SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 11Cape Coral man files injunction against city over Jaycee Park
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 11 The Lehigh Lightning beat the Sarasota Sailors in a Monday night matchup to earn their first win of the season in week 11.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man files injunction against city over Jaycee Park A Cape Coral man has filed an injunction against the City of Cape Coral over the renovation of Jaycee Park.
CAPE CORAL Brothers gain highest Boy Scout award for repairing food pantry General Manager of the Adventist Community Services Alexandra Berru said she couldn’t be more grateful for the twin brothers.
2 Vietnam veterans raise $20,000 for monument in Naples Two Vietnam veterans raised over $20,000 to create a Vietnam monument at Cambier Park in Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Lee County to pick up debris on Estero and Hickory boulevards After three weeks of hard work clearing mountains of sand from Estero and Hickory boulevards, Lee County crews are ready to switch gears to storm debris collection along these main county roads.
SANIBEL Are our habitats on the brink of a slow collapse? For two years, Sanibel Island’s delicate ecosystems have been battered by unrelenting storm surges, leaving behind dead trees and tainted freshwater pools.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres driver wants more safety measures for State Road 82 A Lehigh Acres man wants other drivers to know to pay attention. He also wants the county, city or state to put some more patrols out here.
SANIBEL What beaches are experiencing red tide issues now? Parts of Southewst Florida are dealing with red tide. But it’s not impacting Sanibel or beachgoers there.
NAPLES Naples Police Department begins celebrations of 100 years of service The City of Naples Police Department will hit 100 years of service in November of 2025, and they are now beginning their year of celebrations.
ESTERO FGCU students and professor weigh in on upcoming election As the nation gears up for a pivotal election, a question lingers among young voters. Will students turn out to vote?
New procedure helping disc pain Neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain and arm pain can all be caused by a herniated disc. If left untreated, this can become debilitating and lead to nerve damage.
FORT MYERS Final weekend for early voting The clock’s winding down on early voting. This is the final weekend to cast your ballot. If you haven’t voted yet, you may have to wait in line on Election Day.
Wawa tumblers recalled after reported injuries Wawa is recalling 60,000 tumblers because of a safety hazard with metal straws.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Boil water notice lifted in South Fort Myers area After taking necessary precautions, Lee County Utilities has rescinded the boil water notice that affected 420 residences and 15 commercial sites for South Fort Myers.
The Weather Authority Tracking the Tropics: Possible development in the Gulf of Mexico has 70% chance of formation The Weather Authority is tracking a possible development in the Gulf of Mexico that is slowly gaining strength.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 11 The Lehigh Lightning beat the Sarasota Sailors in a Monday night matchup to earn their first win of the season in week 11.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man files injunction against city over Jaycee Park A Cape Coral man has filed an injunction against the City of Cape Coral over the renovation of Jaycee Park.
CAPE CORAL Brothers gain highest Boy Scout award for repairing food pantry General Manager of the Adventist Community Services Alexandra Berru said she couldn’t be more grateful for the twin brothers.
2 Vietnam veterans raise $20,000 for monument in Naples Two Vietnam veterans raised over $20,000 to create a Vietnam monument at Cambier Park in Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Lee County to pick up debris on Estero and Hickory boulevards After three weeks of hard work clearing mountains of sand from Estero and Hickory boulevards, Lee County crews are ready to switch gears to storm debris collection along these main county roads.
SANIBEL Are our habitats on the brink of a slow collapse? For two years, Sanibel Island’s delicate ecosystems have been battered by unrelenting storm surges, leaving behind dead trees and tainted freshwater pools.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres driver wants more safety measures for State Road 82 A Lehigh Acres man wants other drivers to know to pay attention. He also wants the county, city or state to put some more patrols out here.
SANIBEL What beaches are experiencing red tide issues now? Parts of Southewst Florida are dealing with red tide. But it’s not impacting Sanibel or beachgoers there.
NAPLES Naples Police Department begins celebrations of 100 years of service The City of Naples Police Department will hit 100 years of service in November of 2025, and they are now beginning their year of celebrations.
ESTERO FGCU students and professor weigh in on upcoming election As the nation gears up for a pivotal election, a question lingers among young voters. Will students turn out to vote?
New procedure helping disc pain Neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain and arm pain can all be caused by a herniated disc. If left untreated, this can become debilitating and lead to nerve damage.
