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Child transported following crash in Lehigh Acres

A vehicle crash in Lehigh Acres has one child transported for possible injuries.

Edison Grand has 30 days to fix problems

The Edison Grand apartment complex is feeling the heat as property owners have 30 days to fix several outstanding issues.

Record heat and scattered storms this afternoon

The Weather Authority is tracking record-high heat this Thursday, with scattered storms expected in the afternoon and evening.

FORT MYERS BEACH

Rick Scott to speak on hurricane preparedness at Fort Myers Beach

Florida Senator Rick Scott is set to hold a news conference in Fort Myers Beach regarding prep for the upcoming hurricane season.

FORT MYERS

Heavy deputy presence at Pine Manor home

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an overnight call to a home in Pine Manor.

lehigh acres

1 dead as deputies swarm neighborhood in Lehigh Acres

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has surrounded a home on Lehigh Acres as one person has been confirmed dead.

NAPLES

Couple accused of having sex on Naples Pier could face felony charges

An attorney we spoke with expects the charges to get upgraded to felonies, which could land the two on the sex offender registry.

At least 22 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several US states

A series of powerful storms swept over the central and southern U.S. over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, killing at least 22 people and leaving a wide trail of destroyed homes, businesses and power outages.

NAACP to hold news conference regarding mental health concerns

The NAACP and Project Justice have announced they will hold demonstrations outside the local state attorney’s office every Thursday following her decision calling the police-involved shooting of an unarmed black man “justified.”

Gulfshore Business

Affordable housing project delayed due to HUD process

An affordable workforce housing project on the Golden Gate Golf Course that was expected to start construction in July hit another delay after the Department of Housing and Urban Development still hadn’t approved its funding commitments.

FORT MYERS BEACH

Developer reveals 137-unit Red Coconut plan for Fort Myers Beach

Seagate Development Group shared renderings that show the intention to ask for deviations in height from the Fort Myers Beach government in return for public benefits.

Commercial development adds big tax revenues to Charlotte County

In 2024, ad valorem tax revenues in Charlotte County are expected to triple from 2023, Economic Development Director Dave Gammon told county commissioners May 28.

The Causeway food hall temporarily shutters in Bonita Springs

A business split temporarily closed The Causeway food hall and bar May 23, less than six months after its Dec. 6 launch in the Causeway Commerce Park on Old 41 Road just south of Bonita Beach Road in Bonita Springs.

Collier moves forward with $20M land purchase for conservation, affordable housing

Two weeks after rejecting a $23 million price tag for the Williams Reserve property, Collier County commissioners unanimously agreed to move forward May 28 when the seller accepted its $20.77 million offer.

Grounding Spot mental fitness clinic opens at Coconut Point in Estero

Grounding Spot took the space previously used by Our Yoga Place at 8002 Mediterranean Drive, adjacent to Best Buy.

Investigations

Insurers are using drones to inspect homes

Insurers are figuring out if your home is worth their risk without even stepping foot on your property. Consumer advocates worry this is going to make the state’s insurance crisis even worse for homeowners. Industry experts believe using drones are a better way to asses homes.

Contractor arrested after pointing gun, following man home; records show

A contractor was arrested after pointing a gun at a man and following him home, according to a probable cause affidavit.

Solar tech dos and don’ts: How to avoid solar trouble

Investing in solar power can save you big bucks on your energy bill, but con artists and unlicensed sales reps can leave customers high and dry.

Man at center of WINK News investigation now charged with drugging, molesting child

After a years long WINK investigation, Dwayne Staron was arrested and convicted of grand theft. Now he and his wife, Theresa Staron, are both behind bars.

Lee Schools board considers full-day phone bans

The biggest talking point in a Lee County School District safety presentation wasn’t about violence or drugs, it was about phones

Fort Myers debates future of police review board

A new law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will change oversight with local police departments and the citizens they protect.

Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows

The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.

