Veterans Day to impact weekend traffic in SWFLEnrollment opens for ranchers to join Florida Panther Ecosystem pilot program
Veterans Day to impact weekend traffic in SWFL Veterans Day is on Monday; however, traffic impacts due to road closures are expected to be felt as soon as Saturday.
Enrollment opens for ranchers to join Florida Panther Ecosystem pilot program The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is launching the Florida Panther Payment for Ecosystem Services pilot program for ranchers.
New experimental treatment for Parkinson’s may help alleviate tremors Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder impacting millions of Americans; however, a new treatment may help alleviate some of its symptoms.
WASHINGTON (AP) Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states including Florida Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women, and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies.
FORT MYERS 10th annual Fair at Fenway to make its return to JetBlue Park A familiar favorite is set to make a return to Southwest Florida as the 10th annual Fair at Fenway in JetBlue Park.
2 Punta Gorda women face grand jury indictments for death involving meth Two Punta Gorda women have been accused of distributing meth causing death after being indicted by the Charlotte County Grand Jury.
CAPE CORAL Worker transported in Cape Coral after suffering ‘medical episode’ in bucket truck A worker on the lift of a bucket truck had to be transported to the hospital after suffering some sort of “medical episode” while in the lift said police.
FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof deadline approaching soon in Charlotte County The deadline for FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof is rapidly approaching for Charlotte County residents affected by Hurricane Milton.
FDA proposes to remove ingredient in medications The Food & Drug Administration proposes removing one ingredient after new data shows it is less effective than listed.
Riviera Bar and Grill reopens within days of hurricanes Helene, Milton A gargantuan effort from owners and staff allowed the Riviera Bar and Grill to reopen less than a week after two hurricanes flooded the Punta Gorda waterfront restaurant that has been around since the 1950s.
2 men charged in unrelated crimes for deaths related to fentanyl Two men in Charlotte County have been arrested for separate fentanyl-related charges that led to two deaths.
CAPE CORAL Pickup truck crashes into Cape Coral apartment building A pickup truck crashed into a Cape Coral apartment building after what police believe was a head-on collision with another vehicle.
Tim Aten Knows: More new tenants coming to local retail centers Something big is in the works for the long-vacant former Sweetbay Supermarket in Green Tree Center in North Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs house catches on fire 3 times in less than 24 hours A house in Bonita Springs caught on fire three times in less than 24 hours.
Veterans Day to impact weekend traffic in SWFL Veterans Day is on Monday; however, traffic impacts due to road closures are expected to be felt as soon as Saturday.
Enrollment opens for ranchers to join Florida Panther Ecosystem pilot program The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is launching the Florida Panther Payment for Ecosystem Services pilot program for ranchers.
New experimental treatment for Parkinson’s may help alleviate tremors Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder impacting millions of Americans; however, a new treatment may help alleviate some of its symptoms.
WASHINGTON (AP) Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states including Florida Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women, and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies.
FORT MYERS 10th annual Fair at Fenway to make its return to JetBlue Park A familiar favorite is set to make a return to Southwest Florida as the 10th annual Fair at Fenway in JetBlue Park.
2 Punta Gorda women face grand jury indictments for death involving meth Two Punta Gorda women have been accused of distributing meth causing death after being indicted by the Charlotte County Grand Jury.
CAPE CORAL Worker transported in Cape Coral after suffering ‘medical episode’ in bucket truck A worker on the lift of a bucket truck had to be transported to the hospital after suffering some sort of “medical episode” while in the lift said police.
FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof deadline approaching soon in Charlotte County The deadline for FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof is rapidly approaching for Charlotte County residents affected by Hurricane Milton.
FDA proposes to remove ingredient in medications The Food & Drug Administration proposes removing one ingredient after new data shows it is less effective than listed.
Riviera Bar and Grill reopens within days of hurricanes Helene, Milton A gargantuan effort from owners and staff allowed the Riviera Bar and Grill to reopen less than a week after two hurricanes flooded the Punta Gorda waterfront restaurant that has been around since the 1950s.
