ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
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 ©2024 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.