ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
Alico Arena (WINK News) Another big sporting event is coming to Southwest Florida on Thanksgiving weekend. The Gulf Coast Showcase will take place in Lee County, and along with the Fort Myers Tip-Off that same weekend, these college basketball tournaments are a big deal for our area. “It’s probably as strong of a tournament for women’s basketball in the country, especially during the Thanksgiving weekend. We’re honored to be a part of it,” said Ken Kavanagh, athletic director at Florida Gulf Coast University. FGCU is one of six women’s teams in the Showcase, nicknamed the “Beach Bubble.” Just like the NBA’s bubble, teams will follow testing and social distancing protocols. Arkansas, Wake Forest, Davidson, Maryland and Missouri State will join FGCU in the women’s tournament at Alico Arena. Among the men’s teams playing at Hertz Arena are ETSU, Middle Tennessee, Austin Peay and Indiana State. No fans will be in the stands, but there will be a live stream. “It’s an opportunity to play teams that you’ll hopefully see later in the NCAA tournament,” Kavanagh said. “You know, every time we, quote-unquote, rebuild after a great season, Coach always finds a way to make us competitive.” #1 Kansas and #2 Gonzaga will join St. Joe’s and Auburn in the Fort Myers Tip-Off, the men’s tournament to take place at the Suncoast Credit Union Arena at Florida SouthWestern State College. Mark Starsiak, the tournament director, said Southwest Florida’s diverse fan base makes Fort Myers a slam dunk destination. “There is a good bed of boosters, fans, and support for teams across the country to come down to a place like Fort Myers. I think the quality of competition that both tournaments bring down there attracts teams and coaches to the area.” The menβs portion of the Gulf Coast Showcase will get the action started with a traditional eight-team tournament bracket at Hertz Arena. The first-round match-ups on Wednesday, Nov. 25 are: ETSU (30-4 record in 2019-20) vs. Abilene Christian (20-11) β 11 a.m. Akron (24-7) vs. Middle Tennessee (8-23) β 2 p.m. Austin Peay (21-12) vs. Omaha (16-16) β 5 p.m. Indiana State (18-12) vs. East Carolina (11-20) β 8 p.m. The women’s schedule at Alico Arena at FGCU: Friday, Nov. 27 Arkansas vs. Wake Forest β 11:30 a.m. Davidson vs. Maryland β 2:30 p.m. Missouri State vs. FGCU β 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 Wake Forest vs. Davidson β 11:30 a.m. FGCU vs. Arkansas β 2:30 p.m. Maryland vs. Missouri State β 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29 Davidson vs. FGCU β 11:30 a.m. Missouri State vs. Wake Forest β 2:30 p.m. Arkansas vs. Maryland β 5:30 p.m. Organizers of the Fort Myers Tip-Off are still deciding whether they’ll sell tickets to those games and they’re still working out their COVID-19 protocols.