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.
COLLIER COUNTY Ordinance requiring Collier County landlords to give 60-day notice for rent hikes fails A small piece of protection for renters in Collier County fails. Leaders in Collier County didn’t pass the 60-day notice rule, which would have required landlords to give tenants the notice before a price hike. Once again, the people of Collier County took their fears about the soaring cost of rent directly to the commissioners. […]
WINK NEWS Cane toad traps could help you protect your pets from poisonous toads Poisonous cane toads are back in many neighborhoods as we get into the rainy season. Dog owners need to be alert because the invasive toads can kill their pets. There is a cane toad trap that you can use to help protect your pets and get rid of invasive toads. It’s a simple, touchless system […]
COLLIER COUNTY Laurel Oak Elementary students collect cereal for fellow students Laurel Oak Elementary students in North Naples are hosting a cereal drive to get 1,400 boxes for those who are hungry. The cereal boxes are meant for students who may not have as much food to eat while school is out for the summer. The drive will help students who attend Eden Park Elementary in […]
NAPLES Sunday fishing ban at Naples Pier considered successful, could be permanent A ban on fishing from the Naples Pier on Sundays could become permanent. Earlier this year, the Naples City Council banned fishing on Sundays to protect pelicans. The ban offers pelicans a day of rest and eases the stress at the Von Arx Wildlife Hospital. Experts say fishing hooks and lines are the reason for […]
NAPLES Naples closer to passing ordinance requiring 60-day notice of rental price increases The City of Naples is trying to require landlords to give more notice of high rental price increases. The City Council passed the first reading of the ordinance that would require landlords to give tenants a 60-day notice if the rent will increase more than 5 percent. Naples Vice Mayor Mike McCabe said, “I believe […]
COLLIER COUNTY New plan needed in case of price spike for Collier County renters The 60-day notice if rent was raised by five percent plan in Collier County didn’t pass. Joe Trachtenbert, the Chairman of Collier County’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee says, “Having seen this defeated last week, I’m just going to wait and see. I hope it passes but I’m not sure it’ll absolutely will.” The group went […]
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Merlin the emu still missing, owner believes he was abducted The mysterious disappearance of an emu from its Golden Gate Estates home is now being called an abduction by its owner. Merlin vanished last month. The search for Merlin continues but there is still lingering hope he will be found. “He’s my baby. And you know, he is very special to us,” said Marcela Zurita, […]
COLLIER COUNTY Alyssa’s Animal Sanctuary issued code violation after complaint by neighbor The fate of a sanctuary’s animals is up in the air. A non-profit animal sanctuary in Collier County is being forced to get rid of its animals after a neighbor filed a complaint. Alyssa’s Animal Sanctuary was issued a code violation following that complaint. The organization now has 30 days to remove the animals. The […]
COLLIER COUNTY Ordinance doesn’t pass that could help rising rent prices in Collier County Renters in Collier County are looking for changes with rising rent prices. Renters are asking for a 60-day notice from landlords if they’re raising the rent by 5% or more. But it doesn’t look like that’s going to happen as of right now. Rising rents, little notice, and no place affordable to move are what […]
COLLIER COUNTY Memorial for Jacob Moreno, 19-year-old struck by deputy cruiser in Collier County A memorial in Collier County honoring Jacob Moreno, dying after he walked in front of a deputy’s cruiser Sunday morning. Friends and community members went to 19-year-old Moreno’s memorial on the corner of Santa Barbara Blvd. and Hunter Blvd in Golden Gate. “As a person, he always liked to make people happy, he was a […]