FGCU students treat hundreds of patients in Nicaragua - WINK News

FORT MYERS, Fla. – A group of local students recently returned from Nicaragua where they provided medical treatment to more than 900 people.

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Cape Coral softball coach arrested for alleged inappropriate behavior with student

A volunteer softball coach at Oasis High School has been arrested on multiple charges due to inappropriate behavior with a student.

Centennial Park Recreation Center and pool closures

The Centennial Park Recreation Center gymnasium will close for the Florida Friendly Garden Fest this weekend.

Leatherback sea turtle nesting season begins in Sanibel

The Leatherback Sea turtles have begun to nest in Sanibel, marking the return of nesting season in Southwest Florida.

weather

A warmer Thursday start with stray showers this afternoon

The Weather Authority is tracking a warm Thursday morning start with the potential of stray rain showers for the afternoon.

Ring

FTC issues refunds of over $5M to Ring customers; are you eligible?

The Federal Trade Commission will refund Ring customers following a 2023 settlement that allowed employees and contractors to access cameras.

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SWFL band

SWFL band DONEFOR to open for Sublime, 311 and Goldfinger at Orlando music festival

Only two years after their inception, they are opening for Sublime, 311 and Goldfinger at Brightside Music Festival in Orlando.

Cape Coral faces lawsuit over First Amendment

A Cape Coral resident says he is filing a lawsuit the city after he says their public behavior rules violated the First Amendment.

arrest

Man accused of destroying his Mercedes Benz to ripoff insurance company

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for allegedly attempting to ripoff his insurance company by destroying his own vehicle.

FPL

Face to Face with FPL: Florida Power and Light sets up mobile support on Fort Myers Beach

8 days after Hurricane Ian, on October 7, the Florida Power and tight restored power to 99% of its customers.