Deadly crash on Alligator Alley creates massive traffic backups NB at mile marker 72Endangered Florida panther killed by vehicle on I-75 in Lee County; 29th death in 2024
Deadly crash on Alligator Alley creates massive traffic backups NB at mile marker 72 The Florida Highway Patrol is responding to a crash that killed one person and injured another, shutting down northbound lanes on Alligator Alley in Collier County.
Endangered Florida panther killed by vehicle on I-75 in Lee County; 29th death in 2024 Another endangered Florida panther has been slain by a vehicle, this time on Interstate 75 in Lee County, marking the 29th death of 2024.
Officials approve roadway repavement in Lehigh Acres and Bonita Springs On Tuesday, the Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its commitment to countywide infrastructure by awarding a $1.7 million contract to pave 25.1 lane miles in northern Lehigh Acres.
Lee County commissioners allocate $5.9M for weather damaged homes The Lee County Commissioners approved allocating state funding to assist households damaged by natural disasters.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners approve purchase of 5 acres in CREW for Conservation 20/20 The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to acquire a 5-acre parcel in southeast Lee County for the Conservation 20/20 program.
Amazon pays $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build new warehouse Even the scaled-back version of a planned Amazon warehouse and distribution facility, the first to be located within Fort Myers city limits, will be a record-setter.
WINK NEWS 2024 Thanksgiving may break records; around 4.5M Floridians expected to travel Thanksgiving travel is a stressful endeavor, as AAA predicts nearly 4.5 million Floridians are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
the weather authority Clouds and humidity increase throughout your Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking higher humidity along with more clouds throughout your Tuesday afternoon.
estero Upcoming Estero council meeting to discuss land development Estero leaders are set to meet and discuss the usage of nearly 200 acres of land located north and west of Williams Road and via Coconut Point.
Pedestrian killed in crash outside Lee County Jail in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash involving a pedestrian outside of the Lee County Jail.
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
ESTERO Hello Kitty Café truck coming to Estero Calling all Sanrio fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will make its way to Estero in December.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react as Tropicana Park construction starts Crews broke ground at Tropicana Park in Cape Coral on Monday, the first step toward the park’s future.
Body camera footage released of deputy involved crash A driver not paying attention to the road slams into several deputy patrol cars.
PUNTA GORDA Tow company denies access to boat owner after Hurricane Milton A woman’s boat sank during Hurricane Milton while she was in Michigan, but the company allegedly will not let her collect her belongings.
Deadly crash on Alligator Alley creates massive traffic backups NB at mile marker 72 The Florida Highway Patrol is responding to a crash that killed one person and injured another, shutting down northbound lanes on Alligator Alley in Collier County.
Endangered Florida panther killed by vehicle on I-75 in Lee County; 29th death in 2024 Another endangered Florida panther has been slain by a vehicle, this time on Interstate 75 in Lee County, marking the 29th death of 2024.
Officials approve roadway repavement in Lehigh Acres and Bonita Springs On Tuesday, the Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its commitment to countywide infrastructure by awarding a $1.7 million contract to pave 25.1 lane miles in northern Lehigh Acres.
Lee County commissioners allocate $5.9M for weather damaged homes The Lee County Commissioners approved allocating state funding to assist households damaged by natural disasters.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners approve purchase of 5 acres in CREW for Conservation 20/20 The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to acquire a 5-acre parcel in southeast Lee County for the Conservation 20/20 program.
Amazon pays $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build new warehouse Even the scaled-back version of a planned Amazon warehouse and distribution facility, the first to be located within Fort Myers city limits, will be a record-setter.
WINK NEWS 2024 Thanksgiving may break records; around 4.5M Floridians expected to travel Thanksgiving travel is a stressful endeavor, as AAA predicts nearly 4.5 million Floridians are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
the weather authority Clouds and humidity increase throughout your Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking higher humidity along with more clouds throughout your Tuesday afternoon.
estero Upcoming Estero council meeting to discuss land development Estero leaders are set to meet and discuss the usage of nearly 200 acres of land located north and west of Williams Road and via Coconut Point.
Pedestrian killed in crash outside Lee County Jail in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash involving a pedestrian outside of the Lee County Jail.
