As Marco Island begins voting for who will fill its 2026 City Council seats, the Marco Police Foundation reviewed the candidates and rated them on local public safety and law enforcement issues.

I n this time of ever-increasing prices and declining affordability, it is tempting to latch onto any legislation that promises tax relief. Amendment 3 to the Florida Constitution is an example of …

Every day, Floridians witness the same dangerous scene: a driver looking down at a phone instead of the road ahead. They're texting, scrolling social media, reading emails, selecting a playlist, or …

A tale of caution and HORROR of how not only Flock but emerging technologies such as Axon can be utilized warrantlessly and abused against law-abiding citizens to stampede over their Fourth Amendment …

If Marco Island feels more crowded than it used to, there is a reason. Traffic is heavier, parking is more difficult, our beaches and waterways are busier, and our roads, bridges, utilities, police, …

Neighbors - The voters have spoken. The transportation bond referendum has passed, and I respect that decision.I want to thank every resident who participated in this election—whether you voted yes …

Walk onto the pickleball courts at the Racquet Club, and you're not just playing a game — you may be picking up Salmonella on your shoes, balls, racquets, and hands. Look along the berms between …

I have been asked by a number of Marco Island residents: If the transportation bond referendum does not pass, how will we pay for the repairs that are needed?It is a fair and important question. I …

August 8 through August 15 starts early voting for this year’s election, with the actual primary day on August 18, 2026.Marco Island voters will decide whether to authorize up to $23 million in …

Florida’s 22nd Congressional District needs a representative with more than promises. We need a proven leader who understands education, job creation, workforce development, government …

A recent proposal that passed the Marco City Council should alarm all of us. By the slimmest majority, the council has ordered the city manager to take the first step toward disbanding and defunding …

Some community events simply leave a lasting impression, and my first experience attending Lunch with Friends at Marco Lutheran Church Hall was certainly one of them. From the moment I arrived, …

Collier County taxpayers should be asking a simple question: How can spending $11.5 million to acquire just 1.5 miles of trail possibly be considered a responsible use of public funds?Yet that is …

How often do you think about nighttime noise? For many people, it fades into the background—something you simply “get used to.” But growing research suggests that even ordinary nighttime sounds …

If you live on Marco, you already know that uncontrolled noise is a serious quality-of-life issue on the island. The Wink News Listens event highlighted noise as a top Marco Island concern, and I …

Marco Island is not a consolation prize. It is not a fallback option. And it is certainly not a political landing strip for candidates who built their careers somewhere else and are now looking for …

This letter was sent to Governor Ron DeSantis on March 20, 2026: On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Marco Island Civic Association, we write to place you on notice of MICA's formal …

A bill currently moving through the Florida Legislature — CS/CS/HB 1389 — deserves the close attention of every Marco Island resident.  While it is presented as an affordable housing measure, …

There is a finite amount of water on Earth. The water that filled ancient oceans, nourished early civilizations, and sustained our ancestors is the very same water we consume, bathe in, and use to …

Yesterday I emailed you a Petition targeting Pickleball Noise that I’ve been circulating online using the Change.org organization. As of today, we have over 120 signees and counting. My wife and …