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Deciding the future look of Fort Myers Beach
The future look of one island that Hurricane Ian hit the hardest is at stake on Monday. After months of waiting, a discussion on Fort Myers Beach is finally being had about potentially changing the rules and regulations for rebuilding people’s homes. It’s a topic that has some residents on the island concerned. Since Ian […]

North Fort Myers man arrested in hit-and-run crashes, vehicle theft in Lee County
A North Fort Myers man was arrested following three hit-and-run crashes and vehicle theft in Lee County on Monday.
2nd Warmest February in Fort Myers & Looking Ahead to March
If you thought February was warm across southwest Florida, well you were right! Fort Myers reported its 2nd warmest February on record, as our average temperature, a combination of the morning low & afternoon high, was 73.7°. The only February hotter was in 2018, with an average temperature of 74.9°. The image below details just […]

Fire burns through North Fort Myers home: ‘They really need prayers’
A house is consumed in flames while smoke billows into the air in North Fort Myers. The fire broke out Monday evening, nearly destroying the home entirely. North Fort Myers Fire told WINK News it wouldn’t release any details until the state has completed its investigation. But the images some neighbors shared with WINK News […]
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Last chance for appeals to Cape Coral’s Chiquita Lock removal
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Second Youth Pride Conference in Naples to focus on LGBTQ support
A chance for LGBTQ youth to explore LGBTQ-related issues facing them is what the organizers of the annual Youth Pride Conference hope to provide.

Modular homes helping people rebuild quickly on Fort Myers Beach
Destruction, pain, and disappointment are all things we have all felt since Hurricane Ian washed away the lives of many.

Cape Coral Yacht Club will require up to 4 years to rebuild after Ian
Fans of the Cape Coral Yacht Club have learned that it will take between three and four years to complete the post-Ian rebuilding process.