Execution of Charlotte County killer James Ford set for tonightCitywide burn ban in effect for North Port
Execution of Charlotte County killer James Ford set for tonight A convicted killer on death row since 1999 is scheduled to be executed tonight for the murder of a couple in Charlotte County.
NORTH PORT Citywide burn ban in effect for North Port The North Port Fire Rescue has enacted a citywide outdoor burn ban due to extreme drought conditions and an increased wildfire threat.
cape coral Heavy Cape Coral police presence on Skyline Boulevard; one person hospitalized The Cape Coral Police Department is actively investigating a scene located on Skyline Boulevard.
the weather authority Near-record heat with isolated rain this Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking near-record heat this Thursday, along with isolated rain throughout the afternoon.
Lee County School District sets town hall meeting Spring schedule The Lee County School District has released its Spring town hall schedule, during which parents and community members can voice their opinions regarding their children’s education.
SANIBEL Sanibel teen gearing up to reopen popular food truck The Sanibel Sprout, a beloved local spot, is gearing up for a hopeful reopening in mid-March after two years of rebuilding.
FORT MYERS Man arrested for prowling and enticing a child in Fort Myers A concerned citizen flagged down Florida Highway Patrol state troopers in Fort Myers to report an adult man was harassing his daughter, according to authorities.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte Girl Scout earns Gold Award for pet care project A Port Charlotte teenager has earned the prestigious Gold Girl Scout Award.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers couple’s love grows stronger despite Alzheimer’s diagnosis Jeff and Bunny Edwards of Fort Myers celebrated their 41st anniversary, showcasing a love that has grown stronger over the years.
BONITA SPRINGS Harry Chapin Food Bank volunteers deliver food and a smile Food distributions seem so simple but go a long way in changing people’s lives. In Southwest Florida, the need for food is everywhere.
NAPLES Naples man arrested for cocaine trafficking A Naples man is facing a narcotics trafficking charge after deputies say he pitched cocaine out of his vehicle while trying to elude deputies.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s new rangers educate cyclists on path rules and e-bike limits Sanibel is a popular destination for biking enthusiasts, especially during the busy winter season. With over 26 miles of paved paths, the island offers stunning scenery for cyclists.
Cape Coral residents voice concerns over rental noise and rule-breaking Cape Coral is once again buzzing with discussions on short-term rentals.
Exclusive: Collier County law enforcement using tech to fight traffic congestion Naples is turning to technology to tackle traffic troubles.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers charity loses donation pod after complaint from local realtor Doug Miller and Amy Eldridge watched as their storage pod was towed away, marking the end of an era for their charitable efforts.
Execution of Charlotte County killer James Ford set for tonight A convicted killer on death row since 1999 is scheduled to be executed tonight for the murder of a couple in Charlotte County.
NORTH PORT Citywide burn ban in effect for North Port The North Port Fire Rescue has enacted a citywide outdoor burn ban due to extreme drought conditions and an increased wildfire threat.
cape coral Heavy Cape Coral police presence on Skyline Boulevard; one person hospitalized The Cape Coral Police Department is actively investigating a scene located on Skyline Boulevard.
the weather authority Near-record heat with isolated rain this Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking near-record heat this Thursday, along with isolated rain throughout the afternoon.
Lee County School District sets town hall meeting Spring schedule The Lee County School District has released its Spring town hall schedule, during which parents and community members can voice their opinions regarding their children’s education.
SANIBEL Sanibel teen gearing up to reopen popular food truck The Sanibel Sprout, a beloved local spot, is gearing up for a hopeful reopening in mid-March after two years of rebuilding.
FORT MYERS Man arrested for prowling and enticing a child in Fort Myers A concerned citizen flagged down Florida Highway Patrol state troopers in Fort Myers to report an adult man was harassing his daughter, according to authorities.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte Girl Scout earns Gold Award for pet care project A Port Charlotte teenager has earned the prestigious Gold Girl Scout Award.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers couple’s love grows stronger despite Alzheimer’s diagnosis Jeff and Bunny Edwards of Fort Myers celebrated their 41st anniversary, showcasing a love that has grown stronger over the years.
BONITA SPRINGS Harry Chapin Food Bank volunteers deliver food and a smile Food distributions seem so simple but go a long way in changing people’s lives. In Southwest Florida, the need for food is everywhere.
NAPLES Naples man arrested for cocaine trafficking A Naples man is facing a narcotics trafficking charge after deputies say he pitched cocaine out of his vehicle while trying to elude deputies.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s new rangers educate cyclists on path rules and e-bike limits Sanibel is a popular destination for biking enthusiasts, especially during the busy winter season. With over 26 miles of paved paths, the island offers stunning scenery for cyclists.
