WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly shooter, home invasion and drug traffickingPedestrian dead after crash on McGregor Boulevard
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.
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.
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.
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.
Credit: E3 Expo via MGN As worries over coronavirus worsen, events both locally and around the country are either canceling or rescheduling to new dates as a precautionary move to prevent the virus from further spreading. *This is not an exhaustive list and you should contact event venues not listed for the latest update. Below is a compilation of events that have either been canceled or postponed: SWFL EVENTS Adam Sandler’s show at Hertz Arena, Thursday, March 12 postponed. Hold onto your tickets for a future date. American Cancer Society events canceled through March 31 Bonita Springs Concert Band events canceled through April Clewiston Sugar Festival canceled Florida Sportsman Expo at Lee Civic Center scheduled for March 14 & 15 canceled Immokalee Cattle Drive and Jamboree scheduled for March 14 canceled Mayor’s Cup annual soccer match in Bonita Springs canceled 44th annual Naples St. Patrick’s Day parade canceled Pedal and Play City Manager’s Ride postponed Saturday’s Junior Deputy Day at the Collier County Fair canceled Reggaefest at Dixie Roadhouse scheduled for April 3, 4, 5 canceled Fort Myers St. Pat’s Day Block Party canceled Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival scheduled for March 14 & 15 canceled Disney On Ice at Hertz Arena canceled Sunday Services at United Church of Christ, Punta Gorda postponed Center-4-Life” (Senior Center) operations will be closed effective Monday, March 16. until further notice The Collier Fair will temporarily suspend operations and be closed to the public starting Sunday, March 15 at 10 p.m. Florida Repertory Theatre cancels all shows until April 2 Naples Zoo closed through March 31 Fight For Air Climb in Fort Myers scheduled for April 25 has been postponed All events at Barbara B. Mann Performing Hall canceled until May 1 Sounds of Jazz & Blues in Cape Coral scheduled for March 28 canceled Community Faith and Wellness in Action Health Fair scheduled for March 21 at First Assembly Cornerstone Church in Fort Myers postponed The Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center shows and performances closed through May 11 The Edison and Ford Winter Estates are open, but several events are canceled The Conservancy of Southwest Florida and its events canceled indefinitely Naples Botanical Garden cancels events through April Lakes Park Farmers Market canceled for 30 days Big Green EGGFest at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs scheduled for April 4 postponed BBQ, Bands & Brew at Centennial Park scheduled for April 5 postponed NATIONAL EVENTS MLB / NHL / MLS / NBA suspend all games NASCAR Atlanta and Miami races postponed IndyCar postpones races in St. Petersburg, Birmingham, Long Beach and Austin March Madness: Men’s and women’s NCAA Division I basketball tournaments canceled South by Southwest (SXSW) Canceled Boston Marathon is postponed until fall Global Health Conference by Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Ultra Music Festival in Miami postponed Calle Ocho Music Festival in Miami canceled TED 2020 is postponed to July Coachella Music Festival Stagecoach Music Festival InfoSec World 2020 All Broadway shows in NYC canceled indefinitely Barrett-Jackson postpones 2020 Palm Beach Auction to October 15-17 Reggae Rise Up in St. Petersburg postponed to October IF YOU FEEL SICK: The Florida Department of Health has opened a 24-hour COVID-19 Call Center at 1-866-779-6121. Questions may also be emailed to covid-19@flhealth.gov. Email responses will be sent during call center hours. LINK: Florida Department of Health COVID-19 updates *The map is best viewed on a desktop computer. If you don’t see the map above tap HERE for a fullscreen version.