Deputies confirm one death while investigating structure fire in Charlotte County neighborhoodSave Energy: LCEC urges customers to forego heaters as temperatures drop
Deputies confirm one death while investigating structure fire in Charlotte County neighborhood One person is dead as several fire departments and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office investigate an overnight fire that broke out in a neighborhood.
Save Energy: LCEC urges customers to forego heaters as temperatures drop The Lee County Electric Cooperative, LCEC, is encouraging people to conserve energy as temperatures drop throughout Southwest Florida.
the weather authority Cold and sunny for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a frigid Thursday with more sunshine expected this 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.
NAPLES Expert at Naples Botanical Garden speaks on prescribed burns There’s no need to sound the alarms for this smoke in the air, as Southwest Florida is actually seeing many controlled or ‘prescribed’ fires.
Sawfish caught with fishing wire tied around rostrum and hooks in mouth; removed and released An endangered smalltooth sawfish was not what Mac expected to be at the end of his fishing line after fishing with buddies New Year’s Day.
Florida Power and Light Set to potentially raise prices in 2026 Florida Power and Light has announced their proposal for a need to increase rates from 2026 – 2029.
PORT CHARLOTTE Home of Port Charlotte couple destroyed due to mold from Hurricane Ian A Port Charlotte couple inherited a home after the wife’s parents died. The home is now destroyed because of mold from Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Update on the Naples Pier construction The Naples Pier has been destroyed since Hurricane Ian. Since then, the city has considered ways to restore the pier but questions linger over the work, especially on how long it will take to complete.
FORT MYERS BEACH Pink Shell resort expansion project moves onto final vote The future for the expansion of a Fort Myers Beach staple comes down to one vote.
PUNTA GORDA Fatal crash on Burnt Store Road, all lanes blocked A crash on Burnt Store Road near Charlee Road in Charlotte County has reportedly resulted in a fatality.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s school zone safety plan hits a speed bump Thanks to new cameras, speeders in Cape Coral school zones would be facing fines this week, but due to delays in the contractor’s schedule, they will not.
Law enforcement and City of Fort Myers warning residents about QR code scams Law enforcement and the city of Fort Myers are warning you to think twice before scanning QR codes so you can avoid “quishing.”
IMMOKALEE Is the Florida citrus industry on its way out? The orange is the iconic symbol of Florida. While the fruit may be on the state’s license plates, the citrus industry has been on the decline for more than a decade.
Arthrex showcase explores diverse careers for students A chance for young minds to get a crack at being a part of one of the biggest and most innovative companies in the world.
Deputies confirm one death while investigating structure fire in Charlotte County neighborhood One person is dead as several fire departments and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office investigate an overnight fire that broke out in a neighborhood.
Save Energy: LCEC urges customers to forego heaters as temperatures drop The Lee County Electric Cooperative, LCEC, is encouraging people to conserve energy as temperatures drop throughout Southwest Florida.
the weather authority Cold and sunny for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a frigid Thursday with more sunshine expected this 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.
NAPLES Expert at Naples Botanical Garden speaks on prescribed burns There’s no need to sound the alarms for this smoke in the air, as Southwest Florida is actually seeing many controlled or ‘prescribed’ fires.
Sawfish caught with fishing wire tied around rostrum and hooks in mouth; removed and released An endangered smalltooth sawfish was not what Mac expected to be at the end of his fishing line after fishing with buddies New Year’s Day.
Florida Power and Light Set to potentially raise prices in 2026 Florida Power and Light has announced their proposal for a need to increase rates from 2026 – 2029.
PORT CHARLOTTE Home of Port Charlotte couple destroyed due to mold from Hurricane Ian A Port Charlotte couple inherited a home after the wife’s parents died. The home is now destroyed because of mold from Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Update on the Naples Pier construction The Naples Pier has been destroyed since Hurricane Ian. Since then, the city has considered ways to restore the pier but questions linger over the work, especially on how long it will take to complete.
FORT MYERS BEACH Pink Shell resort expansion project moves onto final vote The future for the expansion of a Fort Myers Beach staple comes down to one vote.
PUNTA GORDA Fatal crash on Burnt Store Road, all lanes blocked A crash on Burnt Store Road near Charlee Road in Charlotte County has reportedly resulted in a fatality.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s school zone safety plan hits a speed bump Thanks to new cameras, speeders in Cape Coral school zones would be facing fines this week, but due to delays in the contractor’s schedule, they will not.
Law enforcement and City of Fort Myers warning residents about QR code scams Law enforcement and the city of Fort Myers are warning you to think twice before scanning QR codes so you can avoid “quishing.”
IMMOKALEE Is the Florida citrus industry on its way out? The orange is the iconic symbol of Florida. While the fruit may be on the state’s license plates, the citrus industry has been on the decline for more than a decade.
Arthrex showcase explores diverse careers for students A chance for young minds to get a crack at being a part of one of the biggest and most innovative companies in the world.
Firearms on display at a Southwest Florida gun show. Credit; WINK News Hundreds are expected in downtown Fort Myers marching for gun control Saturday morning in the wake of recent mass shootings, while one of the biggest gun shows in Southwest Florida gets underway just across the river. The Lee Civic Center, located at 11831 Bayshore Road in North Fort Myers, is expected to see thousands show up to look at and purchase guns. Madison Franz, organizer of the March for Our Lives, says the fact that the gun show is still going on as planned serves as a call to action. “I want to amplify voices that haven’t been heard. So we will have survivors from recent mass shootings who are speaking, we will have local parents, students, such as myself, who are sharing their perspectives,” Franz said. After the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, Franz says she knew she needed to push for gun control here in Florida. She scheduled the rally for 11 a.m. in downtown Fort Myers, where Parkland shooting survivors, educators and students will speak about the need for gun legislation in the state. Franz says a gun show less than half an hour away should not be happening. “I need to bite my tongue on this one… how do I say this nicely?” Franz said. “I think it is extremely disheartening, from my perspective, that we have seen these recent events. We have heard all these things on the news, we have seen parents and even other students come forward and see that trauma is very evident, and that event is still taking place.” Franz says she recognizes people’s Second Amendment rights but feels change won’t happen unless everyone is on the same page. The Fort Myers Police Department said they have worked with the organizers of the march to make sure everyone is safe. Submit Copyright ©2025 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.