The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardshipsMost Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
Credit: WINK News Lee Health is seeking blood donations to help replenish supply levels. Current blood supplies are critically low, and Lee Health’s blood centers are in urgent need of donors. The Lee Health Blood Mobile will be at numerous locations throughout Southwest Florida in May. May 1 – AM Vets Post #81, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 1910 N. Tamiami Trl., North Fort Myers May 2 – First Christian Church of Cape Coral, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 2620 Country Club Blvd., Cape Coral May 2 – St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 5632 Sunrise Dr., Fort Myers May 3 – Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., 2400 First St, Ste. 300, Fort Myers May 4 – Marine Concepts, 9 a.m.-Noon, 2443 SW Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral May 7 – SPADA Salon & Spa, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., 13161 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers May 7 – Trauma Awareness Drive, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Gulf Coast Hospital, 13681 Doctor’s Way, Fort Myers May 9 – City Gate Ministries, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1735 Jackson St., Fort Myers May 9 – Grace United Methodist Church, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 13 SE 21ST Pl., Cape Coral May 10 – Santa Barbara Professional Building, 8 a.m.-Noon, 224 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral May 10 – Fifth Third Bank (Del Prado Location), 1 p.m.-4 p.m., 2724 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral May 12 – Miromar Outlets, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 10801 Corkscrew Rd., Estero May 12 – Trauma Awareness Drive, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Lee Memorial Hospital, 2776 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers May 13 – Florida Heart Associates, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 1550 Barkley Circle, Fort Myers May 13 – Cape Coral Police Dept., 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 1100 Cultural Park Blvd. S., Cape Coral May 14 – Florida Gulf Coast University, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 10501 FGCU Blvd., Fort Myers May 15 – Bell Tower Shops, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 13499 US-41 SE., Fort Myers May 16 – Anchor Christian Church, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 11651 E. Terry St., Bonita Springs May 17 – Dorcey Law Firm, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 10181 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy., Fort Myers May 17 – Preferred Travel, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 3960 Via Del Rey, Bonita Springs May 18 – Royal Shell Realty, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 1105 Cape Coral Pkwy E., Cape Coral May 18 – LYNX Services, 12 p.m.-5 p.m., 6351 Bayshore Rd., Suite 18, North Fort Myers May 20 – Lehigh Fire Department, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 11 Homestead Road S., Lehigh Acres May 21 – The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 26811 S. Bay Dr., Bonita Springs May 23 – Saint John XXIII Catholic Church, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 13060 Palomino Ln., Fort Myers May 24 – Love Boat Ice Cream, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., 16475 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers May 24 – Nova Southeastern University, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 3650 Colonial Ct., Fort Myers May 24 – Park Royal Hospital, 8 a.m.-Noon, 9241 Park Royal Dr., Fort Myers May 25 – Retina Consultants, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 6901 International Center Blvd., Fort Myers May 25 – The Outpatient Center at The Sanctuary, 8 a.m.-11 a.m., 8960 Colonial Center Dr., Fort Myers May 25 – The Babcock Ranch Healthy Life Center, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., 42880 Crescent Loop #100, Punta Gorda May 26 – Club Square 8 a.m.-11 a.m., 4646 S.E. 10th Pl., Cape Coral May 26 – Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association, Noon-4 p.m., 918 S. E. 46th Ln., Cape Coral May 26 – Victory Layne Chevrolet, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., 3980 Fowler Street, Fort Myers May 27 – Estero Recreation Center, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero May 27 – Iona College/S. Pointe Fire Department Station #74, 8 a.m.-11 a.m., 6061 S. Pointe Blvd., Fort Myers May 27 – Wayne Wiles Flooring, 9 a.m.-Noon, 16240 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers May 28 – Iona Lakes, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., 15000 Iona Lakes Dr., Fort Myers All blood donated at Lee Health stays within the health system to care for patients in Southwest Florida. If unable to attend one of the upcoming blood drives, donations can also be made at one of Lee Health’s blood centers to help save lives. For more information on how and where to donate, go to Lee Health Blood Centers.