Man accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at occupied vehicle in Charlotte CountyLongest tenured Cape Coral K-9 police officer and partner retire
port charlotte Man accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at occupied vehicle in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at an occupied vehicle in his driveway.
CAPE CORAL Longest tenured Cape Coral K-9 police officer and partner retire An officer for the Cape Coral Police Department and his K-9 partner are retiring after a distinguished career in law enforcement.
north naples WWII veteran celebrates 100th Christmas A milestone one century in the making, as a World War II veteran recently celebrated his 100th Christmas.
sanibel Sanibel firefighters rescue turtle stuck in drain for multiple days The Sanibel Fire Rescue District took to the sewers to save a stranded turtle from a drain located near a strip mall.
Lee County Schools provides bus for kids walking 2 miles without sidewalk A mother won a safety battle with the Lee County School District after her kids had to walk over two miles to school without a sidewalk.
cape coral Local restaurant owner recalls cherished memory of President Jimmy Carter President Jimmy Carter has left a lasting memory on many Americans posthumously, including the owner of a Southwest Florida restaurant.
wink news What new Florida bills will go into effect starting Jan. 1 With the new year comes new laws. Nine bills will become effective in Florida starting on Wednesday, January 1.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warm and humid for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer Monday with increased humidity. There will be increased cloud coverage throughout the afternoon.
Florida officials react to the passing of Jimmy Carter The 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter, passed away on Dec. 29. An immediate cause was not given.
FORT MYERS Chabad Lubavitch of SWFL holds menorah lighting ceremony The Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida joined together on Sunday evening for its annual menorah lighting ceremony.
Man dead after single-vehicle crash on I-75 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, one man is dead after a single-vehicle crash on I-75, Saturday afternoon.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100 Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old.
lehigh acres Man wanted for robbing a Family Dollar in Lehigh Acres Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for robbing a Family Dollar in Lehigh Acres.
Events to be held on the 5th night of Hanukkah in Southwest Florida Hanukkah, the Jewish holiday that lasts for eight nights, is entering its fifth day as many gather to observe the nightly menorah lighting.
NORTH FORT MYERS Two arrested after crashing vehicle into occupied North Fort Myers home According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a vehicle collided into a home on Williamsburg Drive in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
port charlotte Man accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at occupied vehicle in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at an occupied vehicle in his driveway.
CAPE CORAL Longest tenured Cape Coral K-9 police officer and partner retire An officer for the Cape Coral Police Department and his K-9 partner are retiring after a distinguished career in law enforcement.
north naples WWII veteran celebrates 100th Christmas A milestone one century in the making, as a World War II veteran recently celebrated his 100th Christmas.
sanibel Sanibel firefighters rescue turtle stuck in drain for multiple days The Sanibel Fire Rescue District took to the sewers to save a stranded turtle from a drain located near a strip mall.
Lee County Schools provides bus for kids walking 2 miles without sidewalk A mother won a safety battle with the Lee County School District after her kids had to walk over two miles to school without a sidewalk.
cape coral Local restaurant owner recalls cherished memory of President Jimmy Carter President Jimmy Carter has left a lasting memory on many Americans posthumously, including the owner of a Southwest Florida restaurant.
wink news What new Florida bills will go into effect starting Jan. 1 With the new year comes new laws. Nine bills will become effective in Florida starting on Wednesday, January 1.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warm and humid for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer Monday with increased humidity. There will be increased cloud coverage throughout the afternoon.
Florida officials react to the passing of Jimmy Carter The 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter, passed away on Dec. 29. An immediate cause was not given.
FORT MYERS Chabad Lubavitch of SWFL holds menorah lighting ceremony The Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida joined together on Sunday evening for its annual menorah lighting ceremony.
Man dead after single-vehicle crash on I-75 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, one man is dead after a single-vehicle crash on I-75, Saturday afternoon.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100 Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old.
lehigh acres Man wanted for robbing a Family Dollar in Lehigh Acres Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for robbing a Family Dollar in Lehigh Acres.
Events to be held on the 5th night of Hanukkah in Southwest Florida Hanukkah, the Jewish holiday that lasts for eight nights, is entering its fifth day as many gather to observe the nightly menorah lighting.
NORTH FORT MYERS Two arrested after crashing vehicle into occupied North Fort Myers home According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a vehicle collided into a home on Williamsburg Drive in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
MGN Thousands of pounds of Tyson Foods chicken fritter products are being recalled due to possible contamination. The USDA says the company received three complaints from schools about hard plastic in the chicken fritters. As a result, Tyson Foods is recalling more than 190,000 pounds of the following product: 32.81-lb. cases containing four 8.2-lb. bags of “FULLY COOKED, WHOLE GRAIN GOLDEN CRISPY CHICKEN CHUNK FRITTERS-CN” and case code 0599NHL02. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-1325” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Click here to view the label for the recalled products. Tyson recalls Golden Crispy Chicken Chunk Fritters. The recalled chicken fritters were shipped to institutions, including schools, nationwide. They were not available for retail sale. Any institutions that purchased the affected products are urged to throw them away or return them. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection to this recall. Consumers with questions about the recall can call Tyson Foods at (888) 747-7611.