House fire kills 2 dogs on Hart Drive in Lee CountyCape Coral woman accused of using child to steal over $1K worth of items at Target
NORTH FORT MYERS House fire kills 2 dogs on Hart Drive in Lee County The North Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a house fire that killed two dogs on Hart Drive.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral woman accused of using child to steal over $1K worth of items at Target A Cape Coral woman has been arrested after allegedly using a child to steal over $1,000 worth of merchandise at a Target.
ESTERO Lee DOT to close Estero Parkway overpass for maintenance Lee Department of Transportation announces that all traffic at the Estero Parkway overpass over Interstate 75 will be closed from noon Friday, Nov. 1, until 5 a.m. until Tuesday, Nov. 5. The closure will depend on the weather.
CAPE CORAL SunSplash announces new expansion for 2025 SunSplash Family Water Park offers a new attraction for guests to beat the heat! The latest wave pool is aiming to go live.
M Development gets green light to move forward with luxury development After suing the city of Naples, an Aspen, Colorado-based developer’s plans were approved, paving the way for a luxury project of condominiums, boutique retailers and restaurants that will serve as a gateway to downtown.
the weather authority Chance for a stray shower and breezy for your Friday The Weather Authority is tracking breezier conditions this Friday, along with a chance of stray showers in the forecast.
Tim Aten Knows: Update on Costco, East Naples projects No news may not be good news when it comes to the proposal to build a Costco Wholesale store in East Naples.
FORT MYERS BEACH Is the face of Fort Myers Beach changing? As SWFL learned from Hurricane Ian, It only takes one storm to change the face of the coastline.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 9 Southwest Florida high school football is back in action after Hurricane Milton disrupted things for a week.
PUNTA GORDA Family welcomes baby 1 week after Hurricane Milton floods home Watch out, world. Baby Arya Marie Rhea is here. A week after Hurricane Milton filled a family’s Punta Gorda home with water, they are feeling blessed and welcoming a new baby into their lives.
CAPE CORAL The Boathouse Tiki Bar and Grill errupts into flames in Cape Coral Crews are actively battling a fire near the yacht club in Cape Coral.
Hero Link wristband could save lives of first responders In critical situations every second counts. When a hurricane is smashing our shores, our first responders are often pulled off the streets for their safety.
FORT MYERS Family of murdered Fort Myers man seeking answers A family is seeking answers after a Fort Myers man was found shot multiple times outside his apartment on Oct. 6. The shooting occurred at the Sunterra Apartments along Evans Ave.
MANASOTA KEY Milton’s impact on Manasota Key’s future Hurricane Milton slammed Charlotte County, much like Hurricane Ian did with Fort Myers Beach.
School District of Lee County announces Milton make-up days The School District of Lee County has announced their make-up dates due to days missed from Hurricane Milton.
NORTH FORT MYERS House fire kills 2 dogs on Hart Drive in Lee County The North Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a house fire that killed two dogs on Hart Drive.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral woman accused of using child to steal over $1K worth of items at Target A Cape Coral woman has been arrested after allegedly using a child to steal over $1,000 worth of merchandise at a Target.
ESTERO Lee DOT to close Estero Parkway overpass for maintenance Lee Department of Transportation announces that all traffic at the Estero Parkway overpass over Interstate 75 will be closed from noon Friday, Nov. 1, until 5 a.m. until Tuesday, Nov. 5. The closure will depend on the weather.
CAPE CORAL SunSplash announces new expansion for 2025 SunSplash Family Water Park offers a new attraction for guests to beat the heat! The latest wave pool is aiming to go live.
M Development gets green light to move forward with luxury development After suing the city of Naples, an Aspen, Colorado-based developer’s plans were approved, paving the way for a luxury project of condominiums, boutique retailers and restaurants that will serve as a gateway to downtown.
the weather authority Chance for a stray shower and breezy for your Friday The Weather Authority is tracking breezier conditions this Friday, along with a chance of stray showers in the forecast.
Tim Aten Knows: Update on Costco, East Naples projects No news may not be good news when it comes to the proposal to build a Costco Wholesale store in East Naples.
FORT MYERS BEACH Is the face of Fort Myers Beach changing? As SWFL learned from Hurricane Ian, It only takes one storm to change the face of the coastline.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 9 Southwest Florida high school football is back in action after Hurricane Milton disrupted things for a week.
PUNTA GORDA Family welcomes baby 1 week after Hurricane Milton floods home Watch out, world. Baby Arya Marie Rhea is here. A week after Hurricane Milton filled a family’s Punta Gorda home with water, they are feeling blessed and welcoming a new baby into their lives.
CAPE CORAL The Boathouse Tiki Bar and Grill errupts into flames in Cape Coral Crews are actively battling a fire near the yacht club in Cape Coral.
Hero Link wristband could save lives of first responders In critical situations every second counts. When a hurricane is smashing our shores, our first responders are often pulled off the streets for their safety.
FORT MYERS Family of murdered Fort Myers man seeking answers A family is seeking answers after a Fort Myers man was found shot multiple times outside his apartment on Oct. 6. The shooting occurred at the Sunterra Apartments along Evans Ave.
MANASOTA KEY Milton’s impact on Manasota Key’s future Hurricane Milton slammed Charlotte County, much like Hurricane Ian did with Fort Myers Beach.
School District of Lee County announces Milton make-up days The School District of Lee County has announced their make-up dates due to days missed from Hurricane Milton.
Fort Myers Beach was decimated by Ian. (CREDIT: WINK News) The Town of Fort Myers Beach has released information about how you can go about getting a permit to demolish your property on the island. The process has changed from what it was before Hurricane Ian to expedite the process for people trying to rebuild. Fort Myers Beach says a demolition permit must be obtained before any structure is demolished or removed. You can apply for a demo permit through the town from the demolition contractor. The demo permit application is located on the town’s website here. After you get a demo permit, the contractor must request and pass inspections from the Lee County Utilities Department, the Town of Fort Myers Beach Utilities Department, and the Fort Myers Beach Building Services Division. The following steps must also be completed by the demolition contractor: 1) A copy of the permit inspection board and all approved permitting documents must remain posted in a weather-protected condition at the job site, visible from the street. 2) The existing sewer lateral must be capped off and the Lee County Utilities Department must conduct an inspection before it is covered. Email the Lee County Sewer Disconnect Form, found at this link, to LCUNewinstalls@leegov.com. The capping of the existing sewer lateral and the associated inspection is to be requested by the contractor and passed by Town Utilities prior to commencing demolition work on the structure. A copy of an approval letter from Lee County Utilities must be received by the Town Building Services Division at buildingpermits@fmbgov.com prior to commencing demolition work on the structure. For additional questions, contact Lee County Utilities at 239-533-8399. 3) The existing water meter must be capped off on the customer’s side of right of way. The Fort Myers Beach Utilities Department must conduct an inspection before it is covered. Email the Town of Fort Myers Beach Utilities Department at utilities@fmbgov.com or call 239-463-9914 to request an inspection and approval. The capping of the existing water meter and the associated inspection is to be requested by the contractor and passed by Fort Myers Beach Utilities prior to covering the work and commencing demolition work on the structure. 4) It is the contractor’s responsibility to request and pass all inspections from Lee County Utilities, Fort Myers Beach Utilities, and the Fort Myers Beach Building Services Division when the associated work steps are complete. The contractor is solely responsible for any damages to sewer or water systems.