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.
For the Boston Red Sox, the road to the World Series begins in Southwest Florida at JetBlue Park. For the Red Sox, pitchers and catchers begin workouts in mid-February. “Hope springs eternal this time of year,” said Shawn Smith, the general manager of Florida operations for the Red Sox. Ninety players from the majors and minor leagues are set to train at JetBlue Park. Netflix announced a series that will follow the historic franchise from Boston from the first pitch in spring training to their last out. The series will take viewers from spring training to the start of the regular season on March 28, and possibly into the post-season after the regular season ends on Sept. 29. “Staff of over 250 that love to be here and want to be here. It’s such a special environment where everybody is happy, and everybody is in a good mood,” said Smith. Red Sox manager Alex Cora, said they will enjoy the experience from the first day reviewing film to the last inning. Starting pitcher Nick Pivetta hopes it will give a new appreciation for the season-long baseball grind. Fanfest is an upcoming event where fans can show their passion and love of America’s Pastime. The event is on Feb. 17, at JetBlue Park starting at 11 a.m.