NAPLES Barron Collier boy’s tennis wins 3A State Title The Barron Collier boy’s tennis team won the Class 3A State Championship for the program’s first title since 2014.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot’s baseball team falls in state semifinal It was a heartbreaker for Bishop Verot’s baseball team in Hammond on Tuesday. The Vikings fell to North Broward Prep 4-1 in the 3A state semifinal.
Collier commissioners consider guesthouse rentals in Urban Estates Collier commissioners moved forward with a plan to allow urban estates homeowners to rent guesthouses to address a critical shortage of workforce housing.
LCSO needs help locating man wanted for animal cruelty The Lee County Sheriff’s office is looking for a man who is wanted for violating the conditions of his release from jail after he was arrested for animal cruelty.
LOS ANGELES (AP) Matthew Perry’s death under investigation over ketamine level found in actor’s blood An investigation has been opened into the death of Matthew Perry and how the “Friends” actor received the anesthetic ketamine, which was ruled a contributing factor in his death.
Contractor arrested after pointing gun, following man home; records show A contractor was arrested after pointing a gun at a man and following him home, according to a probable cause affidavit.
FORT MYERS What you need to know about the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure The Florida Department of Transportation has made the decision to close the Caloosahatchee Bridge for 10 weeks while crews work on the bridge. Here’s what you need to know.
Lee County allocates $41.6M in federal money for affordable housing The money comes from the federal government’s Department of Housing and Urban Development. Lee County commissioners voted 5-0 in allocating the money, part of a $1.1 billion Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery fund.
Poached closing longtime restaurant in North Naples Poached soon is going to be toast—as in defunct. The local breakfast-lunch restaurant is permanently closing next week in Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt in North Naples.
PINE ISLAND ‘We’re Pine Island proud,’ Pine Island artists paint power poles Relaunching 20 years later, Pine Island artists have been painting power poles up and down Stringfellow Road to bring back color and vibrancy after Hurricane Ian.
Naples Airport presented with 4 site options in eastern Collier County Environmental Science Associates conducted an exploratory study and met with landowners interested in selling land. ESA whittled that to a list of four sites for a general airport.
Expert: Buying or renting depends on your situation Shelton Weeks, Lucas professor of real estate and director of the Lucas Institute for Real Estate Development and Finance, is asked a lot by students whether they should rent or buy.
Attorneys offer update on Bonita Estero Rail Trail project The proposed project hit a milestone in February when the Trust for Public Land secured a purchase and sale agreement for $82 million with the Seminole Gulf Railway on a 14.9-mile segment stretching from Alico Road to Collier County for conversion to a hiking and biking trail.
NAPLES Woman arrested for stealing over $150K from Naples Ballet The Naples Police Department arrested a woman for allegedly stealing over $150,000 from the Naples Ballet, a non-profit organization.
NORTH FORT MYERS Duo accused of stealing from North Fort Myers store Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on two people accused of stealing from a North Fort Myers store.
NAPLES Barron Collier boy’s tennis wins 3A State Title The Barron Collier boy’s tennis team won the Class 3A State Championship for the program’s first title since 2014.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot’s baseball team falls in state semifinal It was a heartbreaker for Bishop Verot’s baseball team in Hammond on Tuesday. The Vikings fell to North Broward Prep 4-1 in the 3A state semifinal.
Collier commissioners consider guesthouse rentals in Urban Estates Collier commissioners moved forward with a plan to allow urban estates homeowners to rent guesthouses to address a critical shortage of workforce housing.
LCSO needs help locating man wanted for animal cruelty The Lee County Sheriff’s office is looking for a man who is wanted for violating the conditions of his release from jail after he was arrested for animal cruelty.
LOS ANGELES (AP) Matthew Perry’s death under investigation over ketamine level found in actor’s blood An investigation has been opened into the death of Matthew Perry and how the “Friends” actor received the anesthetic ketamine, which was ruled a contributing factor in his death.
Contractor arrested after pointing gun, following man home; records show A contractor was arrested after pointing a gun at a man and following him home, according to a probable cause affidavit.
FORT MYERS What you need to know about the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure The Florida Department of Transportation has made the decision to close the Caloosahatchee Bridge for 10 weeks while crews work on the bridge. Here’s what you need to know.
Lee County allocates $41.6M in federal money for affordable housing The money comes from the federal government’s Department of Housing and Urban Development. Lee County commissioners voted 5-0 in allocating the money, part of a $1.1 billion Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery fund.
Poached closing longtime restaurant in North Naples Poached soon is going to be toast—as in defunct. The local breakfast-lunch restaurant is permanently closing next week in Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt in North Naples.
