Denise Carlin sworn in as Lee County Schools superintendent8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte County
Denise Carlin sworn in as Lee County Schools superintendent It’s a big night for families with kids attending Lee County Schools! Dr. Denise Carlin was just sworn in as superintendent.
PORT CHARLOTTE 8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte County Eight people have been arrested in Port Charlotte for being in the country illegally.
SANIBEL Memorial statue unveiled for exotic birds at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel Island For over 40 years, Dick Muench displayed many of his exotic birds from Central and South America at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers veteran worried about FEMA code compliance letter One marine veteran is worried sick over having to raise his home.
Residents oppose U-Haul storage unit development in Collier County A lush line of trees in Collier County may turn into storage units, and neighbors are unhappy.
LEHIGH ACRES Parents want changes made to Lee County Schools JROTC The Lee County School District is making changes after 25 students were treated by emergency services for heat exhaustion at a local high school on Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH La Ola speaks out a day after FEMA deadline A day after the FEMA deadline for temporary structures on Fort Myers Beach to be removed, the scenery remains largely unchanged.
FORT MYERS Neighbors react to plans for new Amazon warehouse in Fort Myers Amazon will soon have the largest building in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Councilman Johnny Streets retires after nearly 20 years of service After nearly two decades of service, Fort Myers City Councilman Johnny Streets is retiring.
Local human trafficking survivor speaks out It’s a question many of us think we know the answer to: What is human trafficking? A Collier County woman told WINK her definition changed after she survived it.
Sheriff’s Office: Teen victim knew suspect in deadly Collier County shooting There is new information on the deadly shooting late Saturday of a teenage girl in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Inauguration ceremony for Lee Board of County Commissioners Lee County held an inauguration ceremony for a newly appointed county commissioner and two incumbents.
FGCU FGCU volleyball prepares to defend ASUN Tournament title FGCU volleyball looks to secure its fourth straight ASUN Tournament title this week and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers city leaders sworn in On Tuesday night, the City of Fort Myers swore in newly elected councilmember Diana Giraldo, who will take over Ward 2 for the next four years.
FORT MYERS Thomas Golisano pledges $85M to SWFL non-profits Christmas came early for non-profit foundations and agencies across Southwest Florida, thanks to Thomas Galisano.
Denise Carlin sworn in as Lee County Schools superintendent It’s a big night for families with kids attending Lee County Schools! Dr. Denise Carlin was just sworn in as superintendent.
PORT CHARLOTTE 8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte County Eight people have been arrested in Port Charlotte for being in the country illegally.
SANIBEL Memorial statue unveiled for exotic birds at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel Island For over 40 years, Dick Muench displayed many of his exotic birds from Central and South America at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers veteran worried about FEMA code compliance letter One marine veteran is worried sick over having to raise his home.
Residents oppose U-Haul storage unit development in Collier County A lush line of trees in Collier County may turn into storage units, and neighbors are unhappy.
LEHIGH ACRES Parents want changes made to Lee County Schools JROTC The Lee County School District is making changes after 25 students were treated by emergency services for heat exhaustion at a local high school on Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH La Ola speaks out a day after FEMA deadline A day after the FEMA deadline for temporary structures on Fort Myers Beach to be removed, the scenery remains largely unchanged.
FORT MYERS Neighbors react to plans for new Amazon warehouse in Fort Myers Amazon will soon have the largest building in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Councilman Johnny Streets retires after nearly 20 years of service After nearly two decades of service, Fort Myers City Councilman Johnny Streets is retiring.
Local human trafficking survivor speaks out It’s a question many of us think we know the answer to: What is human trafficking? A Collier County woman told WINK her definition changed after she survived it.
Sheriff’s Office: Teen victim knew suspect in deadly Collier County shooting There is new information on the deadly shooting late Saturday of a teenage girl in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Inauguration ceremony for Lee Board of County Commissioners Lee County held an inauguration ceremony for a newly appointed county commissioner and two incumbents.
