Where did the Shell Factory animals go?Naples man arrested on multiple violent charges including kidnapping and sexual battery
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
NAPLES Naples man arrested on multiple violent charges including kidnapping and sexual battery A Naples man has been arrested on multiple violent charges stemming from an alleged case of kidnapping involving guns, drugs and sexual battery.
MATLACHA CW Fudge Factory in Matlacha getting back to business after storms Getting back to business is giving one island the boost they need before the holidays.
southwest florida How much will a Christmas tree cost in Southwest Florida this year? With Thanksgiving this week and Christmas around the corner, we want to know how tree prices are stacking up across Southwest Florida.
Early lung cancer detection According to a critical care pulmonologist with Lee Health, every day, two people in Lee County hear the news that they have lung cancer.
Bishop Verot seniors cheering in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade The Viking seniors get a once in a lifetime experience cheering with Spirit of America in the iconic holiday parade.
FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park announces online auction liquidation of remaining inventory Fans of the now-closed Shell Factory & Nature Park will have a final chance to own a piece of nostalgia with two virtual auctions.
Lee County officials share progress on post-Milton debris cleanup Lee County has announced it has collected 200,000 cubic yards of storm debris in unincorporated areas post-Hurricane Milton.
Man accused of fleeing from Charlotte deputies through drainage pipe The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who tried to flee from deputies during a traffic stop through a drainage pipe.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing money from tip jar at Fort Myers establishment Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing from a tip jar at a Fort Myers establishment.
Matlacha Judge denies man accused of driving into That BBQ Place new attorney The man accused of driving drunk and crashing his car into That BBQ Place on Matlacha, killing a patron, has been denied his request for a new attorney.
Mostly sunny and seasonably high temps Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly sunny Monday with temperatures matching seasonable highs this afternoon.
north fort myers Deputy presence reported in front of North Fort Myers laundromat The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a scene located on Pine Island Road in North Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hurricane debris drop-off sites closed Two hurricane debris drop-off sites have closed in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
NAPLES Naples man arrested on multiple violent charges including kidnapping and sexual battery A Naples man has been arrested on multiple violent charges stemming from an alleged case of kidnapping involving guns, drugs and sexual battery.
MATLACHA CW Fudge Factory in Matlacha getting back to business after storms Getting back to business is giving one island the boost they need before the holidays.
southwest florida How much will a Christmas tree cost in Southwest Florida this year? With Thanksgiving this week and Christmas around the corner, we want to know how tree prices are stacking up across Southwest Florida.
Early lung cancer detection According to a critical care pulmonologist with Lee Health, every day, two people in Lee County hear the news that they have lung cancer.
Bishop Verot seniors cheering in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade The Viking seniors get a once in a lifetime experience cheering with Spirit of America in the iconic holiday parade.
FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park announces online auction liquidation of remaining inventory Fans of the now-closed Shell Factory & Nature Park will have a final chance to own a piece of nostalgia with two virtual auctions.
Lee County officials share progress on post-Milton debris cleanup Lee County has announced it has collected 200,000 cubic yards of storm debris in unincorporated areas post-Hurricane Milton.
Man accused of fleeing from Charlotte deputies through drainage pipe The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who tried to flee from deputies during a traffic stop through a drainage pipe.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing money from tip jar at Fort Myers establishment Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing from a tip jar at a Fort Myers establishment.
Matlacha Judge denies man accused of driving into That BBQ Place new attorney The man accused of driving drunk and crashing his car into That BBQ Place on Matlacha, killing a patron, has been denied his request for a new attorney.
Mostly sunny and seasonably high temps Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly sunny Monday with temperatures matching seasonable highs this afternoon.
north fort myers Deputy presence reported in front of North Fort Myers laundromat The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a scene located on Pine Island Road in North Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hurricane debris drop-off sites closed Two hurricane debris drop-off sites have closed in Cape Coral.
Floodwater covers a neighborhood street in North Port days after the outer bands of Tropical Storm/Hurricane Elsa brought storms to the region while it moved up the coast of Southwest Florida in July 2021. Credit: WINK News. North Port Police Department responded to a child with special needs Friday who was landlocked in deep floodwaters that were caused by Elsa. Rescue crews took the child to a local facility to escape the flooding, as water continued to rise overnight in North Port. It could still take days for it to go back down. We were on Sumter Boulevard and Hablow Lane, where flooding was higher than the night before. About a half-dozen cars were stuck, and police had to get drivers out. Most neighbors we spoke to said they were staying at home as long as they could, but they have backup plans. Patricia Henson’s family put a metal stake next to their driveway Thursday night, marking where the floodwaters touched. Less than 24 hours later, the water rose up their driveway another 2 feet. “It’s kind of scary because, I don’t know, if it gets even worse, you know, we haven’t been able to get out, so if it keeps getting up higher, we’ll probably have to get a boat,” Henson said. Thursday, we spoke to Joe Morningstar as he filled sandbags to protect his home. “It’s coming in quicker and faster,” Morningstar told WINK News. We tried getting to Morningstar’s property Friday, but the roads were too flooded. “My family is leaving tomorrow or maybe even tonight,” Morningstar said. “We’ve already rented an Airbnb.” Morningstar is staying at his home as long as he can to protect it from the water. Nearby, police had to rescue a special needs child whose home was surrounded by water. Neighbors are praying everyone stays safe. “We just feel that it’s in God’s hands now,” Dante Garcia said. “You know, we’ve done everything we can.” Dante and Syd Garcia had their horses transported off their property after the water kept rising. “Later that day, there’s more water. Then, the next day, there’s even more water. It never stopped,” Dante said. They’re thankful for their neighbors who have helped them through this uncertain time. Melissa Bausman is thankful too. She would like to thank the people who helped her and her husband fill up their sandbags. “People were helping shovel and filling up bags for other people,” Bausman said. “It was really nice to see people pitching in like that.” “That’s what I’ve heard about this community is that, when something happens like that, people look out for each other,” Dante said. Neighbors also said they’re very concerned about trash floating around their community. They said the flooding wasn’t bad after Elsa passed, so many of their neighbors put out their trash and recycling. But as the floodwaters rose, they say much of that trash was picked up by the water, and they’re unsure how long it will take to pick up the mess left behind.