19-year-old Cape Coral man accused of attempted car burglary on Christmas EveRSW braces for post-holiday travel
cape coral 19-year-old Cape Coral man accused of attempted car burglary on Christmas Eve The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of attempting to steal a car on Christmas Eve.
RSW braces for post-holiday travel Now that the holidays have passed for many, the return to normalcy has begun as the Southwest Florida International Airport prepares for the large influx of travelers.
wink news Mega Millions jackpot surges over $1B; next drawing set for Friday The elusive Mega Millions jackpot has evaded players this holiday season as the prize money has ballooned to $1.15 billion.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warmer temperatures and isolated showers for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking warmer temperatures along with isolated showers expected throughout this Thursday afternoon.
PORT CHARLOTTE Families visit Santa’s Village in Port Charlotte for Christmas The holiday magic is in full swing at Santa’s Village. There are holiday lights, food, and plenty of families making some holiday memories
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter volunteers distribute gifts to cats and dogs Christmas is meant to be merry, but for dogs and cats waiting for their forever homes it can be anything but.
NAPLES Dozens volunteer to feed over 500 people at St. Matthew’s House The St. Matthews House fed nearly 500 people hot and traditional holiday meals at their Naples shelter on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL Project Siren; Cape Coral chaplain praying for first responders The sound of sirens, life and death hang in the balance. A cape coral chaplain bows his head and says a prayer.
FORT MYERS Residents celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas on the same day Hanukkah begins Wednesday with the lighting of the first candle. Each night, another candle will be lit until all eight shine bright.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood residents still recovering from hurricanes on Christmas Neighbors on Lemon Bay Drive in Englewood said their homes had never seen a drop of a water from a hurricane until 2024.
FORT MYERS Dr. Piper Center hosts annual Christmas Celebration Dozens of children are enjoying new bicycles on Christmas day thanks to the generosity of the Dr. Piper Center.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 25, 2024 This weekly Most Wanted Wednesday WINK News segment features fugitives from justice in Southwest Florida.
Spending the holidays with first responders For most of us, Christmas is about spending time with family, but one group is making sure our families are staying safe.
More clouds and a few showers for your Christmas Day plans The Weather Authority is tracking more clouds on Christmas day than we saw on Christmas Eve and the chance for a few showers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Adoptive family spends first Christmas together Family come in all shapes and sizes but all share one common thing, their love for each other. One southwest Florida woman couldn’t have kids, so she built her family through adoption and fostering.
cape coral 19-year-old Cape Coral man accused of attempted car burglary on Christmas Eve The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of attempting to steal a car on Christmas Eve.
RSW braces for post-holiday travel Now that the holidays have passed for many, the return to normalcy has begun as the Southwest Florida International Airport prepares for the large influx of travelers.
wink news Mega Millions jackpot surges over $1B; next drawing set for Friday The elusive Mega Millions jackpot has evaded players this holiday season as the prize money has ballooned to $1.15 billion.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warmer temperatures and isolated showers for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking warmer temperatures along with isolated showers expected throughout this Thursday afternoon.
PORT CHARLOTTE Families visit Santa’s Village in Port Charlotte for Christmas The holiday magic is in full swing at Santa’s Village. There are holiday lights, food, and plenty of families making some holiday memories
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter volunteers distribute gifts to cats and dogs Christmas is meant to be merry, but for dogs and cats waiting for their forever homes it can be anything but.
NAPLES Dozens volunteer to feed over 500 people at St. Matthew’s House The St. Matthews House fed nearly 500 people hot and traditional holiday meals at their Naples shelter on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL Project Siren; Cape Coral chaplain praying for first responders The sound of sirens, life and death hang in the balance. A cape coral chaplain bows his head and says a prayer.
FORT MYERS Residents celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas on the same day Hanukkah begins Wednesday with the lighting of the first candle. Each night, another candle will be lit until all eight shine bright.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood residents still recovering from hurricanes on Christmas Neighbors on Lemon Bay Drive in Englewood said their homes had never seen a drop of a water from a hurricane until 2024.
FORT MYERS Dr. Piper Center hosts annual Christmas Celebration Dozens of children are enjoying new bicycles on Christmas day thanks to the generosity of the Dr. Piper Center.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 25, 2024 This weekly Most Wanted Wednesday WINK News segment features fugitives from justice in Southwest Florida.
Spending the holidays with first responders For most of us, Christmas is about spending time with family, but one group is making sure our families are staying safe.
More clouds and a few showers for your Christmas Day plans The Weather Authority is tracking more clouds on Christmas day than we saw on Christmas Eve and the chance for a few showers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Adoptive family spends first Christmas together Family come in all shapes and sizes but all share one common thing, their love for each other. One southwest Florida woman couldn’t have kids, so she built her family through adoption and fostering.
