Collier workforce housing, vet nursing home inching forwardMore than 150 laws will take effect in Florida in July; what to look out for
Collier workforce housing, vet nursing home inching forward An affordable workforce housing project on the Golden Gate Golf Course that was granted an extension in May by Collier County commissioners received Department of Housing and Urban Development approval, with construction expected to begin this fall.
WINK NEWS More than 150 laws will take effect in Florida in July; what to look out for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis traveled throughout the state during the 2024 legislative session to announce and sign dozens of bills.
WINK NEWS Closing arguments begin in sentencing phase for man who killed five women at a Sebring bank Today, a jury will decide on its recommendation as closing arguments finish in court for the man who executed five women in a Sebring bank.
PORT CHARLOTTE Man accused of fatal hit-and-run in Port Charlotte The Florida Highway Patrol and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for a fatal hit-and-run that occurred in Port Charlotte.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Scattered storms move inland this Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking scattered storms moving from the coastal lines and into the inland communities this Wednesday afternoon.
WINK NEWS Collier County Teachers Union to meet and negotiate salaries Collier County teachers brace for their third day of salary negotiations as those living within the area struggle financially.
Police report: witnesses say fatal Firestone tire explosion caused by overinflation The Cape Coral Police Department has released its report regarding a tire explosion that killed a man at a Firestone garage on Sunday.
NAPLES Voters meet with Collier County candidates It was a packed house at Seed to Table on Tuesday night as Collier County voters met with the candidates running to represent them.
FORT MYERS Texas Roadhouse honors memory of five teenagers lost in tragic crash It has been one year since the tragic crash that took the lives of five teenagers on Top Golf Way in Lee County.
CAPE CORAL Locals react to Wade Wilson jury recommendation Wade Wilson, the man found guilty of killing two innocent women, has his life in the hands of a jury and judge. In less than two hours on Tuesday – the jury came to their decision.
FORT MYERS Austan Cristiaan talks joining Bishop Verot and first D-1 offers Quarterback Austan Cristiaan talks about joining Bishop Verot for his freshman season and securing his first two D-1 offers.
FL researchers testing Zika virus to fight childhood brain cancer Neuroblastoma is one of the deadliest childhood cancers. Now, a team of researchers out of Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando are taking a novel approach to wipe out disease. Their studies involve the use of the Zika virus.
FORT MYERS Community Redevelopment Agency seeks public input for Cleveland Avenue project Mayor Kevin Anderson said Tuesday was an opportunity for the Community Redevelopment Agency and leaders to hear what the public thinks this redevelopment should look like.
FGCU professor agrees with US Surgeon General: gun violence is a public health crisis Gun violence: We’ve seen it here firsthand in southwest Florida. Many agree gun violence is a growing problem in the United States. Now, the U.S. Surgeon General is calling it a crisis.
Charlotte County Charlotte County now requiring condo and co-op inspections for building 25-years or older On the 3-year anniversary of the Champlain Towers South building collapse in Surfside, FL, many look to remember those lost and continue to learn from the tragedy.
Collier workforce housing, vet nursing home inching forward An affordable workforce housing project on the Golden Gate Golf Course that was granted an extension in May by Collier County commissioners received Department of Housing and Urban Development approval, with construction expected to begin this fall.
WINK NEWS More than 150 laws will take effect in Florida in July; what to look out for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis traveled throughout the state during the 2024 legislative session to announce and sign dozens of bills.
WINK NEWS Closing arguments begin in sentencing phase for man who killed five women at a Sebring bank Today, a jury will decide on its recommendation as closing arguments finish in court for the man who executed five women in a Sebring bank.
PORT CHARLOTTE Man accused of fatal hit-and-run in Port Charlotte The Florida Highway Patrol and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for a fatal hit-and-run that occurred in Port Charlotte.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Scattered storms move inland this Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking scattered storms moving from the coastal lines and into the inland communities this Wednesday afternoon.
WINK NEWS Collier County Teachers Union to meet and negotiate salaries Collier County teachers brace for their third day of salary negotiations as those living within the area struggle financially.
Police report: witnesses say fatal Firestone tire explosion caused by overinflation The Cape Coral Police Department has released its report regarding a tire explosion that killed a man at a Firestone garage on Sunday.
NAPLES Voters meet with Collier County candidates It was a packed house at Seed to Table on Tuesday night as Collier County voters met with the candidates running to represent them.
FORT MYERS Texas Roadhouse honors memory of five teenagers lost in tragic crash It has been one year since the tragic crash that took the lives of five teenagers on Top Golf Way in Lee County.
CAPE CORAL Locals react to Wade Wilson jury recommendation Wade Wilson, the man found guilty of killing two innocent women, has his life in the hands of a jury and judge. In less than two hours on Tuesday – the jury came to their decision.
