“Don’t give up. You’re worth it. God sees you.” St. Matthew’s graduates speak outFEMA relocation notice shocks mobile home park residents
NAPLES “Don’t give up. You’re worth it. God sees you.” St. Matthew’s graduates speak out Susan and Dustin Cheatwood credit the Justin’s Place recovery program for saving their lives and stopping them from becoming a statistic.
ENGLEWOOD EAST FEMA relocation notice shocks mobile home park residents The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued relocation notices to residents living in one of their temporary housing parks in Englewood East.
Six dogs rescued after being left in a box by SR-29 Six dogs, including four puppies and two adult dogs, were found stranded in an empty box on the corner of Experimental Road and State Road 29 in Immokalee.
FORT MYERS Players of the Week: Dunbar’s Ken’Dahrius Green and Jeremy Ware Dunbar High School’s Special Teams unit has shown out these past two weeks, scoring a special teams touchdown in wins over South Fort Myers and Fort Myers.
NAPLES Collier County golfer lands shot on the back of an alligator “Play it safe.” That’s what Greg Irving thought he may be doing when he swung his puck Wednesday morning while golfing with his friend Joe Pack.
PUNTA GORDA Southwest Florida veterans honored during round trip honor flight Veterans from Southwest Florida made a round trip to Washington, DC, and back in honor of their service.
NAPLES Path to freedom: From Cuban prison to NCH operating room It’s rare that a serious heart condition is a blessing, but that was the case for a Naples man. The surgery he received at NCH saved his life in more ways than one.
SANIBEL Changing landscape after hurricanes Many of you know what saltwater surge does to your homes after surviving hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton. It’s highly corrosive and destructive. It also has a similar impact on plants and wildlife, but that’s not all bad news.
Former FGCU basketball player talks Karl Smesko joining WNBA Las Vegas Aces guard Kierstan Bell made a lot of memories playing at FGCU. From winning ASUN championships to playing for one of the winningest coaches in the sport Karl Smesko.
LEHIGH ACRES Suspicious fire sparks at Lehigh Acres church Daycare services at one church are canceled after a small fire at Victory church in Lehigh Acres.
State of Florida sues FEMA for ‘conspiracy to interfere with civil rights’ The State of Florida is suing the Federal Emergency Management Agency for “conspiring to interfere with civil rights,” according to an official complaint filed by Florida Attorney General Ashely Moody.
WINK NEWS Game of the Week: Cape Coral Seahawks vs. Immokalee Indians The Seahawks are undefeated on the road and the Indians have never lost on home turf. Friday night only one will advance to round two.
Disaster assistance available for Charlotte County residents Charlotte County residents affected by hurricanes Ian, Helene or Milton can now apply for disaster assistance from local resources through Community Organizations Active in a Disaster (COAD).
Great Wolf Lodge celebrates grand opening with Rob Gronkowski Pack your trunks. We’re taking you to the grand opening of the Great Wolf Lodge resort in Collier County.
BOCA GRANDE Lee County issues red tide alert near Boca Grande Pass The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Boca Grande Pass.
NAPLES “Don’t give up. You’re worth it. God sees you.” St. Matthew’s graduates speak out Susan and Dustin Cheatwood credit the Justin’s Place recovery program for saving their lives and stopping them from becoming a statistic.
ENGLEWOOD EAST FEMA relocation notice shocks mobile home park residents The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued relocation notices to residents living in one of their temporary housing parks in Englewood East.
Six dogs rescued after being left in a box by SR-29 Six dogs, including four puppies and two adult dogs, were found stranded in an empty box on the corner of Experimental Road and State Road 29 in Immokalee.
FORT MYERS Players of the Week: Dunbar’s Ken’Dahrius Green and Jeremy Ware Dunbar High School’s Special Teams unit has shown out these past two weeks, scoring a special teams touchdown in wins over South Fort Myers and Fort Myers.
NAPLES Collier County golfer lands shot on the back of an alligator “Play it safe.” That’s what Greg Irving thought he may be doing when he swung his puck Wednesday morning while golfing with his friend Joe Pack.
PUNTA GORDA Southwest Florida veterans honored during round trip honor flight Veterans from Southwest Florida made a round trip to Washington, DC, and back in honor of their service.
NAPLES Path to freedom: From Cuban prison to NCH operating room It’s rare that a serious heart condition is a blessing, but that was the case for a Naples man. The surgery he received at NCH saved his life in more ways than one.
SANIBEL Changing landscape after hurricanes Many of you know what saltwater surge does to your homes after surviving hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton. It’s highly corrosive and destructive. It also has a similar impact on plants and wildlife, but that’s not all bad news.