FORT MYERS, Fla. Supplies are tight around Southwest Florida, but some business are opening up to help. Below is a list of gas stations, grocery stores, banks and other essential establishments that have told WINK News they’re open. This is a running list; we intend to update it as time goes by. Do you own a business selling essential goods that’s open and not on this list? Drop us a line at desk@winknews.com. Gas Many stations are running out of fuel as quickly as they get it, but WINK News viewers are giving us updates on Facebook about where they’re seeing it. However, DeSoto County officials confirmed at 11:18 a.m. Thursday the following stations had gas: Northside Shell, 610 N. Brevard Ave., Arcadia (both gas and diesel) Walmart, 2725 SE State Road 70, Arcadia (both gas and diesel) Speedway, 201 S Brevard Ave., Arcadia (both gas and diesel) Circle K, 4347 U.S. 17, Arcadia Murphy USA on 2769 SE Hwy 70, Arcadia Groceries and superstores: BJ’s Wholesale on 1929 NE Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral BJ’s Wholesale on 9372 6 Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers Fiddlesticks Liquor, 13650 Fiddlesticks Blvd No. 201, Fort Myers See a list of open Publix stores here Sam’s Club, 17700 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte (temporarily waiving membership) Sam’s Club, 301 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral (temporarily waiving membership) Sam’s Club, 5170 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers (temporarily waiving membership) Sam’s Club, 2250 Immokalee Road, North Naples (temporarily waiving membership) Save-A-Lot on 1325 E Oak St, Arcadia (no meat or refrigerated items) SuperTarget, 1890 NE Pine Island Road, Cape Coral SuperTarget, 15880 San Carlos Blvd., south Fort Myers SuperTarget, 10000 Gulf Center Drive, south Fort Myers SuperTarget, 2415 Tarpon Bay Blvd., Naples Target, 1400A Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte Target, 2430 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral Target, 9350 Dynasty Dr., Fort Myers Target, 10000 Gulf Center Drive, Fort Myers Target, 2324 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples Walmart Neighborhood Market, 2150 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte Walmart Neighborhood Market, 2020 NE Pine Island Road, Cape Coral Walmart Neighborhood Market, 3920 Skyline Blvd., Cape Coral Walmart Neighborhood Market, 5010 Airport-Pulling Road North, North Naples Walmart Supercenter, 19100 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte Walmart Supercenter, 5001 Taylor Road, Punta Gorda Walmart Supercenter, 17105 San Carlos Blvd., south Fort Myers Walmart Supercenter, 1951 W. Hickopee Ave., LaBelle Walmart Supercenter, 1005 W. Sugarland Highway, Clewiston Walmart Supercenter, 11225 Tamiami Trail N., Naples Winn-Dixie, 625 North Collier Blvd., Marco Island Generators/hardware: Brinker Brown Fastener & Supply, 12290 Crystal Commerce Loop, south Fort Myers Jim Goodall Equipment Sales, 16331 Old U.S. 41, south Fort Myers Lowe’s, all Southwest Florida locations O’Reilly Auto Parts, 3439 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers Sunshine Ace Hardware, all Southwest Florida locations The Home Depot, all Southwest Florida locations Tropical Hardware DO It Best, 2605 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers Ace Hardware, 800 East Elkcam Circle, Marco Island Pharmacies: CVS, 2331 Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel Island Pharmacy, 2330 Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel Walgreens, 1100 North Collier Blvd., Marco Island Walgreens, 1800 San Marco Rd., Marco Island CVS, 676 Bald Eagle Drive., Marco Island Restaurants: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar on 13550 South Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar on Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar on 15151 North Cleveland Ave. North, Fort Myers Angela’s Cafe Italiano, 258 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda Bajio Mexican Grill, 3260 Forum Blvd #301, Fort Myers Bella Colombia Restaurant, 3431 Bonita Beach Road, Suite 103, Bonita Springs Best Ice Cream in Fort Myers on 2215-K Winkler Ave., Fort Myers Bonefish Grill on 26381 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs Bonefish Grill on 900 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral Bonefish Grill on 1500 5th Avenue South, Naples Brooks Gourmet Burgers & Dogs on 330 9th St S, Naples Bruno’s of Brooklyn Italian Eatery on 2112 2nd St., Fort Myers Cafe You, 1423 SE 10th St. 1A, Cape Coral Carrabbas Italian Grill, 12990 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers Casa Lupita Café Mexican cuisine on 13120 Westlinks Terrace No. 10, Fort Myers Chicago Pizza on 1341 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral Chili’s Grill & Bar on 2703 SE Hwy 70, Arcadia City Tavern on 2206 Bay St., Fort Myers Dixie Fish Co. on 714 Fishermans Wharf, Fort Myers Beach Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille on 2500 Island Inn Rd, Sanibel Domino’s Pizza, 1133 Del Prado Blvd. S., Cape Coral Duffy’s Sports Grill, 21253 Stoneybrook Golf Blvd., Estero Duffy’s Sports Grill, 627 Cape Coral Pkwy. W., Cape Coral Dunkin Donuts, 4071 N. Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers Dunkin Donuts, 2221 Santa Barbara Blvd No. 101, Cape Coral Dunkin Donuts, 2475 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers Dunkin Donuts, 1662 NE Pine Island Road, Cape Coral Dunkin Donuts, 4233 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte Dunkin Donuts, 8291 Dani Drive Fort Myers Dunkin Donuts, 1715 Cape Coral Pkwy. W., Cape Coral Dunkin Donuts, 8951 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers Dunkin Donuts, 20290 Grande Oak Shoppes Blvd., Estero El Pirata Mexican Restaurant on 1999 SE Hwy 70, Arcadia Fancy’s Southern Cafe, 8890 Salrose Lane No. 101, Fort Myers Five Guys, 1860 NE Pine Island Road, Pine Island Five Guys, 23050 Via Villagio, Estero Five Guys, 1900 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte Five Guys, 3268 Forum Blvd., Fort Myers Fort Myers Brewing Company, 12811 Commerce Lakes Drive, No. 28, Fort Myers BAM German Bakery, 1507 SE 47th St., Cape Coral Golden Corral, 4690 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers Hogbody’s Bar and Grill on 10440 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers Hooters, 3120 Del Prado Blvd, Cape Coral Hooters, 3625 Gateway Lane, Naples Hooters, 4411 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers Hooters, 1360 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte Ichiban, 1520 Broadway, Fort Myers Joe’s Crab Shack on 2024 West 1st St., Fort Myers Kyoto Sushi & Hibachi on 4391 Colonial Boulevard #102 Fort Myers Lee Roy Selmon’s Fort Myers on 5056 Daniels Pkwy, Fort Myers Maria’s Pizzeria & Restaurant on 1224 SE 46th Ln, Cape Coral McDonald’s, 1203 E Oak St, Arcadia McDonald’s, 3645 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers McDonald’s, 12290 S. Cleveland Ave., south Fort Myers McDonald’s, 13741 N. Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers McDonald’s, 1245 Homestead Road N., Lehigh Acres McDonald’s, 9083 Mac Drive, Punta Gorda McDonald’s, 12055 Collier Blvd., Golden Gate McDonald’s, 14551 State Road 80, Fort Myers McDonald’s, 1805 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte McDonald’s, 2955 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers McDonald’s, 3232 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte McDonald’s, 24133 Peachland Blvd., Port Charlotte McDonald’s, 14805 Tamiami Trail, North Port McDonald’s, 21 State Road 80, LaBelle McDonald’s, 3061 Northeast Pine Island Road, North Fort Myers McDonald’s, 11141 N. Tamiami Trail, North Naples McDonald’s, 1604 W. Cape Coral Parkway, Cape Coral McDonald’s, 1530 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers McDonald’s, 20310 Grand Oak Shoppes Blvd., Estero McDonald’s, 15291 Collier Boulevard, North Naples McDonald’s, 8177 Dani Drive, Fort Myers McDonald’s, 2541 Del Prado Blvd. N., Cape Coral McDonald’s, 6431 Bayshore Road N., North Fort Myers McDonald’s, 2925 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral McDonald’s, 11041 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers Miceli’s, 3930 Pine Island Road, Matlacha Misto Bar & Grill on 231 Del Prado Blvd, Cape Coral Naples Flatbread and Wine Bar, 10801 Corkscrew Road, Suite 520, Estero Nick and Stella’s Family Sports Pub, 15271 McGregor Blvd No. 14, south Fort Myers Nevermind Awesome Bar and Eatery on 927 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral Norman Love Confections on 11380 Lindbergh Blvd, Fort Myers Oak Street Deli on 26 W Oak St., Arcadia Oasis Restaurant on 2260 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers Ortygia on 1418 13th St. W., Bradenton Overtime Pizzeria & Sports Pub, 1708 Cape Coral Parkway, Cape Coral Palm City Brewing, 7887 Drew Circle, Fort Myers Pie Five Pizza Co., 22905 Lyden Drive, Estero Pinchers, 6890 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach Red Lobster on 2355 Tamiami Trail N, Naples Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, 23151 Village Shops Way, Coconut Point Mall, Estero Schnappers Hots, 1528 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Starbucks, 1514 Broadway, Fort Myers