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.
Publix on 2481 Del Prado Blvd North in Cape Coral. Photo via Amanda Vance Parlee Home Depot on Pine Ridge Road in Naples. WINK News/ Olivia Mancino Residents gathering sand bags at the South Trail Fire and Rescue Department in Fort Myers. FILE: Residents gathering sand bags at the South Trail Fire and Rescue Department in Fort Myers. Costco inside the Gulf Coast Town Center Costco inside the Gulf Coast Town Center Costco at Cypress Lake Drive and U.S. 41 in south Fort Myers. (Photo via Rich Garcia / WINK) Costco at Cypress Lake Drive and U.S. 41 in south Fort Myers. (Photo via Rich Garcia / WINK) Costco at Cypress Lake Drive and U.S. 41 in south Fort Myers. (Photo via Rich Garcia / WINK) FILE: Numerous Lee County agencies are making preparations ahead of Hurricane Irma. Photo via the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Numerous Lee County agencies are making preparations ahead of Hurricane Irma. Photo via the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Numerous Lee County agencies are making preparations ahead of Hurricane Irma. Photo via the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Line at the 7-Eleven gas station on Burnt Store and Tropicana 7-Eleven gas station on Burnt Store and Tropicana Walmart on Kings Highway in Port Charlotte Florida. P photo via Brennan Catfish Norus. 7-Eleven on Davis and Santa Barbara in east Naples out of gas as of 3 p.m. Tuesday. Publix on Radio Road and Santa Barbara Boulevard in east Naples. WINK News/ Elias Yacob Publix on Radio Road and Santa Barbara Boulevard in east Naples. WINK News/ Elias Yacob Home Depot on Skyline Boulevard in Cape Coral. Photo via Melanie Oleksa. Empty shelves at the Publix at U.S. 41 and Sanibel Boulevard. (Photo via Greg Bray) Empty shelves at the Publix at U.S. 41 and Sanibel Boulevard. (Photo via Greg Bray) Publix on Pine Island and Santa Barbara. WINK/ Brooke Shaffer Cars waiting to get gas. (Photo via Dianelys Blanco Licourt) A line to get water at the Winn Dixie at 1145 Homestead Road N. in Lehigh Acres (Photo via viewer Elaine Schiess) The line for generators at Northern Tool + Equipment at 18011 S Tamiami Trail in San Carlos Park. (Photo via viewer Mark Moravec) The line of a Home Depot at The Forum at 3402 Forum Blvd. in Fort Myers. (Photo via Kendra Sutton / WINK) The line of a Home Depot at The Forum at 3402 Forum Blvd. in Fort Myers. (Photo via Kendra Sutton / WINK) The line of a Home Depot at The Forum at 3402 Forum Blvd. in Fort Myers. (Photo via viewer Amy Trabal) A Wawa displayed this sign announcing it’s closure due to the hurricane effective 10 a.m. Thursday morning at the store on Colonial Boulevard and Fowler Street. (Sam Jones / WINK) A sunrise while waiting in line for water at Sam’s Club in Fort Myers. (Photo via viewer Mandy Rider) A boarded up home in Golden Gate Estates. (Photo via viewer Allison Goodman) WINK News / John Trierweiler WINK News / John Trierweiler Publix on Homestead Road in Lehigh Acres. Photo via: Alex Karicher Photo via Victoria Gonzalez Rosado. Photo via Jennifer Lander Oltman Photo via Giinger Teach Photo via Justina Hill Photo via Ali Guzman Photo via Gosia Gosia