Country House Restaurant expands into Golden GateThomas Stein appears in court in Kayla Rincon-Miller murder case; waives right to speedy trial
Country House Restaurant expands into Golden Gate Country House Restaurant launched a new location May 23 at 11985 Collier Blvd. on the eastern edge of Golden Gate.
WINK NEWS Thomas Stein appears in court in Kayla Rincon-Miller murder case; waives right to speedy trial One of the teenagers allegedly involved in the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old girl appeared before a judge this morning.
Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel owner applies for demolition permit In addition to the five-story hotel at 300 W. Retta Esplanade, there is a two-story addition, which shares a common wall with the now-closed Hurricane Charley’s Sushi, Raw Bar & Grill.
FORT MYERS Osprey statue stolen from Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on an Osprey statute stolen from Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers.
The Weather Authority Tropical Disturbance reported in the Greater Antilles The Weather Authority has been tracking an area of showers and thunderstorms in the Caribbean, and now the National Hurricane Center is also monitoring it.
LABELLE 1 dead after Hendry County crash involving dump truck; eastbound lanes on State Road 80 closed A crash in Hendry County closed the State Road 80 eastbound lanes near Birchwood Parkway early this morning.
CAPE CORAL 2 evacuated from Cape Coral house fire The Cape Coral Fire Department responded to a house fire that forced two people out on Thursday morning.
Nokomis Arrest made in Sarasota shooting that killed a Port Charlotte man The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for the Sunday shooting that killed a man from Port Charlotte.
the weather authority Feeling hotter this Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot Thursday with more humid conditions attributed to “feels like” temperatures nearing 100°.
BONITA SPRINGS Food truck catches fire in Bonita Springs The Bonita Springs Fire Control & Rescue District has been working to extinguish a food truck fire that occurred on Thursday.
WINK NEWS Keeping your kids safe online over summer break As students enter the summer break, the use of tablets and phones will increase, which stresses the importance of online protection.
Annual Fort Myers Film Festival officially underway The Fort Myers Film Festival opened their 14th annual edition in Downtown Fort Myers on Wednesday night, featuring 92 films within the next four days.
Baby survives fentanyl overdose, Collier couple arrested Somewhere between the infant’s mother getting into the shower and getting out, it got its hands on a piece of tin foil.
FORT MYERS How dangerous is the five-point intersection in Fort Myers? Fort Myers City councilman Liston Bochette claimed that the closure of the Caloosahatchee Bridge will make the “5 points” intersection in Fort Myers more dangerous.
FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers hosts its 14th annual Film Festival The 14th annual Fort Myers Film Festival has announced it will return to Downtown Fort Myers on Wednesday night.
Country House Restaurant expands into Golden Gate Country House Restaurant launched a new location May 23 at 11985 Collier Blvd. on the eastern edge of Golden Gate.
WINK NEWS Thomas Stein appears in court in Kayla Rincon-Miller murder case; waives right to speedy trial One of the teenagers allegedly involved in the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old girl appeared before a judge this morning.
Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel owner applies for demolition permit In addition to the five-story hotel at 300 W. Retta Esplanade, there is a two-story addition, which shares a common wall with the now-closed Hurricane Charley’s Sushi, Raw Bar & Grill.
FORT MYERS Osprey statue stolen from Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on an Osprey statute stolen from Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers.
The Weather Authority Tropical Disturbance reported in the Greater Antilles The Weather Authority has been tracking an area of showers and thunderstorms in the Caribbean, and now the National Hurricane Center is also monitoring it.
LABELLE 1 dead after Hendry County crash involving dump truck; eastbound lanes on State Road 80 closed A crash in Hendry County closed the State Road 80 eastbound lanes near Birchwood Parkway early this morning.
CAPE CORAL 2 evacuated from Cape Coral house fire The Cape Coral Fire Department responded to a house fire that forced two people out on Thursday morning.
