Genesis of Naples breaking ground on new car dealershipEmails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendment
Genesis of Naples breaking ground on new car dealership A genesis—or new beginning—is under way for Genesis of Naples. The local franchise plans to break ground this summer on a new and expanded luxury auto dealership in North Naples.
Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendment South Seas resort ownership group’s engineer proposed a land-use amendment for Lee County’s government at least six months before the first public discussions and at least seven weeks before the county’s official timeline began, emails between the resort’s representatives and county show.
CAPE CORAL 13-year-old arrested for allegedly getting involved in hit-and-run with stolen car, fleeing from Cape Coral police A teen was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly getting involved in a hit-and-run with a stolen car and then fleeing from police.
NORTH FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee River Bridge to close overnight for construction The Caloosahatchee River Bridge from First Street to North Key Drive in North Fort Myers will close so crews can perform bridge work.
CAPE CORAL Accused Cape Coral double murderer, Wade Wilson, will be in court to try to get death penalty off the table Wade Wilson, the man who allegedly murdered two women, will be in court to try to persuade the court to get the death penalty off the table.
Jupiter DeSantis announces funding for developmentally disabled individuals Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on education for children with developmental disabilities at the Els Center of Excellence in Jupiter.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Bradenton man arrested after allegedly masturbating inside Charlotte County Walmart A man from Bradenton has been arrested after he was allegedly masturbating inside a Walmart in Charlotte County.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres work trailer explosion injures 1 The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District responded to a work trailer explosion that injured one person.
CBS News Trump and DeSantis, once GOP rivals, meet in South Florida to talk about 2024 election Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met privately with former President Donald Trump for several hours on Sunday morning to talk, in part, about fundraising ahead of the 2024 general election, several sources familiar with the meeting tell CBS News.
WINK NEWS Florida Prepaid open enrollment deadline approaches All parents fear the expense of college for their children; however, the state offers a great option in the Florida Prepaid Plan.
The Weather Authority Few showers this Monday afternoon after a pleasant and dry morning The Weather Authority is tracking a cool and pleasant Monday morning start with the possibility of afternoon rain showers.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead, 1 arrested after North Fort Myers shooting The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested one person following an evening shooting that killed a man in North Fort Myers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by SWFL priest The Bishop of the Diocese of Venice is speaking out after Charlotte County Reverend Leo Riley was arrested on five counts of sexual battery stemming from his past work as a priest in Iowa.
NEW YORK (AP) Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.
FORT MYERS Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veterans A powerful symbol of honor and remembrance is standing proudly here in Southwest Florida. The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is open to the public, a reminder of those we lost who served our country.
Genesis of Naples breaking ground on new car dealership A genesis—or new beginning—is under way for Genesis of Naples. The local franchise plans to break ground this summer on a new and expanded luxury auto dealership in North Naples.
Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendment South Seas resort ownership group’s engineer proposed a land-use amendment for Lee County’s government at least six months before the first public discussions and at least seven weeks before the county’s official timeline began, emails between the resort’s representatives and county show.
CAPE CORAL 13-year-old arrested for allegedly getting involved in hit-and-run with stolen car, fleeing from Cape Coral police A teen was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly getting involved in a hit-and-run with a stolen car and then fleeing from police.
NORTH FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee River Bridge to close overnight for construction The Caloosahatchee River Bridge from First Street to North Key Drive in North Fort Myers will close so crews can perform bridge work.
CAPE CORAL Accused Cape Coral double murderer, Wade Wilson, will be in court to try to get death penalty off the table Wade Wilson, the man who allegedly murdered two women, will be in court to try to persuade the court to get the death penalty off the table.
Jupiter DeSantis announces funding for developmentally disabled individuals Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on education for children with developmental disabilities at the Els Center of Excellence in Jupiter.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Bradenton man arrested after allegedly masturbating inside Charlotte County Walmart A man from Bradenton has been arrested after he was allegedly masturbating inside a Walmart in Charlotte County.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres work trailer explosion injures 1 The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District responded to a work trailer explosion that injured one person.
CBS News Trump and DeSantis, once GOP rivals, meet in South Florida to talk about 2024 election Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met privately with former President Donald Trump for several hours on Sunday morning to talk, in part, about fundraising ahead of the 2024 general election, several sources familiar with the meeting tell CBS News.
