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.
Photo by MGN. United Way is partnering with Lee County Government to distribute CARES funding to eligible childcare providers across our community. Gold Seal Providers, 3.5 + Composite Score Providers, municipalities, and United Way partner agencies are eligible to receive funding to scholarship children whose families have been impacted by COVID-19. The program will run until Aug. 14, or until the funds have been exhausted. According to United Way: Families must have a proven loss of income or job as a direct result of COVID-19. Families interested in benefiting from the program must complete an application with their chosen provider. Fully completed applications must be turned into the provider with a copy of the applicants Drivers License or ID, and documentation showing loss of income or employment as a direct result of COVID-19. The intent of the scholarship is to provide families returning to work or who have experienced cut wages as a result of COVID-19 assistance with childcare. Applications are being reviewed actively and providers will be directly notified of approval status of applications. Please do not contact United Way directly for an update on your application or to request an application. Please note that if you are currently not registered with your selected childcare provider, enrollment documentation and application may be required. Funding will be awarded with a cap of $1,250. The funding duration will depend on the specific childcare facility your child is enrolled in. Below is a list of providers who are currently enrolled in the program. Please note some programs may not currently be open or have capacity. Additional provider enrollment documents may be required. Please call your selected provider to find out more information. This list may change so please visit unitedwaylee.org/childcare for the latest updates as we add more providers. General program questions may be sent to childcare@unitedwaylee.org. BONITA SPRINGS Boys and Girls Club of Lee County, Bonita Springs, 239-334-1886, Status: 15-Jun Growing Room Childcare Development Center, Bonita Springs, 239-495-0045, Status: Open YMCA – Bonita Springs, Bonita Springs, 239-221-7560, Status: 8-Jun CAPE CORAL Kid’s World Preschool, Cape Coral, 239-573-7233, Status: Open YMCA – Cape Coral – 239-275-9622- 8-June Wellington Academy NC – Cape Coral – 239-574-8818, Status: Open Wellington Academy SC – Cape Coral – 239-549-8818, Status: Open Cape Child Development, Cape Coral, 239-424-3858, Status: Open All Aboard Daycare, Cape Coral, 239-574-2904, Status: Open ESTERO New Horizons of SWFL, Estero, 239-948-4146, Status: 8-Jun FORT MYERS Alliance for the Arts- Musical Theatre Intensive Camp, Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, Status: 6-Jul Boys and Girls Club of Lee County, Fort Myers, 239-334-1886, Status: 15-Jun Child Care of SWFL – P. A. Geraci Child Development Center, Fort Myers, 239-337-4995, Status: 1-Jun Child Care of SWFL -Joseph H. Messina Children’s Center, Fort Myers, 239-278-1148, Status: Open Child Care of SWFL – The Children’s Learning Center, Fort Myers, 239-267-1136, Status: 1-Jun City of Fort Myers – Billy Bowlegs, Fort Myers, 239-321-7545, Status: 8-Jun City of Fort Myers – Shady Oaks, Fort Myers, 239-321-7545, Status: 8-Jun City of Fort Myers – STARS, Fort Myers, 239-321-7545, Status: 8-Jun City of Fort Myers – Riverside, Fort Myers, 239-321-7545, Status: 8-Jun City of Fort Myers – Skatium, Fort Myers, 239-321-7545, Status: 8-Jun Creative World Estero- Fort Myers- 239-415-7845, Status: Open Creative World Gateway- Fort Myers- 239-208-8842, Status: Open Growing Room Development Center II, Fort Myers, 239-466-6646, Status: Open I WILL Mentorship, Fort Myers, 239-666-8171, Status: 16-Jun The Heights Center, Fort Myers, 239-482-7706 ext. 1060, Status: Open YMCA – Fort Myers, Fort Myers, 239-275-9622, Status: 8-Jun Montessori School of Fort Myers- Fort Myers – 239-936-4515, Status: Open Bobbie Noonan Childcare at Fort Myers – Fort Myers- 239-939-2255, Status: Open Wellington Academy FM – Fort Myers – 239-275-8818, Status: Open Jackson Family Childcare- Fort Myers – 239-770-8336, Status: Open Bestday Child Care Center- Fort Myers- 239-437-1902, Status: Open Bright Beginnings Early School- Ft. Myers- 239-433-2232, Status: Open Happy Time Learning Academy, Ft. Myers, 239-851-8402, Status: Open Kim’s Happy Time Child Care, Ft. Myers, 239-851-8402, Status: Open Challenged Minds Learning Center- Fort Myers, 239- 275-2031, Status: Open Kendrick Family Daycare – Fort Myers, 239- 337-7188, Status: Open Health Park Child Dev Center, Ft. Myers, 239-343-6130, Status: Open Lee Memorial Child Dev Center, Ft. Myers, 239-343-3098, Status: Open NORTH FORT MYERS Deana’s Country Kids- North Fort Myers, 239-995-2293, Status: Open Faith Academy- North Fort Myers- 239-543-0804, Status: Open Good Shepard Lutheran Church & School- North Fort Myers- 239-995-7711, Status: Open FORT MYERS BEACH Boys and Girls Club of Lee County, Fort Myers Beach, 239-334-1886, Status: 15-Jun City of Fort Myers Beach Summer Camp, Fort Myers Beach, Status: 15-Jun LEHIGH Boys and Girls Club of Lee County, Lehigh, 239-334-1886, Status: 15-Jun Child Care of SWFL – The Community Children’s Center, Lehigh, 239-369-2220, Status: open Open Doors Preschool, Lehigh, 239-303-1944, Status: Open YMCA – Lehigh, Lehigh, 239-275-9622, Status: 8-Jun Loving Hands – Lehigh – 239-303-5858, Status: Open SANIBEL City of Sanibel Recreation Center, 239-472-0345, Status: June 15