FORT MYERS Final weekend for early voting The clock’s winding down on early voting. This is the final weekend to cast your ballot. If you haven’t voted yet, you may have to wait in line on Election Day.
Wawa tumblers recalled after reported injuries Wawa is recalling 60,000 tumblers because of a safety hazard with metal straws.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Boil water notice lifted in South Fort Myers area After taking necessary precautions, Lee County Utilities has rescinded the boil water notice that affected 420 residences and 15 commercial sites for South Fort Myers.
The Weather Authority Tracking the Tropics: Possible development in the Gulf of Mexico has 70% chance of formation The Weather Authority is tracking a possible development in the Gulf of Mexico that is slowly gaining strength.
FILE: Fireworks display. (Credit: SLCFD) Get ready for some fireworks! Whether you are looking for a fireworks on the beach or a show downtown here are the top places to celebrate the Fourth of July this year. HOW’S THE WEATHER? Get your latest forecast here. *All events are on July, 4 unless otherwise stated. FORT MYERS: Freedom Fest The Fort Myers River District Alliance is hosting Freedom Fest. Enjoy family-friendly fun down in front of the waterfront on Edwards Drive from 6-10 p.m. There will be a special viewing area specifically for Veterans. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. More information here. Fort Myers Miracle You can see fireworks at Hammond Stadium when the Fort Myers Miracle play the Palm beach Cardinals. Tickets are free for veterans. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Ben C. Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Parkway, south Fort Myers. Game starts at 7:00 p.m. More information here. FORT MYERS BEACH: Times Square Free annual fireworks display from the fishing pier on Fort Myers Beach starts at approximately 9:00 p.m. The Matanzas Pass Bridge will be closed from 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. to oncoming traffic. More information here. SANIBEL: Fireworks (rain or shine) The City of Sanibel and Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of commerce are co-sponsoring the fireworks display this year. Fireworks will be launched from the north end of Bailey Road. Best viewing of the fireworks display is from the Sanibel Causeway Islands and the bay side of Sanibel. Fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m. More information here. BONITA SPRINGS: Star Spangled Bonita Following a celebration in the afternoon, fireworks will begin at nightfall. Riverside Park, located at, 10450 Reynolds Street in downtown Bonita Springs. More information here and here. CAPE CORAL: Red White and Boom The City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Department are hosting the annual Red White and Boom event From 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. downtown Cape Coral with live music and family fun. The event takes place on Cape Coral Parkway at the foot of Cape Coral Bridge. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. The Cape Coral Bridge, as well as Cape Coral Parkway from Del Prado Boulevard to the bridge, will be closing at 3:00 a.m. on July 4 for the Freedom 5K. Plan your day accordingly and arrange for an alternate route during your travels. More information here. NAPLES: Naples Pier Fireworks will be set off of a barge 900-ft. – 1000-ft. north of the Naples Pier starting at 9:00 p.m. The fireworks can be seen from along any of the Naples beaches. Naples City Pier, 12th Avenue South, Naples. More information here. Sugden Park Collier Parks and Rec are hosting a celebration in East Naples with an ice-cream social, food trucks and more. Fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m. Sugden Regional Park 4284 Avalon Dr, Naples, FL 34112. More information here. EVERGLADES CITY: Independence Day Parade & Celebration These events take place early on Saturday, June 30. Fireworks start at 9:00 p.m. in McLeod Park, Copeland Avenue & Hibiscus Street W, Ochopee, FL 34141. More information here. PUNTA GORDA: 4th Fest This Punta Gorda annual event is held in Laishley Park. The family friendly event showcases vendors, food, live bands, more than a dozen giant inflatable water slides and fireworks over the Peace River. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. More information here. Fishermen’s Village Fourth of July Celebration Live bands and family fun from 12:00 pm. to 9 p.m. when fireworks will be launched over Charlotte Harbor. Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. More information here. PERSONAL FIREWORKS: If you plan on celebrating with your own fireworks, here are some rules to know. The Cape Coral Police Department reminds you that, sparklers, fountains, glow worms, snakes and fireworks that do not explode or leave the ground are legal in Florida However, any firework that explodes or leaves the ground is illegal. This includes, but is not limited to: firecrackers, M-80s, bottle rockets, roman candles, mortars. You may sign a waiver if you purchase fireworks, but beware the waiver is your promise that you are using these fireworks for agricultural purposes only. The waiver protects the vendor, not you the customer.