WINK NEWS Florida Prepaid open enrollment deadline approaches All parents fear the expense of college for their children; however, the state offers a great option in the Florida Prepaid Plan.
The Weather Authority Few showers this Monday afternoon after a pleasant and dry morning The Weather Authority is tracking a cool and pleasant Monday morning start with the possibility of afternoon rain showers.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead, 1 arrested after North Fort Myers shooting The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested one person following an evening shooting that killed a man in North Fort Myers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by SWFL priest The Bishop of the Diocese of Venice is speaking out after Charlotte County Reverend Leo Riley was arrested on five counts of sexual battery stemming from his past work as a priest in Iowa.
NEW YORK (AP) Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.
FORT MYERS Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veterans A powerful symbol of honor and remembrance is standing proudly here in Southwest Florida. The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is open to the public, a reminder of those we lost who served our country.
WINK NEWS New device to help FGCU better study red tide, blue-green algae A tool with a memorable name is helping us understand our water quality in Southwest Florida. The Water School at Florida Gulf Coast University has a new friend in the fight against harmful algal blooms in our backyard: It’s a robot nicknamed Sylvia that’s monitoring what’s in our water. Think of it as an underwater […]
BONITA SPRINGS FWC meets in-person in Bonita Springs for first time since pandemic began The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission met for the first time in person on Wednesday since the pandemic began. With the precedence that wildlife and the environment take in the Sunshine State, the agency has quite a bit on its plate. From helping Florida panthers bounce back to tracking red tide in the Gulf, […]
FLORIDA EVERGLADES Removal of old Tamiami Trail roadbed complete as Everglades restoration continues Another milestone has been reached toward the restoration of the Everglades. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced removal of the old Tamiami Trail roadbed is complete, months ahead of schedule. The Everglades are the heartbeat of Florida’s environment, and that heartbeat has been in poor health for years. Now, it’s on the road to recovery. […]
SARASOTA New facility unveiled in fight against red tide Red tide is moving further south, as evidenced by new photos showing fish kills off the beach of Cayo Costa between Captiva Pass and Boca Grande. We’ve been watching the Tampa area for several days to see if their problems are headed our way, and Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday unveiled some new technology to […]
FORT MYERS FGCU, Mote Marine team up to study impact of decaying fish on red tide Florida Gulf Coast University and Mote Marine Laboratory are studying the impact of fish kills on red tide and whether it’s fueling more outbreaks. Researchers first have to compost dead fish for the study to mimic the effect of a fish kill. Adam Catasus is FGCU’s Vester Field Station Education and Research Coordinator. He explained, […]
ORLANDO As manatees face unprecedented deaths, SeaWorld helps to rehabilitate them It’s been a record-breaking year for manatee deaths in Florida. As manatees fight for their lives, SeaWorld helps care for the injured gentle giants. From bottle service to an all-you-can-eat salad buffet, these are some of the steps taken to care for manatees at Orlando’s Sea World. “This pool never is empty,” said Jon “JP” […]
WINK NEWS Lake Okeechobee project manager wants to ‘get it right for everybody’ The way Lake Okeechobee is managed impacts Floridians all over the state, and people are weighing in on a new plan to regulate the lake. Lake Okeechobee covers 730 square miles. That translates to big water. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District is responsible for the lake management, and that comes with the task […]
FORT MYERS Four-year-old finds passion breeding monarch butterflies during pandemic What started as an environmental concern has grown into a pandemic project for one family. After a little girl learned the monarch butterfly population is dwindling, she and her parents wanted to help make a difference. Now, their efforts are fluttering high. Four-year-old Juliette is a social butterfly herself – from her social media to […]
WINK NEWS Lee commissioner, stakeholders meet with Army Corps regarding Lake O Lee County Board of County Commissioners Chairman Kevin Ruane and stakeholders met Monday with representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to discuss the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM). The meeting comes after the Army Corps announced its preliminary selection of a lake management plan called Plan CC. Everyone involved gathered at the […]
PUNTA RASSA Lee County students take field trip with FSW to study water quality Florida SouthWestern State College is inspiring the next generation to take an interest in the health of Southwest Florida waterways. The college hosted Lee County schools on Wednesday as part of a STEM Camp where they learned about water quality in Punta Rassa. Students collected water samples and recorded data. “We are helping the fourth […]