Tracking rain and storms for your Wednesday afternoonMan arrested following intense vehicle pursuit; accused of shooting into pregnant girlfriend’s home
the weather authority Tracking rain and storms for your Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a strong cold front along with rain and storms throughout your Wednesday afternoon.
Man arrested following intense vehicle pursuit; accused of shooting into pregnant girlfriend’s home The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of shooting into his pregnant girlfriend’s home and leading law enforcement through a multi-county pursuit.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
the weather authority Tracking rain and storms for your Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a strong cold front along with rain and storms throughout your Wednesday afternoon.
Man arrested following intense vehicle pursuit; accused of shooting into pregnant girlfriend’s home The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of shooting into his pregnant girlfriend’s home and leading law enforcement through a multi-county pursuit.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
Library books (WINK News) The Lee County Library System will host its second annual Fandom Fest as a free virtual celebration of fandoms and geek culture throughout the month of October. The virtual event will offer participants of all ages the opportunity to participate in cosplay, crafts, escape rooms, storytimes, reading challenges and trivia, along with numerous chances to win prizes. Other highlights include an online costume contest for all ages and pets and a virtual fandom art exhibition featuring local artists’ work in anime, manga and comic book styles. This event marks the fifth year Lee County Library System has celebrated comics and fandoms, from the original Comic Fest event held at the Fort Myers Regional Library to last year’s live Fandom Fest. “We felt that it was really important to keep the tradition going this year,” states Melissa Baker, manager of Programming and Community Outreach. “Once we started reimagining the event going virtual, we realized we had so much to offer fans that we expanded the one-day event to a month-long celebration.” The festival includes four themed weeks that offer a mixture of activities for all ages. Fandom themes include: Sword & Sorcery (Oct. 4-10), Asian & Pop Culture (Oct. 11-17) Space (Oct. 18-24) Superheroes & Villains (Oct. 25-31) Fans of Harry Potter, Disney, Star Wars, Marvel and more can enjoy cosplay DIY workshops, virtual princess parties, special Stay at Home Storytimes, Kahoot trivia, virtual escape rooms and video craft demos for kids, teens and adults. Fandom Fest participants can earn chances to win prizes by completing reading challenges and fandom-themed activities all month long. Prizes include a multi-purpose activity table, various fandom-themed LEGO sets, play tents, puzzles, books and more. Grab and Go Craft Kits Starting Oct. 1, Fandom Fest Grab and Go Craft Kits are available upon request for pick up at all branches of the Lee County Library System through curbside and in-branch service. Each kit includes a free comic book and supplies for all of the weekly craft programs. Limit one kit per person while supplies last. Online Costume Contest The online costume contest is a free, local competition that highlights the creativity and skills of the local cosplay community. Entries will be accepted Oct. 1-24 with public online voting taking place Oct. 25-31. Costume contest participants who receive the highest total scores during the voting period will win the prize for their category. Virtual Art Exhibit As part of this year’s Fandom Fest celebration, participants are invited to submit work throughout October for an all-ages virtual art exhibition featuring anime, manga and comic book style art. All artists participating in the online art exhibition will be automatically entered into a random prize drawing for an art supplies gift set. For more information about Fandom Fest, including the schedule of events and contest rules, please visit: www.leelibrary.net/fandomfest. Persons who require accommodations and need assistance with the various online platforms used in the event, contact Joan LaGuardia, (239)533-2314, Florida Relay Service 711, or jlaguardia@leegov.com. Accommodation will be provided at no cost to the requestor. Requests should be made at least five business days in advance.