Crews on scene of 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village DriveJake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people
ESTERO Crews on scene of 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
NAPLES Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of Fiddler’s Creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
Prescription drug shortages lead to higher prices There are currently more than 250 medications on the nation’s drug shortage list, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The organization says 2023 marked the worst year for shortages in about a decade.
ESTERO Crews on scene of 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
NAPLES Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of Fiddler’s Creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
Prescription drug shortages lead to higher prices There are currently more than 250 medications on the nation’s drug shortage list, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The organization says 2023 marked the worst year for shortages in about a decade.
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Donald Trump will become the 45th president of the United States today, and many in Southwest Florida are taking to social media to share their thoughts. Fort Myers resident Lindsey Vlemmix’s enthusiasm for a big day in the nation’s history is clear in this photo she posted to Instagram: Inauguration Day 🎊🙌 #trump #inauguration #usa #trumptrain #🇺🇸 #trump2017 #elected #president #florida #america #trump🇺🇸 A photo posted by Lindsey Vlemmix (@lindsey_vlemmix) on Jan 20, 2017 at 3:18am PST Fabian Bertuna took to Twitter in Estero to post a musical tribute to Trump: https://t.co/uqamWQFmZ2. Go Trump go — FABIAN BERTUNA (@FabianBertuna) January 20, 2017 Not everyone is excited about the transition of power: #Florida, this view almost makes me forgive you for voting for #Trump. Almost. #nofilter @anthonymrossi A photo posted by Nina Judar (@ninajudar) on Jan 19, 2017 at 3:20pm PST Artist Leoma Lovegrove, whose support for Trump was made abundantly clear at her Matlacha gallery, is in Washington for the inauguration: A student from Palmetto Ridge High School tweeted his feelings prior to taking part in the Inaugural Parade: https://twitter.com/TaylorToatley/status/822411842609967105 The school tweeted to let people know the students were safe amid violent protests near the parade route: Those worried about us, we've got 5 branches, DC's finest, and secret service here #PRHSinDC @collierschools pic.twitter.com/tqQmpsFp30 — Palmetto Ridge (@PalmettoRidgeHS) January 20, 2017 Steve Ferrin was at Southwest Florida International Airport on his way to Washington: Heading to D.C. with @helensellsnaples, we heard there is something going on tomorrow…. #trump #maga #inauguration #spiritairlines #ftmyers #washingtondc A photo posted by Steven Hartley Ferren (@steveferren) on Jan 19, 2017 at 11:50am PST The message from Michelle Rouse of Naples was clear: It all starts today 🇺🇸#letsgo #inauguration #trump45 #maga #trumpinauguration #ibelieve A photo posted by Michelle Rouse (@michelle_rouse73) on Jan 20, 2017 at 5:41am PST WINK News reporter Channing Frampton was live via Facebook from an inauguration party in Naples: Florida Gulf Coast University political science professor Peter Bergerson weighed in live on Facebook with WINK News reporter Jessica Alpern: The Palmetto Ridge High School Marching Pride prepare to march in the inaugural parade: WINK News anchor Amanda Hall shows the sights and sounds of the inauguration parade on Pennsylvania Avenue: WINK News reporter Jessica Alpern interviews FGCU political science professor Peter Bergerson about President Donald Trump’s social media style: Submit Copyright ©2024 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.