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.
A proposed bill is trying to develop a chunk of the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve. This peaceful preserve could soon be filled with hustle and bustle. Neighbors don’t see how destroying a preserve feet from their homes is worth it. This area has seen a lot of development since Ian, with hotels and marinas right around the corner, and they wonder why there’s a need to clear another spot for more of the same. Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve is home to wildlife and backs up to homes along San Carlos Drive. Homeowners like Joe Zombeck have had a front-row seat to construction here since Hurricane Ian but can’t imagine seeing construction start on this preserve. “You’re gonna be dredging, and the eco-system is going to be damaged, and nothing positive, other than somebody’s going to have a new condo or something,” Zombeck said. Senate Bill 1210 would “revise the boundaries” of this preserve. Not only would that give room for developers to move in, it would force wildlife out. “Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve was the first one ever of Florida’s first aquatic preserve, established in the 1960s,” said Dr. James Douglas, professor of marine science in the water school at FGCU. He considers it to be an important habitat for manatees, birds, seagrass and more. The target of this preserve worries marine experts like Douglas. “It might be open season on aquatic preserves,” Douglas said. Zombeck said he is part of a community that co-exists with wildlife. “There’s birds flying all around or pelicans. I mean, it’s just, it’s great. That’s why we moved here. We moved here for the beauty of the South Fort Myers area,” he said. Living so close to wildlife is what homeowners like Zombeck chose. It’s a lifestyle Douglas said might go away if this bill passes. “You can kayak in it or swim and fish in it, so people can coexist with the environment as it is now, but some of these changes would actually make it harder for everyday people to use the preserve,” he said.