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.
St. Matthew’s House volunteers were preparing Monday for the 16th annual Turkey Drop event on Thursday. (Credit: WINK News) St. Matthew’s House plans to help struggling families make ends meet while celebrating Thanksgiving with its 16th annual Turkey Drop event on Thursday. Preparations for the event began on Monday. The need in Southwest Florida continues to grow. When the Turkey Drop first started, it only gave out around 20 turkeys. This week’s Turkey Drop is expected to give out over 2,000. Sides and other Thanksgiving dishes will be donated as well. All of this is to help vulnerable families in the community. St. Matthew’s House says it’s aware of how much greater this year’s need is because of the pandemic, which makes this event even more important. “For a poor family or family that is struggling, the pandemic has caused them economically to struggle, and that, we were estimating, will last about two years for a lot of families that are on the margins,” said Vann Ellison, president of St. Matthew’s House. “They fall behind and catch up on rent or to get a new place after they’re evicted or to get caught up on bills.” The event is made possible by donors and volunteers like Susie Mulry. “Yeah, this is my 11th year,” she said, but it’s her first filling up boxes for families during a virus crisis. The need is extraordinary. The volunteer response? Gratifying. “The challenges with what the pandemic has brought, we need every single one of them and every single one of their helping hands today and every single dollar,” Mulry said. “The more we can inspire friends in our community to join in and help others if we can, then that’s great,” said Bill Beynon. He started this Thanksgiving effort to help families in need 16 years ago. His small gesture is now the annual Capital Wealth Advisors Turkey Drop. “There was an announcement about St. Matthew’s House need for turkeys, so we stopped at Publix and bought 25 turkeys and that was the beginning and that turned into a plan which is now a tradition,” said Beynon, president and CEO of the financial advisory firm. Every year, they work with St. Matthew’s House to hand out Thanksgiving fixings. “We just feel like it’s part of our responsibility to help others,” he said. Whether it’s taping boxes of placing cans, they’re determined to make Thanksgiving a happy one for as many families as possible. The St. Matthew’s House will also host its annual turkey dinner on Thanksgiving Day. The turkey pickup will take place Thursday, Nov. 19, at the same location: First Baptist Church in Naples, 3000 Orange Blossom Dr., from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Frozen turkeys, canned goods or cash can be donated at 2601 Airport Rd. S. Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Online money donations can be given on the St. Matthew’s House website. Submit Copyright ©2024 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.