FORT MYERS Austan Cristiaan talks joining Bishop Verot and first D-1 offers Quarterback Austan Cristiaan talks about joining Bishop Verot for his freshman season and securing his first two D-1 offers.
FL researchers testing Zika virus to fight childhood brain cancer Neuroblastoma is one of the deadliest childhood cancers. Now, a team of researchers out of Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando are taking a novel approach to wipe out disease. Their studies involve the use of the Zika virus.
FORT MYERS Community Redevelopment Agency seeks public input for Cleveland Avenue project Mayor Kevin Anderson said Tuesday was an opportunity for the Community Redevelopment Agency and leaders to hear what the public thinks this redevelopment should look like.
FGCU professor agrees with US Surgeon General: gun violence is a public health crisis Gun violence: We’ve seen it here firsthand in southwest Florida. Many agree gun violence is a growing problem in the United States. Now, the U.S. Surgeon General is calling it a crisis.
Charlotte County Charlotte County now requiring condo and co-op inspections for building 25-years or older On the 3-year anniversary of the Champlain Towers South building collapse in Surfside, FL, many look to remember those lost and continue to learn from the tragedy.
What does $1.5 billion buy? NAPLES, Fla.- The Powerball jackpot now sits at $1.5 billion as people across Southwest Florida continue lining up to buy tickets. At one point, the lottery was selling more than 25,000 tickets per minute. So, what could you buy with all that money? “Toy wise, I would probably buy a yacht,” said Collier County homeowner Barry Karson. “But, I won’t […]
Cape Coral man locates lost, now damaged boat CAPE CORAL, Fla. – A boat owner was reunited with his boat Wednesday after losing it in the recent tornado. Ralph Neama said the tornado destroyed parts of his house. Glass windows were shattered, his lanai was destroyed and tiles were ripped from his roof. But he did not expect to walk outside and discover […]
Direct flights from Marco Island to Key West available soon MARCO ISLAND, Fla.- The Marco Island Executive Airport will have direct flights heading to Key West beginning on Feb. 15, airport officials announced on Wednesday. The flights, starting at $89 one-way, will take off on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays. The flights, offered by Raven Air Island Hoppers, are planned to depart from Marco Island at 9 a.m. […]
Death of kitten possibly thrown from car under investigation in Punta Gorda PUNTA GORDA, Fla.- The death of a 12-week-old kitten is under investigation by the Charlotte County Animal Control. “We got a call yesterday, we were informed that somebody had reportedly thrown a cat out of a window of a moving vehicle,” said Lt. Brian Jones with animal control. Tami Cash of Port Charlotte says around noon on Tuesday, she was […]
2nd suspect arrested in fatal shooting of FAU student BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) – A second arrest has been made in the fatal shooting of a Florida Atlantic University student at an off-campus Boca Raton apartment. Media outlets report 23-year-old Rodrick Demetrius Woods was arrested Monday. He faces first-degree murder and robbery charges in the death of 19-year-old Nicholas Max Acosta. According to a […]
Modular home goes up in flames in Immokalee IMMOKALEE, Fla.- Investigators are trying to determine what caused a modular home to go up in flames Wednesday morning on El Paso Trial in Immokalee. Firefighters were able to put out the fire quickly but say the home is considered a total loss. “I guess it hasn’t hit me yet,” said Mario Garcia, the man renting […]
Subtropical Storm Alex forms far out in Atlantic MIAMI (AP) – Forecasters say an out-of-season subtropical storm has formed far out in the Atlantic Ocean and could threaten the Azores in the coming days. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said Wednesday that Subtropical Storm Alex could produce powerful winds and heavy rains over the Azores later this week. The Azores could […]
4th arrest made in FMB go-fast boat theft FORT MYERS, Fla.- A fourth man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a go-fast boat on Christmas Eve that led authorities on a 20-hour chase from Fort Myers Beach to the coast of Cuba, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said. Alexis Vazquez, 35, is facing charges of grand larceny and is being held on $1 […]
Negotiators vow to enforce cease-fire in eastern Ukraine MINSK, Belarus (AP) – Negotiators at the Ukraine peace talks have promised to make new efforts to enforce a shaky cease-fire in eastern Ukraine, an envoy said Wednesday. Boris Gryzlov, a former speaker of the Russian parliament who has been named a Russian envoy, made the offer during peace talks Wednesday in the Belarusian capital […]
Avalanche in French Alps hits high school ski group, kills 3 PARIS (AP) – A deadly avalanche hit a high school group skiing in the French Alps on Wednesday, killing two students and a Ukrainian skier and seriously injuring three others, officials said. French President Francois Hollande said mountain emergency services with sniffer dogs and a helicopter were engaged in a rescue operation at the Deux […]