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Lee County commits to safety upgrades along Burnt Store Road
Addressing the Danger: Lee County Commits $5.7M to Stop Deadly Burnt Store Road Crashes
Lee County commissioners just signed off on $5.7 million for safety upgrades along Burnt Store Road, a stretch that’s seen more than its share of deadly crashes. They’re not waiting […]
Punta Gorda Farmers Market
Punta Gorda Farmers Market Faces Uncertain Future; City May Not Renew Permit After April
Uncertainty hangs over the Punta Gorda Farmers Market, and on January 17, word of a possible closure rippled through the crowd. Vendors talked about it all day: the city might […]
The Historic Placida Bunk House
Your Guide to Englewood History: The Fight to Save the Placida Bunk House
Are you passionate about Englewood history? Then you want to meet John Valickas. He’s passionate about local history and the fight to save the Placida Bunk House. Join John as […]
Paws & Poses at the Gulf Coast Humane Society in Fort Meyers
The Paw-fect Workout: 2026 Animal Yoga Options Across Southwest Florida
Thinking about trying animal yoga in Southwest Florida in 2026? From capybaras lounging beside you during a sun salutation to lemurs playfully joining your downward dog, there’s something for everyone. […]
Adorable baby sea turtle hatchlings
From Sand to Science: Become a Sea Turtle Patroller Today
Do you love sea turtles? Want to get outside and help protect them? The Coastal Wildlife Club (CWC) needs Citizen Scientist Sea Turtle Patrollers. Picture this: sunrise on the beach, […]
Florida Panther Kittens Photo courtesy of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Report wildlife collisions: Florida panthers in danger on Florida roads
Another Florida panther has died on Collier Boulevard, just north of the Naples Heritage Golf & Country Club. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) found the remains of an […]
Florida firefighters prepare for brushfires due to drought
Firefighters Brace for a Record-Breaking Fire Season in Southwest Florida
Southwest Florida sits on edge, waiting for the smallest spark. Firefighters know the region’s ready to burn. A year-long drought, worse than anything Florida’s seen in over two decades, has […]
Virginia B. Andes
Englewood Artist Robert Casler Honors Virginia Andes with New Charlotte County Mural
On January 22, the Charlotte Community Foundation will unveil a new mural by Englewood artist Robert Casler of Renovare Art. The piece honors Virginia B. Andes, a name that means […]
Henry Ford and Thomas Edison
Edison and Ford: Florida’s Original Snowbirds
Everyone knows Thomas Edison and Henry Ford’s inventions, but not as many people realize they were also some of Florida’s first “snowbirds.” Long before spring breakers took over, these two […]
Delta Airlines leads in RSW traffic
Southwest Florida International Airport Posts All-Time High Passenger Traffic for 2025
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) just wrapped up its biggest year ever for passenger traffic. December 2025 dipped a bit, fewer than 20,000 passengers compared to the previous December, but […]
Matt Devitt, guiding Southwest Floridians during Hurricane Ian
Popular WINK weatherman Matt Devitt let go; Community rallies behind him
Matt Devitt spent a decade at WINK News, guiding Southwest Florida through some of its most dangerous storms. People credit him with saving lives, especially during hurricanes like Irma and […]
Manta ray
Florida lawmakers push MANTA Protection Act to end live capture of endangered marine life for exhibits
Florida lawmakers want to stop people from taking endangered, threatened, or vulnerable aquatic animals out of state waters to put them on display or use them for education. The MANTA […]
Mobile Pantry – Volunteers and Clients – All photos courtesy of Harry Chapin Food Bank
Record Hunger Relief in 2025: Harry Chapin Food Bank Delivers 38.7M Pounds Across Southwest Florida
Harry Chapin Food Bank made a real dent in hunger in 2025, handing out 38.7 million pounds of food across Southwest Florida. That’s not just a number; it’s meals on […]
Englewood Fire Department in a live-action training exercise
Readiness in Action: Englewood Fire Department Finishes Six-Session Life-Saving Training
On January 15, 2026, the Englewood Area Fire Control District wrapped up its final live training at the old Advance Dental office. This marked the end of a six-part series […]
The Vision for the New Port Near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Plans Revealed for 300-Acre Cruise Port Beside Rattlesnake Key in Manatee County
Plans for a massive new cruise ship port next to Rattlesnake Key in Manatee County are taking shape. On Friday, Slip Knott LLC revealed its proposal for a terminal designed […]
Boca Grande No Parking
Charlotte and Lee Counties Set for Joint Gasparilla Island Parking Meeting After Arbitration Stalls
Charlotte County is gearing up for a joint meeting with Lee County to tackle the ongoing parking situation on Gasparilla Island. After arbitration failed to get anywhere, both commissions now […]
