‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California fires are being felt worldwide as people evacuate some are in southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Progress being made on City View Park in Dunbar More promises made by a city that has not kept its promises for the last six years have some neighbors concerned about the future of their community.
COLLIER COUNTY Seacrest hoops player hits a full court buzzer beater Seacrest Country Day School boys basketball player Hayden Fuller hits full court buzzer beater against Aubrey Rogers.
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NAPLES MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes In 2025, MacStrength FL is swinging for success with their current players and for a wider reach in its community.
You can appeal FEMA’s decision on your claim – Here’s how Now a week after the deadline for FEMA hurricane assistance has closed, the federal agency says you can appeal their decision on your claim if you don’t agree.
Naples selects city CFO as next city manager, averts national search Naples Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Gary Young will become the next city manager, averting a lengthy, expensive national search for a replacement.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California fires are being felt worldwide as people evacuate some are in southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Progress being made on City View Park in Dunbar More promises made by a city that has not kept its promises for the last six years have some neighbors concerned about the future of their community.
COLLIER COUNTY Seacrest hoops player hits a full court buzzer beater Seacrest Country Day School boys basketball player Hayden Fuller hits full court buzzer beater against Aubrey Rogers.
NAPLES Cutting-edge ACL surgery reducing reinjury risk by 80% Known for its game-changing orthopedic repair options, Naples-based Arthrex has done it again.
NAPLES MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes In 2025, MacStrength FL is swinging for success with their current players and for a wider reach in its community.
You can appeal FEMA’s decision on your claim – Here’s how Now a week after the deadline for FEMA hurricane assistance has closed, the federal agency says you can appeal their decision on your claim if you don’t agree.
Naples selects city CFO as next city manager, averts national search Naples Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Gary Young will become the next city manager, averting a lengthy, expensive national search for a replacement.
FILE: Girl holding a Halloween pumpkin. Photo by Julia Raasch on Unsplash People and businesses across SWFL are hosting plenty of Halloween events for boys and “ghouls” of all ages to enjoy! Check out the list below for what’s happening in YOUR area. FORT MYERS Haunted History Tour A 90-minute ghost tour around the downtown area. The tour will cost you $15 per person and includes a souvenir fan. This event is currently sold out on Halloween night, but there are a few spots left for Wednesday night! Calusa Nature Center Haunted Walk You can check out this 30-minute haunted walk on Wednesday night as well as Halloween night starting at 7:30 p.m. It will cost you $15 per person and only allows guests ages 16 and over. Lakes Park Halloween Train Fall decorations, scarecrows created by local groups and the Halloween Express train ride! The fall festival at Lakes Park is fun for the whole family! The last day for the even is Halloween from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The train ride will cost you $6 for ages 6+ and $2 for children ages 1-5. Children under 1 and pregnant mothers are not allowed to ride. CAPE CORAL Spooky Alley This Halloween yard haunt will serve up some scares for you from 7-10 p.m. on Halloween night. Admission is free. The haunted walk-through is located at 2526 SW 10th Avenue in Cape Coral. Terror on 20th This home haunter/yard haunt is breaking out the scares all for a good cause. Admission is free, but they are asking attendees for canned good donations for the Harry Chapin Food Bank. The attraction is open on Halloween night from 7-10 p.m. and is located at 2812 SW 20th Avenue in Cape Coral ESTERO Mall-O-Ween at Miromar Outlets This event offers trick-or-treating, music, karaoke and contests—including a costume contest for kids as well as pets. The event is Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m. Mall-O-Ween at Coconut Point Mall Children and parents are welcome to enjoy a safe and fun Halloween trick-or-treating through the stores and showing off their costumes! The event is on Halloween night from 5-7 p.m. PUNTA GORDA Haunting on the Harbor This annual event boasts a haunted house, a big party, live music and a costume contest. Admission to the festival is free. The haunted house will cost you $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 6-12. Parking at the nearby city parking garage is also free for the event. NAPLES Halloween Spooktacular on Fifth This event is a family-friendly, fun-filled evening of high-flying acrobats, Super Heroes and live musical acts celebrating Naples’ largest trick or treat celebration. The festival will be on Halloween from 4:30-7:30 p.m. along Naples Historic Main Street. If you know of any other great Halloween events that are happening this year and aren’t on our list, email us using the correction link below. And as always, WINK News wants you to be safe. Provided is a link to the FDLE sexual predator data base. Before heading out tonight, do some research to make sure you and your kids aren’t knocking on the wrong door.