Gulf Citrus Growers Association shuts down8 dead, at least 40 hurt after bus transporting farm workers from Immokalee overturns
Gulf Citrus Growers Association shuts down The association’s closure means farmers across the region no longer have a group that can provide them support with local governments in lobbying for citrus-friendly public policies.
NEAR DUNNELLON 8 dead, at least 40 hurt after bus transporting farm workers from Immokalee overturns At least eight people have been killed in a bus crash near Dunnellon after leaving from Immokalee Tuesday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
HENDRY COUNTY Burn ban in effect in Hendry County after 9 fires break out from lightning storm A burn ban is now in effect for unregulated fires for all of Hendry County as dry weather conditions impact the area.
Punta Gorda could extend deadline for Fishermen’s Village improvements If Council doesn’t provide additional time for receivers to complete improvements agreed to in 2018, Punta Gorda could take steps to have the property transferred back to the city, Punta Gorda Assistant City Manager Melissa Reichert said.
Tim Aten Knows: Old Naples Pub closing after 35 years The owners of the popular local hangout at 255 13th Ave. S., off Third Street South near the Naples Pier, have announced their retirement.
NAPLES Man arrested following Naples Manor shooting that injured 3 The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man suspected of shooting three people Sunday in Naples Manor.
Developers of Arches Bayfront push for rezoning Ben Freeland said he will return to Town Council and the Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency with his request to change the land-use designation and with his detailed plans for the project.
FORT MYERS Lee County Sheriff’s Office to hold memorial service for deputies The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is set to hold a memorial service to honor the deputies who had died in the line of duty.
FORT MYERS Traffic signals down at Edison Avenue and Veronica Shoemaker Traffic signals are currently down at Edison Avenue and Veronica Shoemaker in Fort Myers on Tuesday morning.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival to mark 25 years in 2025 There is a special milestone for the next Naples Winter Wine Festival. It will mark 25 years of helping at-risk and underprivileged children in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man accused of fatally shooting neighbor and his dog set to stand trial after years of delay A man from Fort Myers who allegedly fatally shot his neighbor and his dog in Lee County is set to stand trial today after years of delay.
WINK NEWS I-75N vehicle crash on Alligator Alley causes major congestion A vehicle crash on I-75 North near a toll booth on Alligator Alley has created a major backup for motorists entering Collier County.
WINK NEWS Scheduled maintenance on SR 90 northbound in Collier County will close lanes The Florida Department of Transportation announced a temporary lane closure on SR 90 northbound in Collier County.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Hot and breezy afternoon with isolated storms this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot and breezy Tuesday with isolated storms expected for the afternoon.
WINK News Collier County School District to vote on rezoning changes The Collier County School District is set to vote on boundary changes in 32 schools, possibly affecting which school your child will attend.
Gulf Citrus Growers Association shuts down The association’s closure means farmers across the region no longer have a group that can provide them support with local governments in lobbying for citrus-friendly public policies.
NEAR DUNNELLON 8 dead, at least 40 hurt after bus transporting farm workers from Immokalee overturns At least eight people have been killed in a bus crash near Dunnellon after leaving from Immokalee Tuesday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
HENDRY COUNTY Burn ban in effect in Hendry County after 9 fires break out from lightning storm A burn ban is now in effect for unregulated fires for all of Hendry County as dry weather conditions impact the area.
Punta Gorda could extend deadline for Fishermen’s Village improvements If Council doesn’t provide additional time for receivers to complete improvements agreed to in 2018, Punta Gorda could take steps to have the property transferred back to the city, Punta Gorda Assistant City Manager Melissa Reichert said.
Tim Aten Knows: Old Naples Pub closing after 35 years The owners of the popular local hangout at 255 13th Ave. S., off Third Street South near the Naples Pier, have announced their retirement.
NAPLES Man arrested following Naples Manor shooting that injured 3 The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man suspected of shooting three people Sunday in Naples Manor.
Developers of Arches Bayfront push for rezoning Ben Freeland said he will return to Town Council and the Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency with his request to change the land-use designation and with his detailed plans for the project.
FORT MYERS Lee County Sheriff’s Office to hold memorial service for deputies The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is set to hold a memorial service to honor the deputies who had died in the line of duty.
FORT MYERS Traffic signals down at Edison Avenue and Veronica Shoemaker Traffic signals are currently down at Edison Avenue and Veronica Shoemaker in Fort Myers on Tuesday morning.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival to mark 25 years in 2025 There is a special milestone for the next Naples Winter Wine Festival. It will mark 25 years of helping at-risk and underprivileged children in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man accused of fatally shooting neighbor and his dog set to stand trial after years of delay A man from Fort Myers who allegedly fatally shot his neighbor and his dog in Lee County is set to stand trial today after years of delay.
WINK NEWS I-75N vehicle crash on Alligator Alley causes major congestion A vehicle crash on I-75 North near a toll booth on Alligator Alley has created a major backup for motorists entering Collier County.
WINK NEWS Scheduled maintenance on SR 90 northbound in Collier County will close lanes The Florida Department of Transportation announced a temporary lane closure on SR 90 northbound in Collier County.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Hot and breezy afternoon with isolated storms this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot and breezy Tuesday with isolated storms expected for the afternoon.
WINK News Collier County School District to vote on rezoning changes The Collier County School District is set to vote on boundary changes in 32 schools, possibly affecting which school your child will attend.
The scene of a helicopter crash in Iona on Saturday. (CREDIT: IONA MCGREGOR FIRE DISTRICT) A helicopter with four passengers in Iona crashed Saturday evening. According to the Iona McGregor Fire District, all four people inside the helicopter have been transported to the hospital. The crash happened behind a fire station. A small fire was at the scene of the crash and has since been put out. Because the helicopter crash happened behind a fire station crews were able to respond immediately. According to the Public Information Officer, it was a private helicopter that was working on communication systems related to the hurricane. An update on this story from the Iona McGregor Fire District on Sunday afternoon said, per the Federal Aviation Administration: unable to make a determination at this time. The cause is still under investigation. What could be seen close to the helicopter crash in Iona. (CREDIT: IONA MCGREGOR FIRE DISTRICT) The helicopter that crashed in Iona. (CREDIT: IONA MCGREGOR FIRE DISTRICT) What was left from the helicopter crash. (CREDIT: IONA MCGREGOR FIRE DISTRICT)