West End residents frustrated by security failures, lack of responseCollier County nearly doubles tourism budget
FORT MYERS West End residents frustrated by security failures, lack of response A nearly $64 million luxury apartment complex that close to 500 people call home, but somehow, security seems to fall through the cracks.
NAPLES Collier County nearly doubles tourism budget On Tuesday, Collier County Commissioners approved a nearly $12 million budget for a tourism marketing campaign.
Florida policyholders urged to contact OIR if policies are canceled or nonrenewed If your insurance has been canceled or is not being renewed due to this year’s storms, the state of Florida wants you to reach out to the Office of Insurance Regulation.
BAREFOOT BEACH Woman thinks QR code got hacked A Fort Myers woman says a fraudulent QR code at Barefoot Beach caused her credit card to be hacked. She’s on a mission to warn others.
CAPE CORAL Sticker shock: Cape Coral residents hit with unexpected property tax hikes This is the time of year when people start paying their property taxes, but what happens when you get your bill and it’s more than you expected?
SANIBEL Sanibel workshop teaches residents benefits of elevating homes and businesses With each hurricane that brings damage to our area, many people rush to be more resilient. On Sanibel, more than 300 people have RSVP’d to learn about raising their homes and businesses.
SANIBEL Sanibel Causeway construction causing confusion and costing local business Repairing the Sanibel Causeway after recent storms has caused more than just traffic back-ups.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Speakeasy in downtown Fort Myers honors local historic figures Everything inside the Escondido Lounge whispers an authentic speakeasy, from the dim red lights to the fancy vintage glasses.
ESTERO Caught on camera: Man steals money from tip jar in Estero A business manager feels violated after a man took money from a tip jar on Tuesday.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral ranked 13th for establishing small businesses A blog set out to find the top U.S. cities where aspiring business owners can thrive in 2024, Cape Coral was named 13th.
NAPLES Minimally invasive balloon procedure for sinus issues Battling a sinus infection is bad enough, but contending with chronic sinus infections can be a real problem.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 13, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 13, 2024.
ESTERO Car crashes into restaurant window in Gulf Coast Town Center Authorities are investigating after an SUV crashed into a restaurant at the Gulf Coast Town Center in Estero.
WEST PALM BEACH Trump picks Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State President-elect Donald Trump named Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as his nominee for secretary of state on Wednesday.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres man arrested in connection to cockfighting A Lehigh Acres man has been arrested after deputies found he was running a cockfighting ring near his home.
FORT MYERS West End residents frustrated by security failures, lack of response A nearly $64 million luxury apartment complex that close to 500 people call home, but somehow, security seems to fall through the cracks.
NAPLES Collier County nearly doubles tourism budget On Tuesday, Collier County Commissioners approved a nearly $12 million budget for a tourism marketing campaign.
Florida policyholders urged to contact OIR if policies are canceled or nonrenewed If your insurance has been canceled or is not being renewed due to this year’s storms, the state of Florida wants you to reach out to the Office of Insurance Regulation.
BAREFOOT BEACH Woman thinks QR code got hacked A Fort Myers woman says a fraudulent QR code at Barefoot Beach caused her credit card to be hacked. She’s on a mission to warn others.
CAPE CORAL Sticker shock: Cape Coral residents hit with unexpected property tax hikes This is the time of year when people start paying their property taxes, but what happens when you get your bill and it’s more than you expected?
SANIBEL Sanibel workshop teaches residents benefits of elevating homes and businesses With each hurricane that brings damage to our area, many people rush to be more resilient. On Sanibel, more than 300 people have RSVP’d to learn about raising their homes and businesses.
SANIBEL Sanibel Causeway construction causing confusion and costing local business Repairing the Sanibel Causeway after recent storms has caused more than just traffic back-ups.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Speakeasy in downtown Fort Myers honors local historic figures Everything inside the Escondido Lounge whispers an authentic speakeasy, from the dim red lights to the fancy vintage glasses.
ESTERO Caught on camera: Man steals money from tip jar in Estero A business manager feels violated after a man took money from a tip jar on Tuesday.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral ranked 13th for establishing small businesses A blog set out to find the top U.S. cities where aspiring business owners can thrive in 2024, Cape Coral was named 13th.
