Investor purchases 20-acre land parcel near Punta Gorda AirportCollege Plaza shopping center hits market for $15.2M
Investor purchases 20-acre land parcel near Punta Gorda Airport Randy Krise, founder of Fort Myers-based Krise Commercial Group, bought the land in in the Enterprise Charlotte Airport Park zone.
College Plaza shopping center hits market for $15.2M College Plaza includes 56,386 square feet of space. It’s a fully leased shopping center, with Ada’s Natural Market, West Marine boat supply store and Pet Supermarket the largest tenants.
ESTERO Craig Lang extradited to U.S., accused of involvement in deadly robbery of married couple The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is extraditing an accused criminal back to U.S. soil for his role in the fatal shooting of a married couple during a gun deal gone wrong.
Chef Rocco Scarpino opens Rossini in Port Charlotte Rossini by Chef Rocco has been completely renovated with custom-made wine racks that adorn walls, subdued decor and a ceiling painted with a blue sky and clouds.
FORT MYERS Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers not happening The dream of riding in a Ferris wheel, enjoying scenic views in downtown Fort Myers is being scrapped for now.
Collier County Public Schools breaks ground on Bear Creek Elementary Construction is underway and Bear Creek Elementary will open its doors in August 2025.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Don’t forget to make a plan for your pets when a storm approaches Here’s a road map for evacuating with your pet.
FHSAA board unanimously approves NIL plan for student athletes The FHSAA board of directors has unanimously approved a plan to allow student-athletes in Florida to receive NIL opportunities.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners approve state agreement to design SUN Trail path from Fort Myers Beach to Bonita Springs The Lee Board of County Commissioners approved an agreement to design a trail linking Fort Myers Beach with Bonita Beach.
WINK NEWS Gov. DeSantis grants $7.5M to Lee County for hurricane season Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $7.5 million to upgrade the shrimp docks in San Carlos Park for the upcoming hurricane season.
CAPE CORAL The faces of Wade Wilson: how the accused double murderer has changed his looks with tattoos The accused double murderer has undergone a significant transformation over the years, using tattoos to alter his appearance.
NORTH FORT MYERS Traffic mania on Pondella Road and US-41 following Caloosahatchee Bridge closure Headaches ensue on Pondella Road and US-41 as motorists deal with day two of the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure.
The Weather Authority Hot afternoon with scattered storms this evening The Weather Authority is tracking hot temperatures with storms expected to develop along the east of I-75 in the afternoon and into the evening.
Lee County to give update on FEMA flood insurance discount Lee County will give an update on the issue at Tuesday’s county commissioners meeting at 9:30 a.m.
NAPLES Lorenzo Walker Technical High School students protest closure Students showed up Monday to the Collier County school board meeting in an effort to save Lorenzo Walker Technical High School.
Investor purchases 20-acre land parcel near Punta Gorda Airport Randy Krise, founder of Fort Myers-based Krise Commercial Group, bought the land in in the Enterprise Charlotte Airport Park zone.
College Plaza shopping center hits market for $15.2M College Plaza includes 56,386 square feet of space. It’s a fully leased shopping center, with Ada’s Natural Market, West Marine boat supply store and Pet Supermarket the largest tenants.
ESTERO Craig Lang extradited to U.S., accused of involvement in deadly robbery of married couple The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is extraditing an accused criminal back to U.S. soil for his role in the fatal shooting of a married couple during a gun deal gone wrong.
Chef Rocco Scarpino opens Rossini in Port Charlotte Rossini by Chef Rocco has been completely renovated with custom-made wine racks that adorn walls, subdued decor and a ceiling painted with a blue sky and clouds.
FORT MYERS Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers not happening The dream of riding in a Ferris wheel, enjoying scenic views in downtown Fort Myers is being scrapped for now.
Collier County Public Schools breaks ground on Bear Creek Elementary Construction is underway and Bear Creek Elementary will open its doors in August 2025.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Don’t forget to make a plan for your pets when a storm approaches Here’s a road map for evacuating with your pet.
FHSAA board unanimously approves NIL plan for student athletes The FHSAA board of directors has unanimously approved a plan to allow student-athletes in Florida to receive NIL opportunities.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners approve state agreement to design SUN Trail path from Fort Myers Beach to Bonita Springs The Lee Board of County Commissioners approved an agreement to design a trail linking Fort Myers Beach with Bonita Beach.
WINK NEWS Gov. DeSantis grants $7.5M to Lee County for hurricane season Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $7.5 million to upgrade the shrimp docks in San Carlos Park for the upcoming hurricane season.
CAPE CORAL The faces of Wade Wilson: how the accused double murderer has changed his looks with tattoos The accused double murderer has undergone a significant transformation over the years, using tattoos to alter his appearance.
NORTH FORT MYERS Traffic mania on Pondella Road and US-41 following Caloosahatchee Bridge closure Headaches ensue on Pondella Road and US-41 as motorists deal with day two of the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure.
The Weather Authority Hot afternoon with scattered storms this evening The Weather Authority is tracking hot temperatures with storms expected to develop along the east of I-75 in the afternoon and into the evening.
Lee County to give update on FEMA flood insurance discount Lee County will give an update on the issue at Tuesday’s county commissioners meeting at 9:30 a.m.
NAPLES Lorenzo Walker Technical High School students protest closure Students showed up Monday to the Collier County school board meeting in an effort to save Lorenzo Walker Technical High School.
Collier County is dealing with an affordable housing issue, specifically for service members such as police officers, firefighters and medical workers. Lately, housing has become something many people struggle to find or afford. “Affordable housing is a huge problem in District Three, my commission district, but it’s a huge problem throughout the county, quite frankly,” said Burt Saunders, a Collier County commissioner. The county is teaming up with Rural Neighborhoods, a non-profit organization tackling the affordable housing problem. The plan is to construct 252 affordable apartments for essential service workers and more than 100 units for senior citizens and veterans. “When essential workers cannot afford to live in the communities they serve, it can lead to a shortage to qualified workers, and it can hinder economic growth and competitiveness,” said Saunders. More than 25 acres will be dedicated to ensuring those who put our community first and the most vulnerable get an affordable roof over their head. “The rents are set based on the median income in the county. The median income in the county for a family of four is about $100,000 a year, and so a family of four, for example, making 80% of that would qualify for most of the housing we’re going to have here,” said Saunders. The county said they hope to start construction at the beginning of 2024 at the southeast corner of the Golden Gate Golf Course property. The county also plans to add a veterans nursing home and a facility for students to learn different trades.