Fort Myers Job Fair set to begin; on-site interviews and offers possibleTracking rain and storms for your Wednesday afternoon
Fort Myers Job Fair set to begin; on-site interviews and offers possible The Fort Myes Job Fair is set to begin, with over 100 openings available from various employers.
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 Job Fair set to begin; on-site interviews and offers possible The Fort Myes Job Fair is set to begin, with over 100 openings available from various employers.
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.
Credit: NOAA / GOES-East via MGN As of the Wednesday 8 a.m. advisory, Elsa had a maximum sustained wind of 65 mph. A Flood Warning is in effect for Charlotte, Lee and DeSoto counties. Can’t find a copy of the WINK Hurricane Guide? You can download a copy here. All jury courts in Southwest Florida are closed Tuesday in response to Tropical Storm Elsa. LEE COUNTY Lee County has declared a state of emergency. Lee County Government offices are open Wednesday. Shelter: For individuals experiencing homelessness, the Salvation Army Homeless Resource Day Center is open Tuesday. LeeTran is operational. Trash collection will continue as scheduled in mandated pick-up zones on your regularly scheduled pick-up day. There are no delays for the week due to the July 4 holiday. Southwest Florida International Airport is seeing cancellations on some arrivals and departures due to Elsa’s approach. See the status of your flight here. Check your airline information: Jetblue | Delta | United | Allegiant | American | Southwest. The School District of Lee County will remain closed Wednesday. The District’s Summer BreakSpot meal service locations have been consolidated and will be limited to lunch only. Meals will be served from the lobby area. No additional schools will serve meals. However, there are community sites that will be offering both breakfast and lunch. Schedule reported as of 7 p.m. is as follows: LCEC customers can download the SmartHub app to report and track power outages. Just search “SmartHub” in your phone’s app store. LCEC Outage Map Bonita Springs Fire Department will have sandbags available at Station 24, 27701 Bonita Grande Drive. Each household can get 25 bags. Fort Myers Beach has sand for sandbags behind Town Hall at 2525 Estero Blvd. Bring your own shovel. Bags are supplied. Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) and Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) are open Wednesday. Rasmussen University is open Wednesday. The City of Sanibel said Monday that garbage, recycling and vegetation pick-up will not be impacted by Elsa. COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Public Schools are open Wednesday. Collier Area Transit (CAT) services are operational. Harry Chapin Food Bank has canceled its Wednesday drive-thru food distribution in Naples. CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County commissioners and the Punta Gorda City Council declared local states of emergency at their Monday morning meeting. Charlotte County Government offices are open Wednesday. Charlotte County Public Schools are closed Wednesday and will reopen Thursday. Charlotte County Community Services summer camps are operational Wednesday. DESOTO COUNTY DeSoto County schools are open Wednesday. HENDRY COUNTY Harry Chapin Food Bank has canceled its Wednesday drive-thru food distribution in Clewiston. The Hendry County Health Department is open. Residential waste collection have resumed. ACROSS THE STATE See shelter information from your local county here. Xfinity has opened up its Wi-Fi hotspots for anyone in Florida to use for free. To find a hotspot near you, click here. State of emergency: Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday issued a state of emergency for several Florida counties, including Charlotte, Collier, Lee and DeSoto. A state of emergency will make it easier for impacted areas to receive federal assistance. All campgrounds and recreation areas in the path of Elsa are closed. For questions and more information, visit FDACS.gov/FLStateForests. FPL is mobilizing and pre-positioning its restoration workforce. Crews will follow the path of the storm and restore outages as the storm moves along the state. FPL has approximately 6,000 personnel dedicated to the effort and is securing additional restoration personnel from other utilities and electrical contracting companies. LINK: FPL Power Tracker As a reminder, most counties in the storm’s path will suspend trash and debris pickup before a storm. Please do not trim trees now, as high winds can turn cut branches into dangerous, flying debris. However, if you already have trimmed trees, please help to prevent outages by tying down or securing loose branches or other debris. Price gouging: Anyone who suspects price gouging can report it to the Florida Attorney General’s Office by using the NO SCAM app, visiting MyFloridaLegal.com or calling 866-9NO-SCAM. The Attorney General’s NO SCAM app can be downloaded for free through Apple and Android stores by searching NO SCAM. COMPLETE HURRICANE COVERAGE: HURRICANE CENTRAL