Gas line crash on U.S. 41 near Alico Road causes injuries, road closedFatal crash in Bonita Springs: Motorcyclist dies on U.S. 41
Gas line crash on U.S. 41 near Alico Road causes injuries, road closed All lanes of U.S. 41 near Alico Road are currently closed due to a crash involving a gas line that has left one vehicle engulfed in flames.
BONITA SPRINGS Fatal crash in Bonita Springs: Motorcyclist dies on U.S. 41 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist was traveling on U.S. 41 when an SUV entered the intersection, cutting in front of the motorcyclist.
the weather authority A dry, seasonal Sunday is on tap with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority says that while it’s a comfortable and cool morning across Southwest Florida, it is going to warm right on up this afternoon into the mid to upper 70s.
FORT MYERS 1 injured in Fort Myers auto shop fire According to FMPD, one person is injured after two vehicles and a dumpster caught fire in an auto shop on Saturday afternoon.
Hendry County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in deer poaching investigation The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Agriculture Unit is seeking assistance from the public in its investigation into the illegal killing of approximately nine deer.
Deputy injured, suspect killed in shooting near State Road 72 in DeSoto County A suspect wanted on a child enticement charge out of Georgia was killed in a deputy-involved shooting early Saturday morning in DeSoto County.
ENGLEWOOD 1 dead in Englewood incident; authorities investigating There is an active investigation going on at the 3200 block of Smith Street in Englewood, where one person was found dead.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival kicks off to support Collier County children The Naples Winter Wine Festival, one of the largest charity wine auctions globally, is set to begin at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples on Saturday.
ESTERO Join the March to a Million Meals to combat hunger in Southwest Florida Food insecurity remains a significant issue in Southwest Florida, with one in eight adults and one in six children experiencing hunger.
NAPLES Last chance to enjoy Naples Boat Show’s yachts and waterfront fun The Naples Boat Show wraps up on Saturday, offering one last chance for visitors to explore an impressive lineup of boats, yachts, and waterfront fun.
CAPE CORAL SunSplash Waterpark hosts hiring event in Cape Coral As chilly temperatures linger, it might be hard to think about the hot, humid days of summer, but SunSplash Family Waterpark in Cape Coral is already preparing for the season.
the weather authority Cold Saturday morning, warmer afternoons on the way The Weather Authority says Southwest Florida woke up to the coldest temperatures in 3 years.
Neighbors react to deputy-involved shooting of man with machete New body camera footage shows the moment Charlotte County deputies opened fire on a man armed with a machete.
FORT MYERS 21st annual Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival underway in Fort Myers The 21st Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival is underway. Despite the colder weather, visitors are enjoying the festivities in Fort Myers.
New video shows alternate angle of I-75 multi-county chase A theft ring in Lee County led to a dramatic car chase involving Paul Fritzson, who allegedly carjacked a couple in Collier County.
Gas line crash on U.S. 41 near Alico Road causes injuries, road closed All lanes of U.S. 41 near Alico Road are currently closed due to a crash involving a gas line that has left one vehicle engulfed in flames.
BONITA SPRINGS Fatal crash in Bonita Springs: Motorcyclist dies on U.S. 41 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist was traveling on U.S. 41 when an SUV entered the intersection, cutting in front of the motorcyclist.
the weather authority A dry, seasonal Sunday is on tap with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority says that while it’s a comfortable and cool morning across Southwest Florida, it is going to warm right on up this afternoon into the mid to upper 70s.
FORT MYERS 1 injured in Fort Myers auto shop fire According to FMPD, one person is injured after two vehicles and a dumpster caught fire in an auto shop on Saturday afternoon.
Hendry County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in deer poaching investigation The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Agriculture Unit is seeking assistance from the public in its investigation into the illegal killing of approximately nine deer.
Deputy injured, suspect killed in shooting near State Road 72 in DeSoto County A suspect wanted on a child enticement charge out of Georgia was killed in a deputy-involved shooting early Saturday morning in DeSoto County.
