Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers announces Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival The City of Fort Myers invites the public to the 21st anniversary of the Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival in downtown Fort Myers.
MATLACHA Neighbors protest delay in repairs to Matlacha Pass Bridge People are set to take the streets and protest the delay in repairs to the Matlacha Pass Bridge.
Port Authority postpones talk of RSW’s $346M, four-year delayed terminal expansion Lee County and Port Authority Commissioner Brian Hamman finally had a public forum to get some answers on why a construction project went more than $346 million over budget and will be more than four years behind schedule to complete.
DeSantis responds to question on possible Sheriff Marceno suspension Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed calls for the suspension of Lee County’s sheriff amid an FBI investigation into his office.
Annette’s Beach Book Nook celebrates grand reopening on Fort Myers Beach From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Annette Stillson finally will be celebrating the grand reopening of the new-look Annette’s Beach Book Nook.
Punta Gorda renowned media artist finds safe haven for work Former businessman and artist David Sussman, known for his photography on canvas and coffee-table photography books, has found a safe, flood-proof homestead after he lost several homes and studios to hurricanes.
Mugshot released of man accused of injuring deputy then leading multi-county chase The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has released the mugshot of Fritzson Paul, the man accused of leading deputies on a multi-county chase stemming from a carjacking.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers announces Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival The City of Fort Myers invites the public to the 21st anniversary of the Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival in downtown Fort Myers.
MATLACHA Neighbors protest delay in repairs to Matlacha Pass Bridge People are set to take the streets and protest the delay in repairs to the Matlacha Pass Bridge.
Port Authority postpones talk of RSW’s $346M, four-year delayed terminal expansion Lee County and Port Authority Commissioner Brian Hamman finally had a public forum to get some answers on why a construction project went more than $346 million over budget and will be more than four years behind schedule to complete.
DeSantis responds to question on possible Sheriff Marceno suspension Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed calls for the suspension of Lee County’s sheriff amid an FBI investigation into his office.
Annette’s Beach Book Nook celebrates grand reopening on Fort Myers Beach From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Annette Stillson finally will be celebrating the grand reopening of the new-look Annette’s Beach Book Nook.
Punta Gorda renowned media artist finds safe haven for work Former businessman and artist David Sussman, known for his photography on canvas and coffee-table photography books, has found a safe, flood-proof homestead after he lost several homes and studios to hurricanes.
Mugshot released of man accused of injuring deputy then leading multi-county chase The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has released the mugshot of Fritzson Paul, the man accused of leading deputies on a multi-county chase stemming from a carjacking.
Those big bucks come from the federal government as Lee County and Southwest Florida continue to recover after Hurricane Ian. The funds are from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Seventy percent is for median-income level areas and 30% for other uses. The money does come with some strings attached. The county has to follow federal guidelines when spending it, and that’s where you come in. Resilient Lee, a task force with 13 elected officials and community leaders, was created to get public input and help determine where those dollars should go. Hurricane Ian damage. CREDIT: WINK News August first Lee County will publish its Draft Action Plan at www.leegov.com/recovery/cdbg-dr for review and comment. You can also send an email to recovery@leegov.com, mail to Lee County’s Office of Strategic Resources, 2115 Second St., Fort Myers, FL 33901, or provide information during upcoming public meetings. The comment period runs until August 31, 2023. Public Meetings 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023 Bonita Springs City Council, 9101 Bonita Beach Road 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023 Cape Coral City Council, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd. 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023 North Fort Myers Rec. Center, 2000 N. Recreation Park Way 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 Town of Fort Myers Beach / DiamondHead Beach Resort 2000 Estero Blvd. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023 Veterans Park, 55 Homestead Road, Lehigh Acres 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023 The Heights Center, 15570 Hagie Drive, Fort Myers 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023 City of Fort Myers / Stars Complex, 2980 Edison Ave. 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 Pine Island Elem., 5360 Ridgewood Drive, Bokeelia 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2023 City of Sanibel / Big Arts Sanibel, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel Past Reporting Lee County to receive over $1.1B in federal funding for Hurricane Ian recovery Resilient Lee Task Force discusses money used for Hurricane Ian’s damage What’s next for Resilient Lee?