PINE ISLAND ‘We’re Pine Island proud,’ Pine Island artists paint power poles Relaunching 20 years later, Pine Island artists have been painting power poles up and down Stringfellow Road to bring back color and vibrancy after Hurricane Ian.
Naples Airport presented with 4 site options in eastern Collier County Environmental Science Associates conducted an exploratory study and met with landowners interested in selling land. ESA whittled that to a list of four sites for a general airport.
Expert: Buying or renting depends on your situation Shelton Weeks, Lucas professor of real estate and director of the Lucas Institute for Real Estate Development and Finance, is asked a lot by students whether they should rent or buy.
Attorneys offer update on Bonita Estero Rail Trail project The proposed project hit a milestone in February when the Trust for Public Land secured a purchase and sale agreement for $82 million with the Seminole Gulf Railway on a 14.9-mile segment stretching from Alico Road to Collier County for conversion to a hiking and biking trail.
NAPLES Woman arrested for stealing over $150K from Naples Ballet The Naples Police Department arrested a woman for allegedly stealing over $150,000 from the Naples Ballet, a non-profit organization.
NORTH FORT MYERS Duo accused of stealing from North Fort Myers store Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on two people accused of stealing from a North Fort Myers store.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral mom arrested for taking son on drug deal A mother is accused of taking her teenage son with her to buy drugs and having a history of drug use with him. Now, court documents show doctors say the teen has suffered major health issues because of the years of drug use. Cape Coral Police Department arrested Shannon Michelle Orlando, 38, in Cape Coral […]
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers homeowner has around $2,000 in storm damages Strong wind toppled a tree onto a Suncoast Estates home, crushing parts of a front porch, too. The damage is significant. Under the tree are crushed wood fences. The homeowner, Deborah DeJesus, told WINK News she got everything fixed after Hurricane Irma damaged the same part of her home more than 2-years-ago. The homeowner said […]
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Florida Repertory buys Arcade Theatre, ‘Bradford block’ Entertaining crowds for years to come – the Florida Repertory Theatre bought the Bradford block in downtown Fort Myers, which means the historic Arcade Theatre is not going anywhere. It is the beginning of a new era for the Bradford block in downtown Fort Myers. Thanks to the help of anonymous donors, the Florida Repertory […]
FORT MYERS Fecal matter, bacteria pollutes Billy’s Creek at high rates Waterways are contaminated with fecal matter, including creeks and rivers that are in some neighbors backyards. Anna Vasquez lives right on Billy’s Creek. She worries about people who consume fish and get into the water. “There’s people that go fishing and it’s nasty,” Vasquez said. “I wouldn’t eat the fish from there.” John Cassani, who […]
LEE COUNTY Man accused of killing 8-year-old in hit-and-run appearing in court The family of an 8-year-old girl killed in a hit-and-run at her bus stop is preparing for what could be a long trial. The man accused of hitting and killing her in his truck and leaving the scene is set to appear before a judge. And he has already pled not gulity through submitted paperwork. […]
CAPE CORAL Cape PD says accused killer attacked girlfriend in the past Investigating Landor’s Murder Police say a man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend has been in trouble with them for attacking her before. On Sunday, Cape Coral Police Department arrested Kyle Orr, 31, for killing his ex-girlfriend, 30-year-old Jessica Landor, at her apartment in south Cape Coral. Police said they found Landor stabbed to death in […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police say victim and murder suspect had previous incidents involving police A woman is confirmed dead, and a suspect is in custody. Cape Coral Police Department says Jessica Landor, 30, died form her injuries after being stabbed at a home in south Cape Coral, and arrested Kyle Orr, 31, as the lead suspect in the investigation. According to CCPD, they received a call with a muffling sound […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers council to discuss public officials carrying guns A city official in Lee County is proposing some city employees be allowed to carry guns. Fort Myers City Council is set to discuss allowing certain city employees to carry guns at its regular meeting Monday. Councilman Johnny Streets is proposing city workers carry guns. He was unavailable for comment Saturday. But it is confirmed […]
LABELLE First look at how a new reservoir is being built, operates Construction for a new reservoir is well on its way. It is meant to keep water flowing to our rivers during the dry season and off put some of the discharges from Lake Okeechobee. But some are concerned the reservoir itself will become a mini version of the lake. Reporter Morgan Rynor got a fresh […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Brothers ambush Lani Kai employee in the parking lot A hotel employee ambushed. The Lani Kai tells WINK News two brothers were kicked out of the hotel bar for carrying around a bottle of liquor. Then, investigators said the brothers came back and stabbed the employee. “Stabbed him?” said Katelyn Spiel, who is visiting from Pennsylvania. “That’s absolutely disturbing.” Beach goers are in disbelief […]