Cape Coral looking to increase their FEMA flood insurance discountCool start, mild afternoon with lots of sunshine on this Sunday
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral looking to increase their FEMA flood insurance discount The City of Cape Coral got good news from FEMA; the 25% flood insurance discount is staying in place for the next three years.
Cool start, mild afternoon with lots of sunshine on this Sunday The Weather Authority says Sunday started off even slightly cooler than Saturday morning, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across the area.
CAPE CORAL Community rallies behind hate crime victims and cleans the home After Cape Coral homeowners fell victim to vandals who destroyed their home with racist and hateful slurs, the community is rallying together to get the home back to its original state. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday. RELATED: Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” On Friday, Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony […]
CAPE CORAL FGCU community rallies to clean vandalized home after hate crime The FGCU community rallied together to restore the house to its original state on Saturday after a hate crime.
FGCU volleyball wins fourth straight ASUN Tournament title The FGCU volleyball team beat Lipscomb in three sets to claim the program’s fourth straight ASUN Tournament title.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers community comes together for Thanksgiving turkey giveaway This time of year is especially stressful for people who are struggling financially. Adding all the holiday expenses on top of rent, food and basic necessities can leave people feeling anxious and off balance.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO: Shooting investigation underway in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Driver arrested after fleeing police, causing multi-car crash in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of causing a multi-car crash in Fort Myers.
Chilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority says the weekend is starting off nice and chilly, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral looking to increase their FEMA flood insurance discount The City of Cape Coral got good news from FEMA; the 25% flood insurance discount is staying in place for the next three years.
Cool start, mild afternoon with lots of sunshine on this Sunday The Weather Authority says Sunday started off even slightly cooler than Saturday morning, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across the area.
CAPE CORAL Community rallies behind hate crime victims and cleans the home After Cape Coral homeowners fell victim to vandals who destroyed their home with racist and hateful slurs, the community is rallying together to get the home back to its original state. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday. RELATED: Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” On Friday, Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony […]
CAPE CORAL FGCU community rallies to clean vandalized home after hate crime The FGCU community rallied together to restore the house to its original state on Saturday after a hate crime.
FGCU volleyball wins fourth straight ASUN Tournament title The FGCU volleyball team beat Lipscomb in three sets to claim the program’s fourth straight ASUN Tournament title.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers community comes together for Thanksgiving turkey giveaway This time of year is especially stressful for people who are struggling financially. Adding all the holiday expenses on top of rent, food and basic necessities can leave people feeling anxious and off balance.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO: Shooting investigation underway in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Driver arrested after fleeing police, causing multi-car crash in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of causing a multi-car crash in Fort Myers.
Chilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority says the weekend is starting off nice and chilly, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
Bonita Springs Community Park (City of Bonita Springs) The City of Bonita Springs has announced they will begin a phased reopening of its park facilities starting Friday, May 22. The reopening will include the community pool, recreation center fitness room, playgrounds, basketball courts and Marni soccer fields. Staff have placed additional signage advising of CDC guidelines at all sites and will continue to clean frequently and educate the public on social distancing. A soft opening of these park facilities will begin Friday with the following restrictions: Bonita Springs Community Pool Bonita Springs Community Pool will re-open for lap swim only. This will provide a physical barrier to provide spacing for social distancing while in the water. Eight lap lanes will be available by reservation for 45 minutes per lane to allow for sanitizing between sessions. Lane reservations will be at staggered times, 5 minutes apart, to allow for individual entry to ensure social distancing. Reservations must be made in advance by calling 239-947-1948. Walk-ins will not be accepted. Pool hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., for lap swim and fitness only. Indoor showers will not be available at this time. Outside showers will be available as well as restroom facilities. The last patron will exit the facility at 5:35 p.m., which will allow staff to complete final cleaning and disinfecting. Pool chairs will be restricted to eight chairs spaced at least 6ft apart and will be sanitized after every use. Signs will be attached to each chair to indicate clean or dirty, so patrons are aware of the clean chairs for use. Patrons may bring their own exercise equipment for personal use during their reservation time slot. No organized classes will be offered at this time. Pool membership and daily fees apply. Playground Re-openings: Community Park playground, Mayhood Park playground and Depot Park playground, along with Depot Park restroom facilities, will re-open from 8 a.m. to dusk. Outdoor Basketball/Futsal Pavilion The outdoor basketball/futsal pavilion will be reopened for open play. Open play activities are restricted to groups of 10 people or less in order to comply with social distancing guidelines. No league play, no organized play and no games are permitted at this time. No bleachers are permitted for use. Bonita Springs Recreation Center Fitness room Bonita Springs Recreation Center will re-open the Fitness Room only. The Fitness Room will be available for nine people at a time, starting each hour. Sessions will be for 45 minutes to allow for sanitizing between sessions. Reservations will begin on each hour from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday; and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Reservations must be made in advance by calling 239-992-2556. Walk-ins will not be accepted. Locker Room facilities will not be available at this time. No organized classes nor personal training will be offered at this time. Recreation Center Membership and daily fees apply. Marni Soccer fields Marni Soccer fields will be re-open for open play Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open play activities are restricted to groups of 10 people or less in order to comply with social distancing guidelines. No League play, no organized play and no games are permitted at this time. All goals will remain off the fields. The recreation center will open for Summer Camp on June 8. Please contact the Bonita Springs YMCA at 239-221-4560 to register your child.