ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
A wildfire broke out near U.S. 41 and Estero Boulevard in Lee County Friday afternoon. (San Carlos Park Fire Department) FORT MYERS, Fla. Wildfires burned through four Southwest Florida counties on Friday. The first scorched 150 acres in the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation and Big Cypress Natural Preserve, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Fire Management Division said. The reservation has a Hendry County address while the preserve is in Collier County. Firefighters from Bonita Springs and Estero assisted with the morning fire. A second brush fire ignited Friday afternoon around 1:09 p.m. on Oil Well Road in Punta Gorda, which burned 302 acres and threatened several homes, the Florida Forest Service said. It was 95 percent contained by 7:00 p.m. “Right now my heart is in my stomach,” said Sherry Johnson, who lives near the impacted area. “I’m not concerned about my house. I’m concerned about my critters. That’s my concern is that they’re okay. Nothing else matters because (her house) can be replaced but they can’t.” Evacuations were lifted Friday night for homes on Bass, Valhalla and Catfish roads, as well as residences on North and South Jack Road, the Florida Forest Service said. Oil Well Road was closed Friday afternoon due to the fire. A third fire burned about 114 acres in San Carlos Park near U.S. 41 and Unique Circle, the San Carlos Park Fire District said. It was 100 percent contained by 7 p.m., the forest service said. #LeeFire is 114 acres and 100% contained, all operations are normal and firefighters will be mopping up #wildfire #FLfire — Caloosahatchee FC (@FFS_cafc) March 17, 2017 An evacuation order was in place for homes along the south side of Unique Circle until about 5:40 p.m. WINK Weather meteorologist Zach Maloch captured flames and smoke from the San Carlos Park fire: U.S. 41 Southbound between Sanibel Boulevard and Hickory Drive was closed for several hours before reopening just before 6 p.m. North Collier Fire & Rescue assisted with the fires in San Carlos Park and in the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation and Big Cypress Natural Preserve. Brush Fire in Punta Gorda Friday afternoon About 150 acres were scorched as of Friday afternoon during a wildfire inside the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation and Big Cypress Natural Preserve. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Fire Management Division) A wildfire broke out near U.S. 41 and Estero Boulevard in Lee County Friday afternoon. (Lauren Sweeney/WINK News) A wildfire broke out near U.S. 41 and Estero Boulevard in Lee County Friday afternoon. (Lauren Sweeney/WINK News) A wildfire broke out near U.S. 41 and Estero Boulevard in Lee County Friday afternoon. (Lauren Sweeney/WINK News) A brush fire was discovered in San Carlos Park near U.S. 41 and Unique Circle. The blaze was one of three across Southwest Florida Friday afternoon. (Channing Frampton/WINK News) A brush fire ignited Friday afternoon on Oil Well Road in Punta Gorda, one of three that occurred across Southwest Florida on Friday. (Kristi Gross/WINK News) A wildfire broke out near U.S. 41 and Estero Boulevard in Lee County Friday afternoon. (Channing Frampton/WINK News) A wildfire broke out near U.S. 41 and Estero Boulevard in Lee County Friday afternoon. (San Carlos Park Fire Department) A wildfire broke out near U.S. 41 and Estero Boulevard in Lee County Friday afternoon. (San Carlos Park Fire Department) A Punta Gorda wildfire burned more than 100 acres Friday afternoon. (Sam Jones/WINK News) A Punta Gorda wildfire burned more than 100 acres Friday afternoon. (Sam Jones/WINK News) A wildfire broke out near U.S. 41 and Estero Boulevard in Lee County Friday afternoon. Lee County was under a red flag warning until 6 p.m.: #LeeCounty is under a Red Flag Warning from 2 pm to 6 pm. #OnlyYou #fireprevention pic.twitter.com/EIVfA8hgGq — Caloosahatchee FC (@FFS_cafc) March 17, 2017 The three fires occurred as Collier continues to recover from a 7,230 acre wildfire inside the Picayune Strand State Forest last week that destroyed four homes, forced evacuations and closed I-75 along Alligator Alley. #LeeWilliamsRdFire 7230 acres and 95% contained #FLfire #wildfire pic.twitter.com/hLoOBU0ukI — Caloosahatchee FC (@FFS_cafc) March 16, 2017