Electrical fire causes multiple power outages in Fort MyersFisherman’s Village holds 11th-annual Key Lime & Tropical Festival
FORT MYERS Electrical fire causes multiple power outages in Fort Myers According to the Fort Myers Police Department, an electrical fire left apartment complexes, stores and over 1,000 people in downtown Fort Myers without power.
PUNTA GORDA Fisherman’s Village holds 11th-annual Key Lime & Tropical Festival Punta Gorda residents received various key lime desserts at the 11th annual Key Lime and Tropical Festival at Fisherman’s Village on Sunday evening.
naples Collier Boulevard to undergo closures Sunday and Monday night Collier Boulevard will be closed overnight for Interstate 75 improvements.
SANIBEL International Coastal Cleanup kicks off in Sanibel Island Keeping our southwest Florida beaches beautiful: that’s the mission for Ocean Conservancy as they kick off a coastal cleanup.
FORT MYERS Motorcycle crashes into the back of vehicle, two people in hospital According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a crash occurred in the late evening hours of Friday between two motorcycles and a vehicle.
cape coral Recognize them? Cape Coral Police looking for 2 people The Cape Coral Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in the identification of two individuals.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY The Weather Authority: Isolated storms Saturday afternoon & evening The Weather Authority is tracking some isolated storms later on Saturday, with those storm conditions expected to continue through Wednesday.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 5 Check out scores from the high school football field all across southwest Florida in week five.
Report traffic violations with CCSO’s ZOOM hotline The Collier County Sheriff’s Office wants the community to know about a resource they have to save lives. It’s called the ZOOM Traffic Hotline.
Latest details in Collier County daycare abuse revealed On Friday, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office interviewed at least one more mom who sent her daughter to a daycare now under investigation for child abuse.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach business owners awaiting information on trailers Businesses around Fort Myers Beach have been anxiously waiting to hear whether or not they’re in the clear. FEMA said that all trailers and shipping containers that can’t be easily moved had to be off the island by Nov. 18.
Bear tears up car in Collier County A WINK News viewer from Collier County sent video of the damage after a bear destroyed their Dodge Durango.
PORT CHARLOTTE 17-year-old accused of murder to be tried as an adult A 17-year-old accused of killing his mother has been indicted and will be tried as an adult.
Naples World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday A World War II veteran is celebrating a huge milestone. Alfon Larson is celebrating his 100th birthday.
FORT MYERS Home and garden show this weekend in downtown Fort Myers It’s time to spruce up your home with a taste of the outdoors. This weekend is the 28th annual home and garden show in downtown Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Electrical fire causes multiple power outages in Fort Myers According to the Fort Myers Police Department, an electrical fire left apartment complexes, stores and over 1,000 people in downtown Fort Myers without power.
PUNTA GORDA Fisherman’s Village holds 11th-annual Key Lime & Tropical Festival Punta Gorda residents received various key lime desserts at the 11th annual Key Lime and Tropical Festival at Fisherman’s Village on Sunday evening.
naples Collier Boulevard to undergo closures Sunday and Monday night Collier Boulevard will be closed overnight for Interstate 75 improvements.
SANIBEL International Coastal Cleanup kicks off in Sanibel Island Keeping our southwest Florida beaches beautiful: that’s the mission for Ocean Conservancy as they kick off a coastal cleanup.
FORT MYERS Motorcycle crashes into the back of vehicle, two people in hospital According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a crash occurred in the late evening hours of Friday between two motorcycles and a vehicle.
cape coral Recognize them? Cape Coral Police looking for 2 people The Cape Coral Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in the identification of two individuals.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY The Weather Authority: Isolated storms Saturday afternoon & evening The Weather Authority is tracking some isolated storms later on Saturday, with those storm conditions expected to continue through Wednesday.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 5 Check out scores from the high school football field all across southwest Florida in week five.
Report traffic violations with CCSO’s ZOOM hotline The Collier County Sheriff’s Office wants the community to know about a resource they have to save lives. It’s called the ZOOM Traffic Hotline.
Latest details in Collier County daycare abuse revealed On Friday, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office interviewed at least one more mom who sent her daughter to a daycare now under investigation for child abuse.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach business owners awaiting information on trailers Businesses around Fort Myers Beach have been anxiously waiting to hear whether or not they’re in the clear. FEMA said that all trailers and shipping containers that can’t be easily moved had to be off the island by Nov. 18.
Bear tears up car in Collier County A WINK News viewer from Collier County sent video of the damage after a bear destroyed their Dodge Durango.
PORT CHARLOTTE 17-year-old accused of murder to be tried as an adult A 17-year-old accused of killing his mother has been indicted and will be tried as an adult.
Naples World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday A World War II veteran is celebrating a huge milestone. Alfon Larson is celebrating his 100th birthday.
FORT MYERS Home and garden show this weekend in downtown Fort Myers It’s time to spruce up your home with a taste of the outdoors. This weekend is the 28th annual home and garden show in downtown Fort Myers.
The City of Fort Myers Housing Authority was awarded a $30 million grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The money is going towards housing just off US-41 in Dunbar. On Wednesday, a groundbreaking ceremony took place for that housing project. Dozens of people packed a tent for the ground-breaking ceremony, which is phase one of bringing more housing, including affordable housing, to Southwest Florida. The main focus of the project is revitalizing the Southward Village community in Dunbar. Living in Southward Village has helped Altagrace Dervil get back on her feet. “I have experienced homelessness, and I was going through a lot of mental issues, so I needed a place to stay. So, Southward Village was able to provide my son and I a place to reside,” said Dervil. Having an affordable place to live, like Southward Village, also helped her focus on improving herself. “I was able to improve my life, and I was able to go to college and obtain an associate’s degree, and now I have a bachelor’s degree in science. So now, thanks to Southward Village, I was able to produce the Altagrace that my son needed to see,” Dervil said. She, along with dozens of others, attended this ground-breaking ceremony to kick off phase one of the Greater Dunbar Initiative. The initiative calls for 92 housing units to be built off Cleveland Avenue, north of Winkler. The project will also revitalize existing homes in Southward Village and add a grocery store and a playground for the kids in the Dunbar community. “Our children deserve a safe place to grow, play, and live,” said Dervil. The project is funded, in part, by a $30 million grant from HUD. It is a project that is personal for Ward 3 council member Terolyn Watson, who grew up in Southward Village. “It’s personal! It’s not even, it’s business in a sense, but it’s very personal to me,” said Watson. It will be a while before the projects are complete, but Dervil is excited for people to benefit from these improvements. “I know what it’s like to have a good education, to have a safe place to live. I would like to have other families to take part in the same criteria that benefited me,” Dervil said. The housing is expected to be complete in about 18 months. It will offer affordable housing, including subsidized rent and rent caps, as well as market-rate units.