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
ESTERO Hello Kitty Café truck coming to Estero Calling all Sanrio fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will make its way to Estero in December.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react as Tropicana Park construction starts Crews broke ground at Tropicana Park in Cape Coral on Monday, the first step toward the park’s future.
Body camera footage released of deputy involved crash A driver not paying attention to the road slams into several deputy patrol cars.
PUNTA GORDA Tow company denies access to boat owner after Hurricane Milton A woman’s boat sank during Hurricane Milton while she was in Michigan, but the company allegedly will not let her collect her belongings.
Photo by Nicole Michalou on Pexels.com Christmas time is meant to be spent with loved ones; however, you may not want to cook for said loved ones. Here’s a list of restaurants that will be open on Christmas Day: Cape Coral Ariani Ristorante Italiano located on 1529 Southeast 15th Terrace The Boathouse located on 1516 Southeast 46th Street. Front Porch Social located on 4721 Vincennes Blvd. Marker 92 Waterfront Bar & Bistro located on 5951 Silver King Blvd. The Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill located on 5819 Driftwood Pkwy. Ariani Ristorante Italiano, courtesy of Ariani Ristorante Italiano Captiva Old Captiva House located on 15951 Captiva Dr. Bonita Springs Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa located on 5001 Coconut Road Mare Terra located on 28340 Trails Edge Blvd. Milano’s Ristorante located on 26841 S Bay Drive Roy’s Restaurant located on 26831 S Bay Drive Roy’s Restaurant, image courtesy of the restaurant Estero Ristorante Farfalla located on 21301 S Tamiami Trail Fort Myers & Fort Myers Beach Bruno’s of Brooklyn located on 2112 2nd St. Island View located on 1400 Estero Blvd. Kumo Japanese Steak House & Sushi located on 7950 Dani Drive Lighthouse Hotel & Tiki Bar located on 1051 5th St. Margaritaville Beach Resort located on 251 Crescent St. The Prawnbroker located on 13451-16 McGregor Blvd. Sundeck at Lani Kai located on 463 Estero Blvd. Yucatan Beach Stand located on 250 Old San Carlos Blvd. Lighthouse Hotel & Tiki Bar, courtesy of the bar Immokalee Seminole Hotel & Casino located on 506 South 1st St. Naples Alberto’s on Fifth located on 868 5th Ave South Baleen located on 9891 Gulf Shore Drive Bice located on 300 5th Ave. Bistro La Baguette located on 3560 Tamiami Trail Bravo Italian Kitchen located on 9110 Strada Place Brio Italian Grille located on 5505 Tamiami Trail Caffe Milano located on 800 5th Ave. The Catch of the Pelican—The Naples Grand Resort located on 475 Seagate Drive Hogfish Harry’s located on 600 Neapolitan Way Hyde n Chic located on 923 Creech Road Lamoraga located on 3936 Tamiami Trail La Prescheria located on 474 5th Ave. The London Club located on 221 9th Street L’Olivo Ristorante located on 651 5th Ave. Molto Trattoria located on 368 5th Ave. The Oasis’ Christmas Club, courtesy The Oasis The Oasis located on 1046 Pine Ridge Road Ocean Prime located on 699 5th Ave. Osteria Capri located on 387 Capri Blvd. Ria Restaurant located on 2600 Tiburon Drive. Sails located on 301 Fifth Ave. Shula’s Steakhouse located on 5111 Tamiami Trail Sushi Thai Downtown located on 898 5th Ave. Van Van Cuban Cafe located on 2500 Tamiami Trail Vourla Mediterranean Cafe & Grill located on 1860 Tamiami Trail Zen Asian BBQ located on 10823 Tamiami Trail Englewood Boca Royale Golf & Country Club located on 1601 Englewood Road Howards Restaurant located on 70 N Indiana Ave. Irving’s Coffee & Creamery located on 405 W Dearborn Street Port Charlotte Fin Sushi & Grill located on 24123 Peachland Blvd. Celtic Ray Public House, image courtesy of Celtic Ray Public House in Punta Gorda Punta Gorda Celtic Ray Public House located on 145 East Marion Ave. F.M. Don’s located on 201 W Marion Ave. Harpoon Harry’s located on 1200 W Retta Esplanade Unit #55. River City Grill located on 131 West Marion Ave. The Captain’s Table Restaurant located on 1200 West Retta Esplanade.