Brendon Leslie
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Fort Myers, FL, United States
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Friends and patients remember Fort Myers doctor killed in boat crash
On Friday, a beloved father was gone in an instant. Dr. Omar Benitez died doing what he loved. Benitez was boating on Hendry Creek in Fort Myers when his boat collided with mangroves, and he was killed in the crash. “His two small boys being left without a father knowing how much you love them, … → Read More
Friends and patients remember Fort Myers doctor killed in boat crash
On Friday, a beloved father was gone in an instant. Dr. Omar Benitez died doing what he loved. Benitez was boating on Hendry Creek in Fort Myers when his boat collided with mangroves, and he was killed in the crash. “His two small boys being left without a father knowing how much you love them, … → Read More
Upgrades coming to State Road 31 on the heels of multiple fatal crashes
New safety improvements are coming to a dangerous road in Southwest Florida. Charlotte and Lee counties are teaming up with Babcock Ranch to widen State Road 31, where two people have died in just the last few weeks. State Road 31 near the Charlotte and Lee County borders has become a nightmare to drive on … → Read More
Upgrades coming to State Road 31 on the heels of multiple fatal crashes
New safety improvements are coming to a dangerous road in Southwest Florida. Charlotte and Lee counties are teaming up with Babcock Ranch to widen State Road 31, where two people have died in just the last few weeks. State Road 31 near the Charlotte and Lee County borders has become a nightmare to drive on … → Read More
SWFL entities split on oil drilling in the Florida Everglades
A controversial ruling made by the Florida First District Court of Appeal this month has raised concerns about the future of oil drilling going on in the Everglades. But, what many people may not realize is just how much drilling is already happening in the state and locally in Collier County. The court made a … → Read More
Amazon delays new Fort Myers delivery station to 2019
Amazon, an electronic commerce and cloud computing company, delays new Fort Myers delivery station to 2019. It puts some new hires in a budget problem. → Read More
Amazon delays new Fort Myers delivery station to 2019
Amazon, an electronic commerce and cloud computing company, delays new Fort Myers delivery station to 2019. It puts some new hires in a budget problem. → Read More
Cape Coral black bike path sign instills contempt in a resident
A Cape Coral black bike path sign has instill contempt in a resident. Dana Miller is fustrated the hideous sign is paid by her tax dollars. → Read More
Cape Coral black bike path sign instills contempt in a resident
A Cape Coral black bike path sign has instill contempt in a resident. Dana Miller is fustrated the hideous sign is paid by her tax dollars. → Read More
More algae spotted near Franklin Lock in Alva
Another bout of algae has been spotted running down the Caloosahatchee, an unpleasant sight for residents who were hoping for relief from persistent toxic blooms. Brand new video from the WINK News drone shows green slime building up at the Franklin Lock in Alva and residents are worried the algae conditions will worsen. FGCU scientist Serge … → Read More
More algae spotted near Franklin Lock in Alva
Another bout of algae has been spotted running down the Caloosahatchee, an unpleasant sight for residents who were hoping for relief from persistent toxic blooms. Brand new video from the WINK News drone shows green slime building up at the Franklin Lock in Alva and residents are worried the algae conditions will worsen. FGCU scientist Serge … → Read More
Updates to Joel Blvd planned at $1.1 million
Lee County plans to decrease the amount of lanes on a busy road. This is being done in order to reduce backups while drivers are travelling. You would think losing one lane would cause a traffic nightmare though. Lee County plans to start a $1.1 million project in spring 2019 to update Joel Boulevard in … → Read More
Updates to Joel Blvd planned at $1.1 million
Lee County plans to decrease the amount of lanes on a busy road. This is being done in order to reduce backups while drivers are travelling. You would think losing one lane would cause a traffic nightmare though. Lee County plans to start a $1.1 million project in spring 2019 to update Joel Boulevard in … → Read More
Lee County school board member says she feels bullied by colleagues
Lee County school board member says she feels bullied by colleagues. Giovanelli said her outspokenness against a proposed sales tax increase is the reason. → Read More
Lee County school board member says she feels bullied by colleagues
Lee County school board member says she feels bullied by colleagues. Giovanelli said her outspokenness against a proposed sales tax increase is the reason. → Read More
SWFL water activist claims of raising money for church disputed by pastor
The Pastor of a Southwest Florida church that water activist, John Heim claimed to be raising money for says they have no knowledge of Mr. Heim raising on on behalf of the church. Pastor Shawn Critser, of Beach Baptist Church says he knows who John Heim is, but has not seen him at the church … → Read More
SWFL water activist claims of raising money for church disputed by pastor
The Pastor of a Southwest Florida church that water activist, John Heim claimed to be raising money for says they have no knowledge of Mr. Heim raising on on behalf of the church. Pastor Shawn Critser, of Beach Baptist Church says he knows who John Heim is, but has not seen him at the church … → Read More
Man's body found in Golden Gate canal according to family
A body has been recovered from a canal in Golden Gate by deputies Monday. Family members at the scene were visibly distraught and identify the victim as Anthony Green, 18. Green’s step-mother said he went missing Saturday night near a bridge on Santa Barbara Boulevard. They say Green was last seen running away from a … → Read More
Collier man arrested for obscene photos of sex acts with a child
A Collier County man is arrested after being accused of having a recording of sex acts with a child. Detectives say they found the disturbing video of a 7-year-old performing oral sex saved on the cellphone of Jean Dorlus, 57. The also said in the video there’s a white bed with a blue comforter in the … → Read More
SWFL Cares Fund contributing to those affected by water crisis
Blue-green algae and red tide aren’t just destroying our waterways, the disgusting gunk is destroying livelihoods as well. The Southwest Florida Community Foundation is teaming up with United Way and the Lee County Economic Development Office to kick off the SWFL Cares Fund. They are asking you to donate what you can to help those … → Read More