Caught on Camera: Charlotte County deputy SUV rolls overFort Myers leaders combat low water pressure with 11 new wells
PORT CHARLOTTE Caught on Camera: Charlotte County deputy SUV rolls over A Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office vehicle was seen rolling over on a road in Port Charlotte.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers leaders combat low water pressure with 11 new wells On Monday afternoon, WINK News learned why the city limited the amount of water coming out of your faucet.
Park Shore Beach undergoes restoration after hurricanes and erosion A multi-million dollar beach renourishment project is underway in Collier County.
Collier County woman in critical condition after bike hit-and-run A woman is in critical condition after a car hit her while riding a bike on Weber Boulevard in Collier County.
Possible drones spotted in Englewood Neighbors in Englewood, North Port, and Venice are puzzled about what could be in the sky. Some say it’s two planes close to each other. Others say it’s drones.
ESTERO Everblades’ Logan Lambdin works on post-hockey life as a realtor Florida Everblades forward Logan Lambdin works as a realtor away for the ice as a way to prepare for his post-hockey life.
FORT MYERS BEACH Addressing traffic headaches on Fort Myers Beach Fort Myers Beach traffic causes a big annoyance for many beachgoers. The Matanzas pass the bridge to get onto the island and can be backed up, eating into that beach relaxation time.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres roads covered in graffiti and broken glass If you travel to Lehigh Acres, some of the streets aren’t clean. You might notice paint splattering the roads and vandals behind the mess. It’s not just paint but broken glass, too.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers spends millions to improve digital infrastructure The City of Fort Myers is spending nearly $8 million to improve its digital infrastructure.
FORT MYERS Wade Wilson’s automatic death penalty appeal begins The man convicted and sentenced to death for the killing of two Cape Coral women has begun his first of many appeals to the death sentence he got last year.
Photo shows SWFL teens hit in New Orleans terrorist attack reunited in hospital The grandfather of one of the teens struck by a truck in a New Orleans terrorist attack has released a picture of the teens sharing an emotional moment in the hospital.
FORT MYERS Goodbye mocking bird, hello flamingo? A bill to change the official state bird has been filed in the Florida House of Representatives.
Charlotte County projects $362M cost from Hurricane Ian As Charlotte County officials await cost estimates from the impacts of 2024 hurricanes Helene and Milton, the county is already reeling from the $362,021,150 cost of Hurricane Ian in 2022.
CAPE CORAL Final report reveals cause of February airplane crash in Cape Coral The National Transportation Safety Board has released the cause of the airplane crash that occurred in Cape Coral in February.
VANDERBILT BEACH Collier County issues red tide alert for beaches If you’re thinking of heading to the beach in Collier County, heed this warning.
PORT CHARLOTTE Caught on Camera: Charlotte County deputy SUV rolls over A Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office vehicle was seen rolling over on a road in Port Charlotte.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers leaders combat low water pressure with 11 new wells On Monday afternoon, WINK News learned why the city limited the amount of water coming out of your faucet.
Park Shore Beach undergoes restoration after hurricanes and erosion A multi-million dollar beach renourishment project is underway in Collier County.
Collier County woman in critical condition after bike hit-and-run A woman is in critical condition after a car hit her while riding a bike on Weber Boulevard in Collier County.
Possible drones spotted in Englewood Neighbors in Englewood, North Port, and Venice are puzzled about what could be in the sky. Some say it’s two planes close to each other. Others say it’s drones.
ESTERO Everblades’ Logan Lambdin works on post-hockey life as a realtor Florida Everblades forward Logan Lambdin works as a realtor away for the ice as a way to prepare for his post-hockey life.
FORT MYERS BEACH Addressing traffic headaches on Fort Myers Beach Fort Myers Beach traffic causes a big annoyance for many beachgoers. The Matanzas pass the bridge to get onto the island and can be backed up, eating into that beach relaxation time.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres roads covered in graffiti and broken glass If you travel to Lehigh Acres, some of the streets aren’t clean. You might notice paint splattering the roads and vandals behind the mess. It’s not just paint but broken glass, too.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers spends millions to improve digital infrastructure The City of Fort Myers is spending nearly $8 million to improve its digital infrastructure.