State News

Accidental drowning: a cautionary tale for parents

Five-year-old Maddie loves watching “The Lion King”, but she didn’t always have to sit in a chair to watch her favorite movie.

Hundreds gather for Memorial Day service at Veterans Park

It was an emotional Memorial Day for a lot of people at Veterans Park.

What to look out for in June as hurricane season approaches

Hurricane season begins on Saturday, and many Floridians will be on edge due to the potential severity of the upcoming season.

What’s open and closed on Memorial Day

In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May.

Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say

Health and Medical

‘We’re hoping for a miracle’; local 6-year-old battling rare brain cancer

A Cape Coral kindergartener is in the fight of his life. His battle with brain cancer and it’s experimental treatment may help him and others in the future.

New treatment helps manage tremors

Imagine your body turning into shaky branches in a breeze, with small tremors growing into a constant struggle.

‘There is no good base tan’; Local dermatologist warns against sunning

There’s a lot of sun’n and fun’n going on this holiday weekend. But when it comes to your skin, there can be too much of a good thing.

Wireless pacemaker transforms heart care

Traditional versions are bulky and need two long wire leads connected to an implanted battery.

New research may save brain cells

A tsunami is a massive wave of destruction, but it doesn’t just happen on the coast. It can happen inside your brain.

New procedure promises permanent bunion relief

Bunions, a painful foot condition, can make each step feel like walking on a path of sharp pebbles.

The Environment

Plans to make community for veterans in Collier County

On Wednesday, local and state leaders spoke about the future of veteran care in our community, and a former marine got the award of a lifetime.

Hope for future of Legacy Harbour after new application with city

Legacy Harbour has filed a new application with the city to amend its current planned unit development.

Firefighters offer tips to help prevent brush fires

Southwest Florida is like a matchbox, One spark and things can get out of hand.

WINK Sports

Excitement builds for Everblades’ third straight Kelly Cup Final

The Florida Everblades are back in the Kelly Cup Final after winning the Eastern Conference championship for the third year in a row.

ECS sprinter McKenzie Travis sprints to history with Triple Crown win

ECS sprinter McKenzie Travis sprints to history as she becomes eighth woman in FHSAA history to win Triple Crown.

NCAA, Power Five approve settlement sets stage for schools to pay players

NCAA and Power Five conferences agree on settlement that will allow schools to pay student athletes and share revenue.

ECS softball celebrates first state championship

Evangelical Christian School honors state champion softball team with parade on campus.

Two local golf pros recount memories from PGA Championship

Two local golf pros, Jeremy Wells and Evan Bowser, recount the memories they made playing in the PGA Championship.

Charlotte High School launches new aerospace programs for students

Elevating aerospace education by starting future technicians and assemblers’ young.

From Verot to The Show: Blaze Alexander is living his MLB dream

Former Bishop Verot star Blaze Alexander is now living his MLB dream as he got called up to join the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Man proves polio doesn’t have to be a strikeout so you can swing for the fences too

Dave Clark shocked doctors when he survived infancy and he shocked the world when he played professional baseball on crutches.

Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright talks changes in college basketball

Former Villanova men’s basketball head coach Jay Wright shares his thoughts on the current state of college basketball.

FGCU golfer swings with the pros at the PGA Tour in Texas

After winning a college tournament, Joe Sullivan, a Florida Gulf Coast University golfer, was given an automatic bid to play in an official Professional Golfers Association tour event with some of the best in the world.

National & Global

Jurors in Trump hush money trial end 1st day of deliberations after asking to rehear testimony

Jury deliberations began Wednesday in Donald Trump’s hush money trial, putting the outcome of the historic case in the hands of a dozen New Yorkers.

Biden campaign sends allies De Niro and first responders to Trump’s NY trial to put focus on Jan. 6

President Joe Biden’s campaign on Tuesday showed up outside former President Donald Trump’s New York City criminal hush money trial with actor Robert De Niro and a pair of former police officers in an effort to refocus the presidential race on the former president’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol insurrection.

What’s open and closed on Memorial Day

In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May.

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