Crash on Daniels Parkway leaves 1 injured, FHP investigatingReckless driver arrested twice in 10 days in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS Crash on Daniels Parkway leaves 1 injured, FHP investigating The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving two vehicles that has left at least one person injured in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Reckless driver arrested twice in 10 days in Fort Myers A Fort Myers man with a revoked license was arrested twice within 10 days for driving violations.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly shooter, home invasion and drug trafficking This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly shootings, home invasions and drug trafficking.
FORT MYERS Pedestrian dead after crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person dead Saturday night.
Sunday brings sun and clouds with chance for a stray shower The Weather Authority forecasts another seasonal day across Southwest Florida, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s to low 80s this afternoon.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
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.
FORT MYERS Crash on Daniels Parkway leaves 1 injured, FHP investigating The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving two vehicles that has left at least one person injured in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Reckless driver arrested twice in 10 days in Fort Myers A Fort Myers man with a revoked license was arrested twice within 10 days for driving violations.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly shooter, home invasion and drug trafficking This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly shootings, home invasions and drug trafficking.
FORT MYERS Pedestrian dead after crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person dead Saturday night.
Sunday brings sun and clouds with chance for a stray shower The Weather Authority forecasts another seasonal day across Southwest Florida, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s to low 80s this afternoon.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
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.
2018 Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade. Credit edisonfestival.org. Kansas City Chiefs’ wide receiver Sammy Watkins will serve as the Honorary Grand Marshall in this year’s Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade. The Grand Marshall is Sarai Salinas. Salinas rang the bell at Golisano Children’s Hospital in December, signifying she is cancer-free following her valiant battle with Stage 4 cancer. Olivia Trader, the Girl Scout who will be featured on boxes of Girl Scout Tagalong cookies will also serve as an honorary Grand Marshall. The Edison Festival of Light is the largest festival in Southwest Florida and kicks off Saturday with four big events. The Grand Parade is a two-hour extravaganza featuring national participants and local marching bands, floats, local government and law enforcement officials, clowns, and more. SATURDAY, FEB. 8 Edison Garden Festival 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Edison & Ford Winter Estates – (239) 334-7419 STEMtastic Day of Discovery 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Lee County Public Education Center STEMtastic Day of Discovery is an award-winning STEM event that provides an exciting atmosphere for children and families to experience Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and the Arts. Food Trucks & Craft Beer 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Edwards & Hendry Attendees will experience mouth-watering cuisine by some of the most creative food trucks with different craft beers available from our friends at Budweiser! Mutt Strutt 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Hendry Street between Edwards and Bay Dog lovers, families, vendors and pet agencies gather for fun, food and mutt strutt! Pooches and owners in costumes or their finest bling – even a few doggie floats mixed in! SUNDAY, FEB. 9 Edison Garden Festival 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Edison & Ford Winter Estates – (239) 334-7419 2020 Junior Fun Run 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM First Street and Lee Street Hundreds of young participants turn out to test their skills in a fun run prior to the start of the Junior Parade. Ft. Myers Symphonic Mastersingers Edison Festival of Light Concert 2:00 PM St. Michael’s Lutheran Church 3595 Broadway, Fort Myers, FL 33901 2020 Junior Parade 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Downtown River District Over 100 units including floats, marching bands, dancers, street performers, clowns and dignitaries parade their way around the Downtown River District. Junior Coronation & Parade Awards 4:30 PM Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center Immediately following the Junior Parade, participants and family members gather for awards and the highly anticipated crowning of the Junior King and Queen. TUESDAY, FEB. 11 Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing First Presbyterian Church Three performances are planned at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. 2438 Second St, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Thomas Edison’s Birthday Party 10:00 AM Edison & Ford Winter Estates – (239) 334-7419 SATURDAY, FEB. 15 Crafts on the River 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Corner of Hendry & Main Street Centennial Park is transformed into a craft lovers dream with 100 exhibitors displaying their hand-crafts ranging from jewelry to artwork and everything in between. 2020 5K Run 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM Campo Felice The Edison Festival of Light 5K Race is a USATF Certified Course and has gained international notoriety with over 1,400 participants each year. 2020 Grand Parade 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Fort Myers High to Downtown Fort Myers Named as the largest night parade in the Southeast year after year, the Grand Parade brings the entire community out in celebration of the life and achievements of winter resident, Thomas Edison. SUNDAY, FEB. 16 Classic Car Show 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Downtown River District Hundreds of classic vehicles line Edwards Drive for a day of nostalgia and pride. Crafts on the River 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Corner of Hendry & Main Street Centennial Park is transformed into a craft lovers dream with 100 exhibitors displaying their hand-crafts ranging from jewelry to artwork and everything in between. FRIDAY, FEB. 28 Rhythm on the River — Caribbean Chillers (Jimmy Buffett tribute) 6:00 PM Edison & Ford Winter Estates – (239) 334-7419