Pedestrian killed in crash on Ortiz Ave in Fort MyersVictim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large
Pedestrian killed in crash on Ortiz Ave in Fort Myers Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Monday night in Fort Myers.
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
ESTERO Hello Kitty Café truck coming to Estero Calling all Sanrio fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will make its way to Estero in December.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react as Tropicana Park construction starts Crews broke ground at Tropicana Park in Cape Coral on Monday, the first step toward the park’s future.
Body camera footage released of deputy involved crash A driver not paying attention to the road slams into several deputy patrol cars.
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CAPE CORAL New billboard asks for help in solving Cape Coral cold case A new billboard towering over a busy Cape Coral intersection asks for your help in solving a 10 year old cold case.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA’s deadline forces tough choices for Fort Myers Beach businesses FEMA’s deadline is Monday for temporary structures like shipping containers or trailers to get off the island.
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What are the impacts to southwest Florida if the U.S. Department of Education gets eliminated? A lot of changes are in store when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. One of those changes is the possible dismantlement of the U.S. Department of Education.
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
Ultrasound technology shows promise for pain and depression treatment Chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression — both impact millions of people, both can be debilitating and both can leave people feeling hopeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department launches annual toy drive The Cape Coral Fire Department is collecting toys and gifts for children in need this holiday season.
Bruno’s of Brooklyn opens new downtown Fort Myers location The new Bruno’s of Brooklyn Italian Eatery opens the evening of Nov. 18 at 2149 First St. in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA deadline looms for Lee County: flood insurance discounts at risk FEMA will soon announce whether homeowners in five different areas of Lee County will keep that 25% discount on their flood insurance policies long term.
Pedestrian killed in crash on Ortiz Ave in Fort Myers Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Monday night in Fort Myers.
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
ESTERO Hello Kitty Café truck coming to Estero Calling all Sanrio fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will make its way to Estero in December.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react as Tropicana Park construction starts Crews broke ground at Tropicana Park in Cape Coral on Monday, the first step toward the park’s future.
Body camera footage released of deputy involved crash A driver not paying attention to the road slams into several deputy patrol cars.
PUNTA GORDA Tow company denies access to boat owner after Hurricane Milton A woman’s boat sank during Hurricane Milton while she was in Michigan, but the company allegedly will not let her collect her belongings.
CAPE CORAL New billboard asks for help in solving Cape Coral cold case A new billboard towering over a busy Cape Coral intersection asks for your help in solving a 10 year old cold case.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA’s deadline forces tough choices for Fort Myers Beach businesses FEMA’s deadline is Monday for temporary structures like shipping containers or trailers to get off the island.
NAPLES Naples tops the U.S. News & World Report list for places to retire in 2025 at number 1 spot If you could pick a place to retire, what city would you choose?
What are the impacts to southwest Florida if the U.S. Department of Education gets eliminated? A lot of changes are in store when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. One of those changes is the possible dismantlement of the U.S. Department of Education.
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
Ultrasound technology shows promise for pain and depression treatment Chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression — both impact millions of people, both can be debilitating and both can leave people feeling hopeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department launches annual toy drive The Cape Coral Fire Department is collecting toys and gifts for children in need this holiday season.
Bruno’s of Brooklyn opens new downtown Fort Myers location The new Bruno’s of Brooklyn Italian Eatery opens the evening of Nov. 18 at 2149 First St. in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA deadline looms for Lee County: flood insurance discounts at risk FEMA will soon announce whether homeowners in five different areas of Lee County will keep that 25% discount on their flood insurance policies long term.
Credit: via WINK News. A developer has plans to make changes that would continue to alter the landscape of downtown Fort Myers. A vacant lot along the Caloosahatchee is about to be home to two luxury apartments. People we spoke to say these apartments and the number of apartments nearby are a sign of the times. More growth here in Southwest Florida means more people need a place to live. An investor group recently bought the land along First Street near Altamont Avenue in downtown Fort Myers for $12.5 million — slated for luxury apartments. Gavin Lowe has lived in For Myers for more than 10 years. “I come down here if, you know, the sun is nice,” Lowe said. “And I’ll go out here and take a photo or come down here to take photos.” Lowe understands why the recently purchased land is desirable and sold for tens of millions. “You’re going to get more people who want to come here because it has nice weather,” Lowe said. “It’s beautiful, low taxes, so that’s the reason that made me want to come here.” Two luxury apartment buildings and a parking structure are planned for the site. “I understand that there’s always going to be need for progress where people want to move here and build up brand-new buildings,” Lowe said. That progress is also evident to Bob and Audrey Bihary, who called Fort Myers home for about 20 years and now live outside Orlando. “There were little stores, and that was 15, 18 years ago,” Audrey said. “And we enjoyed it then also, but, now, we miss it.” While they say they miss old Fort Myers, they understand how times continue to change. “You can’t stop growth. People are moving to Florida by the thousands every week,” Bob said. “So you just have to accept it.” Lowe says, as the River District appearances changes and evolves, it doesn’t stop him from enjoying it, and it also doesn’t diminish his personal willingness to explore if need be. “I really enjoy living here because this is great weather, good people,” Lowe said. “And, if this spot becomes completely occupied, and I can’t take photos from here, then, I’ll find another place because there are hundreds of other places.” The vice president of Fischler Property Company, the group that represented the property seller, says they believe this project will shift downtown’s center of gravity westward. That’s something that happened years ago before there were more options downtown. Many locals remember that area was the social center and the bar Shooters was there. Right across the street of the recently bought land, City Walk apartments is under construction, which is a continued sign of how fast the city is growing. Some folks have already shared their memories and pictures of this corridor of downtown Fort Myers, and we don’t want the memories to stop. Got to the WINK News Facebook post and share your pictures and memories of the west end of downtown with us!