Florida insurer fined $1M over Hurricane Ian claimsOne Step at a Time: NAMI of Collier County Mental Health Walk
Florida insurer fined $1M over Hurricane Ian claims The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued the seven figure fine to Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance Company for violating a number of Florida laws when handling some of its Hurricane Ian- related claims.
NORTH NAPLES One Step at a Time: NAMI of Collier County Mental Health Walk Hundreds of people walked one mile with the goal of raising awareness of mental health challenges.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: A warm Sunday with lower humidity for Mother’s Day The Weather Authority has your Mother’s Day forecast. For Sunday, things heat up with highs in the 90s, but it is less humid out.
FORT MYERS BEACH Little League is back on Fort Myers Beach The crack of the bat is something these little league players never thought they’d get to see again here on Fort Myers Beach.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. released from jail The aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. have been released Saturday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Salad Knife, Fish, and Shooting Update This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife-wielding customer, a fish named ‘Bean,’ and an update on a double shooting.
The Weather Authority National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Take action today For Hurricane Preparedness Week, we are recapping the importance of taking action to be better prepared for when a storm develops.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Warm weekend but lower humidity briefly in the forecast The Weather Authority Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler said to expect a warm weekend, but there is a present for Mom on Sunday – lower humidity.
CAPE CORAL 3 family members of teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller arrested New details have emerged surrounding the arrest of a woman whose 16-year-old son is accused of being involved in the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller, and now her husband and sister are also in jail.
FORT MYERS Death investigation in Fort Myers after body is found in truck bed Fort Myers Police confirm that there is a death investigation at the corner of Market Street and brown street.
NAPLES Naples ‘celebrity bartender’ stirring up new cocktails at LoLa 41 Michael Slabach often researches ideas, finding a new balance of layers, color, texture and selective glassware to turn his drinks into art.
FORT MYERS New affordable housing program in Fort Myers begins Affordable housing is a rare sighting these days, but one city is making it a priority.
NAPLES ‘Live simply and never give up’ – Motto for Naples couple needing a helping hand A husband wants nothing more than to share the world with his wife while she is suffering from an illness determined to keep them separated.
NAPLES Music teacher dilemma at Gulf Coast High School leaves students anxious Parents are outraged, and students are unsure what the future holds after one of their two beloved music teachers was told they will have to transfer.
FORT MYERS Mom celebrates first Mother’s Day with cancer-free daughter We have one of the best weekends ahead, a time to celebrate mothers everywhere, and as any mother knows, celebrating with your family matters most.
Florida insurer fined $1M over Hurricane Ian claims The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued the seven figure fine to Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance Company for violating a number of Florida laws when handling some of its Hurricane Ian- related claims.
NORTH NAPLES One Step at a Time: NAMI of Collier County Mental Health Walk Hundreds of people walked one mile with the goal of raising awareness of mental health challenges.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: A warm Sunday with lower humidity for Mother’s Day The Weather Authority has your Mother’s Day forecast. For Sunday, things heat up with highs in the 90s, but it is less humid out.
FORT MYERS BEACH Little League is back on Fort Myers Beach The crack of the bat is something these little league players never thought they’d get to see again here on Fort Myers Beach.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. released from jail The aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. have been released Saturday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Salad Knife, Fish, and Shooting Update This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife-wielding customer, a fish named ‘Bean,’ and an update on a double shooting.
The Weather Authority National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Take action today For Hurricane Preparedness Week, we are recapping the importance of taking action to be better prepared for when a storm develops.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Warm weekend but lower humidity briefly in the forecast The Weather Authority Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler said to expect a warm weekend, but there is a present for Mom on Sunday – lower humidity.
CAPE CORAL 3 family members of teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller arrested New details have emerged surrounding the arrest of a woman whose 16-year-old son is accused of being involved in the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller, and now her husband and sister are also in jail.
FORT MYERS Death investigation in Fort Myers after body is found in truck bed Fort Myers Police confirm that there is a death investigation at the corner of Market Street and brown street.
NAPLES Naples ‘celebrity bartender’ stirring up new cocktails at LoLa 41 Michael Slabach often researches ideas, finding a new balance of layers, color, texture and selective glassware to turn his drinks into art.
