Cape Coral council supports construction of I-75 interchange into cityCrews removing derelict boats from Gilchrist Park
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral council supports construction of I-75 interchange into city The Cape Coral City Council has approved a resolution requesting support from Lee and Charlotte counties to prioritize state and federal funding for the Interstate 75 Interchange at Slater Road.
PUNTA GORDA Crews removing derelict boats from Gilchrist Park Crews are working to remove derelict boats from Gilchrist Park after several of them washed ashore during Hurricane Milton in October.
33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County Another Florida panther has been killed by a vehicle, this time in Hardee County, increasing the death toll of the endangered species to 33 for 2024.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cold morning conditions before temperatures warm up to the low 70s this Thursday.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Milton.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral council supports construction of I-75 interchange into city The Cape Coral City Council has approved a resolution requesting support from Lee and Charlotte counties to prioritize state and federal funding for the Interstate 75 Interchange at Slater Road.
PUNTA GORDA Crews removing derelict boats from Gilchrist Park Crews are working to remove derelict boats from Gilchrist Park after several of them washed ashore during Hurricane Milton in October.
33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County Another Florida panther has been killed by a vehicle, this time in Hardee County, increasing the death toll of the endangered species to 33 for 2024.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cold morning conditions before temperatures warm up to the low 70s this Thursday.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Milton.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
Credit: WINK News Lee Health remains in need of blood donations and has scheduled blood drives throughout April. Schedule: 4/7/21 – Lee County Port Authority, 11000 Terminal Access Rd, Ste. 8671, Fort Myers, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 4/8/21 – Faith Presbyterian Church, 4544 Coronado Pkwy., Cape Coral, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. 4/9/21 – American Oncology Network, 14543 Global Pkwy., Ste. 110, Fort Myers 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. 4/9/21 – The Outpatient Center at Surfside, 2441 Surfside Blvd., Cape Coral 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 4/10/21 – Pine Island Moose Lodge, 8903 Stringfellow Rd., St. James City, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. 4/12/21 – Lee Health Coconut Point, 23450 Via Coconut Point, Estero, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 4/13/21 – FSW, 8099 College Pkwy. SW., Fort Myers, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (parking lot #4) 4/14/21 – Physician’s Primary Care, 5700 Lee Blvd., Lehigh Acres, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. 4/17/21 – Health Fair, 23450 Via Coconut Point, Estero, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. 4/18/21 – Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church, 8260 Cypress Lake Dr., Fort Myers, 8:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. 4/18/21 – Summit Church, 19601 Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy., Fort Myers, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. 4/19/21 – Lee Physician Group, 1682 NE Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. 4/20/21 – Cape Coral Technical College, 360 Santa Barbara Blvd., N., Cape Coral, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. 4/20/21 – Lee Physician Group, 9131 College Pointe Court, Fort Myers, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. 4/21/21 – The New Resident’s Club, 5815 Driftwood Pkwy., Cape Coral, 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 4/22/21 – Galeana, 14375 S Tamiami Trl, Fort Myers, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 4/23/21 – Bailey’s General Store, 2477 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 4/25/21 – First Christian Church, 2061 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. 4/26/21 – Bridge Plaza, 12091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. 4/28/21 – Lee County Sheriff Office, 14750 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy., Fort Myers, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 4/28/21 – Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 4/29/21 – Lee County VA Clinic, 2489 Diplomat Pkwy E., Cape Coral 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 4/29/21 – Lee Physician Group Urology, 507 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. 4/30/21 – Farah and Farah, 7370 College Pkwy #204, Fort Myers, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lee Health said Type O+ remains critically low, and supply levels for all other blood types are also below normal. Blood donations with Lee Health Blood Center remain in its four acute care hospitals: Cape Coral Hospital, Gulf Coast Medical Center, HealthPark Medical Center and Lee Memorial Hospital, which houses the only Trauma Center within a five-county radius. Blood also benefits patients at Lee Health’s specialty hospitals: Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, the Rehabilitation Hospital, Regional Cancer Center and Lee Health Coconut Point. For questions or to schedule a visit at a Lee Health Blood Donation Center, please call 239-343-2333.