Man accused of stealing $900 worth of meat from 2 local Publix storesMan robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace meetup
Man accused of stealing $900 worth of meat from 2 local Publix stores A 26-year-old man is going to meet the jail cell after being caught red-handed pulling provisions.
ESTERO Man robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace meetup According to The Lee County Sherriff’s Office, a man was robbed at gunpoint at an Estero Publix while trying to buy an Apple Watch.
Nearly 50 proof of claims filed against Beattie Development Southwest Florida builder Beattie Development has collected dozens of lawsuits and millions of dollars in debt. He has left many with unfinished homes and drained bank accounts.
ESTERO 1 injured in deputy involved crash on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy involved crash Thursday evening.
CLEWISTON Business owner attempting to bring glamping to Clewiston In Hendry County, rugged camping, or glamping, is at the center of a neighborhood fight.
FORT MYERS Goodwill Industries to build new headquarters with housing in SWFL Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida plans to build a new headquarters and affordable housing on 27 acres of land.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda City Council approves funding request for high-water vehicles Punta Gorda City Council approved the go-ahead to ask Tallahassee for help in purchasing high-water rescue vehicles.
How SWFL man secured 1-on-1 interview with former President Carter How an airsick bag helped a Southwest Florida man secure a coveted one-on-one interview with the former president.
FORT MYERS SFCA’s Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring Southwest Florida Christian Academy point guard Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring, averaging 38.4 points per game.
PALMDALE Glades County community feels unheard when it comes to their post office A tight-knit community feels like their cries for help are not being heard. Earlier this week, the Palmdale post office had been closed down.
David Osborne: Pianist and Friend of Jimmy Carter Meet the man behind the presidential keys: David Osborne.
Florida Supreme Court to hear convicted killer Joseph Zieler’s appeal Less than a year after he was sentenced to die for his crimes, the Florida Supreme Court will hear Joseph Zieler’s appeal.
FORT MYERS BEACH Plans for proposed food truck park on Fort Myers Beach reach stalemate A food truck park could be on the way to Fort Myers Beach, but right now, its future seems uncertain.
Understanding iron deficiency symptoms A constant feeling of exhaustion may be from a lack of good sleep, but it could also be a sign of low iron.
FGCU FSW’s revered volleyball coach taking over FGCU program Baziquetto-Allen takes over from FGCU’s 11-year head coach Matt Botsford, who is taking over at the University of Central Florida.
Man accused of stealing $900 worth of meat from 2 local Publix stores A 26-year-old man is going to meet the jail cell after being caught red-handed pulling provisions.
ESTERO Man robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace meetup According to The Lee County Sherriff’s Office, a man was robbed at gunpoint at an Estero Publix while trying to buy an Apple Watch.
Nearly 50 proof of claims filed against Beattie Development Southwest Florida builder Beattie Development has collected dozens of lawsuits and millions of dollars in debt. He has left many with unfinished homes and drained bank accounts.
ESTERO 1 injured in deputy involved crash on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy involved crash Thursday evening.
CLEWISTON Business owner attempting to bring glamping to Clewiston In Hendry County, rugged camping, or glamping, is at the center of a neighborhood fight.
FORT MYERS Goodwill Industries to build new headquarters with housing in SWFL Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida plans to build a new headquarters and affordable housing on 27 acres of land.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda City Council approves funding request for high-water vehicles Punta Gorda City Council approved the go-ahead to ask Tallahassee for help in purchasing high-water rescue vehicles.
How SWFL man secured 1-on-1 interview with former President Carter How an airsick bag helped a Southwest Florida man secure a coveted one-on-one interview with the former president.
FORT MYERS SFCA’s Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring Southwest Florida Christian Academy point guard Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring, averaging 38.4 points per game.
PALMDALE Glades County community feels unheard when it comes to their post office A tight-knit community feels like their cries for help are not being heard. Earlier this week, the Palmdale post office had been closed down.
David Osborne: Pianist and Friend of Jimmy Carter Meet the man behind the presidential keys: David Osborne.
Florida Supreme Court to hear convicted killer Joseph Zieler’s appeal Less than a year after he was sentenced to die for his crimes, the Florida Supreme Court will hear Joseph Zieler’s appeal.
FORT MYERS BEACH Plans for proposed food truck park on Fort Myers Beach reach stalemate A food truck park could be on the way to Fort Myers Beach, but right now, its future seems uncertain.
Understanding iron deficiency symptoms A constant feeling of exhaustion may be from a lack of good sleep, but it could also be a sign of low iron.
FGCU FSW’s revered volleyball coach taking over FGCU program Baziquetto-Allen takes over from FGCU’s 11-year head coach Matt Botsford, who is taking over at the University of Central Florida.
Dead fish piled up behind Fort Myers Town Hall, Thursday, March 9, 2023. Credit: WINK News Someone trying to clean up Fort Myers Beach has been tossing dead fish in a pile behind Town Hall with other garbage and debris, and neighbors are complaining. While the fish may have been moved in an attempt to make the shoreline cleaner, the pile of rotting dead fish is wafting its foul odor into the surrounding neighborhood. But, soon after WINK News aired this story Town Hall wanted to get the dead marine life out of the area as quickly as possible. Others, like the Kensingers living nearby, said they’re praying the dead fish never return. The Kensingers live behind Town Hall, with the fish pile just 200 feet from their home. “I try not to go down there, but, you know walking just to go and get the mail is disgusting,” said Lori Kensinger. “I just wish they would find a place… I know they want to keep it from a large population of people, but living on this street… we are people, too.” Sean lives near Town Hall on Tropical Shores Way, and spoke to WINK News about the fishy situation. “Yesterday you couldn’t stand here and not gag,” Sean said But on Thursday morning, the rotting fish were scheduled to be moved away. The fish didn’t get too far away though. That’s because they were moved to a dumpster a mere 100 feet away. All those fish piled into a dumpster eventually brought more unwanted visitors. The flies being the only creature attracted to the smell of rotting fish, swarmed the dumpster. “I actually didn’t go on the beach and see it. I just see it every time I walked by to go get my mail. It’s in the dumpster,” Sylvia Lucas, who lives near the fish, said. The WINK News drone shows just how close the dumpster is to homes on Tropical Shores Way, and neighbors have had enough. They want to know why the fish were sitting where they were for so long. “I rarely see the fish on the ground. So that had to be unique situation, but most the time it goes to the dumpster. Then we try to get it off Island to landfill as soon as possible,” vice-mayor of Fort Myers Beach, Jim Atterholt said. The dumpster is close to Town Hall, which is where Atterholt works. “It’s tough because I live just a couple houses away here by myself,” Atterholt said. Then WINK News exclusively saw the dumpster getting taken away. That was the second time the dumpster was moved on the same day. It isn’t just Fort Myers Beach seeing those dead fish wash up—it’s all of Lee County. A red tide alert is in effect for Turner Beach, Blind Pass Beach, Buck Key, Bonita Beach Causeway (known as “the dog beach”), Bonita Beach Park, Little Hickory Island Park and Boca Grande Beach. Visitors are advised to stay away from the water. If you live near the beach, close your windows and run your A/C. Atterholt has a meeting on March 20, with Chauncey Goss, the head of the Southwest Florida Water District. They will discuss when the reservoirs will come online which will hopefully alleviate some of the Red Tide issues and keep fish in the water where they belong.