Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendmentLee County deputy subdues convicted felon with Taser at North Fort Myers Walmart
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.
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 falsifying his 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.
BONITA SPRINGS LCSO seeks information on missing 77-year-old kayaker LCSO seeks information on a missing kayaker after responding to a call about a missing kayak off the coast of Bonita Beach.
FORT MYERS Tim Tebow speaks at annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow took the stage at Hammond Stadium for the annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to provide update on Fowler Street construction project The Fort Myers City Council is set to provide an update on the progress of the Fowler Street intersection project.
the weather authority Hot and humid Thursday before evening isolated storms impact coastal communities The Weather Authority is tracking a humid Thursday morning with high afternoon temperatures and evening coastal isolated storms.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sea turtle nesting season begins in Fort Myers Beach Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun, and the FWC wants to remind visitors about the fragility of the young reptiles.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
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.
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 falsifying his 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.
BONITA SPRINGS LCSO seeks information on missing 77-year-old kayaker LCSO seeks information on a missing kayaker after responding to a call about a missing kayak off the coast of Bonita Beach.
FORT MYERS Tim Tebow speaks at annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow took the stage at Hammond Stadium for the annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to provide update on Fowler Street construction project The Fort Myers City Council is set to provide an update on the progress of the Fowler Street intersection project.
the weather authority Hot and humid Thursday before evening isolated storms impact coastal communities The Weather Authority is tracking a humid Thursday morning with high afternoon temperatures and evening coastal isolated storms.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sea turtle nesting season begins in Fort Myers Beach Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun, and the FWC wants to remind visitors about the fragility of the young reptiles.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
GOLDEN GATE Unknown suspect accused of suspicious encounter with teenage girl in Golden Gate Collier County Sheriff’s Office wants the public’s help to identify a man who investigators say had a suspicious encounter with a teenage girl in Golden Gate Thursday morning. According to the CCSO Facebook post, around 8:20 a.m., a girl was walking to school along 20th Pl SW toward 50th Terrace SW when a man she […]
NAPLES Naples theater set to build new cultural campus, theater and education center A boost for Southwest Florida is coming. A new theater will help to create jobs, entertainment and promote an industry hit hard by the pandemic. Gulfshore Playhouse in Naples is expanding at a time when most theaters are only recently reopening. It’s new campus will bring more than $20 million a year to the area. […]
NAPLES Security guard looks to return to duty after being attacked at Moorings Beach Park A security guard was attacked by a teen while on the job. He told us it won’t keep him from doing what he loves. Keith Brown is 84 years old, and he says the people at Moorings Beach Park in Naples are the reason he’s enjoyed working security there for 25 years. He was attacked […]
COLLIER COUNTY Barron Collier lacrosse team honors former teammate killed in crash A community and loved ones honored a young man who was taken too soon — a talented lacrosse player, a beloved son, a brother and an individual loved by many others. Joey DiPascale, 18, was killed in a crash in Tallahassee recently. He was attending FSU to study sports management. He leaves behind his parents […]
COLLIER COUNTY Children’s advocacy center says child abuse, neglect increased due to pandemic Children’s Advocacy Center of Collier County explained Monday there is an uptick of child neglect and abuse, and the center says it stems from the pandemic. Food pantries are busy feeding more families in need, and for many, managing stress or anxiety this past year has proved difficult. The center says the pandemic could be […]
WINK NEWS FEMA applications for COVID-19 funeral assistance opens Monday FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses. Applications are set to open April 12. “The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the […]
FORT MYERS Collier County deputy records encounter with Florida panther The Collier County Sheriff’s Department posted a video to its official Twitter account of one of its personnel, community service deputy Brandi Ahrens, recording a very close sighting of a Florida panther. CCSO Community Service Deputy Brandi Ahrens had a close encounter of the panther kind this morning. https://t.co/8xutAaf7g4 pic.twitter.com/LHflDRhLKT — CollierCountySheriff (@CollierSheriff) April 9, […]
NAPLES CCSO: Naples man arrested for abusing kittens A 26-year-old Naples man was arrested for abusing two cats. According to an arrest report, Luis Herin became a suspect of an investigation after a friend of his girlfriend took the couple’s cat to the Naples Cat Alliance to get it checked out because of suspected abuse. The friend, who is listed as a witness, […]
MARCO ISLAND Woman injured by pellet after ‘random’ shooting on Marco Island Marco Island Police Department confirmed Wednesday a woman who was injured in a recent shooting was hit by a projectile from a “pellet-style” gun. Tuesday, March 30, police responded to the report of a shooting in the area of 2nd Avenue and Marco Lake Drive, where a woman had been shot in the hand and taken to […]
WINK NEWS FEMA to open up applications April 12 for COVID-19 funeral assistance FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses. Applications are set to open April 12. “The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the […]