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.
Fire ripped through a home on Bocilla Lane in Bokeelia Saturday morning. According to the fire chief Benjamin Mickuleit, a mobile home is a total loss and a vehicle has heavy damage. It took 15 firefighters and five fire trucks to contain the blaze and prevent damage to a three-story home behind the mobile home and another home next to it. The home was vacant and part of the Silver Tarpon Fishing Lodge Resort, which is currently on the market for sale. The owner was in an adjacent home at the resort when the fire broke out. A bystander at the Fish House saw the flames and called 911. There were no reported injuries. The state Bureau of Fire, Arson, and Explosives is on scene to investigate.