Last-minute shoppers at Miromar Outlets prepare for ChristmasMama Sonya spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of Lee County kids
ESTERO Last-minute shoppers at Miromar Outlets prepare for Christmas It’s the last Sunday before Christmas, and you know what that means: last-minute shopping is in full force.
Mama Sonya spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of Lee County kids During the holidays, the spirit of giving takes center stage, and one local woman goes above and beyond.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly DUI, fairground murder and shooting at police This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly DUIs, murder at a fairground and the attempted murder of a Sanibel police officer.
FORT MYERS Man arrested after shots fired in the air, stolen gun recovered A man was arrested early Sunday in Fort Myers after police responded to a ShotSpotter alert near Maple and Meadows streets.
FORT MYERS Crash investigation underway in downtown Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash in downtown Fort Myers on Fowler Street.
Cool, comfortable Sunday in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority is tracking a beautiful Sunday in store across Southwest Florida, with afternoon highs only topping out in the low 70s.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
ESTERO Last-minute shoppers at Miromar Outlets prepare for Christmas It’s the last Sunday before Christmas, and you know what that means: last-minute shopping is in full force.
Mama Sonya spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of Lee County kids During the holidays, the spirit of giving takes center stage, and one local woman goes above and beyond.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly DUI, fairground murder and shooting at police This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly DUIs, murder at a fairground and the attempted murder of a Sanibel police officer.
FORT MYERS Man arrested after shots fired in the air, stolen gun recovered A man was arrested early Sunday in Fort Myers after police responded to a ShotSpotter alert near Maple and Meadows streets.
FORT MYERS Crash investigation underway in downtown Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash in downtown Fort Myers on Fowler Street.
Cool, comfortable Sunday in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority is tracking a beautiful Sunday in store across Southwest Florida, with afternoon highs only topping out in the low 70s.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
Sandbags being filled in Highlands County ahead of Tropical Storm Dorian. Aug. 27, 2019 (Highlands County Sheriff’s Office) LEE COUNTY FORT MYERS The South Trail Fire Department will be distributing sand and sandbags at Riverside Church at 8660 Daniels Parkway starting around 1:45 p.m. Thursday and continuing until they run out. #BREAKING – if you need sand or sandbags in Lee County, this is where to get it starting this afternoon. @winknews #Dorian #hurricane pic.twitter.com/GBhjJ1hJGA — Channing Frampton (@Channing_TV) August 29, 2019 The San Carlos Park Fire District is also supplying a limited number of sandbags. They are available for pickup at Station 51 located at 8013 Sanibel Blvd. There is a limit of 15 bags per person and they are only available to residents of the San Carlos Park Fire District with valid ID. Please be prepared to fill your own bags. BONITA SPRINGS The Bonita Springs Fire Station Four is currently out of sandbags, but say they still have plenty of sand. You will just have to make sure you bring your own bags to fill. Sand is located at 27701 Bonita Grande Drive, Bonita Springs, 34135. Enter through the front doors of the Station between the hours of 8AM-5PM; see map. Enter through the Station’s Bay if you arrive after 5 p.m. see map. Shovels will be provided at the sand pile; it is wise to bring your own in case ours are in use when you arrive. The sand is self-serve; you will need to fill your own bags. BOKEELIA The Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District is offering sandbags at 5700 Pine Island Road, Bokeelia, FL 33922 (Fire Station #1) Sandbags are limited to 15 per Matlacha/Pine Island residents with valid ID. You WILL need to show proof of residence. Shovels will be provided at the sand pile, but they advise bringing your own in case all of the shovels are in use when you arrive. The sand IS self-serve and you will need to fill your own bags. ESTERO Sand is now available at Station 43 located at 21500 Three Oaks Parkway. Bring your own bags. Limit of 15 bags per person, open to residents of the Estero Fire District. Please be prepared to fill your own bags. CHARLOTTE COUNTY PUNTA GORDA Sand bags (a limit of 10 bags per City of Punta Gorda resident) are available to be filled at Hounds on Henry. — City of Punta Gorda (@PuntaGorda_FL) August 29, 2019 DESOTO COUNTY A limited number of sandbags are available for pickup at the Road and Bridge Office located at 1894 NE McKay Street in Arcadia until 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. County officials say you are encourage to bring your own bags to fill as well. There is a 10 bag limit per household. For more information, call 863-993-4821. HIGHLANDS COUNTY Officials in Highlands County already have preparations underway and have already begun filling sandbags ahead of Tropical Storm Dorian. The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office posted the announcement on Facebook Wednesday afternoon. Sandbags will be available for pickup for free at the Road and Bridge Office located at 4344 George Blvd. in Sebring from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. There is a 10 bag limit per person. You can fill your bags at the sand piles set up at the following locations: Avon Park: intersection of CR 17, Isabelle Lake Road and Old Bombing Range Road Sebring: South George Blvd., just north of the EOC (turn off US 27 and take the 90-degree turn to the left, sand will be on your left past the gas pumps) Lake Placid: intersection of CR 621 and Highlands Lake Drive In addition, inmate crews will be available Wednesday and Thursday at the following times to help load sandbags: Avon Park: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sebring: Noon to 4 p.m. Lake Placid: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.