Last-minute shoppers at Miromar Outlets prepare for ChristmasMama Sonya spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of Lee County kids
ESTERO Last-minute shoppers at Miromar Outlets prepare for Christmas It’s the last Sunday before Christmas, and you know what that means: last-minute shopping is in full force.
Mama Sonya spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of Lee County kids During the holidays, the spirit of giving takes center stage, and one local woman goes above and beyond.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly DUI, fairground murder and shooting at police This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly DUIs, murder at a fairground and the attempted murder of a Sanibel police officer.
FORT MYERS Man arrested after shots fired in the air, stolen gun recovered A man was arrested early Sunday in Fort Myers after police responded to a ShotSpotter alert near Maple and Meadows streets.
FORT MYERS Crash investigation underway in downtown Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash in downtown Fort Myers on Fowler Street.
Cool, comfortable Sunday in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority is tracking a beautiful Sunday in store across Southwest Florida, with afternoon highs only topping out in the low 70s.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
ESTERO Last-minute shoppers at Miromar Outlets prepare for Christmas It’s the last Sunday before Christmas, and you know what that means: last-minute shopping is in full force.
Mama Sonya spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of Lee County kids During the holidays, the spirit of giving takes center stage, and one local woman goes above and beyond.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly DUI, fairground murder and shooting at police This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly DUIs, murder at a fairground and the attempted murder of a Sanibel police officer.
FORT MYERS Man arrested after shots fired in the air, stolen gun recovered A man was arrested early Sunday in Fort Myers after police responded to a ShotSpotter alert near Maple and Meadows streets.
FORT MYERS Crash investigation underway in downtown Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash in downtown Fort Myers on Fowler Street.
Cool, comfortable Sunday in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority is tracking a beautiful Sunday in store across Southwest Florida, with afternoon highs only topping out in the low 70s.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
Harlem Heights was devastated by Ian. Not the community is making slow progress toward rebuilding. (CREDIT: WINK News) Tuesday marks five months since Hurricane Ian hit Southwest Florida with full force, changing lives in the community forever. The storm surge caused waters to rise and swallow thousands of homes. The high winds caused some of the most devastating damage we’ve ever seen. Parts of homes thrown around like rag dolls leaving islands like Sanibel in shambles. Harlem Heights was devastated by Ian. Not the community is making slow progress toward rebuilding. (CREDIT: WINK News) At the same time, people who live in places like Harlem Heights saw their homes torn to shreds. Five months later, their homes are still a mess. But even in a time when many did not know where to look, they found comfort in landmarks. After Ian did its worst, the Sanibel Lighthouse was still standing, and on Tuesday morning, the light from the tower shined brightly once more. In Harlem Heights, after a lot of work and an equal amount of patience, progress is finally being made, and one group is stepping up in a big way. An organization has helped Angelo Rivera put a roof on his home. (CREDIT: WINK News) “Even my grandkids said, grandpa, are we going to die in the storm? (I) said no, we got you,” said Angelo Rivera. “Don’t worry we’ll take care of you. Your father got you. Your uncle Gotcha. We’re gonna walk out the door.” Rivera is one of Ian’s survivors. After Ian, there was fear and sadness, he said. Twelve days after the storm, Harlem Heights was in absolute devastation. “If you take a shot of the family that standing over here with her. They need help they need to get out of here,” Barbara Vasquez said in October of 2022. Five months later, the devastation persists, but it’s a tough bunch who told WINK News giving up or getting out is not an option. Harlem Heights was devastated by Ian. Not the community is making slow progress toward rebuilding. (CREDIT: WINK News) Volunteer-based organizations like Rebuilding Together have laid down roots in Harlem Heights. They’re there to help rebuild homes and lives. At a news conference on Tuesday, the Hope Depot Foundation and TD Bank announced a $300,000 donation that will go straight toward relief efforts for people like Angelo, who lost it all. “We are just so committed to this neighborhood. We’re going to be here long term,” said Brandy Canada, of Rebuild Together. So far, Rebuild Together has helped 30 homeowners replace the roofs on their holds. Rivera’s was one of them. “They came here in the right time to help,” Rivera said. “God bless.” How to help: If you are interested in volunteering in Harlem Heights, you can go to Adventures.org, or you can visit the Harlem Heights Foundation and ask to be placed on a team.