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PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents frustrated by hurricane debris delays Many people in parts of southwest Florida feel like they’ve dealt with more than their fair share of storm damage lately.
Miracle Moment: A rosy outlook following surprise diagnosis It’s time for Miracle Moment. Today, we meet a toddler diagnosed with a disease without known prevention or cure.
Poll workers ready for Election Day rush in Collier County Poll workers gear up for a busy Tuesday in Collier County; some have been there for a while, and this year marks their first time working at a polling place for others.
CAPE CORAL Voters decide: Will Cape Coral City Council members stay or go? Stipends, Jaycee Park and new developments have been topics of concern in the City of Cape Coral for months now.
MATLACHA Lee County residents still dealing with damage from hurricanes Hurricane recovery has been an ongoing project here in Southwest Florida since Hurricane Ian.
FGCU Former FGCU golfer Frankie Capan III makes PGA Tour After playing two seasons on the Korn Ferry Tour, former FGCU golfer Frankie Capan III is moving up to the PGA Tour.
Parents cast their votes for Lee County school superintendent With just hours now until the election, WINK News wants to highlight a few local races that haven’t gotten as much attention. One of them is the election of Lee County’s next superintendent of schools.
NORTH FORT MYERS Former Dollar General employee accused of stealing $7,000 in returns A woman has been arrested after defrauding a Dollar General in North Fort Myers.
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CAPE CORAL Police investigate gunfire at Cape Coral rental home The bullet holes left behind by shots heard in a normally quiet Cape Coral neighborhood scared one woman into buying security cameras for her home.
CAPE CORAL Bimini Basin residents face housing challenges Time is running out for the families who live in one Cape Coral community to find places to call home.
Harris and Trump make a furious final push before Election Day A presidential campaign that has careened through a felony trial, an incumbent president being pushed off the ticket and multiple assassination attempts comes down to a final sprint across a handful of states on Election Day eve.
Using AI to detect pancreatic cancer Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States. That’s due in part to the limited testing available for early detection.
the weather authority Tropical Storm Rafael forms in the Caribbean The Weather Authority meteorologists are monitoring the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Rafael has formed.
CAPE CORAL JROTC cadets prepare for Cape Coral Veterans Day Parade Cape Coral High School JROTC students will march to honor our veterans.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents frustrated by hurricane debris delays Many people in parts of southwest Florida feel like they’ve dealt with more than their fair share of storm damage lately.
Miracle Moment: A rosy outlook following surprise diagnosis It’s time for Miracle Moment. Today, we meet a toddler diagnosed with a disease without known prevention or cure.
Poll workers ready for Election Day rush in Collier County Poll workers gear up for a busy Tuesday in Collier County; some have been there for a while, and this year marks their first time working at a polling place for others.
CAPE CORAL Voters decide: Will Cape Coral City Council members stay or go? Stipends, Jaycee Park and new developments have been topics of concern in the City of Cape Coral for months now.
MATLACHA Lee County residents still dealing with damage from hurricanes Hurricane recovery has been an ongoing project here in Southwest Florida since Hurricane Ian.
FGCU Former FGCU golfer Frankie Capan III makes PGA Tour After playing two seasons on the Korn Ferry Tour, former FGCU golfer Frankie Capan III is moving up to the PGA Tour.
Parents cast their votes for Lee County school superintendent With just hours now until the election, WINK News wants to highlight a few local races that haven’t gotten as much attention. One of them is the election of Lee County’s next superintendent of schools.
NORTH FORT MYERS Former Dollar General employee accused of stealing $7,000 in returns A woman has been arrested after defrauding a Dollar General in North Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH The Tropics and Red Tide; what happens if or when they interact? The Tropics are active despite the fact that there’s less than a month left in hurricane season. But how will a system interact with red tide?
CAPE CORAL Police investigate gunfire at Cape Coral rental home The bullet holes left behind by shots heard in a normally quiet Cape Coral neighborhood scared one woman into buying security cameras for her home.
CAPE CORAL Bimini Basin residents face housing challenges Time is running out for the families who live in one Cape Coral community to find places to call home.
Harris and Trump make a furious final push before Election Day A presidential campaign that has careened through a felony trial, an incumbent president being pushed off the ticket and multiple assassination attempts comes down to a final sprint across a handful of states on Election Day eve.
Using AI to detect pancreatic cancer Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States. That’s due in part to the limited testing available for early detection.
the weather authority Tropical Storm Rafael forms in the Caribbean The Weather Authority meteorologists are monitoring the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Rafael has formed.
CAPE CORAL JROTC cadets prepare for Cape Coral Veterans Day Parade Cape Coral High School JROTC students will march to honor our veterans.
Scene of the fire. CREDIT: WINK News Flames light up the sky near downtown Fort Myers. The Fort Myers Fire Chief told WINK News the fire damaged both floors of the home before spreading to a mobile home and RV parked nearby. Anthony Vuolo has been charged with arson in connection with the fire and faced a judge during his first court appearance on Friday morning. The homeowner told WINK News he is heartbroken, especially considering he lost his favorite cat, Lilly, in the fire. And while he loves his Historic District home and has compassion for people in need, he and his other neighbors want more to be done about the safety issue. Jerry Miller’s home was engulfed in flames with not a lot to salvage. Losing his house is hard, but nothing can replace Lilly perishing in the flames. “Everyone was safe. It could have been a lot worse. The worst part is our cat, Lilly, and our favorite cat was lost,” said Miller. Miller said he is thankful his dog made it out unscathed. “Jerry, he’s a really nice person, him and his wife. He keeps himself and stuff, but he keeps his property nice and doesn’t cause any problems,” said Bradley Burdette. “The communities suffered a loss not of our house but of a person’s home. Jerry Miller is one of the most generous patrons and workers, helping them not as an employee but as a volunteer, a committee member, and a well-trained mind. And he moved over here to help us be a better city,” said Councilman Liston Bochette. But Miller was victim to what Fort Myers police say was first-degree arson. Police caught Vuolo at the scene before the fire was out. Vuolo was detained for questioning and booked into the Lee County Jail Friday morning. Neighbors say he has been in trouble for trespassing in the community before, and they’ve been telling the city safety is an issue in the Historic District of Fort Myers. “Because if we were more safe, this fire wouldn’t have happened. So let’s bring that up, and let’s find a solution for it,” said Bochette. “If you live in fear, you have no quality of life. I don’t care what your material assets are.” “Just sad. I love the city, but this definitely makes me think twice,” said Miller. Councilman Bouchette told WINK News that the council has discussed loitering ordinances to prevent exactly what happened on Miller’s private property. He estimated about 30% of his emails from citizens are concerning their quality of life, and we still do not have updates from the Fort Myers police or the fire department as to what caused the fire or how the suspect may have gotten in and and started it.