Car crashes into restaurant window in Gulf Coast Town CenterLehigh Acres man arrested in connection to cockfighting
ESTERO Car crashes into restaurant window in Gulf Coast Town Center Authorities are investigating after an SUV crashed into a restaurant at the Gulf Coast Town Center in Estero.
WEST PALM BEACH Trump picks Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State President-elect Donald Trump named Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as his nominee for secretary of state on Wednesday.
Lehigh Acres man arrested in connection to cockfighting A Lehigh Acres man has been arrested after deputies found he was running a cockfighting ring near his home.
WINK NEWS Atlanta Dream hires long-time FGCU coach The Atlanta Dream has hired longtime FGCU coach Karl Smesko to lead the team as he steps down as head women’s basketball coach of the Eagles.
Duo arrested in Collier County for bank jugging The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men who stand accused of bank jugging, stealing thousands of dollars in cash from a victim.
PUNTA GORDA 2 accused of trafficking narcotics after reckless driving stop in Punta Gorda A man and woman have been arrested for allegedly possessing trafficking amounts of drugs after deputies stopped them for reckless driving in Punta Gorda.
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital purchases land in Bonita Springs Charlotte County’s HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital purchased a 4.3-acre site on Bonita Beach Road in Bonita Springs, according to Lee County property records.
NORTH PORT North Port woman wins $1M prize playing scratch-off A woman in North Port won $1 million from a scratch-off game.
FWC rescues baby manatee from shallow area in Caloosahatchee River A baby manatee found in the shallows of the Caloosahatchee River is recovering after the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission transported it for care to SeaWorld.
Seacrest volleyball celebrates fourth straight state title The Seacrest Country Day School volleyball team celebrates its fourth straight state championship.
COLLIER COUNTY 7 agencies recognized for their actions during private jet crash in Collier County It was a day that asked for action on Interstate 75 when a private jet crashed on a highway in Collier County back in February.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral CRA giving update Wednesday on Bimini Basin project Cape Coral leaders are giving an update Wednesday during a Community Redevelopment Agency meeting on the Bimini East project.
the weather authority Tracking Potential Tropical System 19 in the Caribbean The Weather Authority is tracking a tropical wave designated as Potential Tropical System 19 in the Caribbean, as development is likely to occur later this week.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Weak front brings less humid conditions this Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a weak cold front, as Southwest Florida can expect less humid conditions this Wednesday.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man sentenced to life for witness tampering and inmate assault A Fort Myers man has been sentenced to life in prison for witness tampering and inmate assault.
ESTERO Car crashes into restaurant window in Gulf Coast Town Center Authorities are investigating after an SUV crashed into a restaurant at the Gulf Coast Town Center in Estero.
WEST PALM BEACH Trump picks Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State President-elect Donald Trump named Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as his nominee for secretary of state on Wednesday.
Lehigh Acres man arrested in connection to cockfighting A Lehigh Acres man has been arrested after deputies found he was running a cockfighting ring near his home.
WINK NEWS Atlanta Dream hires long-time FGCU coach The Atlanta Dream has hired longtime FGCU coach Karl Smesko to lead the team as he steps down as head women’s basketball coach of the Eagles.
Duo arrested in Collier County for bank jugging The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men who stand accused of bank jugging, stealing thousands of dollars in cash from a victim.
PUNTA GORDA 2 accused of trafficking narcotics after reckless driving stop in Punta Gorda A man and woman have been arrested for allegedly possessing trafficking amounts of drugs after deputies stopped them for reckless driving in Punta Gorda.
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital purchases land in Bonita Springs Charlotte County’s HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital purchased a 4.3-acre site on Bonita Beach Road in Bonita Springs, according to Lee County property records.
NORTH PORT North Port woman wins $1M prize playing scratch-off A woman in North Port won $1 million from a scratch-off game.
FWC rescues baby manatee from shallow area in Caloosahatchee River A baby manatee found in the shallows of the Caloosahatchee River is recovering after the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission transported it for care to SeaWorld.
Seacrest volleyball celebrates fourth straight state title The Seacrest Country Day School volleyball team celebrates its fourth straight state championship.
COLLIER COUNTY 7 agencies recognized for their actions during private jet crash in Collier County It was a day that asked for action on Interstate 75 when a private jet crashed on a highway in Collier County back in February.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral CRA giving update Wednesday on Bimini Basin project Cape Coral leaders are giving an update Wednesday during a Community Redevelopment Agency meeting on the Bimini East project.
the weather authority Tracking Potential Tropical System 19 in the Caribbean The Weather Authority is tracking a tropical wave designated as Potential Tropical System 19 in the Caribbean, as development is likely to occur later this week.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Weak front brings less humid conditions this Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a weak cold front, as Southwest Florida can expect less humid conditions this Wednesday.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man sentenced to life for witness tampering and inmate assault A Fort Myers man has been sentenced to life in prison for witness tampering and inmate assault.
Departures and arrivals board at RSW airport. WINK News A German budget airline Eurowings is set to begin nonstop service to Fort Myers this month. Eurowings will start twice weekly nonstop service from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to Munich Airport (MUC) and a weekly flight to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). The first nonstop service to Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) on Eurowings, a new airline serving Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), will take place Thursday. Flights will operate on an Airbus A330 with 310 seats. Juergen Schmidt was born and raised in Germany. He celebrates his heritage in SWFL through the German American Social Club in Cape Coral. “About 650 active members who live here all year round, and over the season we’re gaining about another 300 from people coming from Europe,” he said. He’s now happy trips just got shorter and much easier between SWFL and his homeland. “I’m excited to have our band coming here for the big Oktoberfest. They’re flying directly also with Eurowings,” he said. Local realtor Steffen Vetter works with a lot of German clients. He says they visited less when Air Berlin went of of business last year. “With Air Berlin not having direct flights anymore, we did see a change in that, in the decreasing number of Germans coming to the area,” Vetter said. In 2016, RSW had more than 83,000 German travelers. Now, many are hopeful the restored nonstop service will bring in more than just visitors. “We are extremely pleased with the announcement that Eurowings will begin service to Fort Myers this May, offering Southwest Florida International Airport customers’ nonstop service to Munich and Cologne/Bonn,” said Jeff Mulder, A.A.E., executive director of the Lee County Port Authority. Mulder added, “These flights will strengthen the bridge between Germany and Southwest Florida. Travelers from Fort Myers will now be able to reach two extremely popular destinations in Germany more conveniently, as well as take advantage of connecting flights throughout Europe. We also look forward to welcoming more European visitors to experience the natural beauty of Southwest Florida.”