Cape Coral residents voice concerns over rental noise and rule-breaking Cape Coral is once again buzzing with discussions on short-term rentals.
Exclusive: Collier County law enforcement using tech to fight traffic congestion Naples is turning to technology to tackle traffic troubles.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers charity loses donation pod after complaint from local realtor Doug Miller and Amy Eldridge watched as their storage pod was towed away, marking the end of an era for their charitable efforts.
Credit: WINK News This Fourth of July will look different from past years because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cities across the nation have canceled professional fireworks displays Saturday but more consumers are expected to put on their own shows and fire up the grill. But with at least 21 states pausing reopening or taking new steps to limit the spread of COVID-19, what stores and restaurants will be open Saturday will vary greatly depending on where you live. The following is a list of what will be open over the July 4 weekend: Academy Sports + Outdoors Apple Bass Pro Shops Bealls Florida Bealls Outlet Bed Bath & Beyond Belk Best Buy Big 5 Sporting Goods Big Lots BJ’s Wholesale Club Burlington buybuy Baby Cabela’s Conn’s HomePlus Container Store CVS Dick’s Sporting Goods Dillard’s Dollar General Dollar Tree DSW Ethan Allen Family Dollar Five Below GameStop Guitar Center Home Depot J.C. Penney Joann Stores Kirkland’s Kmart Kohl’s Leslie’s Pool Supplies Lowe’s Macy’s Marshalls Menards Michaels Neiman Marcus Nordstrom Nordstrom Rack Office Depot and OfficeMax Old Navy Party City Petco PetSmart Rack Room Shoes Rite Aid Ross Saks Fifth Avenue Sam’s Club Sears Shoe Carnival Stein Mart Target T.J. Maxx Ulta Beauty Walgreens Walmart Grocery stores, convenience stores open July 4 7-Eleven Acme Albertsons Aldi Baker’s BI-LO Bravo Supermarkets City Market Copps Cub Foods Cumberland Farms Dillons Food Lion Fred Meyer Fresh Market Fresh Thyme Fry’s Food Stores Giant Giant Eagle Harris Teeter Harveys Supermarket H-E-B Hy-Vee Ingles King Soopers Kroger Love’s Travel Stops Lucky Supermarkets Meijer Pilot Flying J Publix Ralphs Safeway Save-A-Lot Sheetz ShopRite Sprouts Stop & Shop TravelCenters of America Vons Wawa Weis Markets Wegmans Whole Foods Market Winn-Dixie Restaurants open July 4 Applebee’s Arby’s Baja Fresh Benihana BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Blimpie Bob Evans Bojangles Bonefish Grill Boston Market Bruegger’s Bagels Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wings & Rings Burger King California Pizza Kitchen Capital Grille Captain D’s Carrabba’s Italian Grill Checkers Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Cheesecake Factory Chicken Salad Chick Chick-fil-A Chili’s Chipotle Mexican Grill Chuck E. Cheese Cicis Pizza Cracker Barrel Del Taco Denny’s Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Dog Haus DQ Grill & Chill Dunkin’ Eddie V’s Einstein Bros. Bagels Firehouse Subs First Watch Fleming’s Fogo de Chão Golden Chick Golden Corral Honey Baked Ham Hooters IHOP Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Islands Restaurants Jack in the Box Jimmy John’s KFC Kolache Factory Krispy Kreme Logan’s Roadhouse LongHorn Steakhouse Long John Silver’s Macaroni Grill Maggiano’s Little Italy McCormick & Schmick’s McDonald’s Metro Diner Morton’s The Steakhouse Mountain Mike’s Pizza Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub Noodles & Company Olive Garden On the Border Outback Steakhouse Panda Express Panera Bread Papa John’s Pizza Perkins PDQ P.F. Chang’s Pizza Inn Pollo Campero Pollo Tropical Quiznos Rally’s Red Lobster Red Robin Rubio’s Coastal Grill Ruby Tuesday Ruth’s Chris Steak House Saltgrass Steak House Shoney’s Sizzler Sonic Drive-In Sonny’s BBQ Starbucks Steak ‘n Shake Subway Taco Bell Taco Cabana Texas de Brazil Texas Roadhouse TGI Fridays Torchy’s Tacos TravelCenters of America Tropical Smoothie Cafe Twin Peaks Waffle House Wayback Burgers Wendy’s Whataburger White Castle Yard House