Paradise Sports Complex working to obtain full liquor licenseFort Myers apartment complex dealing with multiple car break-ins
NAPLES Paradise Sports Complex working to obtain full liquor license Drinks at Paradise Sports Complex, like wine, Coronas, and High Noons, will be expanding soon. The complex is working on obtaining a full liquor license.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers apartment complex dealing with multiple car break-ins A string of car break-ins occurred at the Bay Harbor apartments in Fort Myers. It’s a gated community off McGregor Blvd.
NAPLES Naples International Film Festival kicks off Hit the lights! The 16th annual Naples International Film Festival kicked off on Thursday night. The festival will continue through Sunday.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County Sheriff details scene after deputies shoot and kill unarmed man WINK News is working to get the body camera footage of a deputy-involved shooting that left a man dead, but in the meantime, the sheriff is speaking out.
MATLACHA Matlacha restaurant re-opens after Hurricane Milton The Perfect Cup, a Matlacha staple, is now open after being closed in early October due to damage from Hurricane Milton.
Enhancing school safety with Fortify Florida app When we send our children to school safety is always top of mind. Thanks to an app, students can report suspicious activity directly to law enforcement and school officials.
On the ballot: Breaking down Collier School Referendum Collier County voters will see a tax-neutral referendum on their ballot. The referendum aims to shift funds from capital to operating expenses in the Collier County Public School system. It’s a continuation of the referendum currently in place.
Charlotte County Sheriff addresses deputy-involved shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff is speaking out on details behind the shooting of an unarmed man in his driveway by deputies.
NAPLES Naples man facing felony charges related to Jan. 6 riots A day after a Fort Myers Beach man was arrested for allegedly assaulting police during the Jan. 6 insurrection, a Naples man has been arrested on similar charges.
Saving money as mortgage rates go up After the Federal Reserve cut interest rates last month, many thought mortgage rates would drop.
Collier County Invasive Burmese Python jaws larger than previously thought Invasive Burmese Pythons hunt and swallow animals whole. And each slithering creature it eats helps it grow.
NORTH PORT Golf great Gary Player joining SWFL charity tournament Career Grand Slam winner Gary Player is participating in the 2nd Heron Creek Charity Pro-Am to benefit Tunnels to Towers.
IMMOKALEE WINK News Game of the Week: Gulf Coast at Immokalee Our WINK News Game of the Week for Week 10 brings us to Immokalee when they host Gulf Coast for the district championship.
NAPLES Naples restaurant servers stage walkout over pay changes Restaurant servers in Naples staged a walkout to protest changes to their pay structure. The heart of the issue is tips.
Innovative ultrasound treatment for liver cancer Tens of thousands of Americans die from liver cancer each year.
NAPLES Paradise Sports Complex working to obtain full liquor license Drinks at Paradise Sports Complex, like wine, Coronas, and High Noons, will be expanding soon. The complex is working on obtaining a full liquor license.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers apartment complex dealing with multiple car break-ins A string of car break-ins occurred at the Bay Harbor apartments in Fort Myers. It’s a gated community off McGregor Blvd.
NAPLES Naples International Film Festival kicks off Hit the lights! The 16th annual Naples International Film Festival kicked off on Thursday night. The festival will continue through Sunday.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County Sheriff details scene after deputies shoot and kill unarmed man WINK News is working to get the body camera footage of a deputy-involved shooting that left a man dead, but in the meantime, the sheriff is speaking out.
MATLACHA Matlacha restaurant re-opens after Hurricane Milton The Perfect Cup, a Matlacha staple, is now open after being closed in early October due to damage from Hurricane Milton.
Enhancing school safety with Fortify Florida app When we send our children to school safety is always top of mind. Thanks to an app, students can report suspicious activity directly to law enforcement and school officials.
On the ballot: Breaking down Collier School Referendum Collier County voters will see a tax-neutral referendum on their ballot. The referendum aims to shift funds from capital to operating expenses in the Collier County Public School system. It’s a continuation of the referendum currently in place.
Charlotte County Sheriff addresses deputy-involved shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff is speaking out on details behind the shooting of an unarmed man in his driveway by deputies.
NAPLES Naples man facing felony charges related to Jan. 6 riots A day after a Fort Myers Beach man was arrested for allegedly assaulting police during the Jan. 6 insurrection, a Naples man has been arrested on similar charges.
Saving money as mortgage rates go up After the Federal Reserve cut interest rates last month, many thought mortgage rates would drop.
Collier County Invasive Burmese Python jaws larger than previously thought Invasive Burmese Pythons hunt and swallow animals whole. And each slithering creature it eats helps it grow.
NORTH PORT Golf great Gary Player joining SWFL charity tournament Career Grand Slam winner Gary Player is participating in the 2nd Heron Creek Charity Pro-Am to benefit Tunnels to Towers.
IMMOKALEE WINK News Game of the Week: Gulf Coast at Immokalee Our WINK News Game of the Week for Week 10 brings us to Immokalee when they host Gulf Coast for the district championship.
NAPLES Naples restaurant servers stage walkout over pay changes Restaurant servers in Naples staged a walkout to protest changes to their pay structure. The heart of the issue is tips.
Innovative ultrasound treatment for liver cancer Tens of thousands of Americans die from liver cancer each year.
Healthy hurricane preparation Staying healthy, no matter what is happening in our environment, can be challenging particularly if we are stressed by nature in the form of a hurricane. No one can completely predict a hurricane season’s events. What we can and should do is be prepared. Knowing we are ready is comforting. More importantly, preparation will bode […]
Know when to evacuate Don’t be lulled into a sense of false security: Now is the time to set a plan before the next major hurricane hits Southwest Florida. What to do when a hurricane is 6 hours from arriving If you’re not in an area that is recommended for evacuation, plan to stay at home or where you […]
Prepare your pets When a hurricane is blowing in, Florida residents know firsthand how to be prepared and ready for almost anything the wind and rain brings. Your family preparedness needs to also include your pets. As the saying goes, prepare for the worst and make sure your pets are included in those plans. Leaving your pets behind […]
10 questions for assisted living/nursing care facilities From the Lee County Department of Public Safety: Does the facility have an approved Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan? If yes, may I see a copy of the approval letter? If no, ask them why, as it is required. Do you maintain a minimum 72-hour supply of food, water, medications, etc. for each resident? Do you […]
People with disabilities and special needs From the Lee County Department of Public Safety: Estimates vary, but as many as one in four people live with some type of disability. Sometimes signs are obvious, such as a wheelchair, a guide dog or a cane. However, many times a disability is not obvious. Whether obvious or not, awareness and sensitivity toward persons […]
Know your home’s vulnerabilities Hurricane protection can involve a variety of changes to your house and property – changes that can vary in cost and complexity. A professional contractor licensed to work in Florida should carry out complicated or large-scale changes that affect the structure of your house or its electrical wiring or plumbing. However, there are several projects […]
Preparing your home Do-It-Yourself Home Preparations: Windows, Doors, Roof Protect all windows, doors, garage door, and roof. Electricity Unplug appliances – especially television sets – and turn o electricity (except refrigerator) the main water valve. Turn the refrigerator and freezer to the coldest settings. Outdoors Store outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, toys, garden tools, grills, and tractors […]
SANIBEL Sanibel updates hurricane prep procedures to be ‘no contact’ The City of Sanibel continues to plan and prepare for Hurricane Season and urges you to do the same during the current pandemic. This year, every Sanibel citizen, property owner, and business is urged to view our previous hurricane seminars. Due to the current social distancing recommendations, a 2020 live seminar will not be offered. […]