FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. Residents of the Red Coconut RV Park are fighting the county for land they say belongs to them.
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Palmera on the River project receives 18-month extension in downtown Fort Myers
Palmera on the River, a planned 239-unit multifamily community, was approved for an 18-month extension by the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners. The 2-acre vacant lot, 2543 First St., was undeveloped for several decades. Since the site is within walking distance of the downtown River District, it remains one of the city’s […]

Deciding the future look of Fort Myers Beach
The future look of one island that Hurricane Ian hit the hardest is at stake on Monday. After months of waiting, a discussion on Fort Myers Beach is finally being had about potentially changing the rules and regulations for rebuilding people’s homes. It’s a topic that has some residents on the island concerned. Since Ian […]

Fort Myers Beach sunset watch party provides glimmer of hope
Those who attended the sunset watch party in Times Square admired a lot more than just the sunset. They admired the resiliency of this island and enjoyed the sunset as if this island was untouched by a hurricane. The people of Fort Myers Beach always knew how to throw a party. If anything, they know […]

Fort Myers Beach fire chief resigns
The Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District Chief Ronald Martin has resigned, according to the department.
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NAACP seeks travel ban to Florida
An attack targeting black people in Florida is making one group say, stay away. This coming weekend, the NAACP Florida State conference voted unanimously to seek permission from its national headquarters to issue a travel advisory for the state of Florida. The NAACP in Florida believes that blacks in Florida are under attack. The president […]

Man accused of kidnapping, killing Diana Alvarez awaits decision on cell phone evidence
The man accused of kidnapping and killing 9-year-old Diana Alvarez is working on getting key cell phone evidence thrown out of his upcoming trial.

Most Wanted Wednesday: Some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects for March 22
This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida.

Researchers study mosquito species newly arriving in SWFL
A mosquito species native to South and Central America is invading Southwest Florida, which has people concerned about the potential spread of disease.