Charlotte County cash buyers bolster mixed real estate marketGov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Naples
NAPLES Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Naples Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a press conference in Naples. WINK NEWS Lee County Sheriff to hold a news conference regarding shooting investigation The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is set to hold a news conference regarding a shooting investigation. TAMPA President Biden to visit Tampa for reproductive freedom event President Joe Biden is set to appear in Tampa to give remarks during a reproductive freedom event on Tuesday. THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Refreshing Tuesday morning, then a warm and sunny afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cool Tuesday morning start with seasonal afternoon temperatures, bringing in suns and clouds. Lehigh Acres Lehigh Acres crash temporarily closes Bell Boulevard South A crash on Bell Boulevard South has shut down traffic in both directions, creating heavy traffic delays in Lehigh Acres. FORT MYERS 2 dead following deadly motorcycle crash south of US 41 Two people are dead following a deadly motorcycle crash that occurred late Monday night south of U.S. 41 in Fort Myers. DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Observation Wheel proposed for Downtown Fort Myers Councilman Johnny Streets is taking his vision for the city of Fort Myers to new heights. He’s asking the council to consider building an observation wheel downtown, similar to the ones seen in places like Miami or Myrtle Beach. BOKEELIA Woman injured during barge party honoring crash victim The Matlacha community has endured much recently. Tragedy struck again over the weekend after a woman got injured during a barge party in honor of Mary-Lou Sharp. Cleaning up and replacing the barrier wrecked by the I-75 Collier County plane crash Debris and damage left behind more than two months after a plane crashed on Interstate 75 in Collier County. CAPE CORAL Protecting the Jewish community amid threats and Passover Monday at sundown, the Jewish community will celebrate Passover, but there are concerns over potential threats against the occasion. Gulfshore Business View all Charlotte County cash buyers bolster mixed real estate market Single-family home sale prices remained stronger than prices of townhomes and condos amid worries about rising insurance costs and homeowners association fees, which, in many cases, rose due to insurance rate hikes and building repairs after Hurricane Ian. Lighthouse Cafe to reopen at new Sanibel Island location The Lighthouse Cafe, shut down since Hurricane Ian flooded it Sept. 28, 2022, is reopening almost 19 months later. Punta Gorda prioritizes new public safety projects A new public safety building is needed due to the county’s population growth, and the city’s police and fire departments are outgrowing their present building at 1410 Tamiami Trail. Take Two Coffee to celebrate grand opening in Fort Myers The opening of Take Two Coffee’s retail store has been brewing since last fall, with founders Caleb MacPherson and Hunter Keslar set to celebrate its grand opening April 20 at 2633 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fort Myers. HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital nears completion of $60M expansion In 2018, 81,945 patients were treated, and in 2023, 98,432 patients were treated, representing an increase of about 20%. Charlotte County extends time residents can live in RVs, mobile homes County commissioners voted to allow residents displaced by Hurricane Ian to live in RVs or temporary mobile homes on developed residential lots for up to two years after the state’s emergency declaration Sep. 23, 2022. Tim Aten Knows: Retail center breaks ground in North Naples Trees and brush on the northwest corner of Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard are being cleared for the more than 27,000-square-foot Tree Farm Plaza. Join our Newsletter for the latest news right to your inbox Sign up for e-mail alerts from WINK News Investigations Sheriff Carmine Marceno addresses incident after deputy pulled over, taken home Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno sat down exclusively with Investigative Reporter Peter Fleischer to provide answers about why an off-duty deputy was driven home instead of to jail. More green space needed in Fort Myers; Parks ‘Master plan’ unveiled The fate of the long-awaited park at the old Dunbar sludge site might lie in Fort Myers voters’ hands. Cape Coral family warns of unlicensed contractor Thousands of dollars of cash paid and not a bit of work done. That’s what one Cape Coral grandmother is dealing with as she tries to recover from Hurricane Ian. Arsenic, other minerals may be back at old Dunbar sludge site The decades old sludge site on South Street in Fort Myers was supposed to become a park. Now, the neighborhood’s long-awaited promise could be in jeopardy. Even though the sludge is gone, the arsenic and other unhealthy minerals may be back. Former Hendry Sheriff’s Office deputy charged in brutal arrest caught on bodycam The United States Attorney’s Office has announced charges in a federal civil rights investigation of a Hendry County Sheriff’s Office deputy. State News View all 2 accused human smugglers and nearly 30 Haitian migrants