Locals respond to Surgeon General advisory on alcoholNew provision to Florida law gives public the authority to sue over homeless camping
FORT MYERS Locals respond to Surgeon General advisory on alcohol Many think a cancer warning label won’t stop anyone who is planning on having a drink from having one. But at the same time, hearing alcohol could increase their cancer risk did get them thinking about drinking.
New provision to Florida law gives public the authority to sue over homeless camping People now have the power to sue local leaders for not stopping the homeless from camping in public if a report is made.
CAPE CORAL Understanding water restriction in Cape Coral The city of Canals has water problems again!
SANIBEL Future of the Sanibel Pier Sanibel Island is looking much better since Hurricane Ian, but while the lighthouse is standing tall, the pier isn’t doing too well.
downtown fort myers Large crowds expected for Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival Downtown Fort Myers is on higher alert as this weekend’s 4th Annual Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival is expected to draw large crowds.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral neighborhood growing frustrated over debris piles Pounds of trash and debris are blowing through a Cape Coral neighborhood, through the streets, into canals and every which way.
Inside a Lee County special corrections program More than 3,000 bags of trash, 19 interstate projects, nearly 100 citizen requests and over one hundred truckloads of trash—that’s the work done by nonviolent offenders in Lee County, who are doing their part to make our county more beautiful.
FGCU NCAA implements rules for checking pitchers for foreign substances The NCAA will soon send out an instructional video on in-game foreign substance checks for pitchers.
Surgeon General calls for cancer warnings on alcohol In the new year, there’s a new call to warn Americans about the negative effects of alcohol.
Family of Charlotte deputy killed during traffic stop releases statement The family of Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz is breaking their silence.
Southwest Florida battles the Flu Flu cases are skyrocketing in Southwest Florida, making this busy season even more challenging.
FORT MYERS SWFL 19-year-old hurt in New Orleans terrorist attack releases statement One of the young women from Fort Myers hurt during the New Orleans New Year’s Eve attack is speaking out for the first time.
Bonita Bill’s to close Jan. 5 prior to pending $5.5M sale HM Restaurant Group, owners the adjacent Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grille and Dixie Fish Co. restaurants, has been named as the buyer.
naples Beloved Naples Zoo giant anteater, Dee Gee, passes away The Naples Zoo is mourning the loss of a beloved male giant anteater who had given nearly 10 years of joy to visitors.
Charlotte County Property Appraiser accepting applications for partial property tax refunds The Charlotte County Property Appraiser is now accepting applications for partial 2024 property tax refunds.
FORT MYERS Locals respond to Surgeon General advisory on alcohol Many think a cancer warning label won’t stop anyone who is planning on having a drink from having one. But at the same time, hearing alcohol could increase their cancer risk did get them thinking about drinking.
New provision to Florida law gives public the authority to sue over homeless camping People now have the power to sue local leaders for not stopping the homeless from camping in public if a report is made.
CAPE CORAL Understanding water restriction in Cape Coral The city of Canals has water problems again!
SANIBEL Future of the Sanibel Pier Sanibel Island is looking much better since Hurricane Ian, but while the lighthouse is standing tall, the pier isn’t doing too well.
downtown fort myers Large crowds expected for Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival Downtown Fort Myers is on higher alert as this weekend’s 4th Annual Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival is expected to draw large crowds.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral neighborhood growing frustrated over debris piles Pounds of trash and debris are blowing through a Cape Coral neighborhood, through the streets, into canals and every which way.
Inside a Lee County special corrections program More than 3,000 bags of trash, 19 interstate projects, nearly 100 citizen requests and over one hundred truckloads of trash—that’s the work done by nonviolent offenders in Lee County, who are doing their part to make our county more beautiful.
FGCU NCAA implements rules for checking pitchers for foreign substances The NCAA will soon send out an instructional video on in-game foreign substance checks for pitchers.
Surgeon General calls for cancer warnings on alcohol In the new year, there’s a new call to warn Americans about the negative effects of alcohol.
Family of Charlotte deputy killed during traffic stop releases statement The family of Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz is breaking their silence.
Southwest Florida battles the Flu Flu cases are skyrocketing in Southwest Florida, making this busy season even more challenging.
FORT MYERS SWFL 19-year-old hurt in New Orleans terrorist attack releases statement One of the young women from Fort Myers hurt during the New Orleans New Year’s Eve attack is speaking out for the first time.
Bonita Bill’s to close Jan. 5 prior to pending $5.5M sale HM Restaurant Group, owners the adjacent Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grille and Dixie Fish Co. restaurants, has been named as the buyer.
naples Beloved Naples Zoo giant anteater, Dee Gee, passes away The Naples Zoo is mourning the loss of a beloved male giant anteater who had given nearly 10 years of joy to visitors.
Charlotte County Property Appraiser accepting applications for partial property tax refunds The Charlotte County Property Appraiser is now accepting applications for partial 2024 property tax refunds.
Caloosa Riders Bicycle Club Twenty Years Ride of Silence (Credit: WINK News) The Caloosa Riders Bicycle Club hosted the Twenty Years Ride of Silence on Wednesday in memory of those who’ve died or have been injured in crashes while riding a bike. WINK News has reported on a lot of bicycle versus vehicle crashes just this year and there was a lot of emotion at the ride Wednesday night. Many of the people who came out were on the verge of tears as they spoke about the loved ones they honored with their ride. Debra Purcaro is one of those being honored. She was the bicyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run during a ride in Alva last year. For the dozens who participated in the event, it’s both about keeping their memories alive and coming together to heal. This year’s ride of silence is the first ride for Debra Miller, who lost her fiance, Frederick Ryan, in a hit-and-run last year. “It’s tough, but…it’s important,” said Miller. Ryan’s special bike now belongs to Debra’s friend, April Snyder, who rides in his honor. “I’m going to ride it in his memory tonight. He’s an angel. Every time I get on this bike, I look up at the heavens and I say, ‘thank you Freddy, and keep all of us cyclists safe,'” said Snyder. April, along with many others, are also riding to honor the memory of Debra Purcaro. “It’s tough. I can cry when I go to her memorial when I’m cleaning it up. It’s hard when you lose someone that was a dear friend,” said Kathy Carbone, with Caloosa Riders and SWFL Critical Mass. Many of the riders at Wednesday’s event were with Debra Purcaro when the fatal crash happened last year. “This is kind of a therapy thing for me. Pink was always Debra’s color and this is the hottest pink that I could find,” said Mike Vales, with Caloosa Riders. Those who survived being hit while riding called this group ‘the lucky ones.’ “You know that you’re not healing by yourself. You’re with others. You’re advocating for one another. You’re supported by the people that are not just your riding friends or your riding tribe, but they actually become your riding family,” said Julie Simpson, with Caloosa Riders. Those survivors hope to be the catalyst for change. “It’s been still an opportunity to do something to improve the community, to shape communities that are safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike,” said Diana Giraldo, president of Streets Alive of Southwest Florida. Lee County Commissioner, Cecil Pendergrass, was also here at the event. He told the crowd of nearly 100 people that new road projects and renovations to existing roads will focus on the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians.