Dog rescue in Fort Myers holds fundraiser as founder fights cancerWoman arrested for stealing $3,400 in goods from Target in Collier County
FORT MYERS Dog rescue in Fort Myers holds fundraiser as founder fights cancer A beloved dog rescue service in Fort Myers is facing uncertainty as its founder, Carey Kendzior, battles cancer.
Woman arrested for stealing $3,400 in goods from Target in Collier County More than 150 items worth thousands of dollars were reportedly stolen from a Target in Collier County. Deputies arrested Kimberly McDonnell, 36, on charges of grand theft.
Egg prices leading to some locals raising their own chickens High egg prices have some people considering raising their own chickens, but it’s not as simple as it sounds.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach Library to reopen following Hurricane Ian The Fort Myers Beach Library plans to reopen its doors to the public on March 16.
FORT MYERS Save This Life pet microchips closes down For many, protecting your pet is as important as keeping your kids safe.
Rosie, dog lost during I-75 crash, back home with family New information has been released about Rosie, the dog that went missing in a car crash last weekend and was found Wednesday.
Gatorama owner loses finger at feeding show The owner of Gatorama in Palmdale was bitten by one of his gators during a feeding show over the weekend and lost a finger.
WWII Veteran hits 100th birthday milestone Hundreds of people came to celebrate WWII veteran Vernon Nelson’s 100th birthday.
FORT MYERS Volunteers boost Harry Chapin Food Bank’s reach The Harry Chapin Food Bank relies heavily on its volunteers to make a significant impact in the community.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Twins’ superfan attends Spring Training for more than two decades Twins’ superfan Neil Pierce lives more than one thousand miles away from Hammond Stadium and never misses a game in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers gears up for Edison Festival of Light with safety in focus The parade will begin at Fort Myers High School, travel up U.S. Highway 41, and conclude in downtown Fort Myers.
Byron Donalds accused of voter fraud U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds is being accused of voter fraud. A fellow lawmaker on Capitol Hill is making the allegations.
NAPLES FWC seeks Naples community’s help for derelict boat removal The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is searching for derelict boats in Southwest Florida and is asking for community assistance.
FORT MYERS Red dye ban and Valentine’s Day Red is synonymous with Valentine’s Day, seen in everything from roses to candy. However, some red sweets may not be as appealing this year due to a recent ban on a common dye linked to cancer risks.
FORT MYERS Savannah Bananas at JetBlue Park this weekend Are you heading out to watch the Savannah Bananas this weekend? This is what you need to know.
FORT MYERS Dog rescue in Fort Myers holds fundraiser as founder fights cancer A beloved dog rescue service in Fort Myers is facing uncertainty as its founder, Carey Kendzior, battles cancer.
Woman arrested for stealing $3,400 in goods from Target in Collier County More than 150 items worth thousands of dollars were reportedly stolen from a Target in Collier County. Deputies arrested Kimberly McDonnell, 36, on charges of grand theft.
Egg prices leading to some locals raising their own chickens High egg prices have some people considering raising their own chickens, but it’s not as simple as it sounds.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach Library to reopen following Hurricane Ian The Fort Myers Beach Library plans to reopen its doors to the public on March 16.
FORT MYERS Save This Life pet microchips closes down For many, protecting your pet is as important as keeping your kids safe.
Rosie, dog lost during I-75 crash, back home with family New information has been released about Rosie, the dog that went missing in a car crash last weekend and was found Wednesday.
Gatorama owner loses finger at feeding show The owner of Gatorama in Palmdale was bitten by one of his gators during a feeding show over the weekend and lost a finger.
WWII Veteran hits 100th birthday milestone Hundreds of people came to celebrate WWII veteran Vernon Nelson’s 100th birthday.
FORT MYERS Volunteers boost Harry Chapin Food Bank’s reach The Harry Chapin Food Bank relies heavily on its volunteers to make a significant impact in the community.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Twins’ superfan attends Spring Training for more than two decades Twins’ superfan Neil Pierce lives more than one thousand miles away from Hammond Stadium and never misses a game in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers gears up for Edison Festival of Light with safety in focus The parade will begin at Fort Myers High School, travel up U.S. Highway 41, and conclude in downtown Fort Myers.
Byron Donalds accused of voter fraud U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds is being accused of voter fraud. A fellow lawmaker on Capitol Hill is making the allegations.
NAPLES FWC seeks Naples community’s help for derelict boat removal The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is searching for derelict boats in Southwest Florida and is asking for community assistance.
FORT MYERS Red dye ban and Valentine’s Day Red is synonymous with Valentine’s Day, seen in everything from roses to candy. However, some red sweets may not be as appealing this year due to a recent ban on a common dye linked to cancer risks.
FORT MYERS Savannah Bananas at JetBlue Park this weekend Are you heading out to watch the Savannah Bananas this weekend? This is what you need to know.
Hurricane Dorian projected path- Wednesday 11 a.m. (WINK News) Dorian continues to move north just off Florida’s east coast as a Category 2 hurricane Wednesday, battering the coastline with dangerous wind and heavy rain. WINK News Weather Authority reports Dorian will continue its movement north-northwest with an increased forward speed expected throughout Wednesday, keeping the core of the storm parallel with the east coast of the state. As it moves northward, there is still the potential for Dorian’s center to reach dangerously close, if not making landfall, over the coasts of South Carolina and North Carolina later this week. As of the 3 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center, Dorian’s center of circulation is staying just off the east coast of Central Florida. Right now, the storm is located about 115 miles east of Jacksonville, Florida. It continues to move north-northwest at 9 miles per hour. Hurricane Dorian projected path- Wednesday 11 a.m. (WINK News) WATCHES AND WARNINGS Storm Surge Warning is in effect for: * North of Port Canaveral FL to the North Carolina/Virginia border * Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds * Neuse and Pamlico Rivers Storm Surge Watch is in effect for: * North Carolina/Virginia border to Poquoson VA, including Hampton Roads Hurricane Warning is in effect for: * North of Savannah River to the North Carolina/Virginia border * Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds Hurricane Watch is in effect for: * North of Ponte Vedra Beach FL to Savannah River Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for: * Volusia/Brevard County FL line to Savannah River Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for: * The North Carolina/Virginia border to Chincoteague VA * Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point southward Tropical satellite- Wednesday 11 a.m. (WINK News) OTHER TROPICAL NEWS Tropical Storm Fernand formed in the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday and is expected to make landfall along the northern Mexico coast. Fernand has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, moving west at 8 mph and made landfall over Northeastern Mexico Wednesday. Tropical Storm Gabriel formed in the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday and is expected to stay in the Atlantic without US landfall. The storm has 50 mph sustained winds and is moving NW at 9 mph. There are two other areas of interest as we approach the peak of hurricane season. A trough of low pressure located just east of Bermuda has a 50% chance of development over the next 2-5 days. A tropical depression is possible late this week and this area of showers and thunderstorms moves northeast away from Bermuda. A tropical wave forecast to move off the African coast later today has a near 0% chance of development over the next 2 days and a 60% chance of development over the next 5 days. Atmospheric conditions will be conducive for a tropical depression to form late this week or over the weekend.