Crime Stoppers increases cash reward for man missing since 2020Collier County creates food truck park policy
NORTH FORT MYERS Crime Stoppers increases cash reward for man missing since 2020 The Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers has announced an increased cash reward regarding a case of a missing person from North Fort Myers.
Collier County creates food truck park policy Food trucks have become increasingly popular due to their convenience, affordability and unique offerings, especially for employees seeking a quick breakfast or lunch at businesses and commercial areas.
SWFL celebrates MLK Day with community gatherings and service In Southwest Florida, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is marked with parades, rallies, and community service events that honor the civil rights leader’s legacy.
Fatal multi-vehicle crash closes all lanes on SR-82 in Lehigh Acres The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving multiple vehicles on SR-82 west of 40th Street in Lehigh Acres.
port charlotte Tribute breakfast to be held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz A tribute breakfast is set to be held for Charlotte County Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty in December.
winter haven Gov. DeSantis calls for stricter immigration reform Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Winter Haven to discuss stricter immigration laws while cracking down on illegal immigration.
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.
the weather authority More clouds than sun for your Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking an increased cloud coverage along with cooler conditions this Wednesday afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death;’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd. A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California wildfires are being felt worldwide, and as people evacuate, some are in Southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Crime Stoppers increases cash reward for man missing since 2020 The Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers has announced an increased cash reward regarding a case of a missing person from North Fort Myers.
Collier County creates food truck park policy Food trucks have become increasingly popular due to their convenience, affordability and unique offerings, especially for employees seeking a quick breakfast or lunch at businesses and commercial areas.
SWFL celebrates MLK Day with community gatherings and service In Southwest Florida, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is marked with parades, rallies, and community service events that honor the civil rights leader’s legacy.
Fatal multi-vehicle crash closes all lanes on SR-82 in Lehigh Acres The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving multiple vehicles on SR-82 west of 40th Street in Lehigh Acres.
port charlotte Tribute breakfast to be held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz A tribute breakfast is set to be held for Charlotte County Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty in December.
winter haven Gov. DeSantis calls for stricter immigration reform Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Winter Haven to discuss stricter immigration laws while cracking down on illegal immigration.
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.
the weather authority More clouds than sun for your Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking an increased cloud coverage along with cooler conditions this Wednesday afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death;’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd. A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California wildfires are being felt worldwide, and as people evacuate, some are in Southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
(MGN) Christmas is less than two weeks away and you don’t have much time to get your gifts in the mail so they arrive in time for the holiday. There are a number of shipping deadlines coming up this week. The first one is Wednesday, but the United States Postal Service, UPS, and FedEx are telling everyone to get your gifts in the mail ASAP. The sooner you get it in the mail, the more money you’ll save. It’s the busiest time of year for the USPS, both inside and out. Jack Bernardo is getting ahead of the holiday rush, mailing a gift to his daughter who is in the Navy stationed overseas. The earlier you get your packages in the mail the more likely they’ll make it under your loved one’s tree by Christmas morning. USPS says they got ready for this peak season back in February by hiring and training new workers, preparing for tens of thousands of packages coming through the processing plant daily. James Chambers is the postmaster of USPS Fort Myers. He said, “I know that last year we processed about 1.3 billion packages through our peak season nationally. Fort Myers city, we were 1.3 million. If you were to divide our 30 days through that. That’s a lot of packages.” Wednesday, Dec. 15, is the deadline for retail ground service. That starts at nearly $8 depending on what you’re sending. December 15 is also the FedEx Ground deadline, starting at almost $9 for a padded envelope. And shipping an extra small box through UPS will also run about $9. The price only goes up the longer you wait. Check out pirateship.com. The website estimates how much it would cost you to send your package according to its dimensions and weight. It’ll also tell you which service and mail carrier will save you the most money this season. USPS Continental U.S.: December 15: USPS retail ground service December 17: First-class mail service (including holiday greeting cards) December 17: First-class packages (up to 15.99 ounces) December 18: Priority mail service December 23: Priority mail express service USPS For Air/Army/Fleet/Diplomatic post office addresses: November 6: Retail ground service December 9 : Priority mail and first-class mail December 16: Priority mail express military service USPS Alaska and Hawaii: December 17: Hawaii to/from mainland – priority mail and first-class mail December 18: Alaska to/from Continental U.S. – first-class and priority mail December 21: Alaska to/from Continental U.S. and Hawaii to/from mainland – priority mail express FedEx December 9: ground economy December 15: ground and home delivery December 21: express saver December 22: two day and two-day am December 23: overnight services December 24: same day UPS Ground shipping, check the website for a quote December 22: second-day air services December 23: next-day air services December 25: no pickup service, UPS holiday Note: UPS service guarantee still suspended for some services due to COVID-19 In-store pickup When in doubt, try reserving what you want online and picking it up in-store yourself. Walmart, Target, Best Buy and other retailers offer this option. Amazon Prime members have the largest next-day delivery selection of any retailer in the U.S. Amazon will deliver packages through Dec. 24. Walmart Walmart offers free two-day delivery on millions of items with no delivery fee. Free next-day delivery on orders of $35 or more is also available in qualifying ZIP codes. Walmart even recently extended its delivery times two hours to 10 p.m. If you sign up for Walmart+, you can also get unlimited free delivery from your store, free delivery with no order minimum and more. Best Buy Best Buy offers free next-day delivery on qualifying products (a $35 minimum purchase is required) and free standard shipping on orders $35 and up on qualifying items. Plus, become a Best Buy Totaltech member for free two-day shipping and more.