Mental health resources to help children Here are some resources to help you navigate the mental health system when it comes to help for children. Park Royal Park Royal does not have in-patient options for youth; however, the facility’s launched a new intensive outpatient program for 14 to 17-year-olds. It typically last several weeks or months, and offers three to five […]
NAPLES Video: FWC releases bobcat after rehab stint at Naples Zoo Wildlife officials released a bobcat back into the wild after recovering from a broken leg at Naples Zoo for eight weeks.
Single-member vs. at-large voting debate intensifies in Lee County Three members of Southwest Florida’s state Legislature delegation hosted a public forum May 1 at Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District, established by the state in 2015.
Unsolved: sawfish deaths rise during Florida Keys mystery More endangered smalltooth sawfish deaths were reported in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s weekly report.
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.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County deputy subdues convicted felon with Taser at North Fort Myers Walmart Lee County deputies used a Taser on a man after they raced through a North Fort Myers Walmart searching for him.
FORT MYERS 2 posing as Target Corporate employees steal over $6K at Fort Myers Target SWFL Crime Stoppers seeks information on two men who allegedly claimed to be employees of Target Corporate and stole over $6,000 at Target.
Punta Gorda cosiders fate of historic A.C. Freeman House It was built by politician and businessman Augustus C. Freeman whose name the house bears, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested for armed robbery in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for armed robbery and giving a fake name to law enforcement.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis signs bills to provide financial options for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will provide financial options to Floridians and another bill that curates the state public school curriculum.
BONITA SPRINGS LCSO seeks information on missing 77-year-old kayaker LCSO seeks information on a missing kayaker after responding to a call about a missing kayak off the coast of Bonita Beach.
FORT MYERS Tim Tebow speaks at annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow took the stage at Hammond Stadium for the annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to provide update on Fowler Street construction project The Fort Myers City Council is set to provide an update on the progress of the Fowler Street intersection project.
the weather authority Evening isolated storms to impact coastal communities Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking a humid Thursday morning with high afternoon temperatures and evening coastal isolated storms.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sea turtle nesting season begins in Fort Myers Beach Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun, and the FWC wants to remind visitors about the fragility of the young reptiles.
Mental health resources to help children Here are some resources to help you navigate the mental health system when it comes to help for children. Park Royal Park Royal does not have in-patient options for youth; however, the facility’s launched a new intensive outpatient program for 14 to 17-year-olds. It typically last several weeks or months, and offers three to five […]
NAPLES Video: FWC releases bobcat after rehab stint at Naples Zoo Wildlife officials released a bobcat back into the wild after recovering from a broken leg at Naples Zoo for eight weeks.
Single-member vs. at-large voting debate intensifies in Lee County Three members of Southwest Florida’s state Legislature delegation hosted a public forum May 1 at Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District, established by the state in 2015.
Unsolved: sawfish deaths rise during Florida Keys mystery More endangered smalltooth sawfish deaths were reported in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s weekly report.
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.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County deputy subdues convicted felon with Taser at North Fort Myers Walmart Lee County deputies used a Taser on a man after they raced through a North Fort Myers Walmart searching for him.
FORT MYERS 2 posing as Target Corporate employees steal over $6K at Fort Myers Target SWFL Crime Stoppers seeks information on two men who allegedly claimed to be employees of Target Corporate and stole over $6,000 at Target.
Punta Gorda cosiders fate of historic A.C. Freeman House It was built by politician and businessman Augustus C. Freeman whose name the house bears, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested for armed robbery in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for armed robbery and giving a fake name to law enforcement.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis signs bills to provide financial options for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will provide financial options to Floridians and another bill that curates the state public school curriculum.
BONITA SPRINGS LCSO seeks information on missing 77-year-old kayaker LCSO seeks information on a missing kayaker after responding to a call about a missing kayak off the coast of Bonita Beach.
FORT MYERS Tim Tebow speaks at annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow took the stage at Hammond Stadium for the annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to provide update on Fowler Street construction project The Fort Myers City Council is set to provide an update on the progress of the Fowler Street intersection project.
the weather authority Evening isolated storms to impact coastal communities Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking a humid Thursday morning with high afternoon temperatures and evening coastal isolated storms.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sea turtle nesting season begins in Fort Myers Beach Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun, and the FWC wants to remind visitors about the fragility of the young reptiles.
SANIBEL ISLAND Sanibel keeping an eye on water levels as climate change makes the island more vulnerable A new report released Wednesday showed it would be too expensive to protect homes in the Keys as sea levels rise, but how does that apply to our area? The Keys aren’t the only islands keeping an eye on water levels. “As sea level rises, that makes areas on Sanibel more vulnerable,” said the island’s […]
NAPLES Researchers say seaweed could be the secret to preventing some cancers Could the secret to preventing some cancers be under Florida waters? University of Florida scientists think if you eat a certain kind of seaweed, you may get ahead of some deadly diseases. Right now, their work is making strides, but still has a long way to go. Mark Katsnelson from Naples enjoys sipping and sitting […]
FORT MYERS Migrating south: Man and manatee agree, SWFL is the place to be It’s that time again when people start to migrate south for the winter. “It just started snowing up in Minnesota, so even though it’s a little cold for the Floridians, I’m enjoying the weather,” said Rachel Covi from Minnesota. But as the people make their way toward SWFL, so do our flippered friends. “This is […]
WINK NEWS Physical changes to fish species may be linked to SWFL water quality issues A small fish could provide researchers with big clues to what’s happening in our water in Southwest Florida. The question they are trying to answer: Why are some female mosquitofish in local waterways developing male features? And the biggest worry is that whatever is causing this may also hurt humans. FGCU researchers are looking for […]
LEE COUNTY Translating the Southwest Florida red tide map It is no surprise why folks call Southwest Florida home for the holidays even with all those reports of red tide. “One of the only places here that you can have tropical weather in the winter,” said Peter Werkelin, a part-time resident. “Actually, when we see a lot of red tide,” said Ernie Razzano, with […]
WINK NEWS FGCU alumnus and family establish apparel company to support mangrove habitat An FGCU alumnus and his twin brother are working to ensure an important plant species in Florida and natural environments worldwide remains thriving. The idea was realized in Southwest Florida, and the brothers made it possible on the east coast of the state and overseas. Now, they hope to return to their roots and make […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS The Water School at Florida Gulf Coast University breaks ground on new facility Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) broke ground on the new home for The Water School Thursday morning. The 117,000-square-foot facility will be the largest academic building on campus. Half of the space will be research labs dedicated to the school’s vital work on water quality issues in Southwest Florida. “This building and The Water School will be a place where investments can be […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS FGCU, FAU get $200,000 grant for harmful algal bloom research Florida Gulf Coast University wants to understand better how blue-green algae and red tide impact your health. To do so, The Water School at the university will receive more than $200,000 from the Florida Dept. of Health to dive deeper into the issue. Harmful algal bloom research is getting a boost. In regards to The […]
COLLIER COUNTY Courtroom filled with smiles during Collier County mass adoption event What started off as a bleak day in Southwest Florida, ended with smiles lighting up a courtroom. “We have the honor and privilege of celebrating the adoption of eleven children in Collier County,” said CEO of the Children’s Network of Southwest Florida Nadereh Salim. As part of National Adoption Awareness Month, we got an inside […]
LEE COUNTY SFWMD looking for the most effective ways that lead to cleaner SWFL waterways Teenagers are fighting for our water. High school students held up signs Thursday at a meeting about the quality of our waterways. The South Florida Water Management District meets every month to get ahead of another crisis like last year’s blue-green algae and red tide. We all know Florida is divided by bodies of water, […]