NAPLES Minimally invasive balloon procedure for sinus issues Battling a sinus infection is bad enough, but contending with chronic sinus infections can be a real problem.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 13, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 13, 2024.
ESTERO Car crashes into restaurant window in Gulf Coast Town Center Authorities are investigating after an SUV crashed into a restaurant at the Gulf Coast Town Center in Estero.
WEST PALM BEACH Trump picks Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State President-elect Donald Trump named Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as his nominee for secretary of state on Wednesday.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres man arrested in connection to cockfighting A Lehigh Acres man has been arrested after deputies found he was running a cockfighting ring near his home.
2 rescued after small plane crashes into Gulf south of Naples Pier A small plane crashed into the water south of the Naples Pier, and north of Gordon’s Pass, Saturday afternoon. The plane went into the water about 1,000 yards offshore, according to Naples Police. The site is west of the 2100 block of Gordon Drive. Naples Fire said two occupants of the plane were rescued and […]
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island cancer patient inspires group’s new treatment research A Southwest Florida woman inspired new research to help other people with the disease. Researchers are looking at a brand-new medical food that could increase the effectiveness of cancer treatments. “The world’s kind of forgot about how many people are fighting cancer on a daily basis,” said Christy Bastian, a Marco Island cancer patient. Bastian […]
COLLIER COUNTY Red tide continues up and down SWFL coast, some improvements in Collier County There are some beaches you’ll want to avoid this weekend in Southwest Florida due to red tide and the dead fish washing ashore. Red tide is up and down the region’s coast, with high concentrations near Captiva Island recently. Meanwhile, there are some improvements in Collier County Friday. Our crew could still feel the effects […]
COLLIER COUNTY Patient’s daughter says her SWFL nursing home will get COVID-19 vaccine soon A Southwest Florida nursing care network is already scheduling to vaccinate its residents. ManorCare Nursing & Rehabilitation in Collier confirmed vaccine dates for its locations Friday: ManorCare Lely Palms is scheduled for Monday, and ManorCare Naples is scheduled for Wednesday. A woman told us ManorCare was chosen to receive some of the first vaccines. She […]
COLLIER COUNTY Florida bill would require daily moment of silence in public schools A brand-new bill in the Florida Senate would require schools to offer a moment of silence at the beginning of each school day. MORE: SB-282 – Moment of Silence in Public Schools At Collier County Public Schools, schools already observe moments of silence, but they are not enforced. Schools are allowed to have reflection, prayer […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County community divided over plan to eradicate neighborhood ducks A Collier County community wants to get rid of flocks of ducks hanging around the neighborhood, and how they plan to do it is dividing residents. “Out and out killing is wrong and inhumane,” said Geri Ruhl, who lives in Island Walk. “This particular bird is a nuisance, an annoyance,” said Bill Kupersmith, another resident. […]
NORTH NAPLES NCH buys Naples Daily News building in North Naples NCH Healthcare System announced Wednesday it bought the Naples Daily News building in North Naples, and the health leader says it will give it a chance to grow with the community. It’s not yet known how much the sale of the building was. “It’s time for us to start growing,” Nancy Kelly said. “We need […]
NAPLES Naples tables mask mandate decision after a rush to renewed discussion Naples City Council renewed discussion about a mask mandate Wednesday in what was a late addition to the meeting’s agenda. Ultimately, council decided to hold off on a decision of the matter and plan to discuss it during a special meeting next week. City council members were visibly frustrated during the topic’s discussion, with Mayor […]
WINK NEWS Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Dec. 16 This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida. This is your chance to help out the community and give the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and you can help. If you have seen them, reach out to Crime Stoppers […]
COLLIER COUNTY Victoria Park goes all out with Christmas display for safe holiday fun The pandemic isn’t stopping a neighborhood from spreading positivity in a time that people desperately need it. Neighbors at Victoria Park in Collier County say they are seeing even more people drive up and down their streets to see all the Christmas light displays the community is known for. “I think it’s the perfect timing […]