Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society concernsStudents benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
‘Latinos in Action’ empowers all students to succeed WINK News talked with teachers who are a part of the program, helping kids reach their full potential.
Immokalee ‘The eyes always draw me in’; Immokalee portrait artist turns dark times into color One of Southwest Florida best portrait artist, Martha Maria Cantu, almost gave up art. Now she’s on the forefront of the city of Immokalee, to make her community filled with color.
GOLDEN GATE Collier commissioners approve agreement for golf complex in Golden Gate Collier commissioners unanimously approved a long term lease and operating agreement to reopen the Golden Gate golf course Tuesday.
PUNTA GORDA Motorcyclists ride in SWFL to help veterans battle suicide A group of veterans from the American Legion are grabbing their helmets and boots for a motorcycle ride to bring awareness to the staggering rates of suicide among veterans.
SARASOTA Alleged sexual abuse victims of Port Charlotte priest comes forward Father Riley worked at three churches in Charlotte County and another in Naples. On Friday, new allegations emerged from a news conference in Sarasota.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte priest accused of sexual abuse appears in court A priest accused of sexually abusing four altar boys in Iowa nearly 40 years ago returned to Charlotte County court.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema prepares for opening at Mercato The newest movie theater in Southwest Florida opens April 29, and it does so with an array of entertainment offerings that go beyond the usual options across the region.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
‘Latinos in Action’ empowers all students to succeed WINK News talked with teachers who are a part of the program, helping kids reach their full potential.
Immokalee ‘The eyes always draw me in’; Immokalee portrait artist turns dark times into color One of Southwest Florida best portrait artist, Martha Maria Cantu, almost gave up art. Now she’s on the forefront of the city of Immokalee, to make her community filled with color.
GOLDEN GATE Collier commissioners approve agreement for golf complex in Golden Gate Collier commissioners unanimously approved a long term lease and operating agreement to reopen the Golden Gate golf course Tuesday.
PUNTA GORDA Motorcyclists ride in SWFL to help veterans battle suicide A group of veterans from the American Legion are grabbing their helmets and boots for a motorcycle ride to bring awareness to the staggering rates of suicide among veterans.
SARASOTA Alleged sexual abuse victims of Port Charlotte priest comes forward Father Riley worked at three churches in Charlotte County and another in Naples. On Friday, new allegations emerged from a news conference in Sarasota.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte priest accused of sexual abuse appears in court A priest accused of sexually abusing four altar boys in Iowa nearly 40 years ago returned to Charlotte County court.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema prepares for opening at Mercato The newest movie theater in Southwest Florida opens April 29, and it does so with an array of entertainment offerings that go beyond the usual options across the region.
Certain Jif peanut butter products are being voluntarily recalled, the J.M. Smucker Co. announced. The products, which were sold and distributed across the U.S. and Canada, including here in Southwest Florida, could potentially be contaminated with salmonella. At least 14 people across 12 states have become sick from the products, and two were hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. No deaths have been reported. The products have lot codes 1274425 – 2140425, the Food and Drug Administration said, adding that anyone who has these possibly contaminated products should throw them out right away. “We apologize for the concern this will cause but we have initiated a voluntary recall of select Jif products sold in the U.S. and Canada due to potential salmonella contamination,” the company said on its website. The organism salmonella can cause symptoms including fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. It can be serious and sometimes fatal to children, as well as frail and elderly people, according to the FDA. The full list of recalled products can be found below: JIF 16 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150025516 JIF 40 OUNCE NATURAL CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER 5150007565 JIF 3/4 OUNCE PEANUT BUTTER PLASTIC CASE 5150008051 JIF .64 OUNCE NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER PLASTIC CASE 5150008058 JIF 96 COUNT NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER TO GO CASE 5150021889 JIF 36 COUNT CREAMY JIF PEANUT TO GO CASE 5150024114 JIF 8 COUNT CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO 5150024130 JIF 8 COUNT CREAMY PBTR TO GO 5150024136 JIF 4.5 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO 5150024137 JIF 54 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO 36 PACK 5150024143 JIF 28 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER 5150024163 JIF 96 COUNT CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO 5150024170 JIF 54 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO 36 PACK 5150024174 JIF 28 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150024177 JIF 40 OUNCE NATURAL HONEY 5150024182 JIF 12 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150024191 JIF 12 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO 5150024307 JIF 40 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150024321 JIF 28 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150024322 JIF 4 POUND CAN CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150024331 JIF 96 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY TWINPACK 5150024404 JIF 15.5 OUNCE NO ADDED SUGAR PEANUT BUTTER 5150024540 JIF 13 OUNCE SQUEEZABLE POUCH 5150024545 JIF 13 OUNCE SQUEEZABLE POUCH 5150024545 JIF 13 OUNCE NATURAL SQUEEZE POUCH 5150024572 JIF 13 OUNCE NATURAL SQUEEZE POUCH 5150024572 JIF 80 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK 5150024769 JIF 80 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK 5150024776 JIF 40 OUNCE REDUCED FAT CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150025499 JIF 16 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150025516 JIF 16 OZ REDUCED FAT CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150025518 JIF 16 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER 5150025537 JIF 80 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK 5150025542 JIF 16 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150025565 JIF 16 OUNCE NATURAL CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER 5150025574 JIF 16 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER HONEY 5150025578 JIF 40 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150072001 JIF 40 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER 5150072002 JIF TO GO 8 PACK 250 GRAM CREAMY 5150075007 JIF 46.5 OUNCE NO ADDED SUGAR PEANUT BUTTER 5150041418 JIF 1.1 OUNCE PORTION CONTROL PEANUT BUTTER 120 COUNT 5150092100 JIF 96 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK 5150024705 JIF 28 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150024177 JIF 12 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER INTERNATIONAL 5150008026 JIF 16 OUNCE CREAMY OMEGA 3 PEANUT BUTTER 5150025530 JIF 96 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK 5150024706 JIF 96 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK 5150024705 JIF 16 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER 5150025537