FORT MYERS Wade Wilson’s automatic death penalty appeal begins The man convicted and sentenced to death for the killing of two Cape Coral women has begun his first of many appeals to the death sentence he got last year.
Photo shows SWFL teens hit in New Orleans terrorist attack reunited in hospital The grandfather of one of the teens struck by a truck in a New Orleans terrorist attack has released a picture of the teens sharing an emotional moment in the hospital.
FORT MYERS Goodbye mocking bird, hello flamingo? A bill to change the official state bird has been filed in the Florida House of Representatives.
Charlotte County projects $362M cost from Hurricane Ian As Charlotte County officials await cost estimates from the impacts of 2024 hurricanes Helene and Milton, the county is already reeling from the $362,021,150 cost of Hurricane Ian in 2022.
CAPE CORAL Final report reveals cause of February airplane crash in Cape Coral The National Transportation Safety Board has released the cause of the airplane crash that occurred in Cape Coral in February.
VANDERBILT BEACH Collier County issues red tide alert for beaches If you’re thinking of heading to the beach in Collier County, heed this warning.
Credit: Naples Fire-Rescue Two of the largest brush fires in Golden Gates Estates are at an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 acres combined and have forced evacuations in several neighborhoods and the closure of I-75. The 36th Avenue SE fire is at 2,500 acres, and the 22nd Avenue SE fire is at least 1,500 acres. There is zero percent containment at either fire, according to officials. Three helicopters are dropping water. Interstate 75 has been closed from SR-29 to CR-951/Collier Blvd. Officials said Wednesday night the fire jumped the interstate and is now burning on the south side, forcing evacuations around the Forest Glen neighborhood. Blowing embers from these fires have caused several others in the area. Greater Naples Fire has reported “several” structures have been lost or damaged, but they could not say how many. Crews are working another brush fire east of Keane Avenue in Golden Gate Estates. EVACUATIONS Homes along 34th Avenue SW, 36th Avenue SE and 38th Avenue SE have been evacuated. There is a voluntary evacuation order for the following area: east of Collier Blvd., west of Garland Rd., south of Brantley Blvd., and north of Beck Blvd. There is a voluntary evacuation for the Forest Glen area due to high fire danger. There is a voluntary evacuation order for streets on the west side of Everglades Blvd. from 18th Ave. SE to 40th Ave. SE. There are two fires burning south of Keane Ave. and there is a voluntary evacuation order for all streets south of Keane. There is a shelter open at Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy. A primary citizen contact and reunification center has been established at Max Hasse Park, 3390 Golden Gate Blvd. W. Meals and water are available at that location. A citizen contact center has also been set up for affected residents at 40th Avenue SE and Everglades Blvd. Residents can access this area from I-75 at the Everglades Blvd. overpass. The Collier County Fairgrounds said it is opening up its parking lots for people who need a place for trailers and other vehicles. TRAFFIC Westbound lanes of I-75 are closed at mile marker 80 and drivers are detouring at SR-29. Eastbound lanes are closed at mile marker 101, with a detour at CR-951. The fire jumped the interstate Wednesday afternoon and is now burning on the south side. Everglades Blvd. is open up to 16th Avenue SE. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is calling this a “dangerous situation” and asks drivers to avoid the area. Everglades Blvd. south of Golden Gate Blvd. is open to local traffic only. The sheriff’s office said if you have proof of residence for one of the affected streets, deputies are letting some drivers through to tend to pets, livestock and other family members who might be in the area. Trust WINK News for updates. Smoke from the Golden Gate Estates fires hovers over Lowdermilk Beach Park in Naples. (Credit: Michelle Mackonochie/WINK News) Smoke from the Golden Gate Estates fire seen in Old Naples. (Credit: Cathy Funderburg) Golden Gate Estate fire seen from NB Alligator Alley mile marker 95. (Credit: Ricardo) @MattDevittWINK @winknews #GoldenGate #CollierCounty #fire pic.twitter.com/RCRqjemHVV — Melanie Cusano (@CusanoSusan) May 13, 2020 Drone photo taken from Island Walk in Naples. (Credit: John Regan) Submit Copyright ©2025 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.