Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot LakeThe story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Deal of the Day: Veterans Day FORT MYERS, Fla. – Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11, but many business are honoring veterans before and after the holiday. RESTAURANTS: Carrabbas – free apps for vets and active duty 11/9-11/15 Mission BBQ – free sandwich and cake for all veterans on 11/11 Bonefish Grill – free Bang Bang Shrimp on 11/11 to all […]
WINK News investigates Ben Carson’s West Point scholarship claims TAMPA, Fla.- Republican Presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson now says he never applied, nor was granted admission to West Point, but he’s sticking to his story about being offered a scholarship. Carson talks about the offer allegedly made in 1969 in his autobiography “Gifted Hands.” However, there’s no such thing as a “full scholarship” to West […]
Vets fly to Washington DC on Collier County Honor Flight FORT MYERS, Fla.- Seventy veterans got the chance of a lifetime to be a part of the final Collier County Honor Flight of the year. The veterans took off on the “Lucky Sevens” flight from Southwest Florida International Airport at 7 a.m. on Nov. 7, 70 years after V-E Day. “I have memories all the time,” said […]
Police: After Buccaneers lose, man tries to burn team’s flag TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – After the Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered a defeat marked by fumbles, penalties and just one touchdown, authorities say a south Florida man tried to set the team’s oversized flag on fire. Tampa police say it happened just after the New York Giants beat the Buccaneers 32-18 Sunday evening. A caller said […]
New banners at Freedom Park pay tribute to local service members NAPLES, Fla.- Collier County is paying tribute to service members with new hanging banners dedicated to veterans at Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park. “It’s quite an honor, I never thought anything like this would ever happen to me,” said John Blatner, who served in Vietnam from 1966 to 1968. Blatner says he was just doing his duty to […]
Keystone off the table, but back East, pipeline fight builds ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (AP) – Carolyn and Ian Reilly and their four children left Florida’s sprawl in 2010 to farm 58 acres in rural Virginia, raising beef cattle, chicken and hogs. Then a year ago, they learned a natural gas pipeline would slice through part of their farm and their lives took another dramatic turn. […]
Authorities search for missing plane in south Georgia VALDOSTA, Ga. (AP) – Georgia troopers are searching an area of south Georgia after a small plane disappeared from radar. The Federal Aviation Administration said an alert notice was issued Monday morning after air traffic controllers lost contact with a Cessna 441 aircraft. The plane had taken off Monday morning from Lakeland Linder Regional Airport […]
Port Charlotte pastors shocked by power lines recovering PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla.- Two pastors shocked by power lines outside of the Community Life Center in Port Charlotte are on the road to recovery. Pastor Mark Coffey and Pastor Kalvin Kresser were in a cherry picker on Friday, attempting to trim a tree when they hit nearby power lines. “We were scared you know, we thought we both […]
No. 11 Florida may be without 3 defenders at South Carolina GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) – No. 11 Florida could be without three key defensive players, including two starters, at South Carolina on Saturday. Coach Jim McElwain said Monday that standout defensive tackle Jon Bullard is doubtful to play because of an arm injury. Starting free safety Keanu Neal is questionable with a foot injury. Backup defensive […]
SeaWorld says it will end orca shows in San Diego by 2017 SAN DIEGO (AP) – SeaWorld will end orca shows at its San Diego park after visitors at the tourist attraction made it clear they prefer seeing killer whales act naturally rather than doing tricks, the company’s top executive said Monday. CEO Joel Manby told investors the park – where the iconic “Shamu” show featuring killer […]