FGCU FGCU volleyball prepares to defend ASUN Tournament title FGCU volleyball looks to secure its fourth straight ASUN Tournament title this week and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers city leaders sworn in On Tuesday night, the City of Fort Myers swore in newly elected councilmember Diana Giraldo, who will take over Ward 2 for the next four years.
FORT MYERS Thomas Golisano pledges $85M to SWFL non-profits Christmas came early for non-profit foundations and agencies across Southwest Florida, thanks to Thomas Galisano.
FORT MYERS Lee Health says it has 133 COVID-19 patients in its hospitals as of Wednesday Lee Health is reporting it has 133 COVID-19 patients in its hospitals as of Wednesday morning. Here is their latest COVID-19 report: As of Wednesday morning, there are 133 COVID-19 patients isolated in Lee Health hospitals. Of those patients, five of them are being treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. On Wednesday morning, […]
COLLIER COUNTY Missing boat, 3 fishermen out of Collier County found safe The U.S. Coast Guard has located a missing boat that left for a fishing trip and never returned on Tuesday. The 21-foot vessel was missing out of Collier County, according to the Coast Guard. It was found more than 20 miles west off shore of Marco Island. The people on the boat texted a family […]
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs High School student arrested for threatening victim with knife on campus A 15-year-old Bonita Springs High School student was arrested on Monday for threatening someone with a knife while on campus, deputies said. The incident happened on the fourth anniversary of the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. “I am disappointed to announce that yesterday, on the anniversary of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman […]
FORT MYERS Former Lee deputy accused of conspiring with friends to arrest man appears in court A former Lee County deputy appeared in court Saturday morning for his first appearance hearing. Niko Irizarry was arrested on Friday and is accused of official misconduct after he targeted a man for an unlawful arrest on orders of one of his acquaintances, Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno said. A judge set bond for Irizarry […]
LEE COUNTY Suspects accused of cashing fraudulent checks for more than $26,000 Authorities are searching for suspects they say made away with more than $26,000 by cashing fraudulent checks. The incident happened on Jan. 21 at a Check Cashing Store at 11400 S. Cleveland Ave. just before closing time, according to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. A group of individuals cashed what appeared to be payroll checks, each […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police searching for man suspected of stealing Publix chicken, golf cart Cape Coral police are searching for a man accused of stealing a chicken from a Publix and a golf cart from a high school. The theft happened on Jan. 19, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. Police say after the suspect stole the chicken, he stole a golf cart from Cape Coral High School […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health reports 170 COVID-19 patients in its hospital as of Friday morning Lee Health said it is caring for 170 COVID-19 patients isolated in its hospitals. As of Friday morning, there are 170 COVID-19 patients isolated in Lee Health hospitals. Of those patients, eight of them are being treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. On Friday morning, Lee Health hospital census was at 94% of […]
FORT MYERS Lee County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp registration opens Feb. 28 Lee County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp registration opens at 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28. Registration is expected to draw thousands of youngsters to programs, outings and activities at the department’s traditional camps, middle school camps and specialty camps. Parents are encouraged to sign up early. Each year, the allotted spaces at Wa-Ke Hatchee, Lakes […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health reports 173 COVID-19 patients in hospitals as of Wednesday morning Lee Health hospitals continue to remain busy with some patients experiencing longer than usual wait times at the emergency departments. Patients are treated in order of severity of their illness. Those with life-threatening conditions such as heat attack or stroke are always treated immediately, Lee Health said. Here are Wednesday’s COVID-19 hospitalizations. As of Wednesday […]
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda man sentenced to 20 years for sex crime against child A 38-year-old Punta Gorda man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for one count of sexual activity with a child. The State Attorney’s Office said Joseph Maxwell Griffin was adjudicated guilty for the crime. He was also sentenced to 30 years of sex offender probation to follow the prison sentence. Griffin has been designated […]