WINK NEWS New cell therapy may control epilepsy They can strike anytime and anywhere! Now, a new clinical trial for epilepsy is using a regenerative brain cell procedure to stop seizures.
ARCADIA Boil water notice in effect for areas of SW Arcadia A water main break has caused an immediate boil water notice for areas of Southwest Arcadia.
FORT MYERS Local greyhound among fastest dogs in the country Magic, a three-year-old greyhound, has showcased his speed in FastCAT events enough to rise up the rankings as one of the fastest dogs.
WINK NEWS Wade Wilson found guilty on all 6 counts, including first-degree murder The jury has returned from deliberations to deliver their verdict on the murder of two Cape Coral women.
SAN CARLOS ISLAND Bonita Bill’s, a little slice of Southwest Florida life, for sale Bonita Bill’s is for sale. The family that owns the restaurant made the announcement on Facebook.
Escargot 41 restaurant proposes adjacent piano bar in Naples Escargot 41, a longtime French restaurant in Park Shore Plaza in Naples, has plans to expand its local business with an adjacent piano bar and cocktail lounge.
LEHIGH ACRES Firefighter saves kitten in Lehigh Acres Lehigh Acres firefighters rescued a kitten from a storm drain during the storms that have been ravaging the area these past few days.
Authentic Italian cafe celebrates Punta Gorda grand opening Americans’ love affair with Italian food, wine, culture and art isn’t lost on Marzia and Nico Candelora. The husband-and-wife team of Italian restaurateurs opened their second Punta Gorda establishment—Fresco.
WINK NEWS Day 3 of testimony in penalty phase of man convicted of murdering 5 women in Sebring On Wednesday, jurors will hear more evidence to determine whether to recommend the death penalty or life in prison for a man accused of killing five women inside a bank in Sebring.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Man rescued from SUV as flooding affects Lee County roadways The flooded roads of Lee County saw fire rescuers jump into action to save a man from his slowly sinking SUV.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Invest 90L continues to move through Florida as a 2nd disturbance emerges in Gulf The Weather Authority and the National Hurricane Center have been tracking an area of low pressure moving through Florida.
the weather authority Flood advisories issued for Lee, Collier, Hendry and Glades counties The Weather Authority has continuing coverage of the widespread rain that has been drenching Southwest Florida since Monday morning.
WINK NEWS Jury deliberating in Wade Wilson’s double murder trial The fate of Wade Wilson, who is accused of killing two Cape Coral women, now lies in the hands of the jury.
FORT MYERS WINK Exclusive: Property owner where dismemberment and murder happened talks Inside a bedroom, you would see children’s toys piled high in boxes and a high chair. It’s the same bedroom where a window is smashed out.
MARCO ISLAND Heavy rain impacting Marco Island Tuesday’s rain has been rough on Marco Island, making parking lots resemble lakes.
WINK NEWS New cell therapy may control epilepsy They can strike anytime and anywhere! Now, a new clinical trial for epilepsy is using a regenerative brain cell procedure to stop seizures.
ARCADIA Boil water notice in effect for areas of SW Arcadia A water main break has caused an immediate boil water notice for areas of Southwest Arcadia.
FORT MYERS Local greyhound among fastest dogs in the country Magic, a three-year-old greyhound, has showcased his speed in FastCAT events enough to rise up the rankings as one of the fastest dogs.
WINK NEWS Wade Wilson found guilty on all 6 counts, including first-degree murder The jury has returned from deliberations to deliver their verdict on the murder of two Cape Coral women.
SAN CARLOS ISLAND Bonita Bill’s, a little slice of Southwest Florida life, for sale Bonita Bill’s is for sale. The family that owns the restaurant made the announcement on Facebook.
Escargot 41 restaurant proposes adjacent piano bar in Naples Escargot 41, a longtime French restaurant in Park Shore Plaza in Naples, has plans to expand its local business with an adjacent piano bar and cocktail lounge.
LEHIGH ACRES Firefighter saves kitten in Lehigh Acres Lehigh Acres firefighters rescued a kitten from a storm drain during the storms that have been ravaging the area these past few days.
Authentic Italian cafe celebrates Punta Gorda grand opening Americans’ love affair with Italian food, wine, culture and art isn’t lost on Marzia and Nico Candelora. The husband-and-wife team of Italian restaurateurs opened their second Punta Gorda establishment—Fresco.
WINK NEWS Day 3 of testimony in penalty phase of man convicted of murdering 5 women in Sebring On Wednesday, jurors will hear more evidence to determine whether to recommend the death penalty or life in prison for a man accused of killing five women inside a bank in Sebring.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Man rescued from SUV as flooding affects Lee County roadways The flooded roads of Lee County saw fire rescuers jump into action to save a man from his slowly sinking SUV.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Invest 90L continues to move through Florida as a 2nd disturbance emerges in Gulf The Weather Authority and the National Hurricane Center have been tracking an area of low pressure moving through Florida.
the weather authority Flood advisories issued for Lee, Collier, Hendry and Glades counties The Weather Authority has continuing coverage of the widespread rain that has been drenching Southwest Florida since Monday morning.
WINK NEWS Jury deliberating in Wade Wilson’s double murder trial The fate of Wade Wilson, who is accused of killing two Cape Coral women, now lies in the hands of the jury.
FORT MYERS WINK Exclusive: Property owner where dismemberment and murder happened talks Inside a bedroom, you would see children’s toys piled high in boxes and a high chair. It’s the same bedroom where a window is smashed out.
MARCO ISLAND Heavy rain impacting Marco Island Tuesday’s rain has been rough on Marco Island, making parking lots resemble lakes.
On Wednesday afternoon, the Lee County School Board will discuss three options for the future of Fort Myers Beach Elementary, left in ruins by Hurricane Ian, after months of parents pushing to get it reopened. Piles of broken glass, concrete, desks and ruined floors are all that was left of Fort Myers Beach Elementary after Ian submerged the building in water. As soon as cleanup was underway in Southwest Florida, local parents began efforts to get this school repaired ad reopened. The part that angers many of them is the waiting, wondering if their school on the island will ever reopen. “One of the reasons we came back to the beach and have stayed on the beach is so that our daughter could attend Fort Myers Beach Elementary,” said Ashley Bowers, another local parent. “My husband grew up on the beach and also attended, and we really wanted her to have a quality education in a small community. The least expensive of the options for Fort Myers Beach Elementary restores the school, takes away some outer buildings and cleans up the site. Students would relocate to neighboring schools. The second option restores the building and stabilizes the campus before site improvements in a second phase, as enrollment projections warrant. The last option is a fully portable campus for the fall, with the option to build a new school at a projected cost of $24 million. Parents are angry and frustrated there is still no decision nearly five months after the storm. They don’t want Fort Myers Beach Elementary to become a memory. “It’s what’s made us a community,” said local grandmother Jane Plummer. “Without our school, we’re hotels and rental properties… the beach school brings us together as a community. And it’s what’s going to bring families to the island.” “I know that for me, as a parent right now, I need a temporary solution to come onboard as soon as possible to get my child back in his school with his friends, so I can get his life back to normalcy,” said John Koss. “We all have smiles on our faces because we’re brave and strong for the students,” said Fort Myers Beach Elementary School teacher Lori Zamniak. “But deep down and behind that smile is worry. Worry that not only have they lost everything—their houses, their toys, their rooms, their classroom—that now they’re going to lose their school, too, and that is the big fear of every single one of us.” The meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m.