
SANIBEL Community leaders discuss Sanibel’s future Sanibel Island has faced significant challenges in recent years, including hurricanes and flooding.
LCSO launches K-9 unit to provide emotional support for community The Lee County Sheriff’s Office now has a crisis care K-9 unit to provide emotional support and connection to community members in need.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive interview with Cape Coral leaders about families displaced through city project Residents near Bimini Square in Cape Coral face displacement as bulldozers demolish buildings for a new development project.
CAPE CORAL Demolition begins on Bimini East properties Demolition has begun on the Bimini East properties that are part of the City of Cape Coral’s revitalization development.
Lee County Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025.
Charlotte County sheriff: deputy-involved shooting suspect was on 68 medications Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell has revealed new details regarding a deputy-involved shooting on Eager Road last week.
Plans for Aquarius Hotel receive final design approval in Naples A proposed 18-unit boutique hotel with a restaurant received unanimous final design approval Jan. 22 by the Naples Design Review Board.
What you need to know for FEMA transitional sheltering assistance Many in Southwest Florida are dealing with unlivable conditions after a series of hurricanes hit the area last fall.
FORT MYERS BEACH Suspect wanted for stealing electric bike in Fort Myers Beach Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who stole an electric bike in Fort Myers Beach.
Kelly’s Roast Beef, Oar & Iron continue SWFL expansion A Massachusetts-based restaurant company is bringing a taste of its home state to Southwest Florida, plus a new surf and turf concept aimed at people who call the region home.
MARCO ISLAND Coin flip could solve Marco Island City Council conflict The Marco Island City Council remains deadlocked in its efforts to appoint a seventh councilor.
FORT MYERS Local leaders in SWFL focus on sustainable water solutions Water is a critical resource in Southwest Florida, supporting everything from fishing to boating and beaches.
COLLIER COUNTY Two girls hoops players from Ukraine reflect on year in SWFL Sasha Rubanova and Sonia Kiritsa reflect on the past year in Southwest Florida after leaving Ukraine.
EAST NAPLES Christopher Worrell among Jan. 6 Capitol attackers released by Trump pardon An East Naples man is now among three Southwest Florida Jan. 6 Capitol rioters released in response to President Donald Trump’s series of pardons.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers plans safety upgrades for Veronica Shoemaker Blvd. The City of Fort Myers is considering a study to explore potential improvements to Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard.
SANIBEL Community leaders discuss Sanibel’s future Sanibel Island has faced significant challenges in recent years, including hurricanes and flooding.
LCSO launches K-9 unit to provide emotional support for community The Lee County Sheriff’s Office now has a crisis care K-9 unit to provide emotional support and connection to community members in need.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive interview with Cape Coral leaders about families displaced through city project Residents near Bimini Square in Cape Coral face displacement as bulldozers demolish buildings for a new development project.
CAPE CORAL Demolition begins on Bimini East properties Demolition has begun on the Bimini East properties that are part of the City of Cape Coral’s revitalization development.
Lee County Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025.
Charlotte County sheriff: deputy-involved shooting suspect was on 68 medications Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell has revealed new details regarding a deputy-involved shooting on Eager Road last week.
Plans for Aquarius Hotel receive final design approval in Naples A proposed 18-unit boutique hotel with a restaurant received unanimous final design approval Jan. 22 by the Naples Design Review Board.
What you need to know for FEMA transitional sheltering assistance Many in Southwest Florida are dealing with unlivable conditions after a series of hurricanes hit the area last fall.
FORT MYERS BEACH Suspect wanted for stealing electric bike in Fort Myers Beach Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who stole an electric bike in Fort Myers Beach.
Kelly’s Roast Beef, Oar & Iron continue SWFL expansion A Massachusetts-based restaurant company is bringing a taste of its home state to Southwest Florida, plus a new surf and turf concept aimed at people who call the region home.
PORT CHARLOTTE Couple says contractor has left them $300K out of pocket with no liveable home after three years Three years and $300,000 later, a viewer says he’s left with a house he still can’t live in. David Delgizzi and his wife are waiting for the Port Charlotte-based contractor Casas del Sol Inc. to finish building their new home, where construction began three years ago. Now, the contractor he hired to build his dream […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Circus comes to Charlotte County. Some worry about animal mistreatment. The circus is coming to town, but not everybody is excited. Some people in Charlotte County want to stop it, afraid circus workers are mistreating animals. Drivers traveling down El Jobean Rd. will see a sign outside of the Charlotte County Fair Grounds advertising shows, which is getting families like the Koel’s excited for the […]
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda man sought oral sex with underage boys, deputies say A Punta Gorda man soliciting oral sex from underage boys has been arrested in an undercover sting by deputies. It was a potential nightmare adverted by the parents of the teenagers. It is hard for people at the Peace River RV Park to process the arrest of their neighbor, Bret Lee, 58. “It’s not like […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Congress passes bill expanding veteran eligibility for American Legion Veterans of the Cold War have been denied benefits for decades. It’s been the reality for those veterans who wanted to join the American Legion. But things are changing with new legislation put through the process in support of these service members. And we spoke to a local veteran who said now veterans who have […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County businesses having better summer free of red tide Homeowners and businesses suffered when red tide hit beaches in Southwest Florida last year. One year later, the water is clear, and beachgoers are back on the shores of Charlotte County. WATCH the video above for the full story by WINK News Reporter Erika Jackson, who shows us how far the area has come since […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County’s Live Oak Park repairs complete nearly two years after Irma Two years after Hurricane Irma caused extensive damage, a Charlotte County park is almost back to normal. “We really do love this park on Bayshore a lot,” said Kim Pekala, who lives in Niceville. Pekala’s kids love Charlotte Harbor’s Bayshore Live Oak Park so much, they wanted to stay on the swing while she talked […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County Public Schools devises new rule on medical marijuana A statewide debate on medical marijuana is making its way into your child’s classroom. What if a student uses medical marijuana feet away from your child’s classroom? “We would prefer that the caregiver administer the medication at home,” said Michael Riley, community liaison for Charlotte County Public Schools. “If that is not possible and cannot […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County schools will train teachers how to handle active shooter situations The Charlotte County School Board plans to make big changes to your children’s safety for the upcoming school year by training staff on how to handle active shooter situations. Starting Tuesday the Charlotte County school board will develop a new plan to train school staff on how they should respond to an active shooter situation, […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Teachers who were mistakenly overpaid must reimburse Charlotte County Dozens of teachers were accidentally overpaid. Now, Charlotte County Public Schools is making them give the money back. Most Charlotte County teachers return to their classrooms in two weeks. But for 91 instructors, opening their paychecks will not be as sweet as the last school year. Some parents, including Dusty King, believe they deserve every […]
PUNTA GORDA Man sues Punta Gorda, says city recording law is unconstitutional A man is suing the City of Punta Gorda after officials gave him a trespass warning for recording employees in city hall in 2018. Months after receiving the warning, Andrew Sheets has filed a federal lawsuit against the city. The federal lawsuit claims the ordinance violates the First Amendment, calling the code “an unreasonable restriction.” […]