East State Road 80 closed in Hendry County due to fatal crashBowling night brawl in Lehigh Acres leaves one man hospitalized
WINK NEWS East State Road 80 closed in Hendry County due to fatal crash A fatal crash in Hendry County has shut down traffic on East State Road 80 and Cedarwood Parkway.
LEHIGH ACRES Bowling night brawl in Lehigh Acres leaves one man hospitalized A night of bowling at Lehigh Lanes in Lehigh Acres took a shocking turn when a fight broke out, leaving one man unconscious in the parking lot.
GOLDEN GATE Golden Gate truck crash leaves resident’s home in ruins; suspects flee A truck crashed through a woman’s bedroom wall at the Mer Soleil Apartments in Golden Gate, narrowly missing her.
Bill aims to make Florida hands-free driving state Texting and driving in Florida is already illegal, but now a new bill would take it one step further.
PUNTA GORDA Local roof builder arrested: Former customers speak out Reife Nels Peterson, also known as “RJ,” faces multiple charges, including grand theft and impersonating a contractor during a state of emergency.
SANIBEL LCEC preparing power supplies for future storms on Sanibel Sanibel residents experienced a daunting two-week power outage after Hurricane Ian. This left many struggling without essential services.
Custom hats bring joy to young patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital Shannon Berg is making a big impact with small gestures at Golisano Children’s Hospital.
NORTH PORT Behind the bar at CoolToday Park: A Braves fan’s dream job Order a drink at the Tomahawk Tiki Bar in CoolToday Park and you are sure to see Tonia Copelan behind the bar.
FORT MYERS BEACH Spring breakers in Fort Myers Beach embrace rainy weather Rainy weather impacted Southwest Florida, particularly Fort Myers Beach, during spring break. Despite the showers, visitors and spring breakers made the most of their time.
FORT MYERS Lee County speaks on challenges of getting sidewalks near Fort Myers Middle School The quest for sidewalks near Fort Myers Middle School is proving to be more complicated than initially expected.
NAPLES Collier County shooting victim’s family fights to preserve memorial site A family in Collier County is facing heartbreak as they work to maintain a memorial for their loved one who died in a shooting.
EVERGLADES CITY Everglades City airpark faces closure, locals rally to save it The Everglades Airpark in Everglades City could face closure as it is reportedly losing money.
How to save on summer travel costs this year As summer approaches, the demand for travel is soaring, and costs are expected to rise.
PORT CHARLOTTE AdventHealth CEO working to invest for the future AdventHealth took over ShorePoint Health on March 1, marking a significant change for the community, which hopes for improved medical services.
SOUTH FORT MYERS MLB testing Automatic Ball-Strike System during Spring Training MLB is testing the Automatic Ball-Strike System during Spring Training to see if it can be called up to regular season games.
WINK NEWS East State Road 80 closed in Hendry County due to fatal crash A fatal crash in Hendry County has shut down traffic on East State Road 80 and Cedarwood Parkway.
LEHIGH ACRES Bowling night brawl in Lehigh Acres leaves one man hospitalized A night of bowling at Lehigh Lanes in Lehigh Acres took a shocking turn when a fight broke out, leaving one man unconscious in the parking lot.
GOLDEN GATE Golden Gate truck crash leaves resident’s home in ruins; suspects flee A truck crashed through a woman’s bedroom wall at the Mer Soleil Apartments in Golden Gate, narrowly missing her.
Bill aims to make Florida hands-free driving state Texting and driving in Florida is already illegal, but now a new bill would take it one step further.
PUNTA GORDA Local roof builder arrested: Former customers speak out Reife Nels Peterson, also known as “RJ,” faces multiple charges, including grand theft and impersonating a contractor during a state of emergency.
SANIBEL LCEC preparing power supplies for future storms on Sanibel Sanibel residents experienced a daunting two-week power outage after Hurricane Ian. This left many struggling without essential services.
