Fifth Third Bank branch to be built on former SunTrust Punta Gorda siteGov. DeSantis signs tax relief package for Floridians
Fifth Third Bank branch to be built on former SunTrust Punta Gorda site According to project plans sent to the city, the current building will be demolished, and a single-story Fifth Third Bank branch will stand in its place. Assuming approval, the branch is expected to open in the second half of 2025, a banks spokesperson said.
WINK NEWS Gov. DeSantis signs tax relief package for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has renewed the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday among other tax-free incentives for Floridians.
Fort Myers debates future of police review board A new law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will change oversight with local police departments and the citizens they protect.
FORT MYERS Lifting weights brings Bishop Verot’s football team together Football teams are spending their days in the iron paradise as spring practice is on for high school football.
NORTH FORT MYERS Van catches fire after crash with trailer in North Fort Myers Several crews are responding to a crash that involved a work van and a truck pulling a trailer in North Fort Myers this morning.
CAPE CORAL 2nd teen accused in Kayla Rincon-Miller murder case to be arraigned A 16-year-old is facing adult charges for his alleged role in the murder of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller.
the weather authority Hotter and drier day ahead with isolated storms staying inland The Weather Authority is tracking a hot and dry Tuesday morning with inland isolated storms expected in the afternoon.
WINK News Lee County School Board to hold a transportation workshop With one month left for the academic year, parents’ concerns have turned to frustration as buses struggle to get kids to and from school.
Readying for hurricane season with Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Hurricane season is rapidly approaching as Floridians prep for potential storms with the upcoming Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.
NAPLES Increasing amount of homeless seniors in SWFL Saint Matthew House told Wink News that 20% of the people they shelter are over 60 years old.
NAPLES Man suspected of threatening pickelballers with machete A man has been arrested after authorities said he chased a group of pickleball players off a Naples court.
NAPLES Turtle Club in Naples reopens Following a 19-month closure because of Hurricane Ian, the Turtle Club has reopened.
FORT MYERS BEACH Hurricane season preparations at Lee County construction sites Many already know the drill when hurricane season is around the corner.
SANIBEL Bones found on Sanibel concern beachgoers A husband and wife found what appeared to be bones. What type and where they came from is being investigated.
FGCU FGCU president reflects on first year with graduating class Alico Arena was packed this weekend as Florida Gulf Coast University graduated 1,900 students in four ceremonies.
Fifth Third Bank branch to be built on former SunTrust Punta Gorda site According to project plans sent to the city, the current building will be demolished, and a single-story Fifth Third Bank branch will stand in its place. Assuming approval, the branch is expected to open in the second half of 2025, a banks spokesperson said.
WINK NEWS Gov. DeSantis signs tax relief package for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has renewed the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday among other tax-free incentives for Floridians.
Fort Myers debates future of police review board A new law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will change oversight with local police departments and the citizens they protect.
FORT MYERS Lifting weights brings Bishop Verot’s football team together Football teams are spending their days in the iron paradise as spring practice is on for high school football.
NORTH FORT MYERS Van catches fire after crash with trailer in North Fort Myers Several crews are responding to a crash that involved a work van and a truck pulling a trailer in North Fort Myers this morning.
CAPE CORAL 2nd teen accused in Kayla Rincon-Miller murder case to be arraigned A 16-year-old is facing adult charges for his alleged role in the murder of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller.
the weather authority Hotter and drier day ahead with isolated storms staying inland The Weather Authority is tracking a hot and dry Tuesday morning with inland isolated storms expected in the afternoon.
WINK News Lee County School Board to hold a transportation workshop With one month left for the academic year, parents’ concerns have turned to frustration as buses struggle to get kids to and from school.
Readying for hurricane season with Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Hurricane season is rapidly approaching as Floridians prep for potential storms with the upcoming Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.
NAPLES Increasing amount of homeless seniors in SWFL Saint Matthew House told Wink News that 20% of the people they shelter are over 60 years old.
NAPLES Man suspected of threatening pickelballers with machete A man has been arrested after authorities said he chased a group of pickleball players off a Naples court.
NAPLES Turtle Club in Naples reopens Following a 19-month closure because of Hurricane Ian, the Turtle Club has reopened.
FORT MYERS BEACH Hurricane season preparations at Lee County construction sites Many already know the drill when hurricane season is around the corner.
SANIBEL Bones found on Sanibel concern beachgoers A husband and wife found what appeared to be bones. What type and where they came from is being investigated.
FGCU FGCU president reflects on first year with graduating class Alico Arena was packed this weekend as Florida Gulf Coast University graduated 1,900 students in four ceremonies.
Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Lee County Domestic Animal Services seized 24 puppies from a Petland store on College Parkway right as they were dropped off last week. Many were disgusted by the filthy conditions these puppies endured on their way to Fort Myers. “Hard to believe that can be happening in a major pet store. You know this is something you think may be happening in some kind of hidden garage somewhere,” said visitor Kevin Doran. Lee County seized the dogs after they arrived by a Missouri Company—Puppy Travelers LLC. Investigators says the puppies were kept in crowded cages full of feces and urine without any water. “To think that they’re sending them out in large numbers like that is totally unacceptable,” said pet owner Lisa Martin. The company admits to investigators they don’t clean the feces until they’re back in Missouri. At one point, animal services say there were up to 127 puppies inside the truck. “Most of them are in the business because they love pets, but obviously this company may have different motives in how they’re handling and transporting the pets,” said visitor Diane Doran. Investigators say some of the puppies’ documentation was also altered, incomplete or missing—some didn’t have health certificates. “It’s hard to believe that’s going on right here in Lee County, right here in Fort Myers but it breaks my heart,” Martin said. Now, many are rethinking where they get their pets from. Right now, the puppies are with Lee County Domestic Animal Services, being quarantined for several issues. A Petland manager says they were unaware of the traveling conditions on their way to the store. Warning: Graphic photos could be disturbing to some people. Viewer discretion is advised. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report.