State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee CountyMigrants entering Florida under controversial parole program
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
Hurricane season is one month away The outlook for the 2024 Hurricane Season is for it be active, potentially even hyperactive.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of using stolen credit card from car burglary at Lehigh Acres CVS Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man who allegedly used a stolen credit card at the CVS in Lehigh Acres.
ARCADIA Family of flea market murder victim struggles to find closure The family of a woman who was murdered at an Arcadia flea market continues to seek justice as the accused killer awaits trial.
NAPLES Naples man accused of possessing child porn After an investigation, a Naples man has been arrested after allegedly having child pornography in his home.
CAPE CORAL Arrest report for volunteer softball coach accused of inappropriate behavior released New details have been released about the arrest of a Cape Coral volunteer softball coach accused of sending nude photos and touching a 17-year-old student.
The Weather Authority Isolated storms pop up this afternoon and evening Afternoon of isolated storms in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach to test hurricane emergency messaging alert The Town of Fort Myers Beach is set to test its CodeRED alert system as hurricane season begins in 31 days.
FORT MYERS Students make goodie bags for kids fighting Cancer A special delivery, straight from the heart, to Galisano’s Children’s Hospital. Three 8th graders from Lexington Middle School delivered 100 goodie bags to bring smiles to kids fighting cancer.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
Hurricane season is one month away The outlook for the 2024 Hurricane Season is for it be active, potentially even hyperactive.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of using stolen credit card from car burglary at Lehigh Acres CVS Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man who allegedly used a stolen credit card at the CVS in Lehigh Acres.
ARCADIA Family of flea market murder victim struggles to find closure The family of a woman who was murdered at an Arcadia flea market continues to seek justice as the accused killer awaits trial.
NAPLES Naples man accused of possessing child porn After an investigation, a Naples man has been arrested after allegedly having child pornography in his home.
CAPE CORAL Arrest report for volunteer softball coach accused of inappropriate behavior released New details have been released about the arrest of a Cape Coral volunteer softball coach accused of sending nude photos and touching a 17-year-old student.
The Weather Authority Isolated storms pop up this afternoon and evening Afternoon of isolated storms in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach to test hurricane emergency messaging alert The Town of Fort Myers Beach is set to test its CodeRED alert system as hurricane season begins in 31 days.
FORT MYERS Students make goodie bags for kids fighting Cancer A special delivery, straight from the heart, to Galisano’s Children’s Hospital. Three 8th graders from Lexington Middle School delivered 100 goodie bags to bring smiles to kids fighting cancer.
John Trierweiler/ WINK NAPLES, Fla. — The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort Naples provides some helpful recipes to spice up any holiday party. Below are the recipes shown in Monday’s segment prepared by The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort Naples Chef Michael Bandus. Pistachio risotto 3 shallots, diced small 2 cups arborio rice 1/4 cup pistachios, finely chopped. 1 cup white wine 8 cups chicken stock ¼ pound butter, diced 2 cups grated parmesan 1 bunch parsley chopped Olive oil Salt and pepper Saute the shallots with olive oil in a large pot on medium heat. Once translucent add Rice and “toast” until rice is hot to the touch. Add the White wine and cook until reduced. Start adding hot chicken stock one cup at a time, while continuously stirring the rice until all the stock is used and the rice is fully cooked. Once the rice is cooked, remove from the heat and stir in the butter and parmesan cheese. Finish with pistachio and parsley. The risotto serves four people. Lamb shanks 4 each Lamb shank (10 – 14 ounces) 1 yellow onion small diced 3 carrots small diced 4 celery sticks small diced 3 teaspoon tomato paste 2 cups red wine 8 cups chicken or veal stock 2 spring rosemary 2 spring Thyme 2 bay leaves Salt / pepper Season the Lamb shanks with salt and pepper, and sear all sides in a large pan on medium high heat until golden brown. Remove the shanks, reduce the heat to medium and add all the diced vegetables. Saute until lightly browned. After add the tomato paste and saute for 2 min. Deglaze the pan with red wine and reduce until almost gone. Now, add stock, thyme and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Return the lamb shanks to the pan, cover with aluminum foil and bake in a 300 degree oven for three hours. To finish, remove thyme and bay leaves from liquid. In addition, blend the remaining liquid until smooth and thick consistency. The lamb shanks serve four people. Roasted vegetables with chorizo 2 each chorizo 1 small butternut squash ¼ pound brussel sprouts ¼ pound baby carrots Salt / pepper Parsley Olive oil Peel and large dice the Butternut squash Trim and cut brussel sprouts in half Trim and cut baby carrots in three Peel and cut chorizo on Bias Toss vegetables separately with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place the vegetables on a baking tray and cook at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. Saute the chorizo in a large pan until browned, add all the vegetables and toss. Continue heating on medium heat until all vegetables are hot, and finish with parsley and olive oil. The roasted vegetables serve four people. Eggplant carpaccio 1 each eggplant 1 each roasted red pepper 1 pint cherry or grape tomato ¼ cup Kalamata olives ¼ cup pine nuts 4 oz robiola chees (or goat cheese) 2 springs basil Aged balsamic Olive oil Salt / pepper Slice the eggplant into thin round slices. Season with salt and pepper and sear in a medium hot sate pan with olive oil. Remove and place on platter slightly overlapping each other Cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Season them with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Roast in a 420 degree oven for three minutes or until the tomatoes start to burst open. Top the eggplant with sliced roasted peppers, cherry tomato, pine nuts, kalamata olives, and small pieces of cheese. Warm the plate in a 300 degree oven for two minutes until the cheese has melted. Remove and finish with sliced basil, balsamic and olive oil. For more information call 239-593-2000 or visit the Ritz-Carlton on 2600 Tiburon Drive.