NAPLES Naples Cars on Fifth event fuels $2M for local charity efforts For over two decades, car enthusiasts in Southwest Florida have gathered on Fifth Avenue in Naples.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island set to reopen Collier County announced the reopening of the Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter to host Puppy Bowl 3 ahead of big game Ahead of the big game on Sunday, Cape Coral Animal Shelter will be featuring its very own Puppy Bowl III.
FORT MYERS From the ballpark to the beach: the Minnesota Twins are back for Spring Training 1700 miles later the Twins truck is here and the team from Minnesota is ready to spend the next six weeks here in Fort Myers.
the weather authority Warm stretch continues throughout this weekend The Weather Authority says if you are a fan of the warmer weather, you are going to love this weekend.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s red tide raises health alerts and wildlife concerns With great weather in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a perfect beach weekend. However, visitors to the barrier islands should exercise caution.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises funds for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Automotive Experience brought excitement and philanthropy to the community, raising money for St. Matthew’s House.
MATLACHA Little Pine Island bridge work causes delays, FDOT promises progress Construction on the Little Pine Island Bridge has narrowed traffic to one lane, causing significant delays for drivers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Support women’s heart health on National Wear Red Day The first Friday in February marks National Wear Red Day!
Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crash A deadly plane crash that occurred one year ago in Naples, Florida continues to impact lives in Southwest Florida. The tragic event involved two pilots who lost their lives on Interstate 75.
Naples jet crash, one year later: new details on emergency response Sunday marks one year since a jet crashed after its pilots attempted an emergency landing on I-75 just outside of Naples. “Your mind goes back to everything that happened that day,” said Heather Mazurkiewicz, public information officer with the North Collier Fire Rescue. “I think about the fact that there weren’t more lives lost.” At […]
LCSO cutting down law enforcement response times The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up to implement “Prepared 9-1-1,” a new tool designed to enhance emergency response times.
How Harry Chapin Food Bank supports struggling families In the heart of Dunbar, a neighborhood in Fort Myers, the STARS Complex becomes a place of hope as the Harry Chapin Food Bank supports families in need.
MOORE HAVEN African American family breaking barriers in Moore Haven politics Breaking barriers is a family tradition for Rashondra Croskey and her godmother, Gloria Reese.
NAPLES Naples Cars on Fifth event fuels $2M for local charity efforts For over two decades, car enthusiasts in Southwest Florida have gathered on Fifth Avenue in Naples.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island set to reopen Collier County announced the reopening of the Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter to host Puppy Bowl 3 ahead of big game Ahead of the big game on Sunday, Cape Coral Animal Shelter will be featuring its very own Puppy Bowl III.
FORT MYERS From the ballpark to the beach: the Minnesota Twins are back for Spring Training 1700 miles later the Twins truck is here and the team from Minnesota is ready to spend the next six weeks here in Fort Myers.
the weather authority Warm stretch continues throughout this weekend The Weather Authority says if you are a fan of the warmer weather, you are going to love this weekend.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s red tide raises health alerts and wildlife concerns With great weather in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a perfect beach weekend. However, visitors to the barrier islands should exercise caution.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises funds for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Automotive Experience brought excitement and philanthropy to the community, raising money for St. Matthew’s House.
MATLACHA Little Pine Island bridge work causes delays, FDOT promises progress Construction on the Little Pine Island Bridge has narrowed traffic to one lane, causing significant delays for drivers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Support women’s heart health on National Wear Red Day The first Friday in February marks National Wear Red Day!
Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crash A deadly plane crash that occurred one year ago in Naples, Florida continues to impact lives in Southwest Florida. The tragic event involved two pilots who lost their lives on Interstate 75.
Naples jet crash, one year later: new details on emergency response Sunday marks one year since a jet crashed after its pilots attempted an emergency landing on I-75 just outside of Naples. “Your mind goes back to everything that happened that day,” said Heather Mazurkiewicz, public information officer with the North Collier Fire Rescue. “I think about the fact that there weren’t more lives lost.” At […]
LCSO cutting down law enforcement response times The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up to implement “Prepared 9-1-1,” a new tool designed to enhance emergency response times.
How Harry Chapin Food Bank supports struggling families In the heart of Dunbar, a neighborhood in Fort Myers, the STARS Complex becomes a place of hope as the Harry Chapin Food Bank supports families in need.
MOORE HAVEN African American family breaking barriers in Moore Haven politics Breaking barriers is a family tradition for Rashondra Croskey and her godmother, Gloria Reese.
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