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Punta Gorda issues precautionary boil water notice for part of Knollwood Drive

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — The City of Punta Gorda Utilities issued a precautionary boil water notice Thursday for some residents on Knollwood Drive. According to the city, the homes in the affected area are between Pebble Beach Lane and Tam O Shanter Lane. Residents are being notified through door hangers and signage.

Punta Gorda, FL · 1d
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Marco Island Vietnam memorial gives veterans a long-awaited honor

MARCO ISLAND, Fla. (WINK) — A Vietnam memorial years in the making was unveiled at Veterans Community Park on Marco Island on Veterans Day. The memorial features seven bronze figures that honor the men and women who served in Vietnam. The figures include soldiers, a combat nurse, a wounded warrior and a military dog with his handler.

Marco Island, FL · 2d
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Charlotte County Business Filings: Strong 16.5% Rise

The Charlotte County business environment just posted a number worth a second look. From January through September 2026, 3,578 new businesses registered here. That’s up from 3,070 during the same months of 2025. In other words, filings jumped 16.5%, or 508 more new ventures in nine months. What the...

Charlotte County, FL · 1d
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County faces deadline to remove nitrogen from sewage

PORT CHARLOTTE — A way to prevent algae from damaging Florida’s coastline is to spend millions, perhaps billions of dollars, to better treat discharge from sewage treatment plants.

Charlotte County, FL · 19h

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Charlotte County picks site for new South County Annex

Charlotte County commissioners on Nov. 10 unanimously approved preliminary plans to build a new South County Annex in Punta Gorda, selecting a county-owned property on East Grace Street as the preferred location. The project, designated a Tier 1 priority, will be funded through the county’s 2020 1% Local Option Sales...

Charlotte County, FL · 2d

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List of Charlotte County, Florida, Restaurants With Most Health Violations in October 2026

State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections at 71 restaurants in Charlotte County in the last 30 days. The good news is that 54 establishments passed on their first visit.

Charlotte County, FL · 2d

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Historic Tice, Orangewood schools in Lee County could close

LEE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) — The School District of Lee County is recommending closing Orangewood Elementary School and Tice Elementary School at the end of the 2026-2027 school year. Letters to both school communities said an analysis of district enrollment and facility needs showed each school faced decreasing enrollment...

Lee County, FL · 1d

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Charlotte County OKs $29M Dredging Deal with Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Rebuild Manasota Key’s Storm-Battered Shore

Charlotte County commissioners have approved a contract reported at $29 million to pump new sand onto several miles of Gulf beaches battered by a string of hurricanes, with the work targeting Manasota Key and South Beach. The deal cleared the Board of Commissioners as part of its consent agenda at Tuesday’s meeting, with no discussion before the vote.

Charlotte County, FL · 3d

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Sanibel Fishing Pier to reopen following Hurricane Ian damage

SANIBEL, Fla. (WINK)—The City of Sanibel plans to reopen the Sanibel Fishing Pier with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The city said the ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. at the Sanibel Fishing Pier in Lighthouse Beach Park. The Sanibel Fishing Pier Restoration Committee partnered with the city on the event.

Sanibel, FL · 2d

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Collier County Walks Away From $6.9M Everglades City Waterfront Deal

Collier County commissioners have walked away from a deal to buy 52 acres of waterfront land next to Everglades City, pulling back an offer that had climbed to nearly $7 million after more than a year of negotiations. Commissioners voted 4-1 to cease purchase talks, with county staff recommending the move because they considered the site insufficiently useful without a boat ramp on the property.

Collier County, FL · 2d

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Donalds names transition team leaders

Manuel Kadre, chairman of the University of Miami Board of Trustees and CEO of the luxury auto dealer Kollective Auto Group, has been named chairman of Governor-elect Byron Donalds' transition team. Donalds, a U.S. House member from Naples, said the team is “already working diligently to ensure that our administration...

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Lee County Clerk of Court opens new office in Lehigh Acres

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Lee County officials have opened a new clerk of court office in East Lee County, providing residents with convenient access to essential services closer to home. The new office, located inside the East Lee County Government Complex on Homestead Road South, offers most of the...

Lee County, FL · 4d

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East Naples golf club project forced to start over in hearing process

A missed state deadline will require a new round of public hearings for a proposed members-only golf club in East Naples. As a result of the mistake, the project must "start back at square one," said Mike Bosi, the county's planning and zoning director. He shared the update with county commissioners at a board meeting on Nov. 10, taking blame and apologizing for the county staff's error that came to light a few weeks ago. Last month, FloridaCommerce notified Collier County that it had missed the state's deadline to submit its final approval of a required growth plan amendment for the golf project by more than a year. As a result, the amendment was deemed as "withdrawn." After an hours-long hearing in September, county commissioners unanimously approved the amendment and rezoning for the project. The state received the county's adopted amendment on Oct. 2, but days later it was sent back without action — or implementation. The county took far too long to approve the amendment after the state's initial review last year, never asking for an extension. In discussions with the commerce department since receiving its rejection letter, Bosi said the state refused to budge on the rules, as

Naples, FL · 3d

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Fleamasters Flea Market In Fort Myers Draws Weekend Crowds To Hundreds Of Covered Booths

Some shopping trips end with one bag, and some end with a rug, a fishing rod, a new hat and a pair of sunglasses you never planned to buy. In Fort Myers, the second kind of trip happens every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A huge covered market there packs in...

Fort Myers, FL · 4d

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Veterans Community Park on Marco Island unveils Vietnam memorial

MARCO ISLAND, Fla. (WINK) — American Legion Post 404 on Marco Island will unveil a Vietnam memorial at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day, at Veterans Community Park. WINK News got a first look at the statues before the ceremony. Six years of fundraising, planning and construction led to the unveiling nearly six decades after the war.

Marco Island, FL · 3d

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Fort Myers hosts workshops on downtown street improvements

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers city officials are seeking public input on potential improvements to First and Second streets in the downtown area through two public workshops. City officials are inviting residents, business owners, and other interested individuals to attend the workshops, which will focus on upgrades to...

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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Ortiz Avenue widening project nearing completion in Fort Myers

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — After more than two and a half years of construction, the Ortiz Avenue widening project in Fort Myers is nearing completion, with all four lanes expected to open by the end of 2026. The project is expanding Ortiz Avenue from two lanes to four...

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Naples Air Force veteran, wife reflect on perseverance through 31 Desert Storm missions

NAPLES, Fla. — Most love stories start with bright ideas of the future, but as Kathy and Gerald Pease will tell you, it's impossible to anticipate all that's in store. "You have no idea what's ahead," said Kathy. "My dad was in the military, my grandfather was in the...

Naples, FL · 2d

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Naples Artcrafters start new season Nov. 14 in Cambier Park

The Naples Artcrafters will host their first juried fine art and craft show of the new season on Saturday, Nov. 14. The event showcases the work of juried local artists and craftsmen who will be selling their paintings, jewelry, pottery, art glass, sculptures and more in lovely Cambier Park, which is located on 8th Street South, just one block south of 5th Ave South in downtown Naples.

Naples, FL · 4d

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Fort Myers American Legion Post 192 works to save historic Dunbar home

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—American Legion Post 192 honored veterans on Veterans Day while working to preserve its historic place in the Dunbar community. Veterans and community members gathered for prayer, recognition, honor and reflection on military service. Red, white and blue filled the post during the observance. The post...

Fort Myers, FL · 2d