Sonic Drive-In on 3585 Tamiami Trail E, Naples Spanky’s Speakeasy on 1550 Airport Pulling Rd N, Naples Subway on 4150 Hancock Bridge Pkwy., North Fort Myers Subway on 1414 Cape Coral Pkwy. East, Cape Coral Subway on 3015 Pine Island Road Southwest, Cape Coral Subway on 1847 Pine Island Road Northeast, Cape Coral Subway on 2481 Del Prado Blvd. North, Cape Coral The Standard, 1520 Broadway, Fort Myers Three Pepper Burrito on 2231 First Street, Fort Myers Two Amigos Restaurant on 1339 Cape Coral Parkway, Cape Coral Wharf Tavern Restaurant & Lobster House on 909 10th St. South, Naples Woodys Waterside on 3051 Stringfellow Rd, St James City Banks: Bank of the Islands, 1699 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Edison National Bank, 13000 S. Cleveland Ave. Fort Myers Edison National Bank, 2105 First St., Fort Myers FineMark National Bank & Trust, 12681 Creekside Lane, Fort Myers Iberia Bank, 2150 Goodlette Road North, Naples Iberia Bank, 2180 Immokalee Road, Naples(Drive-thru only) Iberia Bank, 5247 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples(Drive-thru only) Iberia Bank, 605 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island (Drive-thru only) Iberia Bank, 23250 Via Villagio, Estero Iberia Bank, 6651 Orion Drive, Fort Myers Iberia Bank, 812 Del Prado Boulevard South, Cape Coral Iberia Bank, 2247 First Street, Fort Myers Iberia Bank, 7580 Winkler Road, Fort Myers Regions Bank, 1507 Cape Coral Pkwy. E., Cape Coral Regions Bank, 1522 Cape Coral Pkwy. W., Cape Coral Regions Bank, 1821 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral Regions Bank, 8655 College Pkwy. SW, Fort Myers Regions Bank 15051 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers Regions Bank, 11881 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers Regions Bank, 13455 McCall Road, Port Charlotte Regions Bank, 24153 Peachland Blvd., Port Charlotte Regions Bank, 2100 Forrest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte Regions Bank, 1401 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda Regions Bank, 7405 Devonshire Blvd., Naples Regions Bank, 7950 Airport Road N., Naples Regions Bank, 5909 Pine Ridge Road, Naples SunTrust mobile branch from 8 p.m. to 6 p.m., 3201 Tamiami Trail, North Naples SunTrust Bank on 4532 Del Prado Blvd., South Cape Coral SunTrust Bank on 530 East Cape Coral Parkway, Cape Coral SunTrust Bank on 1110 West Homestead Rd., Lehigh Acres SunTrust Bank on 4415 Metro Parkway, Fort Myers SunTrust Bank on 2139 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral SunTrust Bank on 6890 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers SunTrust Bank on 15051 North Cleveland Avenue, North Fort Myers SunTrust Bank on 1533 Cape Coral Parkway, Cape Coral SunTrust Bank on 13901 North Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers SunTrust Bank on 14490 South Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers SunTrust Bank on 3330 Forum Blvd., Fort Myers SunTrust Bank on 11620 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers SunTrust Bank on 16965 Alico Mission Way, Fort Myers SunTrust Bank on 915 Cape Coral Parkwaty East, Cape Coral SunTrust Bank on 3315 Davis Blvd., Naples SunTrust Bank on 3501 Vandenberg Way, Estero Wells Fargo, 3200 U.S. 27 South, Sebring Wells Fargo, 3635 U.S. 27 North, Sebring Wells Fargo, 1530 Heitman St., Fort Myers Wells Fargo, 4732 Del Prado Blvd. S., Cape Coral Wells Fargo, 15890 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers Wells Fargo, 23100 Via Villagio Road, Estero Wells Fargo, 8700 Corkscrew Road, Estero Wells Fargo, 10870 Miromar Outlet Drive, Estero Wells Fargo, 1797 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte Wells Fargo, 3195 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte Wells Fargo, 345 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte Wells Fargo, 113 Hancock Bridge Parkway West, Cape Coral Wells Fargo, 11075 Tamiami Trail North, North Naples Wharf Tavern Restaurant and Lobster House, 909 10th St. S. No. 106, Naples Movie Theaters Prado Stadium 12 on 25251 Chamber of Commerce Dr, Bonita Springs ($6 movies Wednesday and Thursday) Shopping centers: Coconut Point on 23106 Fashion Drive, Estero Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero Hair Salons Hair Cuttery is offering free shampoo and blow dry from Sept. 15 through Sept. 19 at the following locations: 2378 Surfside Blvd., Cape Coral 4600 Summerlin Rd., Fort Myers 15880 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers 3268 Forum Blvd., Fort Myers 2481 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral 23106 Fashion Drive at Coconut Point Mall 12975 Collier Blvd., Naples