Lee County considers adding second fixed-base operator to RSWCape Coral roofing business owes $2M to IRS after guilty plea
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Ward 4 candidate seeks vote recount In the race for Fort Myers city council, Cindy Banyai lost the Ward 4 race to incumbent Liston Bochette by just 77 votes or 1.58% of the vote.
FORT MYERS Lee County considers adding second fixed-base operator to RSW The Lee County Port Authority is officially moving forward with negotiations for a new fixed-base operator at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral roofing business owes $2M to IRS after guilty plea The owner of a Cape Coral roofing business owes the Internal Revenue Service over $2 million after pleading guilty to fraud charges.
FDA approves new shoulder implant From high school seniors to senior citizens, more than 100,000 people will need a shoulder replacement each year.
Private Sky sues future competitor at RSW Private Sky Aviation Services will be getting future competition from a company with trillions of dollars in assets.
Taberna Burntwood opens rebranded tavern at Mercato in North Naples The Mercato restaurant’s difference in decor is clearly striking. Taberna is less rustic and more modern.
Law enforcement presence at Alfie Oakes’ North Naples home and Immokalee packing house Several federal and state law enforcement agencies were at Alfie Oakes’ home and packing house for an investigation that remains undisclosed.
IONA Iona home catches fire, at least 2 vehicles also ruined A person lost their home and at least two vehicles after a fire engulfed their property.
FORT MYERS LeeTran scheduled to resume trolley system this month LeeTran brings back the popular seasonal River District trolleys and Fort Myers Beach tram later this month.
MBA Transportation no longer sole transporter at RSW After serving Southwest Florida locals and travelers for nearly 20 years, MBA Transportation is being forced to leave its booth at Southwest Florida International Airport.
WINK NEWS Veterans Day events across Southwest Florida Veterans Day is a time to honor and celebrate the sacrifices and bravery of those who have served in the military.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested this week after allegedly being caught in possession of child pornography.
FORT MYERS Free dental work for veterans event to be held in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Laser Dentistry will provide free dental work for veterans as part of its Day of Service Program.
the weather authority Tracking Category 2 Hurricane Rafael in the Gulf of Mexico The Weather Authority Meteorologists are tracking Hurricane Rafael as it tracks farther away from Southwest Florida.
the weather authority Isolated storms as Hurricane Rafael moves west this Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking isolated storms due to the outer bands of Hurricane Rafael this Thursday.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Ward 4 candidate seeks vote recount In the race for Fort Myers city council, Cindy Banyai lost the Ward 4 race to incumbent Liston Bochette by just 77 votes or 1.58% of the vote.
FORT MYERS Lee County considers adding second fixed-base operator to RSW The Lee County Port Authority is officially moving forward with negotiations for a new fixed-base operator at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral roofing business owes $2M to IRS after guilty plea The owner of a Cape Coral roofing business owes the Internal Revenue Service over $2 million after pleading guilty to fraud charges.
FDA approves new shoulder implant From high school seniors to senior citizens, more than 100,000 people will need a shoulder replacement each year.
Private Sky sues future competitor at RSW Private Sky Aviation Services will be getting future competition from a company with trillions of dollars in assets.
Taberna Burntwood opens rebranded tavern at Mercato in North Naples The Mercato restaurant’s difference in decor is clearly striking. Taberna is less rustic and more modern.
Law enforcement presence at Alfie Oakes’ North Naples home and Immokalee packing house Several federal and state law enforcement agencies were at Alfie Oakes’ home and packing house for an investigation that remains undisclosed.
IONA Iona home catches fire, at least 2 vehicles also ruined A person lost their home and at least two vehicles after a fire engulfed their property.
FORT MYERS LeeTran scheduled to resume trolley system this month LeeTran brings back the popular seasonal River District trolleys and Fort Myers Beach tram later this month.
MBA Transportation no longer sole transporter at RSW After serving Southwest Florida locals and travelers for nearly 20 years, MBA Transportation is being forced to leave its booth at Southwest Florida International Airport.
WINK NEWS Veterans Day events across Southwest Florida Veterans Day is a time to honor and celebrate the sacrifices and bravery of those who have served in the military.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested this week after allegedly being caught in possession of child pornography.
FORT MYERS Free dental work for veterans event to be held in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Laser Dentistry will provide free dental work for veterans as part of its Day of Service Program.
the weather authority Tracking Category 2 Hurricane Rafael in the Gulf of Mexico The Weather Authority Meteorologists are tracking Hurricane Rafael as it tracks farther away from Southwest Florida.
the weather authority Isolated storms as Hurricane Rafael moves west this Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking isolated storms due to the outer bands of Hurricane Rafael this Thursday.
Jorge Rivera. Credit: Lee County Sheriff’s Office A man from Cape Coral has been arrested following a deadly DUI crash in Fort Myers Beach on Thursday night. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Jorge Rivera, 31, was driving his 2016 Chevy Equinox south on Estero Boulevard around 9:30 p.m. At a first appearance hearing on Saturday, a judge set Rivera’s bond to $100,000. A 54-year old woman from Adrian, Michigan, was riding a bicycle south on Estero Boulevard, in the bicycle lane, near Dakota Avenue. The Chevy rear-ended the bicycle, throwing the woman onto the shoulder of the road. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Now, many bicyclists who frequent this route say, her death has confirmed their fears. That the bike lanes along Estero Blvd are much too narrow. So they often just stick to the sidewalk. Estero Blvd is congested. There are often many cars and not nearly enough space. But trying to ride a bike along the road, at any time, can be extremely tight. Robert Sturky is a bicyclist who lives on Fort Myers Beach. “These bike lanes are just too close to the main road. And there’s cars that have swerved into the bike lane and we’re constantly yelling at cars,” said Sturky. After the crash, Rivera drove his Chevy off the road and collided with a mailbox on Estero Boulevard before stopping. He was placed under arrest soon after and transported to the Lee County Jail, where he remains in custody. While crash investigators were working that scene, they were able to arrest another intoxicated driver, Denise Karda. She attempted to drive into the closed section of the road. Bob Sperry also lives on Fort Myers Beach. “We knew something serious had happened my wife saw the ambulance,” Sperry said. That’s why so many bicyclists told WINK News they just avoid the bike path altogether and use the sidewalk. The bike lane is simply too narrow. Donna Grazul is a seasonal resident of Fort Myers Beach. “There’s a lot of traffic and not everybody’s paying attention so I just feel safer on the sidewalk,” Grazul said. “Between people on their phone and then it doesn’t matter if it’s two in the afternoon or night time people are on vacation they’re drinking so we’re just always hyper-aware of the motorists,” she said Rivera faces a charge of DUI manslaughter.