Crash on Daniels Parkway leaves 1 injured, FHP investigatingReckless driver arrested twice in 10 days in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS Crash on Daniels Parkway leaves 1 injured, FHP investigating The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving two vehicles that has left at least one person injured in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Reckless driver arrested twice in 10 days in Fort Myers A Fort Myers man with a revoked license was arrested twice within 10 days for driving violations.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly shooter, home invasion and drug trafficking This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly shootings, home invasions and drug trafficking.
FORT MYERS Pedestrian dead after crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person dead Saturday night.
Sunday brings sun and clouds with chance for a stray shower The Weather Authority forecasts another seasonal day across Southwest Florida, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s to low 80s this afternoon.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
FORT MYERS Crash on Daniels Parkway leaves 1 injured, FHP investigating The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving two vehicles that has left at least one person injured in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Reckless driver arrested twice in 10 days in Fort Myers A Fort Myers man with a revoked license was arrested twice within 10 days for driving violations.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly shooter, home invasion and drug trafficking This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly shootings, home invasions and drug trafficking.
FORT MYERS Pedestrian dead after crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person dead Saturday night.
Sunday brings sun and clouds with chance for a stray shower The Weather Authority forecasts another seasonal day across Southwest Florida, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s to low 80s this afternoon.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
WINK News captured the glow from brush fires in Collier County. 3 large wildfires have burned over 18,000 acres so far. Fire crews worked to extinguish the Greenway fire Friday morning in the Picayune State Strand Forest, according to the Florida Forest Service. The fire caused by lightning scorched 17,138 and was 85 percent contained as of 11 a.m., fire officials said. The Greenway Fire showed little fire activity and if containment lines hold, fire officials should be able to increase containment this afternoon. “Overall, the entire operation is looking good,” said Mike Weston, Center Manager for Caloosahatchee Forestry Center. “The burn out operation was a tremendous success and we appreciate the community’s cooperation.” A front is expected Saturday that will turn winds out of the North, fire officials said. Crews are preparing for potential lightning fires associated with the front. Residents are advised to prepare their homes in case of an emergency. Fire officials recommend the following: Prepare 30 feet of defensible space around your home. Clean dry and dead vegetation off the roof, out of the gutter, or from around the home. Prepare and practice an evacuation plan. For more information on wildfire prevention, click here. More: Ready, set, go: Planning, preparation tips for of fire season #GreenwayFire is 17,138 acres and 85% contained. #FlagPondFire is holding at 2,578 acres and 100% contained. Fire fighters are working to constantly monitor control lines and mop-up any heat that is near the edge of the fire. #FlFire #FlWildfire #wildfire pic.twitter.com/61CEbIAkiH — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 30, 2018 Hendry County ‘West Boundary’ Fire The West Boundary Fire caused by lightning in Hendry County has scorched 2,642 acres and was 90 percent contained as of 11 a.m. Friday, fire officials said. #WestBoundaryFire is 2,642 acres and 90% contained. Wildland firefighters continue to monitor and patrol containment lines. #Flwildfire #wildfire #FlFire — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 29, 2018 Forecast Fire Danger Indices Collier County had a moderate fire danger level Friday, according to the Florida Forest Service. Lee County was listed as a high fire danger level. FIRE DANGER: Moderate to High for #LeeCounty #CollierCounty #HendryCounty With the slight decrease in fire danger, residents should use this time to prepare their homes for when, not if, a #wildfire comes through. #OnlyYou #BePrepared #SWFL pic.twitter.com/kdAnAStevm — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 30, 2018