More women and younger adults getting cancerLCSO deputy struck by suspect vehicle at Page Field Commons
More women and younger adults getting cancer Mortality rates for cancer continue to decline. The American Cancer Society’s annual report says there was a 34% decrease in deaths between 1991 and 2022, but the report isn’t all good news.
FORT MYERS LCSO deputy struck by suspect vehicle at Page Field Commons A Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured after being struck by a suspect’s vehicle.
Man arrested after multi-county chase stemming from carjacking A man has been arrested after a carjacking turned into a chase that crossed county lines.
LCSO responds to calls for Carmine Marceno to resign The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has responded to the calls for Sheriff Carmine Marceno to resign on Thursday.
CAPE CORAL 16 bands performing at free 239 Fest in Cape Coral after hurricane delay The show must go on. 239 Fest, which was canceled last year due to Hurricane Milton, will be returning and bigger than ever.
Naples’ CFO formally appointed Naples city manager, city manager’s new job disclosed Naples City Council unanimously agreed Deputy City Manager Gary Young will become city manager, formalizing a decision made two days earlier.
SWFL community raise $1600 for family of fallen Charlotte County Sgt. Southwest Floridians were asked to come out and support the family of fallen Charlotte County Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz, and you showed up.
Collier commissioners increase opposition to possible move by Naples Airport Collier County commissioners increased their opposition to possibly relocating Naples Airport, supporting a resolution against two sites near Ave Maria and rejecting the airport authority’s request for assistance.
PORT CHARLOTTE Georgia man found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with minor in Port Charlotte A Georgia man has been found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with a minor and possessing a firearm as a person with felony convictions.
New recreational marijuana amendment proposed for 2026 Florida ballot Smart & Safe Florida, the political action committee primarily funded by Trulieve – the state’s largest medical marijuana company and fourth largest in the U.S. – this week filed a new proposal to put an amendment on the ballot in Florida in 2026 that would legalize adult recreational use of marijuana.
NAPLES Naples Pride releases statement on city council’s vote Naples Pride has issued a statement on the Naples City Council’s decision to approve this year’s festival but with a caveat.
Punta Gorda scraps plan for new $16M City Hall building Prior to the hurricane in September 2022 causing City Hall’s closure, the previous City Council, including three incumbents who were unseated in the Nov. 5 election, planned to build a new City Hall on its current site at 326 W. Marion Ave.
CAPE CORAL Jaycee Park Renovations — There’s no going back now Where there’s talk of Jaycee Park in Cape Coral Council meetings, there is turmoil.
CAPE CORAL NRG Wrestling slams its way into Cape Coral NRG wrestling is hosting its first live event of 2025 with NRG Fully Charged on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Scotty Bierwerks.
Backlash over new state law banning kids from social media From body image issues to bullying and, even worse, depression and suicide.
More women and younger adults getting cancer Mortality rates for cancer continue to decline. The American Cancer Society’s annual report says there was a 34% decrease in deaths between 1991 and 2022, but the report isn’t all good news.
FORT MYERS LCSO deputy struck by suspect vehicle at Page Field Commons A Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured after being struck by a suspect’s vehicle.
Man arrested after multi-county chase stemming from carjacking A man has been arrested after a carjacking turned into a chase that crossed county lines.
LCSO responds to calls for Carmine Marceno to resign The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has responded to the calls for Sheriff Carmine Marceno to resign on Thursday.
CAPE CORAL 16 bands performing at free 239 Fest in Cape Coral after hurricane delay The show must go on. 239 Fest, which was canceled last year due to Hurricane Milton, will be returning and bigger than ever.
Naples’ CFO formally appointed Naples city manager, city manager’s new job disclosed Naples City Council unanimously agreed Deputy City Manager Gary Young will become city manager, formalizing a decision made two days earlier.
SWFL community raise $1600 for family of fallen Charlotte County Sgt. Southwest Floridians were asked to come out and support the family of fallen Charlotte County Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz, and you showed up.
Collier commissioners increase opposition to possible move by Naples Airport Collier County commissioners increased their opposition to possibly relocating Naples Airport, supporting a resolution against two sites near Ave Maria and rejecting the airport authority’s request for assistance.
PORT CHARLOTTE Georgia man found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with minor in Port Charlotte A Georgia man has been found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with a minor and possessing a firearm as a person with felony convictions.
New recreational marijuana amendment proposed for 2026 Florida ballot Smart & Safe Florida, the political action committee primarily funded by Trulieve – the state’s largest medical marijuana company and fourth largest in the U.S. – this week filed a new proposal to put an amendment on the ballot in Florida in 2026 that would legalize adult recreational use of marijuana.
NAPLES Naples Pride releases statement on city council’s vote Naples Pride has issued a statement on the Naples City Council’s decision to approve this year’s festival but with a caveat.
Punta Gorda scraps plan for new $16M City Hall building Prior to the hurricane in September 2022 causing City Hall’s closure, the previous City Council, including three incumbents who were unseated in the Nov. 5 election, planned to build a new City Hall on its current site at 326 W. Marion Ave.
CAPE CORAL Jaycee Park Renovations — There’s no going back now Where there’s talk of Jaycee Park in Cape Coral Council meetings, there is turmoil.
CAPE CORAL NRG Wrestling slams its way into Cape Coral NRG wrestling is hosting its first live event of 2025 with NRG Fully Charged on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Scotty Bierwerks.
Backlash over new state law banning kids from social media From body image issues to bullying and, even worse, depression and suicide.
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.