ENGLEWOOD 1 dead in Englewood incident; authorities investigating There is an active investigation going on at the 3200 block of Smith Street in Englewood, where one person was found dead.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival kicks off to support Collier County children The Naples Winter Wine Festival, one of the largest charity wine auctions globally, is set to begin at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples on Saturday.
ESTERO Join the March to a Million Meals to combat hunger in Southwest Florida Food insecurity remains a significant issue in Southwest Florida, with one in eight adults and one in six children experiencing hunger.
NAPLES Last chance to enjoy Naples Boat Show’s yachts and waterfront fun The Naples Boat Show wraps up on Saturday, offering one last chance for visitors to explore an impressive lineup of boats, yachts, and waterfront fun.
CAPE CORAL SunSplash Waterpark hosts hiring event in Cape Coral As chilly temperatures linger, it might be hard to think about the hot, humid days of summer, but SunSplash Family Waterpark in Cape Coral is already preparing for the season.
the weather authority Cold Saturday morning, warmer afternoons on the way The Weather Authority says Southwest Florida woke up to the coldest temperatures in 3 years.
Neighbors react to deputy-involved shooting of man with machete New body camera footage shows the moment Charlotte County deputies opened fire on a man armed with a machete.
FORT MYERS 21st annual Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival underway in Fort Myers The 21st Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival is underway. Despite the colder weather, visitors are enjoying the festivities in Fort Myers.
New video shows alternate angle of I-75 multi-county chase A theft ring in Lee County led to a dramatic car chase involving Paul Fritzson, who allegedly carjacked a couple in Collier County.
Sanibel Causeway during infrastructure reconstruction. CREDIT: WINK News This week the Sanibel Causeway will be put to the test by Tropical Storm Idalia, which is projected to possibly become a major hurricane before making landfall. Senator Rick Scott was in Fort Myers on Monday and said the Army Corps of Engineers are closely monitoring the causeway’s condition. A portion of it collapsed during Hurricane Ian. Much of the Sanibel Causeway is still a construction zone, and considering Idalia is expected to make landfall somewhere on the west coast of Florida, is concerning to some. During a roundtable discussion, more than once, Scott, and our local leaders said the people on Sanibel should not take chances. Instead, people should leave Monday night or Tuesday morning at the latest. Considering the causeway took a significant blow from Ian, one wonders if the Sanibel Causeway could take another punch. “I do have concerns about the Causeway,” said the City of Sanibel councilwoman Holly Smith. “I mean, it’s a construction zone right now.” Smith was one of many familiar faces at a roundtable held by Scott. “The message today is it’s your responsibility to get prepared,” said Scott. “Not wait, because once we get sustained winds of 45 miles an hour,” said Sheriff Carmine Marceno from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, “all of us first responders come off the road, and you’re basically on your own.” WINK News asked specifically about the causeway, given that in the last days after Ian, crews put a temporary fix in place and are still working on a permanent structure. Lee County Commissioner Brian Hamman said they are securing the site as quickly as possible. “I think, if the Sanibel Causeway taught us anything, it is after a storm, don’t rush off or drive over any bridges until you hear that they’ve been inspected and that they’re all clear to drive over and they all have to be inspected,” said Hamman. Lee County Commissioner Kevin Ruane echoed what many others are saying: if anyone doesn’t feel safe or fears getting trapped on the island, they should leave before Idalia arrives. “I came here from Hurricane Charley,” said Ruane. “Charley was supposed to go to Tampa, Ian was supposed to go to Tampa. This storm looks like it’s supposed to go to Tampa. We haven’t had the greatest luck. Leave. If you have the ability to leave, leave… go to your friends, go anywhere you can. Leave. You don’t want to be on a barrier Island.” Simply put, local leaders are not sure what the Sanibel Causeway’s capability is to withstand another storm. They encourage the people on Sanibel to leave if they can. At this point, not many cars have been seen going to Sanibel, but many have been seen leaving the island.