2 men charged in unrelated crimes for deaths related to fentanyl Two men in Charlotte County have been arrested for separate fentanyl-related charges that led to two deaths.
CAPE CORAL Pickup truck crashes into Cape Coral apartment building A pickup truck crashed into a Cape Coral apartment building after what police believe was a head-on collision with another vehicle.
Tim Aten Knows: More new tenants coming to local retail centers Something big is in the works for the long-vacant former Sweetbay Supermarket in Green Tree Center in North Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs house catches on fire 3 times in less than 24 hours A house in Bonita Springs caught on fire three times in less than 24 hours.
WINK NEWS NCH, Lee Health making COVID-19 vaccines available, supplies limited UPDATE Thursday, Jan. 7, 12:30 p.m.: NCH says all appointment slots for the week have been booked. More will be made available when they receive more vaccines. NCH reported that all 1,200 vaccine appointments were filled by 12:10 p.m. The high influx in traffic to the NCH website at one time caused many in the […]
NORTH NAPLES Trump supporters gather in Collier County About 50 people gathered in Collier County Wednesday to support President Trump’s attempt at overturning election results. They join another 80 residents from Southwest Florida who took a bus to Washington D.C. on Tuesday to protest the certification of the Electoral College votes that would make Joe Biden the President-elect. The protestors in Collier County […]
COLLIER COUNTY Rambosk sworn in for fourth term as Collier County sheriff A Southwest Florida sheriff was officially sworn in for his fourth term. Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk took office in 2009 and gave his oath of office once again Tuesday. “I do solemnly swear or affirm … that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution,” Rambosk said. Rambosk was also awarded a metal of […]
NAPLES PARK Investigators use technology to track down Naples Park suspect The search continues for a man who a woman in Naples Park says shoved her into his van while she was jogging before she escaped and he drove off. Multiple other women also said a man was lingering in Naples Park in November and approached them all separately during similar situations. Collier County Sheriff Kevin […]
FORT MYERS Counties are closing their COVID-19 testing sites to focus on vaccine distribution Counties are shifting their focuses from COVID-19 testing to vaccine distribution. This week several testing sites closed permanently. The state of Florida is also looking at converting many of its testing sites to vaccination sites. But, those testing resources could be taken from underserved communities since you need a car to get to most of […]
COLLIER COUNTY Southwest Florida residents travel to D.C. in support of Trump It looked and sounded like a Trump rally across from Oakes Farm Seed to Table Market in Collier County on Tuesday morning. That’s because about 100 Southwest Florida residents gathered there for a trip to Washington, D.C. to rally for President Donald Trump and his efforts to stay in the White House. The self-proclaimed “patriots” […]
COLLIER COUNTY COVID-19 testing at Collier County test sites becomes limited week of Jan 4 In Collier County, people who had appointments to get the coronavirus vaccine waited in long lines to get the shot to start the week. Florida Department of Health in Collier County also announced Monday it canceled COVID-19 testing for all sites, with the exception of one Thursday, so we looked at other options for people […]
NAPLES Manorcare Lely Palms residents gearing up for second vaccine dose In just a few short weeks, people inside our senior living facilities will receive their second and final COVID-19 vaccine dose. Meanwhile, some have yet to receive their first dose. For months, Roger Kyle’s only glimpse of sunshine has been seeing his wife from his window. “Which is almost unacceptable, but I have to live […]
COLLIER COUNTY Day 2 of Collier County’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution goes smoothly Long lines of cars in Collier County on Monday showed just how great the demand is for the COVID-19 vaccine. People began lining up at 6 a.m. to get a shot, which the county began administering last week for those 65 and older, as well as frontline health care workers – but only if they […]
NAPLES DOH-Collier begins vaccine distribution; appointments all booked COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Collier County began Sunday at 9 a.m. While the appointments are all already filled, there are some things you can do to be prepared. The drive-thru site is at the Collier County Government Center in Naples. But, there will be consequences for anyone who shows up without an appointment. Seeing the […]