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Former FBI agent weighs in on Christopher Worrell’s arrest
Retired FBI agent Robert Foley weighs in on the capture of Christopher Worrell by the FBI Thursday night
City of Cape Coral hosts rally to give back to Ian victims
On Friday night, there was quite the turnout at the Cape Coral Together: Resilience Rally at the German American Social Club off Pine Island Road.
More than $1 billion in Ian recovery funds delayed
The Lee County Recovery Task Force discussed pushing the deadline back to February to finalize the plans for how to use the grant money.
Lee County
Lee County P.E. instructor teaches five reading classes due to teacher shortage
A Lee County P.E. teacher has to teach five reading classes due to the current teacher shortage.
Lee County teacher shortage affecting parents
Right now, schools have a shortage of everything, but some things kids can not go without, and parents have had enough.
Bunche Beach: nature’s classroom
At first glance, Bunche Beach is just like any other beach, but when you break down the view, it becomes ‘nature’s classroom’ first, and after that, it’s a waterfront paradise.
Resolute head coach drives Green Wave football to 700th win, hungry for more
A mere week after earning their 700th win, the Green Wave are rushing to get win number 701
Collier County
Collier County first responder getting help for medical bills
Pedro Canas has served the people of Collier County for 16 years as a first responder.
CCSO release arrest report for man who dodged Jan. 6 Capitol violence sentencing court date
Christopher Worrell has been arrested on a federal warrant. He disappeared before sentencing in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Free homework help for students!
Students can get free homework help at two Collier County public libraries. The goal is to help students in a safe environment.
Teetering on the edge of a ‘child care cliff’
Billions of dollars in federal funding for child care is set to expire Saturday.
Charlotte County
LGBTQ+ books removed from Charlotte County schools
Charlotte County is taking heat for removing books with LGBTQ+ themes from public schools and libraries.
Overcoming loss and pushing forward one year after Ian
When WINK first introduced Colleen Schilinski days after Ian had ripped apart her mobile home in Englewood, her story touched so many.
Port Charlotte High School back on the field 1 year after Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian ripped away Friday night football games for some a year ago. A year later, one team got back on the field after Ian.
Shorepoint Health workers reflect on Ian one year later
For seven days following Hurricane Ian, Shorepoint Health in Port Charlotte was the only hospital within a nearly 30-mile radius that was open and accepting patients.