found approaching South Florida Authorities from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission stopped a possible human smuggling operation by working with local, state and federal authorities. FWC charges 2 for issues with alligator skulls and deer harvesting Two suspects are accused of dozens of wildlife violations involving alligator and deer remains at a taxidermy business. Gov. DeSantis approves $1.5B toward Everglades improvements Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to enforce environmental protection and restoring the water quality while in West Palm Beach. Deputies: Jeep driver purposely rammed Island Vista Estates gate Opening the gate the right way takes too much time for one man at Island Vista Estates. Left lane cruising ends if DeSantis signs new bill going to his desk A bill preventing drivers from cruising in the left lanes on highways is headed to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s desk. Health & Medical View all Diagnosing stomach issues with breath and motility Forty percent of all Americans suffer from gastrointestinal diseases, such as nausea, fecal incontinence, and IBS. Lee Health official discusses advantages of patient portal for Spanish speakers Having access to healthcare records at your fingertips was widely available but out of reach for Hispanics in Southwest Florida. Breast Cancer treatment is evolving; Same day mastectomies are becoming more common Eileen Wesley is diligent about her health, and for good reason. Breast cancer runs in her family. Apple and Pickleball team up to study health benefits The meteoric rise of pickleball is getting attention from the medical community. It was first adopted by older Americans looking for a social sport to get them moving. Now Apple is studying its health analytics. Lee Health mulling switching to a private nonprofit system to expand Making the switch from public to private is what Lee Health is trying to decide as leaders debate the move and its consequences. Lee Health launches new MyChart accessibility for Spanish speakers Lee Health announced on Tuesday that it has launched a Spanish-language version of the digital patient portal MyChart. The Environment View all 911 call released of Collier County alligator attack victim A man survived an alligator attack in Collier County thanks in part to the quick thinking of his neighbor. Helping Florida’s threatened shorebird population during nesting season Southwest Florida locals can help protect shorebirds thanks to a new and innovative method. April: 2024’s deadliest month for Florida panthers with 5 roadkill victims A little past halfway into April and five endangered Florida panthers have died from vehicle strikes, making it the deadliest month of 2024 so far. WINK Sports View all Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright talks changes in college basketball Former Villanova men’s basketball head coach Jay Wright shares his thoughts on the current state of college basketball. Former Gators QB Danny Wuerffel competes at US Open Pickleball Championships Former Gators QB and Heisman winner Danny Wuerffel makes his US Open Pickleball Championships debut. Cypress Lake sophomore competing at powerlifting nationals Cypress Lake sophomore Landon Hiatte is heading to New Orleans to compete in the Powerlifting America High School Nationals. FGCU golfer swings with the pros at the PGA Tour in Texas After winning a college tournament, Joe Sullivan, a Florida Gulf Coast University golfer, was given an automatic bid to play in an official Professional Golfers Association tour event with some of the best in the world. Bishop Verot alumna returns to coach her former team and sister Former Bishop Verot lacrosse star Lauren Lockard is back on campus coaching her former team and her sister Lily. Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani faces bank fraud charges in sports betting case U.S. Attorney Marin Estrada announced the charges Thursday. FGCU’s Rivers showing off skills in College Slam Dunk Championship Rivers is the first to represent FGCU in the dunk contest and hopes to be the first to bring home the crown. CPKC Stadium opening encourages FGCU women’s soccer players Seeing the NWSL become home to the world’s first stadium built for a women’s professional sports team means so much to a pair of Eagles. Former Dunbar star and NBA pro Walt Wesley dies at 79 Walt Wesley, a former star at Dunbar High and a 10-year NBA pro, passed away at the age of 79. Fans say goodbye to the Twins as Spring Training ends Fans say goodbye to the Minnesota Twins as they host their final Spring Training game of the year. Campaign Central View all ‘Catch and kill’ will be described to jurors in Donald Trump’s hush money trial as testimony resumes A tabloid publisher was expected Tuesday to tell jurors about helping Donald Trump stifle unflattering stories during the 2016 campaign. President Biden to visit Tampa for reproductive freedom event President Joe Biden is set to appear in Tampa to give remarks during a reproductive freedom event on Tuesday. Trump tried to ‘corrupt’ the 2016 election, prosecutor alleges as hush money trial gets underway Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 presidential election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public, a prosecutor told jurors Monday at the start of the former president’s historic hush money trial.
