Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort MyersSun and clouds with a stray shower possible
FORT MYERS Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort Myers Drivers along Interstate 75 near Colonial Boulevard can expect changes soon.
the weather authority Sun and clouds with a stray shower possible The Weather Authority says sun and clouds overhead will lead to another day with above-average temperatures.
FORT MYERS LCSO offering youth boxing program The Lee County Sheriff’s Office youth boxing program is your kid’s golden ticket to mastering the art of self-defense.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man speaks on helping apprehend armed 13-year-old The man who helped apprehend an armed 13-year-old spoke on the incident.
NAPLES Naples Cars on Fifth event fuels $2M for local charity efforts For over two decades, car enthusiasts in Southwest Florida have gathered on Fifth Avenue in Naples.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island set to reopen Collier County announced the reopening of the Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter to host Puppy Bowl 3 ahead of big game Ahead of the big game on Sunday, Cape Coral Animal Shelter will be featuring its very own Puppy Bowl III.
FORT MYERS From the ballpark to the beach: the Minnesota Twins are back for Spring Training 1700 miles later the Twins truck is here and the team from Minnesota is ready to spend the next six weeks here in Fort Myers.
the weather authority Warm stretch continues throughout this weekend The Weather Authority says if you are a fan of the warmer weather, you are going to love this weekend.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s red tide raises health alerts and wildlife concerns With great weather in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a perfect beach weekend. However, visitors to the barrier islands should exercise caution.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises funds for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Automotive Experience brought excitement and philanthropy to the community, raising money for St. Matthew’s House.
MATLACHA Little Pine Island bridge work causes delays, FDOT promises progress Construction on the Little Pine Island Bridge has narrowed traffic to one lane, causing significant delays for drivers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Support women’s heart health on National Wear Red Day The first Friday in February marks National Wear Red Day!
Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crash A deadly plane crash that occurred one year ago in Naples, Florida continues to impact lives in Southwest Florida. The tragic event involved two pilots who lost their lives on Interstate 75.
FORT MYERS Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort Myers Drivers along Interstate 75 near Colonial Boulevard can expect changes soon.
the weather authority Sun and clouds with a stray shower possible The Weather Authority says sun and clouds overhead will lead to another day with above-average temperatures.
FORT MYERS LCSO offering youth boxing program The Lee County Sheriff’s Office youth boxing program is your kid’s golden ticket to mastering the art of self-defense.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man speaks on helping apprehend armed 13-year-old The man who helped apprehend an armed 13-year-old spoke on the incident.
NAPLES Naples Cars on Fifth event fuels $2M for local charity efforts For over two decades, car enthusiasts in Southwest Florida have gathered on Fifth Avenue in Naples.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island set to reopen Collier County announced the reopening of the Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter to host Puppy Bowl 3 ahead of big game Ahead of the big game on Sunday, Cape Coral Animal Shelter will be featuring its very own Puppy Bowl III.
FORT MYERS From the ballpark to the beach: the Minnesota Twins are back for Spring Training 1700 miles later the Twins truck is here and the team from Minnesota is ready to spend the next six weeks here in Fort Myers.
the weather authority Warm stretch continues throughout this weekend The Weather Authority says if you are a fan of the warmer weather, you are going to love this weekend.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s red tide raises health alerts and wildlife concerns With great weather in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a perfect beach weekend. However, visitors to the barrier islands should exercise caution.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises funds for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Automotive Experience brought excitement and philanthropy to the community, raising money for St. Matthew’s House.
MATLACHA Little Pine Island bridge work causes delays, FDOT promises progress Construction on the Little Pine Island Bridge has narrowed traffic to one lane, causing significant delays for drivers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Support women’s heart health on National Wear Red Day The first Friday in February marks National Wear Red Day!
Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crash A deadly plane crash that occurred one year ago in Naples, Florida continues to impact lives in Southwest Florida. The tragic event involved two pilots who lost their lives on Interstate 75.
FORT MYERS, Fla.- A Cape Coral native is preparing to head to Nepal to answer the call for disaster relief after this weekend’s devastating earthquake. The death toll now tops 4,000 people. A Nepal army spokesman says rescue workers and medical teams from at least a dozen countries are in Nepal helping local police and army rescuers. Cape Coral native headed to Nepal to help with disaster relief Benjamin Cumbi, 25 of Cape Coral will board a flight to Nepal on May 5th. “We just started talking about it and realized we all want to help, so two of us right then in that moment went ahead and booked our flights to go over there,” he said. Cumbie and three others have been collecting supplies and raising money online, and they hope to partner with more established aid groups to provide disaster relief. Cumbie has friends and colleagues in Nepal. He says one of his friends who is doing documentary work was able to call home using a satellite phone. “She enlightened us to the fact that we have no clue how many are truly stuck or injured or need assistance bc of the lack of communication out there and how secluded these areas are,” he said. Donate and track Cumbie’s efforts online here. The enormity of the disaster is further felt in Southwest Florida after a soldier who lives in Port Charlotte survived an avalanche set off by the earthquake. Port Charlotte soldier survives Mt. Everest Avalanche following earthquake Staff sergeant Benjamin Breckheimer was at a base camp at Mt. Everest. WINK News spoke with his mother, Mary Lyons, who says she heard from her son at 4:00 AM Saturday. On Monday afternoon the U.S. State Department announced four Americans died at the base camp. He identified two as Ely Taplin and Vinh B. Truong. The other two haven’t been named yet, either because consular officials haven’t confirmed their identities or next of kin haven’t been notified. Breckheimer was wounded by an improvised explosive device while on deployment with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan in 2009. His mother says he was trying to become the first wounded warrior to climb to the top of Mt. Everest. Statement from Bayfront Health on Breckheimer Breckheimer has been living in Port Charlotte for the last two years. He works in the surgical department at Bayfront Health. “Our Bayfront Health team is relieved to hear Benjamin is safe. We look forward to welcoming him back to the hospital, CEO Brandon Downey said. Statement from Homes for Our Troops on Breckheimer Breckheimer also received a home from the non-profit Homes for Our Troops. Executive Director Bill Ivey released the following statement Monday: “Our hearts go out to those affected by the earthquake in Nepal, and we pray for their well-being. At this time, we at Homes for Our Troops are also hopeful for the safe return of Army SSG Benjamin Breckheimer, one of our Veteran home recipients, who left his home last March to pursue his lifelong dream of climbing Mount Everest. We have limited details about Ben’s whereabouts and condition at basecamp beyond what we have gathered from his family and friends and through social media. We find it comforting to know, however, that Ben’s military and medical/survival training, as well as his perseverance through severe combat injuries, will help him and other survivors endure through this devastating tragedy.”