Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts FestivalSports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA One step closer to decision on South Seas building density After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA One step closer to decision on South Seas building density After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
NORTH NAPLES Two headless gators appear in North Naples canal Two dead, headless gators were found rotting in a canal and getting picked apart by vultures by a busy road in North Naples. It was a shocking discovery, said Greg Krivac, who lives nearby. Experts say it looks like animal cruelty or poaching. “We don’t really have that kind of activity around here,” Krivac said. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County experiencing an unexpected tourism boom For the past few months, the beaches and streets of Collier County have been busy as tourists pour in to take in the sights and sounds of the area. “The beaches like Wiggins Pass is actually gorgeous,” says Gail Pellett who is visiting from Ohio. Randy Shoff, who is visiting from Texas, says it is […]
COLLIER COUNTY Bus driver shortage hitting Collier Area Transit For the last decade, Ivan Esteves has started his day boarding a Collier Area Transit bus, buckling up and driving away. But these days are long days and turning into long weeks. “Almost 56 hours,” Esteves said, A shortage of bus drivers is taking a toll on drivers like Esteves. Right now, there are 50 […]
COLLIER COUNTY Gator attack that killed Collier County man’s dog prompts warning from condo association People walking their dogs is a common sight everywhere, especially at West Wind Condo Estates in Collier County. Veteran Tim Duffy and his best buddy Abby would ride his scooter with Abby trotting next to him. But not Monday. Instead, Duffy’s scooter sat empty near this memorial for Abby. “It was just an unfortunate accident,” […]
NAPLES What it’s like for a respiratory therapist working in a COVID-19 ICU Working in a hospital can be demanding, pandemic or not. One respiratory therapist said she’s been thrust into the frontlines helping the sickest COVID-19 patients continue to breathe. And, it’s not getting easier. COVID-19 cases may be dropping but the NCH Healthcare System had its highest number of deaths on Sunday when seven patients died. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Is the Collier County School District the blueprint for monitoring student achievements? Gov. Ron DeSantis hopes to move away from Florida State Assessments to a different testing format, one the Collier County school district has used for a decade. Teachers say there is a better way to measure their students’ success. And students are relieved they won’t have to focus so much on end-of-the-year exams. “We try […]
NAPLES Grace Place teams up with Core Health to offer free developmental screening, health services A family literacy nonprofit called Grace Place for Children and Families in Golden Gate hopes to prevent disadvantaged children from falling behind their classmates through a new partnership with Core Health Partners. They will soon offer free developmental screening, diabetes testing, physical and occupational therapy, and more. The services are offered on-site so it’s convenient […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier commissioner against shutting down marina to commercial activity A Collier County leader says he’s working to find solutions to an overcrowding problem at a Marco Island boat ramp There is controversy at Caxambas Park & Marina over boat parking and access to the dock. Commissioner Rick LoCastro told us it’s been an overlooked problem for years, and it’s time to address it, but […]
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Church making case for expansion in Golden Gate Estates amid opposition A battle is brewing in Golden Gate Estates over a church. While some neighbors hope for divine intervention, others argue this has nothing to do with the type of project but what might arrive down the road. Dozens of parishioners of Iglesia Pentacostes Peniel gathered to address Collier County Planning Commission while wearing matching shirts, […]
COLLIER COUNTY Commercial boaters under scrutiny for overcrowding at boat parks Collier County leaders are putting the blame on commercial boaters for overcrowding at boat parks. Now, they are looking for a solution that those commercial boaters say could hurt their livelihood. If commercial boaters lose access to the water, if they’re suddenly kept from using public boat ramps, they’re out of business. They say they’re […]