Cape Coral Yacht Club faces costly rebuild after Hurricane Milton fireCape Coral Police Department offers scholarships to high school seniors
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Yacht Club faces costly rebuild after Hurricane Milton fire The future of the Cape Coral Yacht Club is under discussion following damage from Hurricane Milton.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Police Department offers scholarships to high school seniors According to the Cape Coral Police Department Facebook page, CCPD is offering scholarships for graduating seniors.
MARCO ISLAND Coin flip could solve Marco Island City Council conflict The Marco Island City Council remains deadlocked in its efforts to appoint a seventh councilor.
FORT MYERS Local leaders in SWFL focus on sustainable water solutions Water is a critical resource in Southwest Florida, supporting everything from fishing to boating and beaches.
COLLIER COUNTY Two girls hoops players from Ukraine reflect on year in SWFL Sasha Rubanova and Sonia Kiritsa reflect on the past year in Southwest Florida after leaving Ukraine.
EAST NAPLES Christopher Worrell among Jan. 6 Capitol attackers released by Trump pardon An East Naples man is now among three Southwest Florida Jan. 6 Capitol rioters released in response to President Donald Trump’s series of pardons.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers plans safety upgrades for Veronica Shoemaker Blvd. The City of Fort Myers is considering a study to explore potential improvements to Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard.
SANIBEL Community leaders discuss Sanibel’s future Sanibel Island has faced significant challenges in recent years, including hurricanes and flooding.
LCSO launches K-9 unit to provide emotional support for community The Lee County Sheriff’s Office now has a crisis care K-9 unit to provide emotional support and connection to community members in need.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive interview with Cape Coral leaders about families displaced through city project Residents near Bimini Square in Cape Coral face displacement as bulldozers demolish buildings for a new development project.
CAPE CORAL Demolition begins on Bimini East properties Demolition has begun on the Bimini East properties that are part of the City of Cape Coral’s revitalization development.
Lee County Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025.
Charlotte County sheriff: deputy-involved shooting suspect was on 68 medications Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell has revealed new details regarding a deputy-involved shooting on Eager Road last week.
Plans for Aquarius Hotel receive final design approval in Naples A proposed 18-unit boutique hotel with a restaurant received unanimous final design approval Jan. 22 by the Naples Design Review Board.
What you need to know for FEMA transitional sheltering assistance Many in Southwest Florida are dealing with unlivable conditions after a series of hurricanes hit the area last fall.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Yacht Club faces costly rebuild after Hurricane Milton fire The future of the Cape Coral Yacht Club is under discussion following damage from Hurricane Milton.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Police Department offers scholarships to high school seniors According to the Cape Coral Police Department Facebook page, CCPD is offering scholarships for graduating seniors.
MARCO ISLAND Coin flip could solve Marco Island City Council conflict The Marco Island City Council remains deadlocked in its efforts to appoint a seventh councilor.
FORT MYERS Local leaders in SWFL focus on sustainable water solutions Water is a critical resource in Southwest Florida, supporting everything from fishing to boating and beaches.
COLLIER COUNTY Two girls hoops players from Ukraine reflect on year in SWFL Sasha Rubanova and Sonia Kiritsa reflect on the past year in Southwest Florida after leaving Ukraine.
EAST NAPLES Christopher Worrell among Jan. 6 Capitol attackers released by Trump pardon An East Naples man is now among three Southwest Florida Jan. 6 Capitol rioters released in response to President Donald Trump’s series of pardons.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers plans safety upgrades for Veronica Shoemaker Blvd. The City of Fort Myers is considering a study to explore potential improvements to Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard.
SANIBEL Community leaders discuss Sanibel’s future Sanibel Island has faced significant challenges in recent years, including hurricanes and flooding.
LCSO launches K-9 unit to provide emotional support for community The Lee County Sheriff’s Office now has a crisis care K-9 unit to provide emotional support and connection to community members in need.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive interview with Cape Coral leaders about families displaced through city project Residents near Bimini Square in Cape Coral face displacement as bulldozers demolish buildings for a new development project.