Former FGCU basketball player talks Karl Smesko joining WNBA Las Vegas Aces guard Kierstan Bell made a lot of memories playing at FGCU. From winning ASUN championships to playing for one of the winningest coaches in the sport Karl Smesko.
LEHIGH ACRES Suspicious fire sparks at Lehigh Acres church Daycare services at one church are canceled after a small fire at Victory church in Lehigh Acres.
State of Florida sues FEMA for ‘conspiracy to interfere with civil rights’ The State of Florida is suing the Federal Emergency Management Agency for “conspiring to interfere with civil rights,” according to an official complaint filed by Florida Attorney General Ashely Moody.
WINK NEWS Game of the Week: Cape Coral Seahawks vs. Immokalee Indians The Seahawks are undefeated on the road and the Indians have never lost on home turf. Friday night only one will advance to round two.
Disaster assistance available for Charlotte County residents Charlotte County residents affected by hurricanes Ian, Helene or Milton can now apply for disaster assistance from local resources through Community Organizations Active in a Disaster (COAD).
Great Wolf Lodge celebrates grand opening with Rob Gronkowski Pack your trunks. We’re taking you to the grand opening of the Great Wolf Lodge resort in Collier County.
BOCA GRANDE Lee County issues red tide alert near Boca Grande Pass The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Boca Grande Pass.
Fallen Deputy Memorial breaks ground at Lakes Park in south Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office broke ground Thursday morning for the future LCSO Fallen Deputy Memorial at Lakes Park in south Fort Myers. The memorial will honor Lee County deputies who have died in the line of duty. Families of fallen LCSO deputies were in attendance along with many deputies and retired deputies. The granite […]
COLLIER COUNTY Man brings mission of kindness for annual campaign in Collier County A man made it his mission to spread his message of kindness around the country, and his positive words reached Southwest Florida Wednesday. For Bob Votruba, standing on Collier County street corners in early January is an annual tradition. “It’s so much fun. I like putting myself out at the front of everyone,” Votruba said […]
NORTH NAPLES Future North Naples senior living community residents receive COVID-19 vaccine Buy an expensive apartment, and get a lifesaving payoff: Hundreds of future members at a senior living facility received coronavirus vaccines, and the place hasn’t opened yet. Those who are set to live at Siena Lakes senior living community in North Naples received the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday and will get their second dose in three […]
GOLDEN GATE St. Matthew’s House expanding its food distribution this week is changing lives The need for food in Southwest Florida has grown exponentially since the pandemic began. So, St. Matthew’s House is adding more food distribution locations. Throughout his life, and more recently, during the pandemic, Miguel Cruz of Naples has relied on his faith. “When you trust in the Lord when you trust in the Bible in […]
NAPLES Vaccines at NCH offer ‘a blessing’ for some while others struggle to get a slot Andrea Cooper hasn’t seen her son and his family in a year. The Naples resident has a lot of underlying health issues so she’s worked hard to not expose herself to COVID-19. On Friday, she came one step closer to regaining some sense of normalcy and the possibility of hugging her family once more after […]
Collier County Next round of Collier County vaccine appointments for Jan 11-15 allotted Starting at 9 a.m. Friday, Florida Department of Health – Collier County, opened the next round of sign-ups for COVID-19 vaccine appointments. All appointments have already been allotted. The appointments were for Monday, Wednesday and Friday, specifically for health care workers who come into direct contact with patients and anyone 65 and older. The vaccines […]
COLLIER COUNTY Southwest Florida couple who traveled to DC in support of Trump gets tear-gassed A Cape Coral couple who traveled to D.C. to protest the Congressional certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s electoral college win found themselves in a mob instead. Patty Cummings and Aaron Bathory were part of a group of Southwest Florida residents who traveled to the nation’s capital in support of President’s Trump attempt at re-election. The […]
MARCO ISLAND Collier County, Marco Island look to fix up Tigertail Beach A new dredging plan is now being discussed in a push to restore Tigertail Beach on northwest Marco Island. Years of storms have shifted the sand beneath the surface of some waterways, causing stagnant water, a threat to wildlife and water quality. The City of Marco Island City Council voted Monday to work with Collier […]
COLLIER COUNTY Southwest Florida residents travel to D.C. in support of Trump It looked and sounded like a Trump rally across from Oakes Farm Seed to Table Market in Collier County on Tuesday morning. That’s because about 100 Southwest Florida residents gathered there for a trip to Washington, D.C. to rally for President Donald Trump and his efforts to stay in the White House. The self-proclaimed “patriots” […]
COLLIER COUNTY Day 2 of Collier County’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution goes smoothly Long lines of cars in Collier County on Monday showed just how great the demand is for the COVID-19 vaccine. People began lining up at 6 a.m. to get a shot, which the county began administering last week for those 65 and older, as well as frontline health care workers – but only if they […]