LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underwayRock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
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.