CAPE CORAL Demolition begins on Bimini East properties Demolition has begun on the Bimini East properties that are part of the City of Cape Coral’s revitalization development.
Lee County Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025.
Charlotte County sheriff: deputy-involved shooting suspect was on 68 medications Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell has revealed new details regarding a deputy-involved shooting on Eager Road last week.
Plans for Aquarius Hotel receive final design approval in Naples A proposed 18-unit boutique hotel with a restaurant received unanimous final design approval Jan. 22 by the Naples Design Review Board.
What you need to know for FEMA transitional sheltering assistance Many in Southwest Florida are dealing with unlivable conditions after a series of hurricanes hit the area last fall.
WINK NEWS SWFL teachers say chance at vaccine a game changer The governor announced all teachers in Florida, no matter age, can sign up with Publix, Walmart, CVS and Walgreens for the coronavirus vaccine. We spoke to Southwest Florida teachers Thursday who say the opportunity to get vaccinated is a step toward getting back to performing their roles to the best of their abilities after a […]
WINK NEWS A ‘pup-nup’ could help you decide who keeps the dog during divorce You’ve probably heard of a prenup, but what about a “pup-nup?” It’s a trend growing in popularity in case marriages go south. People love their animals and want to make sure their beloved pet stays with them. We spoke to a divorce attorney about how this works. Divorce attorney Rebecca Zung says a “pup-nup” basically […]
NORTH NAPLES School district says it has resources to help prevent events such as guns brought to campuses See something. Say something. You’ve heard it before, and that’s what led to an 11-year-old being taken into custody after being accused of bringing a gun to school. Many people noticed extra security at Osceola Elementary School in North Naples Tuesday after a fourth grader’s arrest. Collier County Public Schools has a link on its […]
WINK NEWS Some SWFL beaches still seeing higher red tide concentrations There are some beaches in Southwest Florida beachgoers will likely want to avoid because of red tide alerts. There was a red tide alert for Bonita Springs Beach Park and South Seas Plantation Beach on Captiva Friday. Beachgoers we spoke had not experienced any noticeable effects of red tide. Most said they were aware red […]
NAPLES Community member thanks Naples Fire Department’s vaccine efforts with pizza meal First responders received a little pick-me-up from an anonymous donor thanking them for their vaccination efforts. A meal donation to City of Naples Fire Department was a small act of kindness that meant a lot to the firefighters on the receiving end. “We got a call around 1 o’clock from a customer we don’t know,” […]
NAPLES Family’s quick thinking gives man enough time for hospital to restart his heart The quick thinking of a family in Southwest Florida gave an emergency room the precious minutes it needed to save a man’s life. Two men share a lifelong bond after one of them needed a lifesaver, and the other one was in the right place at the right time with his family. A trip to […]
Publix opening COVID-19 vaccination appointments at all 730 Florida Publix pharmacies Friday; SWFL booked Publix is opening its online reservation system for COVID 19 vaccination appointments at all 730 of its in-store Florida pharmacies, including the addition of 136 stores in Broward and Miami Dade counties. Appointment scheduling starts Friday, Feb. 26, at 7 a.m. Eastern time. Southwest Florida Publixes were booked by 7:49 a.m. “We’re pleased to bring […]
NAPLES Teens caught on cam entering private dock, spraying fire extinguishers Investigators say a large group of teens were caught up to no good. Last Friday, Naples Police Department says it received reports from the Mangrove Bay community in Naples, where teens were caught on surveillance camera at a private dock spraying fire extinguishers. Police say the group of teenagers went up to a dock at […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County in talks with Great Wolf Resorts about future lodge Another large resort could be developed in Southwest Florida in the future with the intent of catering to families. What could become a future Great Wolf Lodge is undergoing proposal stages in Collier County. It would to be a large resort with more than 500 rooms and an indoor water park. Developers have their sights […]
COLLIER COUNTY Stranger danger incident reported in Naples Park area The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a stranger offering a girl a ride home from her bus stop in Naples Park recently. The incident was reported by the girl’s father, according to the sheriff’s office. The man said on three separate occasions someone in a black vehicle had been in the […]