Neighbors on Fort Myers Beach prepare for floodingMan faces 11 charges after alleged confrontation with other drivers at Cape Coral crash site
FORT MYERS BEACH Neighbors on Fort Myers Beach prepare for flooding The island’s always been prone to flooding but with so many still recovering from Hurricane Ian, big rain events like this bring about uneasiness.
CAPE CORAL Man faces 11 charges after alleged confrontation with other drivers at Cape Coral crash site A man has been arrested after allegedly getting physical with other drivers at a crash site in Cape Coral.
CAPE CORAL Thrive Academy in Cape Coral expands Thrive Academy, a school that puts extra care into educating and helping children, teens, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder, is expanding in Cape Coral.
PORT CHARLOTTE Traffic signs and reckless driving leading to concerns in Port Charlotte neighborhood Detours are confusing residents in a small Port Charlotte neighborhood and those people say the fix is pretty simple.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Why the spike? Many feel car insurance costs are out of control Are you paying too much for car insurance? Many people blame Ian, but we found, there’s more to it.
SEBRING Man faces fate for murder of five women in Sebring The prosecutor called the murders heinous, cruel and systematic and said that is why Xaver deserves to die.
CAPE CORAL The end nearly here for fight over Chiquita Lock’s removal Should the Chiquita Lock stay or go? It’s been a topic of discussion for decades and a legal battle for years, but now a judge has ruled that it can go, and Cape Coral can remove it.
CAPE CORAL Preparing for major rain and relief in Cape Coral Cape Coral is welcoming the rain. The heat and blazing sun have made it an extremely dry season for the area.
CAPE CORAL Are black bears out of place in Cape Coral? A black bear was spotted last Friday in Cape Coral’s Westin on SW 57th Street, sparking both excitement and concern among residents. Multiple surveillance cameras captured the bear roaming the area, leading the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) to confirm that black bears are not uncommon in Florida.
Chronic pain and depression often linked Chronic pain and depression are among the most disabling conditions worldwide. Many people struggle with both.
Florida law targeting residential ‘squatters’ effective July 1 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed HB 621, effective July 1. This bill allows homeowners to remove squatters and increases penalties on illegal tenants.
Lee Health board to vote June 13 on business structure conversion measure A “yes” vote from the board at the meeting scheduled for June 13 will start the clock on 120 days for the Lee County Board of County Commissioners to decide whether to accept the recommendation and enter into a binding mission agreement with Lee Health to operate under the new structure.
CAPE CORAL Caught on Camera: Black bear seen roaming in Cape Coral A black bear seen roaming around in Cape Coral has become the talk of the town.
Naples public garage proceeding on schedule Despite finding petroleum tanks, shock absorbers and a toxic chemical while clearing land for its new four-story public garage, Naples city officials still expect the $16 million structure will open early next year.
WINK NEWS San Carlos Park couple accused in child molestation case scheduled to appear in court A San Carlos Park couple arrested for their involvement in the alleged drugging and molestation of a 13-year-old is scheduled to appear in court.
FORT MYERS BEACH Neighbors on Fort Myers Beach prepare for flooding The island’s always been prone to flooding but with so many still recovering from Hurricane Ian, big rain events like this bring about uneasiness.
CAPE CORAL Man faces 11 charges after alleged confrontation with other drivers at Cape Coral crash site A man has been arrested after allegedly getting physical with other drivers at a crash site in Cape Coral.
CAPE CORAL Thrive Academy in Cape Coral expands Thrive Academy, a school that puts extra care into educating and helping children, teens, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder, is expanding in Cape Coral.
PORT CHARLOTTE Traffic signs and reckless driving leading to concerns in Port Charlotte neighborhood Detours are confusing residents in a small Port Charlotte neighborhood and those people say the fix is pretty simple.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Why the spike? Many feel car insurance costs are out of control Are you paying too much for car insurance? Many people blame Ian, but we found, there’s more to it.
SEBRING Man faces fate for murder of five women in Sebring The prosecutor called the murders heinous, cruel and systematic and said that is why Xaver deserves to die.
CAPE CORAL The end nearly here for fight over Chiquita Lock’s removal Should the Chiquita Lock stay or go? It’s been a topic of discussion for decades and a legal battle for years, but now a judge has ruled that it can go, and Cape Coral can remove it.
CAPE CORAL Preparing for major rain and relief in Cape Coral Cape Coral is welcoming the rain. The heat and blazing sun have made it an extremely dry season for the area.
CAPE CORAL Are black bears out of place in Cape Coral? A black bear was spotted last Friday in Cape Coral’s Westin on SW 57th Street, sparking both excitement and concern among residents. Multiple surveillance cameras captured the bear roaming the area, leading the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) to confirm that black bears are not uncommon in Florida.
Chronic pain and depression often linked Chronic pain and depression are among the most disabling conditions worldwide. Many people struggle with both.
Florida law targeting residential ‘squatters’ effective July 1 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed HB 621, effective July 1. This bill allows homeowners to remove squatters and increases penalties on illegal tenants.
Lee Health board to vote June 13 on business structure conversion measure A “yes” vote from the board at the meeting scheduled for June 13 will start the clock on 120 days for the Lee County Board of County Commissioners to decide whether to accept the recommendation and enter into a binding mission agreement with Lee Health to operate under the new structure.
CAPE CORAL Caught on Camera: Black bear seen roaming in Cape Coral A black bear seen roaming around in Cape Coral has become the talk of the town.
Naples public garage proceeding on schedule Despite finding petroleum tanks, shock absorbers and a toxic chemical while clearing land for its new four-story public garage, Naples city officials still expect the $16 million structure will open early next year.
WINK NEWS San Carlos Park couple accused in child molestation case scheduled to appear in court A San Carlos Park couple arrested for their involvement in the alleged drugging and molestation of a 13-year-old is scheduled to appear in court.
Honoring lives lost while making the ultimate sacrifice. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office spent Tuesday evening remembering their fallen brothers and sisters alongside the fraternal order of police. The emotional ceremony was held at the William R. Gains Veterans Memorial Park in Port Charlotte. A red rose in honor of the law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty both statewide and around the country in 2023, and a pink rose symbolizing officers killed in Charlotte County. To us, these are just colors, but to family, friends and colleagues of the fallen, they each represent a loved one who will never come home after making the ultimate sacrifice. “Let us not remember how these men and women died only, but remember how they lived,” said Chief Pamela Smith, Punta Gorda Police Department. 9 law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty in Florida in 2023, 137 nationally, and still fresh in everyone’s mind at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is the death of Deputy Christopher Taylor, who was hit and killed by a drunk driver in November of 2022. He was just 23 years old. READ MORE: Remembering Deputy Christopher Taylor one year after tragic death “I cried up there today just mentioning his name, so it’s just something that’s still striking home, and we drive past that site every day,” said Deputy Christopher Clifford, CCSO. Every time Deputy Clifford kisses his wife and children goodbye, he can’t help but wonder if it could be the last time. “Nothing’s ever guaranteed. You walk out the one day in uniform and may not make it back. That’s my biggest fear at this point,” Clifford said. Because the sacrifice, he said, is part of the job. “I think at the end of the day, again, it’s just nothing’s guaranteed. Just spend time with your family at the end of the day as much as you can,” Clifford said.