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SARASOTA COUNTY Florida Congressman Greg Steube injured in accident at his home Florida Congressman Greg Steube, who represents the state’s 17th District, was injured in an accident on his property Wednesday afternoon. According to his official Twitter account, Stuebe “sustained several injuries.” His office has not released any other information about his condition. They asked that people “pray for the Congressman and his family.” Congressman Steube was […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Public Schools seek input for superintendent search Collier County Public Schools is working to find a new superintendent after the former superintendent, Kamela Patton, was voted out of the role in December. The district is now looking for input from the community as they begin the replacement process. Collier County Public Schools has created a survey to determine what the community thinks […]
MARCO ISLAND Trio wanted for vehicle burglary at a Marco Island Publix The Marco Island Police Department is asking for help identifying three people who worked together to steal from a woman at a Marco Island Publix. Police say a Hispanic man wearing a mask approached an older woman as she was putting groceries in her car. They say the man distracted the victim by pointing out […]
WINK NEWS Key dates and how to prepare ahead of the 2023 tax season The beginning of tax season is right around the corner, so there is no better time to prepare and familiarize yourself with the important deadlines. The IRS will begin taking and processing tax returns on January 23. From then, you will have until April 18 to file your taxes unless you file for an extension, […]
SANIBEL Businesses continuing to reopen on Sanibel and Captiva The Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce has updated its list of businesses that are open again after Hurricane Ian. According to the chamber of commerce, more than 30 businesses are now ready to welcome visitors and locals back on the island. Below is a gallery of photos from the Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce listing […]
LEE COUNTY Crime Stoppers searching for owner of dog abandoned in Suncoast Estates Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is searching for the owner of a dog that was left abandoned earlier this year in North Fort Myers. Crime Stoppers says the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was first alerted to the abandoned dog on January 2. They say the pit bull terrier mix was found on Garden Street in the […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Missing Charlotte County woman found with wanted felon in Fort Myers The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says a woman who was reported missing Thursday was found at a hotel in Fort Myers. Deputies say 41-year-old Melissa Collins, who was last seen on January 9, was found at a hotel in Fort Myers with Brandon Walton, who is wanted on a felony warrant for charges of burglary, […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Commissioners repeal 60-day rent increase ordinance The Collier County ordinance that said landlords had to provide a 60-day notice to renters if they planned to increase the rent by 5% or more has been repealed. The board of commissioners voted Tuesday to repeal the ordinance less than a year after it was passed in October. The repeal passed 4-1. In December, […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County man facing fentanyl trafficking charges after fleeing traffic stop Deputies with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man they say had enough fentanyl to kill 4,000 people after he fled from a traffic stop. The sheriff’s office says Refugio Garcia Jr., 20, was seen speeding on Airport-Pulling Road at 12:30 a.m. Monday morning. When deputies attempted to stop Garcia Jr., they say […]
LEE COUNTY Man sentenced for leaving dog taped up to die in Lee County The man who the Lee County Sherriff’s Office says taped up the mouth and legs of a dog and left it for dead on the side of the road has been sentenced on animal cruelty charges. According to the Clerk of Courts, Emerito Marquez, 25, pled guilty and was sentenced to 90 days in the […]