Sanibel islanders rally to restore beloved fishing pier after Ian damageGunfire erupts on US 41 bridge in Punta Gorda; bikers arrested
SANIBEL Sanibel islanders rally to restore beloved fishing pier after Ian damage The Sanibel Fishing Pier, a beloved spot for many, has been in disrepair since Hurricane Ian struck more than two years ago. Now, dedicated fishers are pushing to restore it using private funding.
PUNTA GORDA Gunfire erupts on US 41 bridge in Punta Gorda; bikers arrested A road rage incident escalated into gunfire on the U.S. 41 bridge connecting Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte, causing fear among drivers.
CLEWISTON Clewiston father shoots friend over alleged sexual crime against daughter There is new information about a murder in Clewiston earlier this month.
BONITA SPRINGS San Carlos Estates fights city merger proposal with Bonita Springs Residents of San Carlos Estates in Bonita Springs are fighting to maintain their neighborhood’s independence.
PUNTA GORDA New flight routes at Punta Gorda Airport The Punta Gorda Airport is expanding its offerings, adding new flight options for travelers.
LEE COUNTY Bregman’s arrival and Devers’ denial highlight Red Sox first full squad The addition of Alex Bregman and Rafael Devers’ refusal to change positions highlighted the first full squad workout for the Red Sox.
NORTH FORT MYERS March to a Million Meals: Teaming up to help feed families Feeding a quarter of a million people each month requires a lot of money and help.
Charlotte County residents voice concerns over Burnt Store Road upgrades An emergency meeting was held to address concerns from residents about the development along Burnt Store Road in Charlotte County.
PORT CHARLOTTE Local nonprofit gives back to veterans for their service A military wife has found a heartfelt way to honor veterans and first responders.
Miracle Moment: Ronald McDonald House offers hope to boy battling cancer It’s time for Miracle Moment.
PORT CHARLOTTE Tampa Bay Rays uplift Charlotte County fans post hurricanes Tampa Bay’s full squad reported on Monday and fans were out in full force, with more appreciation than the players might know.
Breakthrough for patients diagnosed with ALS Fewer than 500 people in the United States have a genetic mutation linked to their case of ALS.
EAST NAPLES 1 injured after house fire in East Naples An investigation is underway after a fire in East Naples.
Bonita Springs Council to vote on duplex project near downtown Sagamore Management Co. seeks to build 24 duplexes on 4.6 acres at the northeast corner of Dean Street and Matheson Avenue in Bonita Springs.
Minnesota Twins, Lee Health host free open house and health fair The spring training season has kicked into full gear in Southwest Florida.
SANIBEL Sanibel islanders rally to restore beloved fishing pier after Ian damage The Sanibel Fishing Pier, a beloved spot for many, has been in disrepair since Hurricane Ian struck more than two years ago. Now, dedicated fishers are pushing to restore it using private funding.
PUNTA GORDA Gunfire erupts on US 41 bridge in Punta Gorda; bikers arrested A road rage incident escalated into gunfire on the U.S. 41 bridge connecting Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte, causing fear among drivers.
CLEWISTON Clewiston father shoots friend over alleged sexual crime against daughter There is new information about a murder in Clewiston earlier this month.
BONITA SPRINGS San Carlos Estates fights city merger proposal with Bonita Springs Residents of San Carlos Estates in Bonita Springs are fighting to maintain their neighborhood’s independence.
PUNTA GORDA New flight routes at Punta Gorda Airport The Punta Gorda Airport is expanding its offerings, adding new flight options for travelers.
LEE COUNTY Bregman’s arrival and Devers’ denial highlight Red Sox first full squad The addition of Alex Bregman and Rafael Devers’ refusal to change positions highlighted the first full squad workout for the Red Sox.
NORTH FORT MYERS March to a Million Meals: Teaming up to help feed families Feeding a quarter of a million people each month requires a lot of money and help.
Charlotte County residents voice concerns over Burnt Store Road upgrades An emergency meeting was held to address concerns from residents about the development along Burnt Store Road in Charlotte County.
PORT CHARLOTTE Local nonprofit gives back to veterans for their service A military wife has found a heartfelt way to honor veterans and first responders.
Miracle Moment: Ronald McDonald House offers hope to boy battling cancer It’s time for Miracle Moment.
PORT CHARLOTTE Tampa Bay Rays uplift Charlotte County fans post hurricanes Tampa Bay’s full squad reported on Monday and fans were out in full force, with more appreciation than the players might know.
Breakthrough for patients diagnosed with ALS Fewer than 500 people in the United States have a genetic mutation linked to their case of ALS.
EAST NAPLES 1 injured after house fire in East Naples An investigation is underway after a fire in East Naples.
Bonita Springs Council to vote on duplex project near downtown Sagamore Management Co. seeks to build 24 duplexes on 4.6 acres at the northeast corner of Dean Street and Matheson Avenue in Bonita Springs.
Minnesota Twins, Lee Health host free open house and health fair The spring training season has kicked into full gear in Southwest Florida.
Millions of Floridians have set off by plane to see family for the holidays. So many in fact, RSW is warning about running out of parking and the security line continues to grow longer. Triple A is expecting nearly 3,000,000 Floridians to travel more than 50 miles, and more than 200,000 of those people will be traveling by plane. The thousands of cancellations over the summer season didn’t tarnish anybody’s view on flying during the holidays. WINK News spoke to the CEO of Frontier Airlines and he said the staffing shortages many airlines had then, shouldn’t be a problem now. Englewood residents Leonard and Kathy Lackman know it could be a lot worse than it is. “It’s crazy. It’s crazy. But there again, you just have to start early,” Leonard and Kathy said. “You should get in line and Minneapolis to come back. Yes. Huge compared to this,” Leonard and Kathy said. No matter how much time it takes, the Lackmans have been ready to make the trek down from Englewood and deal with the lines from RSW to Minneapolis. And why is it that the Lackmans are going to Minneapolis? “To see those grandkids, of course,” Leonard said. That’s the idea for millions of other Americans. The Federal Aviation Administration said more than 48,000 flights are scheduled for Tuesday. And, Officials said they may see up to 2,500,000 travelers on Wednesday. Barry Biffle, the CEO of Frontier Airlines, shared his prediction for the holiday week. “The flights will be full. But I think the industry is staffed for it. And we’re looking forward to having a great holiday season,” Biffle said. And a great season for Southwest Florida after Hurricane Ian took a toll on the areas selling points forcing some airlines, like Frontier, to cut some flights to RSW. “We did trim a few flights. But overall, our schedule is largely still intact. And so we were expecting that hopefully, by Presidents Day, we see the kind of the return to normal travel patterns,” Biffle said. And that will be just in time for the Lackman’s to get back to their normal weather. “I’m glad we don’t have snow in Florida,” Leonard said. Airlines recommend giving yourself extra time this holiday season. That means at least two hours or more before your flight takes off. Something else to keep in mind, parking will be packed so don’t forget to add that time into your day.