Nokomis Arrest made in Sarasota shooting that killed a Port Charlotte man The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for the Sunday shooting that killed a man from Port Charlotte.
the weather authority Feeling hotter this Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot Thursday with more humid conditions attributed to “feels like” temperatures nearing 100°.
BONITA SPRINGS Food truck catches fire in Bonita Springs The Bonita Springs Fire Control & Rescue District has been working to extinguish a food truck fire that occurred on Thursday.
WINK NEWS Keeping your kids safe online over summer break As students enter the summer break, the use of tablets and phones will increase, which stresses the importance of online protection.
Annual Fort Myers Film Festival officially underway The Fort Myers Film Festival opened their 14th annual edition in Downtown Fort Myers on Wednesday night, featuring 92 films within the next four days.
Baby survives fentanyl overdose, Collier couple arrested Somewhere between the infant’s mother getting into the shower and getting out, it got its hands on a piece of tin foil.
FORT MYERS How dangerous is the five-point intersection in Fort Myers? Fort Myers City councilman Liston Bochette claimed that the closure of the Caloosahatchee Bridge will make the “5 points” intersection in Fort Myers more dangerous.
FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers hosts its 14th annual Film Festival The 14th annual Fort Myers Film Festival has announced it will return to Downtown Fort Myers on Wednesday night.
HS Football: Port Charlotte Intensity Standing on the sidelines, you can hear the intensity. The Port Charlotte High School football team is anxious to be better than last year’s 6-4 record, and anxious to make it to the playoffs. Head Coach Jordan Ingman says in order to get intensity from his players, he has to lead by example. Ingman doesn’t […]
Four businesses robbed on Palm Beach Blvd. FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of four armed robberies at different businesses on Palm Beach Blvd. just west of I-75. UPDATE: Two men were taken into custody. Deputies are no longer searching for any suspects. Deputies responded to the Tice area around 9pm Friday night. A Papa […]
Estero Fire Rescue gets new emergency vehicle ESTERO, Fla.,- It’s your money and Estero Fire Rescue says it’s saving you thousands of dollars by switching to SUV’s. The vehicles are designed to save you cash and keep you safe. Responding to an emergency just got a whole lot different for Estero Fire Rescue! The fire department added this Chevy suburban outfitted with […]
Brian Hyde held without bond LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Friday morning, a judge ordered Brian Hyde to be held without bond. The state says Hyde is a danger to the community because he killed the only people he lived with. Killed inside the Lehigh Acres home was Hyde’s aunt Dorla Pitts, cousin Starlette and Starlette’s boyfriend Michael Kelly. Hyde’s cousin […]
Mother of homicide victim speaks out about Baker, says it’s time for change FORT MYERS, Fla. – Since the Doug Baker took the oath to become Chief of Police in 2008, to the moment he was let go, there have been 100 homicides in Fort Myers and not all of them ended with the suspects behind bars. “I’m sick of seeing what’s going on, you know what I […]
Mitchell: Lying led to FMPD chief’s firing FORT MYERS, Fla. – Lying during an internal police investigation into the high-profile arrest of a NFL player led to the firing of Fort Myers Police Chief Douglas Baker on Friday, City Manager William Mitchell said. In a memo to city leaders, Mitchell said Baker’s contract was terminated “because it is my judgement as city manager that […]
Community helping Cape Coral fire victims CAPE CORAL, Fla.- A Cape Coral family is picking up the pieces after a massive fire tore through their home Thursday. The Red Cross is paying for the family to stay in a hotel as they figure out what to do next. The Haddix family says the community has donated a lot to them. “They’ve offered us clothing, they’ve […]
Lines in for the 3rd annual Grouper Grapple FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. – For the 3rd year in a row veterans from all over the country have arrived on Fort Myers Beach to fish in the Grouper Grapple and more importantly, get some much deserved relaxation and therapy on the water. The annual tournament raises money for Freedom Alliance, an organization dedicated to […]