What’s open and closed on Christmas Day in SWFL On Christmas Day, many businesses and services are closed, including most retail stores, offices, and government buildings.
NAPLES Celebrating Christmas Eve with the Magic of Lights Across southwest Florida, people have been feeling the Christmas spirit. In Collier County, families at the Magic of Lights experience counted down the minutes to Santa’s arrival in awe of the spectacular display.
FORT MYERS BEACH Beachgoers enjoy Fort Myers Beach on Christmas Eve Whether you’re a full-time Floridian, a snowbird or just vacationing here for Christmas, it was a great day to go to the beach.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ‘Chrismukkah’; Two major holidays fall on the same day This year Christmas and Hanukkah fall on the same day. Many people of both faiths across our area will participate in the rare opportunity to celebrate both holidays.
FORT MYERS BEACH Smokin’ Oyster Brewery reopens after damage from hurricanes It’s an iconic bar and restaurant on Fort Myers Beach that has been missing since Hurricane Ian destroyed it.
Family of 10 caught in American Airlines tech issue at RSW A family of ten thought they had a good plan to beat the Christmas travel rush at Southwest Florida International Airport.
NAPLES Taking an inside look at the Naples Police Department’s Technical Analysis Center WINK News got an inside look at the new license plate reading technology being used by the Naples Police Department.
CAPE CORAL Facebook post sparks Christmas miracle for Cape Coral family The joy of Christmas for many, especially kids, is seeing gifts under the tree, but for one family, they couldn’t afford not only presents but the bare necessities.
MATLACHA Matlacha businesses bounce back in time for the holidays Matlacha has had its share of damage this year from hurricanes Helene and Milton. While people continue to heal and recover, they’re also looking toward the new year and beyond.
CAPE CORAL Families in Cape Coral forced out of their homes right after the new year As many of us have already made our Christmas lists and checked them twice, dozens of neighbors are just wishing for a warm and safe place to live.
Final rush for holiday food If you are still baking and basting your holiday dish, time is running out.
FORT MYERS Jewelry of the future with AI One Fort Myers jewelry store is taking the art of jewelry making into the future, all with the help of AI.
LEHIGH ACRES 1 person dead after scene at Lehigh Acres home Deputies are in a tense back and forth with a man barricaded inside a home.
ESTERO From rookie to captain, Oliver Chau leads the Florida Everblades From shy newcomer to team leader, one man’s journey with the Florida Everblades has been remarkable.
What’s open and closed on Christmas Day in SWFL On Christmas Day, many businesses and services are closed, including most retail stores, offices, and government buildings.
NAPLES Celebrating Christmas Eve with the Magic of Lights Across southwest Florida, people have been feeling the Christmas spirit. In Collier County, families at the Magic of Lights experience counted down the minutes to Santa’s arrival in awe of the spectacular display.
FORT MYERS BEACH Beachgoers enjoy Fort Myers Beach on Christmas Eve Whether you’re a full-time Floridian, a snowbird or just vacationing here for Christmas, it was a great day to go to the beach.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ‘Chrismukkah’; Two major holidays fall on the same day This year Christmas and Hanukkah fall on the same day. Many people of both faiths across our area will participate in the rare opportunity to celebrate both holidays.
FORT MYERS BEACH Smokin’ Oyster Brewery reopens after damage from hurricanes It’s an iconic bar and restaurant on Fort Myers Beach that has been missing since Hurricane Ian destroyed it.
Family of 10 caught in American Airlines tech issue at RSW A family of ten thought they had a good plan to beat the Christmas travel rush at Southwest Florida International Airport.
NAPLES Taking an inside look at the Naples Police Department’s Technical Analysis Center WINK News got an inside look at the new license plate reading technology being used by the Naples Police Department.
CAPE CORAL Facebook post sparks Christmas miracle for Cape Coral family The joy of Christmas for many, especially kids, is seeing gifts under the tree, but for one family, they couldn’t afford not only presents but the bare necessities.
MATLACHA Matlacha businesses bounce back in time for the holidays Matlacha has had its share of damage this year from hurricanes Helene and Milton. While people continue to heal and recover, they’re also looking toward the new year and beyond.
