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Dog found abandoned in cage near Corkscrew Road

ESTERO, Fla. (WINK)—Deputies in Estero are investigating after a dog was found abandoned inside a cage near River Ranch Road and Corkscrew Road. The Lee County Sheriff's Office said it was notified about the dog Wednesday morning. The Animal Cruelty Task Force is actively investigating the incident and is asking for the public's help identifying the dog's possible owner.

Estero, FL · 6d
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EDITORIAL: Amendment 3: The questions begin

Floridians voted with their wallets Tuesday to narrowly pass Amendment 3, which is designed to lower property taxes for full-time residents who claim homestead exemptions on their primary residences.

Florida · 5d

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Cape Coral City Council approves $10 million Costco incentive agreement amid traffic concerns

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK) — A Costco in Cape Coral is one step closer to becoming a reality after City Council approved a $10 million incentive agreement Monday night, but some residents are concerned about what the development could mean for traffic. The agreement helps move forward plans for...

Cape Coral, FL · 8d
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Cape Coral Fires City Manager Without Cause Night Before Election

Cape Coral City Council voted Monday night to terminate City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn's contract without cause, ending more than 20 years of his service with the city just hours before voters headed to the polls. Ilczyszyn's contract officially ended at 11:59 p.m. Monday, and he left the meeting before council members had even finished discussing his fate.

Cape Coral, FL · 7d
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Florida city flags more than 2,000 properties for nonstop water use that could signal leaks

Residents may avoid a higher water bill by addressing a potential leak early.

Cape Coral, FL · 7d

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SWFL runners urged to know rhabdo signs after NYC marathon death

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—The death of a 24-year-old runner during the New York City Marathon pushed local runners and medical experts in Southwest Florida to stress safety as cooler weather brought more people outside. The Associated Press reported Rachel Apa was running her first marathon when she collapsed just...

Fort Myers, FL · 5d

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You’re About To Get a New Town Council

Today is election day in the United States of America. Fort Myers Beach voters will choose three Town Council members who will take office on November 16th. Polls close in Lee County at 7PM. We will be posting results as they come in on our Facebook page. As of 5PM...

Fort Myers Beach, FL · 7d

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Lee County hotel sells for $11 million

The 111-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Fort Myers has sold. The property at 3427 Forum Blvd. was bought by the Archer Capital Group, which paid $11.1 million according to CoStar. (Lee County records show the buyer as Haven Street Lodging LLC. One of the LLC’s managers is the managing principal at Archer.)

Fort Myers, FL · 5d

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Lee County voters approve term limits for constitutional officers

LEE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) — Lee County voters approved an amendment Tuesday that limits the number of consecutive terms County Constitutional Officers can serve. The amendment limits County Constitutional Officers to serving no more than three consecutive four-year terms in office. The county's five constitutional officers include the Lee...

Lee County, FL · 6d

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City manager ‘terminated without cause’

Cape Coral Council member Rachel Kaduk has asked for an investigation into the termination of City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn saying the termination did not follow the city’s own procedures. “5.02 was not followed. “Please explain how this was legally allowed. “Daisy Chaining should be investigated immediately. The video speaks...

Cape Coral, FL · 8d

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Local Election Recap: Who won races across Southwest Florida in 2026

The polls closed for the 2026 midterm elections on Tuesday. Votes are still being tabulated for some national races as of Wednesday morning. Below are the results of local elections across Southwest Florida. Lee County elections. Supervisor of Elections. Jenna Persons-Mulicka (REP) Chris Vignieri (DEM) Board of County Commissioners -...

Cape Coral, FL · 6d

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Live 2026 election results: Naples, Marco Island and Collier County

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Collier County 2026 election results will include county, municipal and special-district contests. Follow live results for Collier County, Florida, including the County Commission District 2 race, the tourist development tax referendum, Marco Island City Council and charter referendum contests, Naples Airport Authority seats, Collier Mosquito Control and other local district races.

Collier County, FL · 7d

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Meet ‘Red Boots’: The Charlotte County election worker making voting a little more fun

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WINK) — In Punta Gorda, there’s a pair of red boots that needs no introduction. They belong to Flo Winters, a longtime community volunteer and election worker whose patriotic wardrobe and infectious enthusiasm have made her a familiar face at the polls. “If you’ve ever...

Charlotte County, FL · 7d

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Charlotte County voters approve local sales tax, school tax extensions

PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte County voters approved three local tax proposals on the ballot Tuesday, including a 20-year sales tax extension and a boost for the school district.

Charlotte County, FL · 6d

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Sanibel Council to Weigh Fate of Flock Cameras as Residents Cry Privacy Invasion

Sanibel City Council members were scheduled to gather Tuesday morning at MacKenzie Hall to consider a question that has lingered over the island for weeks: keep the city's automated license plate readers running through Flock Safety, swap them for a competitor, or scrap the cameras altogether. The 9 a.m. meeting was scheduled as the culmination of a monthslong review into whether the small barrier island still needs the surveillance technology it first adopted back in 2008.

Sanibel, FL · 7d

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Naples city leaders discuss funding requests for infrastructure and public safety

NAPLES, Fla. — Naples city leaders are meeting Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. to review funding priorities for next year’s legislative session, focusing on community resiliency, public safety, and infrastructure investments. One request is $5 million for stormwater and utility upgrades along 1st, 10th, and 12th Streets South. The...

Naples, FL · 6d

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Collier County removes signs opposing 28-home rezoning

Residents of Coconut Creek are upset after Collier County removed dozens of “NO REZONING” signs opposing a proposed 28-home development. Residents cite concerns about transparency, environmental impacts, potential flooding and increased traffic. RV Group Development LLC, whose managing member is David Giles, is seeking to combine a 12-acre...

Collier County, FL · 8d

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Yvette Benarroch wins second term to state House 81 seat

Republican Yvette Benarroch won a second term representing Florida's District 81 with 64.6% of the vote. Benarroch's Democratic opponent, Kim Finer, received 35.4% of the vote in the coastal Collier County race. The incumbent significantly out-raised her opponent, securing $162,100 compared to Finer's $24,000. State Rep. Yvette Benarroch won a...

Florida · 6d

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Florida city shuts off smart-meter alerts after software glitch sends false leak warnings

The city says those subsequent warnings may point to a legitimate leak.

Marco Island, FL · 8d

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With 16 of 17 precincts reporting, Jordan leads to hold school board seat

With 16 of 17 precincts reported, District 4 School Board incumbent Debbie Jordan held the lead with 52.99% of the votes. Jordan faced challenger Tony Beougher as they were among the two top vote getters from the Primary Election that advanced them to the General Election. Jordan received 22,055 or...

Lee County, FL · 7d