Custom hats bring joy to young patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital Shannon Berg is making a big impact with small gestures at Golisano Children’s Hospital.
NORTH PORT Behind the bar at CoolToday Park: A Braves fan’s dream job Order a drink at the Tomahawk Tiki Bar in CoolToday Park and you are sure to see Tonia Copelan behind the bar.
FORT MYERS BEACH Spring breakers in Fort Myers Beach embrace rainy weather Rainy weather impacted Southwest Florida, particularly Fort Myers Beach, during spring break. Despite the showers, visitors and spring breakers made the most of their time.
FORT MYERS Lee County speaks on challenges of getting sidewalks near Fort Myers Middle School The quest for sidewalks near Fort Myers Middle School is proving to be more complicated than initially expected.
NAPLES Collier County shooting victim’s family fights to preserve memorial site A family in Collier County is facing heartbreak as they work to maintain a memorial for their loved one who died in a shooting.
EVERGLADES CITY Everglades City airpark faces closure, locals rally to save it The Everglades Airpark in Everglades City could face closure as it is reportedly losing money.
How to save on summer travel costs this year As summer approaches, the demand for travel is soaring, and costs are expected to rise.
PORT CHARLOTTE AdventHealth CEO working to invest for the future AdventHealth took over ShorePoint Health on March 1, marking a significant change for the community, which hopes for improved medical services.
SOUTH FORT MYERS MLB testing Automatic Ball-Strike System during Spring Training MLB is testing the Automatic Ball-Strike System during Spring Training to see if it can be called up to regular season games.
Lee County Parks & Recreation The Lee County Parks & Recreation Department is holding several winter events for the public throughout December. On Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., there will be a North Fort Myers Breakfast with Santa at the North Fort Myers Recreation Center at 2000 N. Recreation Park Way. You can have breakfast with the jolly old man himself. Enjoy making a holiday craft, playing reindeer games, writing a letter to Santa, and taking a photo with him. Food will be $3 per plate. You can pre-register at www.leeparks.org/register. For more information, contact the North Fort Myers Recreation Center at 239-533-7200. On Saturday, Dec. 3, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., there will be a Community Yard Sale at Veterans Park at 55 Homestead Road South, Lehigh Acres. You can register for a space now. Clean out closets, garages, and homes to turn your trash into another’s treasure. Take advantage of the crowds that a community yard sale can generate, or if you do not have anything to sell, just stop by and shop. Pre-registration is required. The price is $5 per space, with a maximum of three spaces per person. You will need to bring your own tables and chairs. You can pre-register at www.leeparks.org/register. For more information, contact the Veterans Park Recreation Center at 239-369-1521. On Friday, Dec. 9, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Parents Night Out will be held at the Olga Community Center at 2325 S. Olga Dr., Fort Myers. This program is a great chance for parents to get some Christmas errands finished. Participants will play indoor and outdoor games, make crafts, and enjoy pizza, popcorn, and soda. Santa will ride in on a fire truck to welcome all participants at 6 p.m. Bring a camera, and staff will take photos. Admission is $5 per child ages 6-11. Space is limited. You can pre-register at www.leeparks.org/register. For more information and to register, contact the Olga Community Center at 239-694-2291. On Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., a Winter Wonderland will be at Veterans Park. You can celebrate the season by enjoying holiday crafts, letters to Santa, photo booths, reindeer games, and visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus for photos. Each child will receive a gift. Hot chocolate, cookie treats, and tree lighting will end the celebration. Admission is $5 per child ages infant to 12. You can pre-register at www.leeparks.org/register. For more information, contact the Veterans Park Recreation Center at 239-369-1521. On Saturday, Dec. 17, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., there will be a Movie in the Park at Estero Park at 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. The event will show the Christmas classic, “Dr. Suess’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” It is recommended you bring blankets, chairs, and snacks to enjoy while watching this family favorite film. Guests will be able to take photos with Santa during this event. The film begins at 5:45 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, contact the Estero Recreation Center at 239-533-1470.