“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.
Naples Naples City Council approves mask mandate The Naples City Council approved a mask mandate during a special meeting on Monday. The vote was 4-3 in favor of the mandate, which requires masks inside all businesses and public buildings and outside at events where social distancing isn’t possible. Monday’s meeting, the third on the mask issue, came after the council tabled a […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County community divided over plan to eradicate neighborhood ducks A Collier County community wants to get rid of flocks of ducks hanging around the neighborhood, and how they plan to do it is dividing residents. “Out and out killing is wrong and inhumane,” said Geri Ruhl, who lives in Island Walk. “This particular bird is a nuisance, an annoyance,” said Bill Kupersmith, another resident. […]
Red tide impacts increasing in Southwest Florida If you plan to spend the weekend at the beach, those plans could be changing if you’re susceptible to breathing problems from red tide. The latest red tide map shows high levels near Pine Island and between Bonita Beach and Naples. We checked out Barefoot and Vanderbilt beaches Thursday morning and we’ve noticed impacts getting […]
NAPLES Naples Zoo helps injured Florida panther back to health Last week, FWC rescued a Florida panther that was hit by a car in Collier County. Now, the Naples Zoo has taken on the job of getting him back into the wild. 3-year-old Athena is no longer the only Florida panther at the Naples Zoo. According to the zoo’s animal Programs Director Lee Ann Rottman, […]
COLLIER COUNTY Wounded Warriors of Collier County turns to federal judge to allow them to help more homeless vets The Wounded Warrior Project of Collier County is fighting to make sure even more of those who’ve served can get back on their feet. They are turning to a federal judge to rally for more people to live in their Alpha House. In Collier County, the Wounded Warrior Project helps veterans get back on their […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Sheriff’s Office addresses mental health The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has more resources for helping those in a crisis and keeping them out of jail. Lt. Leslie Weidenhammer says deputies are often put in impossible situations. “We can’t provide treatment, we can’t provide counseling,” Weidenhammer said. So far this year, they’ve responded to a thousand calls involving mental health. “We […]
COLLIER COUNTY Fire station in middle of Alligator Alley at risk of shutting down A fire station in the middle of Alligator Alley is at risk of being shut down. Greater Naples Fire Rescue District’s Station 63 is right in the middle of Alligator Alley, and it’s in trouble of falling victim to the economic impacts brought on by the pandemic. Without the station operating, there would be a […]
IONA Deputies: Woman crashes car into tree, jumps into canal in Iona neighborhood A North Fort Myers woman was arrested Tuesday morning after she crashed into a tree in the south Fort Myers neighborhood of Iona and then jumped into a canal to flee from deputies. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says they were called to Montrose Drive off McGregor Boulevard for the report of a suspicious person. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Public Schools encourages families to follow guidelines heading into the holidays More kids are returning to the classroom as cases are rising within Collier County Public Schools, so schools are preparing for the possibility of another spike following the holidays, paired with the return of students in the second semester. Chad Oliver, the CCPS executive director of communications and community engagement, expects more students to return […]
COLLIER COUNTY Haitian woman comes to SWFL and wants to make sure everyone gets healthcare A woman’s journey to Southwest Florida began with her own struggles. Now, she’s trying to make sure that minority communities can receive affordable healthcare. You can see the pride on Lawrence Egger’s face when he talks about his wife, Geneve. “Geneve is a wonderful person, she works very very hard, yes you do,” said Lawrence. […]