CAPE CORAL Families in Cape Coral forced out of their homes right after the new year As many of us have already made our Christmas lists and checked them twice, dozens of neighbors are just wishing for a warm and safe place to live.
Final rush for holiday food If you are still baking and basting your holiday dish, time is running out.
FORT MYERS Jewelry of the future with AI One Fort Myers jewelry store is taking the art of jewelry making into the future, all with the help of AI.
LEHIGH ACRES 1 person dead after scene at Lehigh Acres home Deputies are in a tense back and forth with a man barricaded inside a home.
ESTERO From rookie to captain, Oliver Chau leads the Florida Everblades From shy newcomer to team leader, one man’s journey with the Florida Everblades has been remarkable.
COLLIER COUNTY Riviera Golf Estates residents concerned over proposal to replace golf course A big battle brewing in Collier County could potentially affect the safety and property values of 700 homes on and around the Riviera Golf Course. Inside the Riviera Golf Estates, there’s a new plan for the currently open and active Riviera Golf Course to build homes in place of the course. An all-ages community inside […]
COLLIER COUNTY Golden Gate man arrested in head-on I-75 crash that killed 1 in September A 23-year-old Golden Gate man was arrested on Thursday for a fatal head-on collision that occurred on I-75 in September of last year. Baldemar Ignacio Tiburcio told a paramedic on scene that he just wanted to get “messed up tonight” after being pulled from his pickup, according to the arrest report from the Florida Highway […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County seniors feeling the effects of the affordable housing crisis The astronomically high rent prices are forcing seniors are out of their homes. Collier County had the highest rent price increase in the country, and now it’s taking a toll on some of our most vulnerable neighbors. They see themselves as the forgotten population in the affordable housing crisis. Seniors say they have aged out of […]
NAPLES City of Naples has a plan to stop aggressive solicitors Most people want to be able to walk down the street in peace. But that becomes difficult when you’re bombarded by employees trying to get you to come inside. But the City of Naples has a plan to stop these solicitors from ruining your outings. How do those nicknamed the “5th Avenue Visitors” feel about […]
NAPLES Russian, Putin-supporting musicians banned from playing with orchestra headed to Naples Two Russian musicians, a pianist and a conductor who are also Putin sympathizers, are banned from playing with a prestigious group. That orchestra happens to be headed to Naples very soon. Those musicians typically draw an audience but were pulled from the program last week. The press office for the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra told me […]
COLLIER COUNTY North Naples neighborhood targeted for thefts of golf carts A neighborhood is being targeted for its golf carts. A North Naples homeowner caught a suspect on surveillance video stealing his cart right from his driveway. It happened in the Willoughby Acres neighborhood. It was caught on a surveillance video. It happened at home on Johnnycake Drive on Tuesday night. “Woke up in the morning, […]
COLLIER COUNTY NCH cites affordable housing issues as a factor in increasing ER wait times The number of COVID-19 patients in Southwest Florida is down, but emergency room wait times are up. The cause could be linked to the ongoing affordable housing crisis. Every day is a constant battle. The nursing director at NCH told Collier County Commissioners Tuesday that without help, the hospital will continue to struggle to find […]
COLLIER COUNTY Residents in Collier County call on commissioners to fix the affordable housing crisis People of all backgrounds voiced their concerns on Tuesday about the out-of-control rents in Collier County. Commissioners are looking for a way to make Collier County a place where people can afford to live and work. Nurses in their scrubs, young professionals in their work clothes, human resource managers from Collier County schools, local companies, […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County set to discuss ways to help with the rising cost of housing Affordable housing is hard to find in Southwest Florida, but one county is trying to solve that. Collier County commissioners are meeting on Tuesday with the hope of making it easier for people to live in the county. If you are in the market for a home, get ready to pay big money. Renting an […]
NAPLES NCH seeking approval from Naples City Council to build cardiovascular disease center A hospital in Southwest Florida is working to create a center dedicated to fighting cardiovascular disease. The leaders of NCH say they are on a mission to slow down and even prevent people from dying of heart disease. NCH plans to build a new state-of-the-art 6-story facility in place of an older building and name […]