Crews on scene of 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village DriveJake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people
ESTERO Crews on scene of 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
NAPLES Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of Fiddler’s Creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
Prescription drug shortages lead to higher prices There are currently more than 250 medications on the nation’s drug shortage list, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The organization says 2023 marked the worst year for shortages in about a decade.
ESTERO Crews on scene of 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
NAPLES Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of Fiddler’s Creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
Prescription drug shortages lead to higher prices There are currently more than 250 medications on the nation’s drug shortage list, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The organization says 2023 marked the worst year for shortages in about a decade.
COLLIER COUNTY Teen involved in Collier County hit-and-run speaks from his hospital bed The Florida Highway Patrol said Tuesday they believe they’ve found the truck involved in a hit-and-run that left a Collier County teen with serious injuries last week. Troopers said Tuesday that they impounded a black 2006 Ford F-150 from the Whistlers Cove apartment complex parking lot, which is on US-41 at Southwest Boulevard, the intersection […]
VANDERBILT BEACH Beachgoers in Collier County feel like Labor Day was ‘break’ from pandemic People who spent Labor Day on Vanderbilt Beach in Naples were happy to get away from the pandemic, even if just for a few hours. Meanwhile, police were out patrolling the beaches to make sure everyone was social distancing. “There were tons of people many many people from Miami, especially big families and everything,” said […]
Fort Myers pastor pledges to help family of child killed in Alligator Alley crash Gaspearod Maxon was stuck in the traffic jam created by a crash Thursday that claimed the life of a 1-year-old and left several people injured on Alligator Alley in Broward County. He was on his way to a bible study in Miami. Now, the Fort Myers pastor has the entire family in his prayers. “That’s […]
COVID-19 vaccine could be just weeks away A vaccine to fight the coronavirus is what many have been hoping and waiting for for the past few months, but doctors say speed could mean the drug is ineffective. “I think it’s good that we are getting the vaccine,” said Allan Pury of Naples. Not only could it save lives but it will make […]
WINK NEWS ‘Red Alert Restart’: Live performers look for federal support during pandemic Live performers are struggling to make ends meet. They can’t perform in front of big crowds because of the pandemic. That’s why venues nationwide are lit up in Tuesday night. Performers want to see Congress pass the “Restart Act, which could help them get back on their feet. Actors and event workers told us it’s […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County candidate stays in race after cocaine arrest; opponent won’t use it against him Commissioner candidate John Jenkins (D-FL) in Collier County will not drop out of the race for a seat on Collier County Board of County Commissioners, despite a video that shows him passed out and being accused of cocaine possession. Jenkins was asked to step down by the Democratic Party in Collier County after the arrest […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County fairgrounds shows ‘Grease’ for throwback movie night Families in Collier County can grab their blankets and popcorn for a little outdoor movie throwback this weekend. Collier County fairgrounds showed film “Grease” during its “Throwback Outdoor Movie Night” Friday. Families told us it’s the perfect way to enjoy the last few summer nights together. “This is incredible; this is great; it’s a lot […]
COLLIER COUNTY State pediatric report shows spike in Collier County child COVID-19 cases; doctor says it’s too early to tell According to a Florida Department of Health pediatric report, Collier County is fourth in high numbers for children testing positive for the coronavirus. This is something that is worrying parents with school starting Monday. “I don’t want them to stay behind, and it’s not the same to stay home watching the teachers on TV,” parent […]
BONITA SPRINGS 17-year-old girl found chained to bed in Bonita Springs home The Lee County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday arrested two people in Bonita Springs on charges of child abuse after their 17-year-old daughter was found chained to a bed. Neighbors can’t believe what the couple is accused of. Those on Goodwin Street heard the commotion from the home when Jose Samuel Gonzalez, 35, and Yessica Sabala […]
IMMOKALEE NFL player’s dad missing since Monday has returned safely, OCSO says BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Jean Alexandre is safe, according to the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office. Alexandre, missing since Monday, walked up to a ranger’s station at the Kissimmee River State Park at 7:15 a.m. Thursday. He is in good health and will return to his family, the sheriff’s office said. Read more EARLIER REPORT: NFL player […]