NAPLES Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Naples Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a press conference in Naples.
WINK NEWS Lee County Sheriff to hold a news conference regarding shooting investigation The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is set to hold a news conference regarding a shooting investigation.
TAMPA President Biden to visit Tampa for reproductive freedom event President Joe Biden is set to appear in Tampa to give remarks during a reproductive freedom event on Tuesday.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Refreshing Tuesday morning, then a warm and sunny afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cool Tuesday morning start with seasonal afternoon temperatures, bringing in suns and clouds.
Lehigh Acres Lehigh Acres crash temporarily closes Bell Boulevard South A crash on Bell Boulevard South has shut down traffic in both directions, creating heavy traffic delays in Lehigh Acres.
FORT MYERS 2 dead following deadly motorcycle crash south of US 41 Two people are dead following a deadly motorcycle crash that occurred late Monday night south of U.S. 41 in Fort Myers.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Observation Wheel proposed for Downtown Fort Myers Councilman Johnny Streets is taking his vision for the city of Fort Myers to new heights. He’s asking the council to consider building an observation wheel downtown, similar to the ones seen in places like Miami or Myrtle Beach.
BOKEELIA Woman injured during barge party honoring crash victim The Matlacha community has endured much recently. Tragedy struck again over the weekend after a woman got injured during a barge party in honor of Mary-Lou Sharp.
Cleaning up and replacing the barrier wrecked by the I-75 Collier County plane crash Debris and damage left behind more than two months after a plane crashed on Interstate 75 in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL Protecting the Jewish community amid threats and Passover Monday at sundown, the Jewish community will celebrate Passover, but there are concerns over potential threats against the occasion.
Charlotte County cash buyers bolster mixed real estate market Single-family home sale prices remained stronger than prices of townhomes and condos amid worries about rising insurance costs and homeowners association fees, which, in many cases, rose due to insurance rate hikes and building repairs after Hurricane Ian.
Lighthouse Cafe to reopen at new Sanibel Island location The Lighthouse Cafe, shut down since Hurricane Ian flooded it Sept. 28, 2022, is reopening almost 19 months later.
Punta Gorda prioritizes new public safety projects A new public safety building is needed due to the county’s population growth, and the city’s police and fire departments are outgrowing their present building at 1410 Tamiami Trail.
Take Two Coffee to celebrate grand opening in Fort Myers The opening of Take Two Coffee’s retail store has been brewing since last fall, with founders Caleb MacPherson and Hunter Keslar set to celebrate its grand opening April 20 at 2633 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fort Myers.
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital nears completion of $60M expansion In 2018, 81,945 patients were treated, and in 2023, 98,432 patients were treated, representing an increase of about 20%.
Charlotte County extends time residents can live in RVs, mobile homes County commissioners voted to allow residents displaced by Hurricane Ian to live in RVs or temporary mobile homes on developed residential lots for up to two years after the state’s emergency declaration Sep. 23, 2022.
Tim Aten Knows: Retail center breaks ground in North Naples Trees and brush on the northwest corner of Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard are being cleared for the more than 27,000-square-foot Tree Farm Plaza.
Sheriff Carmine Marceno addresses incident after deputy pulled over, taken home Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno sat down exclusively with Investigative Reporter Peter Fleischer to provide answers about why an off-duty deputy was driven home instead of to jail.
More green space needed in Fort Myers; Parks ‘Master plan’ unveiled The fate of the long-awaited park at the old Dunbar sludge site might lie in Fort Myers voters’ hands.
Cape Coral family warns of unlicensed contractor Thousands of dollars of cash paid and not a bit of work done. That’s what one Cape Coral grandmother is dealing with as she tries to recover from Hurricane Ian.
Arsenic, other minerals may be back at old Dunbar sludge site The decades old sludge site on South Street in Fort Myers was supposed to become a park. Now, the neighborhood’s long-awaited promise could be in jeopardy. Even though the sludge is gone, the arsenic and other unhealthy minerals may be back.
Former Hendry Sheriff’s Office deputy charged in brutal arrest caught on bodycam The United States Attorney’s Office has announced charges in a federal civil rights investigation of a Hendry County Sheriff’s Office deputy.
