Fort Myers man sentenced to 2 years in prison for possessing marijuana, firearmICE activity confirmed in Hendry County
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man sentenced to 2 years in prison for possessing marijuana, firearm A Fort Myers man has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison for possessing marijuana with intent to distribute and a firearm as a person with felony convictions.
ICE activity confirmed in Hendry County WINK News has confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement is in Hendry County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers woman sentenced to 1 year in prison for forging late mother’s signature to claim benefits A Fort Myers woman was sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison forΒ wire fraud beginning in 2005.
TALLAHASSEE Streaming Now: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference at Florida Capitol Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference at the state capitol, 400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee.
City of Fort Myers to keep fluoride in drinking water City of Fort Myers wonβt be joining other local governments in removing fluoride from its drinking water, council members decided.
ALVA Alva neighbors brace for another developmentΒ battle Alva neighbors have made an urgent call to action to “Defend Alva and North River Road from overdevelopment.”
WINK NEWS President Trump signs Executive Order aimed at expanding access to IVF President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order Tuesday to try to reduce the costs of in vitro fertilization (IVF) for Americans.
Warm and breezy afternoon with scattered rain this evening The Weather Authority is tracking a warm and breezy Wednesday, and scattered rain is expected this evening.
WINK NEWS Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosenβs Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
SANIBEL Sanibel Church rebuilds after Hurricane Ian The Sanibel Community Church has completed its remarkable rebuild after Hurricane Ian devastated their place of worship over two years ago.
NAPLES Costco construction causes commotion in Collier County community Costco is eyeing a plot of land in Collier County for a new store, but residents are voicing strong opposition.
NAPLES Dr. Cornelius “Pat” Cacho’s impact on education and Southwest Florida Dr. Cornelius “Pat” Cacho, a beloved philanthropist and advocate for education, dedicated his life to empowering others through opportunity and knowledge.
SANIBEL Sanibel cracks down on school zone speeders with new camera system Sanibel is tightening its grip on school zone speeders with newly installed cameras.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers food pantry expands efforts with Harry Chapin support The Harry Chapin Food Bank in Fort Myers plays a crucial role in supporting smaller food banks in the area.
Fort Myers Beach Pier scheduled to be finished a year ahead of schedule The Fort Myers Beach Pier remains a symbol of the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian two years ago. Efforts to rebuild it has taken a lot of time.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man sentenced to 2 years in prison for possessing marijuana, firearm A Fort Myers man has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison for possessing marijuana with intent to distribute and a firearm as a person with felony convictions.
ICE activity confirmed in Hendry County WINK News has confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement is in Hendry County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers woman sentenced to 1 year in prison for forging late mother’s signature to claim benefits A Fort Myers woman was sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison forΒ wire fraud beginning in 2005.
TALLAHASSEE Streaming Now: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference at Florida Capitol Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference at the state capitol, 400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee.
City of Fort Myers to keep fluoride in drinking water City of Fort Myers wonβt be joining other local governments in removing fluoride from its drinking water, council members decided.
ALVA Alva neighbors brace for another developmentΒ battle Alva neighbors have made an urgent call to action to “Defend Alva and North River Road from overdevelopment.”
WINK NEWS President Trump signs Executive Order aimed at expanding access to IVF President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order Tuesday to try to reduce the costs of in vitro fertilization (IVF) for Americans.
Warm and breezy afternoon with scattered rain this evening The Weather Authority is tracking a warm and breezy Wednesday, and scattered rain is expected this evening.
WINK NEWS Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosenβs Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
SANIBEL Sanibel Church rebuilds after Hurricane Ian The Sanibel Community Church has completed its remarkable rebuild after Hurricane Ian devastated their place of worship over two years ago.
NAPLES Costco construction causes commotion in Collier County community Costco is eyeing a plot of land in Collier County for a new store, but residents are voicing strong opposition.
NAPLES Dr. Cornelius “Pat” Cacho’s impact on education and Southwest Florida Dr. Cornelius “Pat” Cacho, a beloved philanthropist and advocate for education, dedicated his life to empowering others through opportunity and knowledge.
SANIBEL Sanibel cracks down on school zone speeders with new camera system Sanibel is tightening its grip on school zone speeders with newly installed cameras.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers food pantry expands efforts with Harry Chapin support The Harry Chapin Food Bank in Fort Myers plays a crucial role in supporting smaller food banks in the area.
Fort Myers Beach Pier scheduled to be finished a year ahead of schedule The Fort Myers Beach Pier remains a symbol of the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian two years ago. Efforts to rebuild it has taken a lot of time.
(AP Photo/Steven Senne) With some businesses uncertain of their future, now is the time to pull out your wallet and go through your gift cards. But what can you do if the restaurant is already closed? We are sharing ways to try and hold on to some of the value. Brenda Edmonds loves a good deal. βI use coupons; I get deals when I can,β Edmonds said. So, when her favorite restaurant, Sweet Tomatoes, offered a gift card special. Edmonds jumped at the opportunity, spending a hundred dollars. βI take my grandchildren there when they come to visit,β Edmonds said. But, because of COVID-19, the restaurant chain announced it won’t reopen. βI spent my hard-earned money on this gift card, and they aren’t giving any refunds,β Edmonds said. βSo it not only hits the businesses but it’s the small people too.β According Sweet Tomatoes, “For gift card inquires, refund options are limited at this time. You may be able to dispute the purchase with your bank or your credit card company. Otherwise, there may be an alternative option available through the court in the future.” David Biron in Estero says his son bought him a $200 gift card to Leopardi’s in south Fort Myers, another restaurant closed for good. And Biron wants that money to go back to his son. “I’m sure they can use it,” Biron said. “They live up in Massachusetts, and they got hit pretty hard up there, so I just wanna return it.” That’s another restaurant closed for good. βI just don’t know how to recoup the money,β Biron said. But the outcome for Biron was a little different. Owner Tony Leopardi told us, while they’re out of business and out of money, they’re offering customers refunds. To get a refund, email Heather at hcombs@csbswfl.com. Leopardi is also the owner of Cornerstone Builders. βIt’s always a good idea to use gift cards as soon as possible,β said Kimberly Palmer with NerdWallet. Palmer says if you have a gift card to a business that’s closed up shop to pick up the phone and see if they own anything else. βThere’s a chance you might be out of luck, and the gift card might not be worth anything,β Palmer said. βBut there’s no harm in calling to ask, especially if you know it’s part of a broader chain or family group of restaurants.β