‘The eyes always draw me in’; Immokalee portrait artist turns dark times into colorCollier commissioners approve agreement for golf complex in Golden Gate
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.
Let’s Waffle opens in Cape Coral Let’s Waffle is one of two businesses the Feix family launched locally, with the FMS Florida Boat Tours and Limousine Service owned and operated by Feix’s husband, Alexander.
Planned Punta Gorda hotel, pub, brewery faces construction delay Kevin Doyle, owner of Celtic Ray Public House Irish pub in downtown Punta Gorda, and his partner, S4 Global Investments, were found in violation of the city’s exposed soils code.
Three Sisters Spring Toast the manatee released by FWC, SeaWorld and Casey DeSantis near Crystal River A manatee named Toast was released back into the Florida waters after a final medical evaluation from wildlife officials.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Man arrested and charged with over 90 counts of fraud The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a man for allegedly stealing items from a business and then pawning them.
Man accused of pulling gun on someone ordering at Collier County Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru A man has been arrested after allegedly pulling a gun on someone ordering at a Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru in Collier County.
League Club of Naples awards record $683K in grants to Collier, Lee nonprofits At a mid-April breakfast event, the 35 area nonprofit agencies—chosen from a record number of applicants—were awarded grants from the women’s volunteer organization in areas ranging from arts education, to fighting hunger and homelessness, to providing bikes and wheelchairs to children in need
Tim Aten Knows: Chick-fil-A drive-thru proposal faces criticism in Naples Chick-fil-A is proposing a drive-thru restaurant at the site of the former Red Lobster restaurant on U.S. 41 in Naples, but the project is facing early criticism.
Man convicted for murder of 17-year-old girl will be in court for resentencing A convicted man will be in court for resentencing for a murder that he committed as a teenager almost 20 years ago.
NAPLES Friday’s Furry Friends: Holly, Slim For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Collier County Domestic Animal Services to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
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.
Let’s Waffle opens in Cape Coral Let’s Waffle is one of two businesses the Feix family launched locally, with the FMS Florida Boat Tours and Limousine Service owned and operated by Feix’s husband, Alexander.
Planned Punta Gorda hotel, pub, brewery faces construction delay Kevin Doyle, owner of Celtic Ray Public House Irish pub in downtown Punta Gorda, and his partner, S4 Global Investments, were found in violation of the city’s exposed soils code.
Three Sisters Spring Toast the manatee released by FWC, SeaWorld and Casey DeSantis near Crystal River A manatee named Toast was released back into the Florida waters after a final medical evaluation from wildlife officials.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Man arrested and charged with over 90 counts of fraud The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a man for allegedly stealing items from a business and then pawning them.
Man accused of pulling gun on someone ordering at Collier County Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru A man has been arrested after allegedly pulling a gun on someone ordering at a Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru in Collier County.
League Club of Naples awards record $683K in grants to Collier, Lee nonprofits At a mid-April breakfast event, the 35 area nonprofit agencies—chosen from a record number of applicants—were awarded grants from the women’s volunteer organization in areas ranging from arts education, to fighting hunger and homelessness, to providing bikes and wheelchairs to children in need
Tim Aten Knows: Chick-fil-A drive-thru proposal faces criticism in Naples Chick-fil-A is proposing a drive-thru restaurant at the site of the former Red Lobster restaurant on U.S. 41 in Naples, but the project is facing early criticism.
Man convicted for murder of 17-year-old girl will be in court for resentencing A convicted man will be in court for resentencing for a murder that he committed as a teenager almost 20 years ago.
NAPLES Friday’s Furry Friends: Holly, Slim For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Collier County Domestic Animal Services to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
BABCOCK RANCH New hurricane shelter neglects proper procedures, commissioner says A major hurricane shelter could be coming to a much-needed area for people in Charlotte County. While there is no Red Cross approved shelters to take cover when a strong storm hits, Babcock Ranch might change that. But first, one commissioner said the people behind the project are not going through the proper procedure to […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Leaders want updates to interstate through Charlotte County Kings Highway exit is a road many of us have to take if we want to head to Port Charlotte. But that could change. Leaders in Charlotte County want to make it easier for you to get from I-75 to Port Charlotte. Nine miles separates two existing exits on the interstate in Charlotte County. That’s […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County parents previously reported arrested for child’s death According to an official affidavit, the parents of a child who died in their care and three other neglected children were visited by Florida Department of Health over a year ago before they were recently arrested. Kenneth Adams, 33, and Brittaney Williams, 25, were arrested Thursday after Charlotte County Sheriff’s Offices concluded its investigation and […]
ROTONDA WEST Rotonda West homeowners want voices heard in infrastructure proposal Improvements are coming to a Charlotte County community. But homeowners there have differing opinions toward proposed updates to the infrastructure in their neighborhood. Some are petitioning the proposal, and most just want their voice to be heard by the community leaders before a decision is made. The Board of Charlotte County Commissioners and Rotonda West’s […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte deputies utilize helicopters to respond to increasing boat thefts They are the eyes in the sky when law enforcement needs to bring down suspects on the run. Now, Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said it is using their aviation unit not just to patrol our streets, but also our waterways. There is no such thing as a bad day on the water for Terry Carroll. […]
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Regulation impedes the removal of Charlotte Harbor derelict boats Abandoned and neglected boats that have been left behind at the Charlotte Harbor. The massive eyesores have been there for months following a storm that rolled through in December. It could be months before what is left of the boats gets removed. If you visit Charlotte Harbor front on a weekday afternoon, you may run […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Grueling training firefighters undertake to respond in an emergency All those things that can keep criminals out of your home and protect it from storms can be a nightmare for firefighters. Many have said those home improvements only make their jobs more difficult. “Being a firefighter means more than just having a couple days off between your 24-hour shifts,” Anthony Cardona said. Cardona is […]
ENGLEWOOD EAST Charlotte County commissioners approve reducing speed limits Several neighbors living in Englewood East want the county to slow people down. While driving along Fruitland Ave. in Englewood East, there are plenty of cars, but limited pedestrians and bicyclists. “I used to be able to ride my bicycle down the road,” said Francis Manning, a Fruitland Ave. homeowner, “and now I can’t do […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte father dedicates time to keep children safe after school A father is dedicating his time to keep children safe on their way to school. He decided to take matters into his own hands after the death of an 8-year-old girl waiting for the school bus at her bus stop. When drivers pass near Peace River Elementary School in Port Charlotte at the end of […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County roads may see speed limit changes Slow down! That is the message drivers have for people on Charlotte County roads. Now, speed limit changes could be on the way to fight the problem. Some said the pace cars are traveling at, you would think it was NASCAR. People in the Creekside neighborhood said about a dozen law enforcement officers live in […]