FORT MYERS New affordable housing program in Fort Myers begins Affordable housing is a rare sighting these days, but one city is making it a priority.
NAPLES ‘Live simply and never give up’ – Motto for Naples couple needing a helping hand A husband wants nothing more than to share the world with his wife while she is suffering from an illness determined to keep them separated.
NAPLES Music teacher dilemma at Gulf Coast High School leaves students anxious Parents are outraged, and students are unsure what the future holds after one of their two beloved music teachers was told they will have to transfer.
FORT MYERS Mom celebrates first Mother’s Day with cancer-free daughter We have one of the best weekends ahead, a time to celebrate mothers everywhere, and as any mother knows, celebrating with your family matters most.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral community reacts to death investigation of 35-year-old neighbor A bouquet of bright tulips now sits by the front door of the Cape Coral duplex where Kristine Melton’s body was found. It’s the center of the on-going death investigation. “Scary. It’s just scary,” said neighbor Debbie McCabe. Inside the home, police found 35-year-old Melton. McCabe said she was a very good neighbor and a […]
LEHIGH ACRES Restroom rules at Lehigh Senior High School are causing controversy What if you could go to the bathroom, only if you had someone go with you? That is the policy at Lehigh Senior High School. It leaves students waiting at their desk until a security guards shows up. Alexia Tatum said it is not fair that every time any student at Lehigh Senior High School […]
HENDRY COUNTY New law lets Hendry County teachers carry guns if they had training A law enacted after the Parkland High School shooting in 2018 expands on Tuesday. Some teachers can now carry guns at Florida schools. Hendry County is the only school district in Southwest Florida where that can happen. Outside of all Hendry County school buildings, new fences are lining the property. While trained, armed school employees […]
LEE COUNTY LCSO deputy sentenced to one-year probation after elbowing a teen A cop who lost his cool. An elbow to the head has cost former Lee County Deputy Blake Grossi his job and on Wednesday, and a battery conviction was put on his record. Former Lee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Blake Grossi, 26, apologized in court on Wednesday for a video showing him elbowing a teen […]
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Limping bear seen struggling to roam in Golden Gate Estates Bear sightings aren’t new in Southwest Florida. But a homeowner spotted a bear limping through a yard in his Golden Gate Estates community. Larry Greenberg calls that Golden Gate Estates neighborhood for the last 20 years. Greenberg knows he shares the green space with plenty of four-legged creatures. “Seen a couple of porcupines, obviously lots […]
DUNBAR Jean struggles to contact missing family in the Bahamas after Dorian A Dunbar man said his uncle and six other family members remain missing over two weeks after Hurricane Dorian ripped through the Bahamas. Now, he fears the worst. The colorful walls at Franklin Park Elementary School serve as a pleasant distraction for custodian Jean Claude Jean. The Haitian native has not heard from several of […]
LEHIGH ACRES Man in car exposed himself to 12-year-old Lehigh Acres girl as she headed home from school It’s a walk Nancy Hidalgo’s 12-year-old niece has made hundreds of times. “It’s short, but it’s still dangerous,” she said. From her bus stop, to home. But Hidalgo said Monday afternoon, her niece was caught off guard by a man with his pants down. “She said that a guy pulled over, well, stopped in the […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral to negotiate new contract with Waste Pro, neighbors split opinions The City of Cape Coral agreed to negotiate a new contract to extend the services of Waste Pro USA, and the waste management service hopes to be picked up for another five years. This comes after the city received hundreds of neighbor complaints about the trash services in 2018. Still, there are neighbors in Cape […]
FORT MEYRS LCSO Sgt. Richard Castellon aims to create safer communities with Deputy Dogs program All this week, we’ve introduced you to five finalists for Lee County Officer of the Year, and Saturday night, we will learn who wins the top honor. K9 Kylo, Chance and Mercy work side-by-side with Lee County Sheriff Sergeant Richard Castellon to educate. This dog-loving deputy is making connections in his community, “I quickly saw […]
FORT MYERS Lieutenant Roger Valdivia a finalist for Officer of The Year Lieutenant Roger Valdivia with the Fort Myers Police Department is a finalist for this year’s Officer of the Year award. The 22-year veteran of the department has worked his way up to an administrative position and is in charge of many units in the department, including evidence, fleet, mobile command and crisis negotiation team. Lt. […]