LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Car crashes into Lehigh duplex A car crashed into a duplex early Sunday morning in Lehigh Acres causing confusion for the building’s residents.
WINK News Photos of the Week Feb. 2 – Feb. 8 This Week’s edition features live music, some familiar faces wearing red and a fabulous charity event
FORT MYERS Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort Myers Drivers along Interstate 75 near Colonial Boulevard can expect changes soon.
the weather authority Sun and clouds with a stray shower possible The Weather Authority says sun and clouds overhead will lead to another day with above-average temperatures.
FORT MYERS LCSO offering youth boxing program The Lee County Sheriff’s Office youth boxing program is your kid’s golden ticket to mastering the art of self-defense.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man speaks on helping apprehend armed 13-year-old The man who helped apprehend an armed 13-year-old spoke on the incident.
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.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Car crashes into Lehigh duplex A car crashed into a duplex early Sunday morning in Lehigh Acres causing confusion for the building’s residents.
WINK News Photos of the Week Feb. 2 – Feb. 8 This Week’s edition features live music, some familiar faces wearing red and a fabulous charity event
FORT MYERS Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort Myers Drivers along Interstate 75 near Colonial Boulevard can expect changes soon.
the weather authority Sun and clouds with a stray shower possible The Weather Authority says sun and clouds overhead will lead to another day with above-average temperatures.
FORT MYERS LCSO offering youth boxing program The Lee County Sheriff’s Office youth boxing program is your kid’s golden ticket to mastering the art of self-defense.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man speaks on helping apprehend armed 13-year-old The man who helped apprehend an armed 13-year-old spoke on the incident.
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.
Flag Pond Fire in Picayune State Strand Forest. Photo via The Caloosahatchee Forestry Center on Twitter. Crews worked to extinguish large brush fires Saturday in Southwest Florida. The fire danger indices showed Collier County at a high risk and Lee County at and Extreme fire risk, according to the Florida Forest Service. Outdoor burning is discouraged at this time. Resident throughout the Greater Naples Fire District are experiencing smoke conditions due to the ongoing wildfires. If you have difficulty breathing please refrain from outdoor activities. Unless you see a fire there is no need to report generalized smoke conditions to 9-1-1 pic.twitter.com/KIZwI2tPum — Greater Naples Fire (@GN_Fire) March 24, 2018 Another high wildfire danger day. Be careful out there. pic.twitter.com/E0JvUP68vi — Greater Naples Fire (@GN_Fire) March 24, 2018 RED FLAG WARNING: High fire danger for #LeeCounty Drought conditions, low humidity, and high or erratic winds make it ideal for a #wildfire and rapid spread. Outdoor burning is discouraged. #SWFL pic.twitter.com/5ywtNU2Re5 — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 24, 2018 Collier County ‘Flag Pond Fire’ The Flag Pond Fire scorched 2,600 acres in the Picayune Strand Forest and was 90 percent contained as of 10:00 p.m. Saturday, Greater Naples Fire District said on Twitter. #FlagPondFire is now 2,600 acres and 90% contained. Wildland firefighters worked through the night and containment lines are holding. Mop up will continue throughout the day to extinguish any hot spots or flare ups. pic.twitter.com/b5d0bcqKeB — Greater Naples Fire (@GN_Fire) March 24, 2018 Picayune Strand State Forest- Sabal Palm Trail is CLOSED to the public while wildland firefighters continue to fight wildfires in the forest. For more information visit https://t.co/GVRwo7Lo11 — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 24, 2018 Smoke may impact I-75 throughout the day. Follow these simple steps if you encounter smoke on the highway. #FlagPondFire — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 24, 2018 ‘Greenway fire’ The 2,500-acre Greenway Fire was 25 percent contained as of 10:00 p.m. Saturday, fire officials said. One occupied RV home was lost. Several other structures were saved, according to officials. Firefighters continue to battle the Greenway fire now working through the Sabal Palm area. One occupied RV/home was lost. Several other structures were saved. Further fire progression this evening is expected to move slowly to the NE with no homes in direct pathway. pic.twitter.com/8LUSk8U833 — Greater Naples Fire (@GN_Fire) March 25, 2018 ‘116th Ave SE fire’ The 116th Avenue Southeast Fire has burned 2,250 acres and was 10 percent contained as of 10:00 p.m. Saturday, according to fire officials. Incident 102 #116thAveSEFire has grown to 2,250 acres and 10% contained. #FLFire #Flwildfire #wildfire — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 24, 2018 Hendry County ‘West Boundary fire’ The West Boundary Fire burned 1,500 acres and was 50 percent contained as of 10:00 p.m. Saturday, The Caloosahatchee Forestry Center said on Twitter. Incident 98 #WestBoundaryFire is 1,500 acres and 50% contained. Wildland firefighters have been briefed and are continuing to establishing lines and monitor for any breakouts. #FLFire #Flwildfire #wildfire — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 24, 2018