South Fort Myers mansion owner to open rehab center

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SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — The owner of a 22,000-square-foot mansion is moving forward with plans to start a drug rehabilitation center on his property this week despite legal hurdles and opposition from some neighbors.

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PORT CHARLOTTE

Missing 4-year-old found dead in Charlotte County canal

Charlotte County deputies and K-9s are searching Barksdale Street are searching for a missing child: four-year-old Evelyn Gear.

LEHIGH ACRES

Lehigh Acres fire displaces 5, kills pet squirrel

A family was displaced from their home because of a fire in Lehigh Acres.

Tails wag for an update on one of Friday’s Furry Friends

WINK News meets lovable Tank and checks in on Hercules, who got adopted a day after his first debut on WINK News.

Our workweek ends with scattered rain chances with highs in the 80s and 90s

Tropical Depression Two remains a Tropical Depression as of the late-morning update from the National Hurricane Center. Maximum sustained winds remain near 35 miles per hour and this is expected to continue weakening and drifting south over the next 36 hours. The impact for Southwest Florida’s forecast remains low, with slightly amplified moisture fueling scattered […]

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Invest 91L upgraded to Tropical Depression 2 in Gulf of Mexico

The National Hurricane Center has increased development chances to 50% for Invest #91L in the Gulf within the next 48 hours.

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FORT MYERS BEACH

Sea turtle nesting season recovering on Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Ian

After a rough beginning, the sea turtles’ nesting season is going great. In May, sea turtle tracks were seen on the beach, crossing over debris before returning to the water.

Dutch-Way Cafe brings Amish food to Fort Myers

Pennsylvania native Jay Case grew up in the Lancaster area, which has the largest Amish community in the U.S. After living in Florida for 12 years, he figured he wasn’t the only one missing the food he grew up with, or better yet, he could introduce his favorite recipes to those who’ve never tried it. […]