2 accused human smugglers and nearly 30 Haitian migrants found approaching South Florida Authorities from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission stopped a possible human smuggling operation by working with local, state and federal authorities.
FWC charges 2 for issues with alligator skulls and deer harvesting Two suspects are accused of dozens of wildlife violations involving alligator and deer remains at a taxidermy business.
Gov. DeSantis approves $1.5B toward Everglades improvements Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to enforce environmental protection and restoring the water quality while in West Palm Beach.
Deputies: Jeep driver purposely rammed Island Vista Estates gate Opening the gate the right way takes too much time for one man at Island Vista Estates.
Left lane cruising ends if DeSantis signs new bill going to his desk A bill preventing drivers from cruising in the left lanes on highways is headed to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s desk.
Diagnosing stomach issues with breath and motility Forty percent of all Americans suffer from gastrointestinal diseases, such as nausea, fecal incontinence, and IBS.
Lee Health official discusses advantages of patient portal for Spanish speakers Having access to healthcare records at your fingertips was widely available but out of reach for Hispanics in Southwest Florida.
Breast Cancer treatment is evolving; Same day mastectomies are becoming more common Eileen Wesley is diligent about her health, and for good reason. Breast cancer runs in her family.
Apple and Pickleball team up to study health benefits The meteoric rise of pickleball is getting attention from the medical community. It was first adopted by older Americans looking for a social sport to get them moving. Now Apple is studying its health analytics.
Lee Health mulling switching to a private nonprofit system to expand Making the switch from public to private is what Lee Health is trying to decide as leaders debate the move and its consequences.
Lee Health launches new MyChart accessibility for Spanish speakers Lee Health announced on Tuesday that it has launched a Spanish-language version of the digital patient portal MyChart.
911 call released of Collier County alligator attack victim A man survived an alligator attack in Collier County thanks in part to the quick thinking of his neighbor.
Helping Florida’s threatened shorebird population during nesting season Southwest Florida locals can help protect shorebirds thanks to a new and innovative method.
April: 2024’s deadliest month for Florida panthers with 5 roadkill victims A little past halfway into April and five endangered Florida panthers have died from vehicle strikes, making it the deadliest month of 2024 so far.
Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright talks changes in college basketball Former Villanova men’s basketball head coach Jay Wright shares his thoughts on the current state of college basketball.
Former Gators QB Danny Wuerffel competes at US Open Pickleball Championships Former Gators QB and Heisman winner Danny Wuerffel makes his US Open Pickleball Championships debut.
Cypress Lake sophomore competing at powerlifting nationals Cypress Lake sophomore Landon Hiatte is heading to New Orleans to compete in the Powerlifting America High School Nationals.
FGCU golfer swings with the pros at the PGA Tour in Texas After winning a college tournament, Joe Sullivan, a Florida Gulf Coast University golfer, was given an automatic bid to play in an official Professional Golfers Association tour event with some of the best in the world.
Bishop Verot alumna returns to coach her former team and sister Former Bishop Verot lacrosse star Lauren Lockard is back on campus coaching her former team and her sister Lily.
Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani faces bank fraud charges in sports betting case U.S. Attorney Marin Estrada announced the charges Thursday.
FGCU’s Rivers showing off skills in College Slam Dunk Championship Rivers is the first to represent FGCU in the dunk contest and hopes to be the first to bring home the crown.
CPKC Stadium opening encourages FGCU women’s soccer players Seeing the NWSL become home to the world’s first stadium built for a women’s professional sports team means so much to a pair of Eagles.
Former Dunbar star and NBA pro Walt Wesley dies at 79 Walt Wesley, a former star at Dunbar High and a 10-year NBA pro, passed away at the age of 79.
Fans say goodbye to the Twins as Spring Training ends Fans say goodbye to the Minnesota Twins as they host their final Spring Training game of the year.
‘Catch and kill’ will be described to jurors in Donald Trump’s hush money trial as testimony resumes A tabloid publisher was expected Tuesday to tell jurors about helping Donald Trump stifle unflattering stories during the 2016 campaign.
President Biden to visit Tampa for reproductive freedom event President Joe Biden is set to appear in Tampa to give remarks during a reproductive freedom event on Tuesday.
Trump tried to ‘corrupt’ the 2016 election, prosecutor alleges as hush money trial gets underway Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 presidential election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public, a prosecutor told jurors Monday at the start of the former president’s historic hush money trial.