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 falsifying his name to law enforcement.
Jacksonville Streaming Now: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Jacksonville Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jacksonville.
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 Hot and humid Thursday before evening isolated storms impact coastal communities 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.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
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 falsifying his name to law enforcement.
Jacksonville Streaming Now: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Jacksonville Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jacksonville.
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 Hot and humid Thursday before evening isolated storms impact coastal communities 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.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
COLLIER COUNTY Humane Society of Naples sees increase in pet adoptions during pandemic Humane Society of Naples says more people are visiting to adopt or foster pets, so they have some companionship during this uncertain time. Not only are people feeling happier, dogs and cats are getting love. Humane society of Naples says they have seen steady adoptions to cheer people up during the coronavirus pandemic. And Dog […]
WINK NEWS Mixed views on Publix decision to require masks You’ll soon be required to wear a mask when you enter Publix, starting July 21. The supermarket chain is joining several other big stores that also have mask requirements. The announcement about mask requirements at Publix received mix reactions Thursday. There will soon be signs at Publix locations that say masks must be worn inside […]
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Man arrested for allegedly shooting, killing bear in Golden Gate Estates The Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man they say shot and killed a Florida black bear in Golden Gate Estates. The bear’s name was Bailey, a 1-year-old male among a family of bears that neighbors loved to see in their backyards, never feeling they were in any harm. The Humane Society of the United […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County schools return Aug 19; school district set to announce plan Collier County Public Schools announced it has pushed back the start date for the fall to Aug. 19. Parents have four learning options for the upcoming school year in Collier County: In-person class Full-time structured virtual learning Full-time flexible virtual learning Home school It’s a decision that’s weighing on the minds of many. Now, the […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County teacher worried about proposed school year plan What might the next school year look like in Collier County? Districts leaders will reveal the plan on Wednesday. Julie Abalos, an eighth grade teacher in Collier County, said they will be required to wear face masks, social distancing will be the norm, and lunch and breakfast for children will happen in their classrooms. While […]
NAPLES Twitter data ranks Florida 3rd for anti-mask activity on social platform Is Florida anti-mask? It depends on who you ask. But based on a Twitter survey that looked at 150,000 tweets and hashtags, Florida is the third state with the most anti-mask activity. Nevada and Arizona are considered to be a bit heavier in anti-mask activity on Twitter. We went to downtown Naples Friday to chat […]
COLLIER COUNTY Expert says pool safety important during increased time at home An expert we spoke to says the increased time spent at home during the pandemic could pose a danger to children in backyards with pools. We learned about different things that could play a part for an increase in drownings in Florida Thursday. “We were always cautious about everything for safety,” said Mariusz Pieczalski. Pieczalski […]
COLLIER COUNTY Italian ice shop opens in Collier County after delays due to COVID-19 Ice cream makes a lot of things better. And, during a pandemic, we need something to sweeten up our daily lives. But a new collier county shop has been through its fair share of ups and downs, trying to open with the coronavirus surging in Florida. Still, they are trying to look on the bright […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Tourist Development Council to discuss mask mandate Collier County Tourist Development Council will discuss making masks mandatory in the county at its Wednesday meeting. The county decided against it recently, but the tourism council is revisiting it. The director of Collier County tourism says all they can give to the county commission is a recommendation. They are not putting any policies in […]
WINK NEWS Expert says large gatherings among younger people add difficulty to contact tracing A health expert we spoke to Monday says large gatherings younger people are attending make it harder to track the spread of the coronavirus. And teens we spoke to in Naples explained their positions. “There is so many parties going on,” said teen Victoria Velikov in Naples. “I don’t think people really care about corona.” […]