Clips for Cancer: the event raising awareness for childhood cancer28th annual Fall Home & Garden Show kicks off in Fort Myers
fort myers Clips for Cancer: the event raising awareness for childhood cancer People gathered to spread awareness and raise money at the Clips for Cancer event put on by the Lee Health Foundation in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS 28th annual Fall Home & Garden Show kicks off in Fort Myers It’s been nearly two years since Hurricane Ian hit southwest Florida, and this event has just what you need to tackle the home improvement project you’ve been procrastinating.
The weather authority The Weather Authority: Mainly dry Sunday with above-average high temperatures The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly dry Sunday, with few storms expected for your Sunday, and isolated storms throughout Monday and Tuesday.
FORT MYERS Tice investigation turns into a homicide investigation There has been an update on the investigation at Montgomery Avenue in Tice which had two women transported to a local hospital with critical injuries.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on U.S. 27 in Glades County A fatal hit-and-run occurred early Saturday on U.S. 27, just north of Boar Hammock Ranch Road in Glades County, resulting in the death of a pedestrian.
punta gorda Death investigation near Grapefruit Lane in Punta Gorda According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are conducting a death investigation around Grapefruit Lane in Punta Gorda.
FORT MYERS Electrical fire causes multiple power outages in Fort Myers According to the Fort Myers Police Department, an electrical fire left apartment complexes, stores and over 1,000 people in downtown Fort Myers without power.
PUNTA GORDA Fisherman’s Village holds 11th-annual Key Lime & Tropical Festival Punta Gorda residents received various key lime desserts at the 11th annual Key Lime and Tropical Festival at Fisherman’s Village on Sunday evening.
naples Collier Boulevard to undergo closures Sunday and Monday night Collier Boulevard will be closed overnight for Interstate 75 improvements.
SANIBEL International Coastal Cleanup kicks off in Sanibel Island Keeping our southwest Florida beaches beautiful: that’s the mission for Ocean Conservancy as they kick off a coastal cleanup.
FORT MYERS Motorcycle crashes into the back of vehicle, two people in hospital According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a crash occurred in the late evening hours of Friday between two motorcycles and a vehicle.
cape coral Recognize them? Cape Coral Police looking for 2 people The Cape Coral Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in the identification of two individuals.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY The Weather Authority: Isolated storms Saturday afternoon & evening The Weather Authority is tracking some isolated storms later on Saturday, with those storm conditions expected to continue through Wednesday.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 5 Check out scores from the high school football field all across southwest Florida in week five.
Report traffic violations with CCSO’s ZOOM hotline The Collier County Sheriff’s Office wants the community to know about a resource they have to save lives. It’s called the ZOOM Traffic Hotline.
fort myers Clips for Cancer: the event raising awareness for childhood cancer People gathered to spread awareness and raise money at the Clips for Cancer event put on by the Lee Health Foundation in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS 28th annual Fall Home & Garden Show kicks off in Fort Myers It’s been nearly two years since Hurricane Ian hit southwest Florida, and this event has just what you need to tackle the home improvement project you’ve been procrastinating.
The weather authority The Weather Authority: Mainly dry Sunday with above-average high temperatures The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly dry Sunday, with few storms expected for your Sunday, and isolated storms throughout Monday and Tuesday.
FORT MYERS Tice investigation turns into a homicide investigation There has been an update on the investigation at Montgomery Avenue in Tice which had two women transported to a local hospital with critical injuries.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on U.S. 27 in Glades County A fatal hit-and-run occurred early Saturday on U.S. 27, just north of Boar Hammock Ranch Road in Glades County, resulting in the death of a pedestrian.
punta gorda Death investigation near Grapefruit Lane in Punta Gorda According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are conducting a death investigation around Grapefruit Lane in Punta Gorda.
FORT MYERS Electrical fire causes multiple power outages in Fort Myers According to the Fort Myers Police Department, an electrical fire left apartment complexes, stores and over 1,000 people in downtown Fort Myers without power.
PUNTA GORDA Fisherman’s Village holds 11th-annual Key Lime & Tropical Festival Punta Gorda residents received various key lime desserts at the 11th annual Key Lime and Tropical Festival at Fisherman’s Village on Sunday evening.
naples Collier Boulevard to undergo closures Sunday and Monday night Collier Boulevard will be closed overnight for Interstate 75 improvements.
SANIBEL International Coastal Cleanup kicks off in Sanibel Island Keeping our southwest Florida beaches beautiful: that’s the mission for Ocean Conservancy as they kick off a coastal cleanup.
FORT MYERS Motorcycle crashes into the back of vehicle, two people in hospital According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a crash occurred in the late evening hours of Friday between two motorcycles and a vehicle.
cape coral Recognize them? Cape Coral Police looking for 2 people The Cape Coral Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in the identification of two individuals.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY The Weather Authority: Isolated storms Saturday afternoon & evening The Weather Authority is tracking some isolated storms later on Saturday, with those storm conditions expected to continue through Wednesday.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 5 Check out scores from the high school football field all across southwest Florida in week five.
Report traffic violations with CCSO’s ZOOM hotline The Collier County Sheriff’s Office wants the community to know about a resource they have to save lives. It’s called the ZOOM Traffic Hotline.
Man tying mattress to the top of his car. CREDIT: WINK News Monday was the last day people living at the Golden Gate Inn had to pack up their belongings and leave the place they called home. “A lot of those people, if they’re not seniors, they’re women with children, their families,” said Elizabeth Radi, spokesperson for the Collier Tenants Union, who spoke via phone. “These aren’t just people that can pick up and leave.” During a meeting on June 18, a private real estate developer discussed with the county potential plans to turn the Golden Gate Inn motel into an affordable housing complex. The four-story motel would be renovated to include 185 units, similar to efficiencies. The transaction is being handled by Dougall McCorkle, a broker representing the owner of the property. WINK News spoke with some tenants as they packed up and moved out. One woman said she received notice around two months ago that she would have to leave. Radi said she worries the people living in the motel may end up homeless because their options are limited. “If you don’t have that type of money, if you don’t have good credit or you don’t have three months of income to qualify, then you’re dead in the water,” said Radi. “These people are not able to find current housing at the housing market rates. They’re not able to find affordable housing, that’s why they’re living in a hotel situation.” McCorkle says they currently have the owner under contract to sell. Although McCorkle can’t say who they’re selling to at this point, he told WINK that it is an experienced developer. In addition, McCorkle says there’s no real plans set in stone yet, but It’ll definitely have an affordable housing component to it.