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Lake to be named in honor of Eko the tiger may already have a name

Naples Zoo representatives and animal lovers hoping to name a lake after Eko the tiger were left disappointed after a meeting on Wednesday discussing the proposal. The lake known as Lake 19 is the one the groups wanted to name in Eko’s honor, but it may already have a name. “There’s a history to the […]

NCH continues to fight for permission to build new heart institute in Naples

The fight for a bigger, state-of-the-art heart institute at NCH has been sidelined because the hospital wants to exceed the height limits in Naples and build the facility five stories high. The City of Naples held a meeting on Wednesday to discuss the height of the building, but no decision was made. NCH and the […]

Collier County discussing plan to widen parts of Collier Boulevard

A busy stretch of road in Collier County is set to get bigger. The county is ready to widen Collier Boulevard from Green Boulevard to City Gate Boulevard North from four to six lanes. People who live and travel through the area say traffic is a problem. The county says the population is growing, and […]

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Isles of Capri community members upset by plans for high-rise condo development

Plans for a high-rise condo development are shocking to some community members. Isles of Capri’s community leaders are fighting a rezoning. So far, this is just a plan, but people living in the Isles of Capri won’t be the ones making the final decision. Because, well, it’s not up to them, ultimately. The community has […]

FBI searches Naples commercial property, owner appears before federal judge

The FBI searched a commercial property in Naples Thursday morning. The raid went down on 10th Street South in Naples, office space for Tec Ventures LLC. The man who owns the business is Daniel Tisone. He is a free man after posting a $250,000 bond, but he s facing a host of federal charges, including […]

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New video: People help employee mauled by tiger in Collier County

WINK News has obtained new video of the moments after a tiger mauled an employee at an animal sanctuary. In that video, you can hear people attempting to help the man and taking him through the injuries he sustained and what was happening. The help is the uplifting part, but the frightening part is the […]

Paul Fleming, restaurateur, travels to Poland border to help feed Ukrainian refugees

A famous restaurateur traveled to Poland to help World Central Kitchen feed Ukrainian immigrants at the border. Paul Fleming, responsible for P.F. Chang’s, Flemings Steakhouse and other chains, said it was “somewhat of a calling” that made him go on the unforgettable trip. Fleming is no stranger to feeding the hungry, but not like this […]