City of Fort Myers spends millions to improve digital infrastructureWade Wilson’s automatic death penalty appeal begins
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers spends millions to improve digital infrastructure The City of Fort Myers is spending nearly $8 million to improve its digital infrastructure.
FORT MYERS Wade Wilson’s automatic death penalty appeal begins The man convicted and sentenced to death for the killing of two Cape Coral women has begun his first of many appeals to the death sentence he got last year.
Photo shows SWFL teens hit in New Orleans terrorist attack reunited in hospital The grandfather of one of the teens struck by a truck in a New Orleans terrorist attack has released a picture of the teens sharing an emotional moment in the hospital.
FORT MYERS Goodbye mocking bird, hello flamingo? A bill to change the official state bird has been filed in the Florida House of Representatives.
Charlotte County projects $362M cost from Hurricane Ian As Charlotte County officials await cost estimates from the impacts of 2024 hurricanes Helene and Milton, the county is already reeling from the $362,021,150 cost of Hurricane Ian in 2022.
CAPE CORAL Final report reveals cause of February airplane crash in Cape Coral The National Transportation Safety Board has released the cause of the airplane crash that occurred in Cape Coral in February.
VANDERBILT BEACH Collier County issues red tide alert for beaches If you’re thinking of heading to the beach in Collier County, heed this warning.
LCSO nonprofit plans to rezone 10 acres of North Fort Myers riverfront for deputy homes The story of Home Front Heroes so far spans three years and has connections to tens of thousands of dollars in political donations.
Final day approaches to apply for FEMA hurricane assistance Those affected by the 2024 hurricane season have until Tuesday to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
San Carlos Park Lee County students ride school bus for first time after lengthy district battle For the first time this school year, a local mother can put her children on an actual school bus to get to class.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 women wanted for theft at Family Dollar in Lehigh Acres According to Crime Stoppers, two women entered Bell Boulevard on Dec. 18 and requested to purchase a $490 digital gift card.
NAPLES St. Matthew’s House continues to open shelters due to cold weather St. Matthew’s House announced it will continue to keep its two emergency shelters open tonight and through the week.
Southwest Florida International Airport Cancellations and delays at RSW amid US winter storm Southwest Florida International Airport travelers are bracing against delays and cancelations due to dangerous winter conditions throughout the United States.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warm, breezy before a cold front brings isolated rain this evening The Weather Authority is tracking warmer conditions ahead of a cold front, bringing lower temperatures and isolated rain this Monday evening.
wink news Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers spends millions to improve digital infrastructure The City of Fort Myers is spending nearly $8 million to improve its digital infrastructure.
FORT MYERS Wade Wilson’s automatic death penalty appeal begins The man convicted and sentenced to death for the killing of two Cape Coral women has begun his first of many appeals to the death sentence he got last year.
Photo shows SWFL teens hit in New Orleans terrorist attack reunited in hospital The grandfather of one of the teens struck by a truck in a New Orleans terrorist attack has released a picture of the teens sharing an emotional moment in the hospital.
FORT MYERS Goodbye mocking bird, hello flamingo? A bill to change the official state bird has been filed in the Florida House of Representatives.
Charlotte County projects $362M cost from Hurricane Ian As Charlotte County officials await cost estimates from the impacts of 2024 hurricanes Helene and Milton, the county is already reeling from the $362,021,150 cost of Hurricane Ian in 2022.
CAPE CORAL Final report reveals cause of February airplane crash in Cape Coral The National Transportation Safety Board has released the cause of the airplane crash that occurred in Cape Coral in February.
VANDERBILT BEACH Collier County issues red tide alert for beaches If you’re thinking of heading to the beach in Collier County, heed this warning.
LCSO nonprofit plans to rezone 10 acres of North Fort Myers riverfront for deputy homes The story of Home Front Heroes so far spans three years and has connections to tens of thousands of dollars in political donations.
Final day approaches to apply for FEMA hurricane assistance Those affected by the 2024 hurricane season have until Tuesday to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
San Carlos Park Lee County students ride school bus for first time after lengthy district battle For the first time this school year, a local mother can put her children on an actual school bus to get to class.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 women wanted for theft at Family Dollar in Lehigh Acres According to Crime Stoppers, two women entered Bell Boulevard on Dec. 18 and requested to purchase a $490 digital gift card.
NAPLES St. Matthew’s House continues to open shelters due to cold weather St. Matthew’s House announced it will continue to keep its two emergency shelters open tonight and through the week.
Southwest Florida International Airport Cancellations and delays at RSW amid US winter storm Southwest Florida International Airport travelers are bracing against delays and cancelations due to dangerous winter conditions throughout the United States.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warm, breezy before a cold front brings isolated rain this evening The Weather Authority is tracking warmer conditions ahead of a cold front, bringing lower temperatures and isolated rain this Monday evening.
wink news Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
Southwest Florida International Airport was ranked as one of the worst airports in the U.S., according to a report by thepointsguy.com. The study examined the 50 busiest U.S. airports by number of passengers, focusing on amenities, commute time and on-time flight records. Overall, calculations were based on 34 different factors, including flight delays, cancellations, ride-hailing prices, restaurants, lounges, security wait times and more. Click here for more information. San Diego International Airport is the best U.S. airport, according to a new study conducted by The Points Guy, a leading resource for travel news with 10 million unique visitors a month. San Diego International Airport was awarded the top spot because of its high grades for ample amenities (#11), a great record of timeliness (#16) and the best score for commute time (#1), likely for its convenient proximity to the downtown area. Phoenix Sky Harbor, a known travelers’ favorite, came in second place this year. Phoenix had the second-best commute time but fell short in terms of getting flights in and out on time (#39). Best U.S. Airports 1. San Diego International Airport 2. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 3. Portland (Oregon) International Airport 4. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 5. Sacramento International Airport With only one lounge and few restaurants, it’s no surprise that Chicago’s Midway International Airport ranked in the Bottom 5 for amenities (#46). That, paired with long wait times (#46) and a less-than-desirable commute (#33), earned the Chicago airport the last spot on the list. Orlando earned its second-to-last position for poor amenities (#42) and long commute times (#46). Worst U.S. Airports 46. Southwest Florida International Airport 47. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 48. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport 49. Orlando International Airport 50. Chicago Midway International Airport “Frequent travelers aren’t likely to move to be near the best airports,” said Scott Mayerowitz, executive news director of The Points Guy. “However, knowing the pros and cons of each airport is a helpful guide when planning your trip. If you know the airport you’re traveling through lacks amenities, pack a meal. Leave early if commute times are unpredictable, and try to schedule connecting flights through more-reliable airports.” New plans for RSW. (Credit: WINK News) Individual category winners include John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City (amenities), San Diego International Airport (commute) and Portland International Airport in Oregon (on-time flights). Conversely, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport took last place in the amenity’s category, while Newark Liberty International Airport ranked #50 for both commute and on-time record. The study examined the 50 busiest U.S. airports by number of passengers and used data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, ExpertFlyer.com, the CLEAR website, Uber and Lyft’s fare estimators, Google Maps, LEED, the airports’ official websites and more. The data for driving times was generated through a partnership with INRIX. The scores were derived from relative performance of airports in passenger comfort, commuter accessibility and reliability. Calculations were based on 34 different factors, including flight delays, cancellations, ride-hailing prices, restaurants, lounge access and security wait times. 2019 Best and Worst Airports as ranked by The Points Guy.