FPL installs underground power lines in Charlotte CountyNaples biochar company to receive county incentives, expand to Immokalee
PORT CHARLOTTE FPL installs underground power lines in Charlotte County Losing power during a storm can be frustrating, and now, the mission to bury power lines to prevent outages is full speed ahead.
Naples biochar company to receive county incentives, expand to Immokalee A clean technology company that turns clean, green wood debris into an environmentally friendly charcoal product will receive Collier County job incentives to create 14 new jobs once it builds a headquarters in Immokalee.
CAPE CORAL Woman accused of stealing from Cape Coral Target, possessing multiple drugs A woman has been arrested after allegedly committing retail thefts at a Cape Coral Target, then later being found in possession of drugs.
FORT MYERS Gov. DeSantis holds roundtable in Fort Myers Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a roundtable discussion in Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral starting construction on traffic light on Del Prado The City of Cape Coral is starting construction Wednesday on a new traffic signal at Del Prado Boulevard North and Averill Boulevard.
the weather authority Seasonal temperatures for your Wednesday afternoon plans The Weather Authority is tracking a seasonal Wednesday with increased cloud coverage throughout the afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
NORTH FORT MYERS Animal cruelty investigation launched after cat shot with BB gun Authorities in Lee County are investigating a case of animal cruelty after a beloved feral cat was found injured by a BB gun pellet.
FORT MYERS Lee County 18-year-old caught on camera during car burglary spree An 18-year-old man is in jail after deputies say he went through a neighborhood breaking into cars and stealing items.
FORT MYERS FGCU men’s basketball team visits pediatric cancer patients The Eagles visited pediatric cancer patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital as part of Coaches vs. Cancer week.
Florida House and Senate approve new immigration bill It took four and a half hours of back-and-forth debates for the Florida Senate to vote and pass the immigration bill.
NORTH FORT MYERS United Way donates bikes to children in need Thanks to the generosity of donors, the United Way School Resource Center was able to distribute 24 bikes and helmets to Lee County School District students.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers girls soccer star’s record breaking season North Fort Myers High School girls soccer forward Hannah Busenbark breaks school’s single-season scoring record.
DORAL Updates on day 2 of Trump Doral retreat Lawmakers at the U.S. House Republican retreat in Doral are preparing to take a break after a day filled with closed-door meetings. Their goal is to devise a plan to advance President Trump’s ambitious agenda on Capitol Hill.
CAPE CORAL New worship center opening to Cape Christian Fellowship Church A new 1,300-seat auditorium-style building will be one of the largest venues for gatherings in Cape Coral.
PORT CHARLOTTE FPL installs underground power lines in Charlotte County Losing power during a storm can be frustrating, and now, the mission to bury power lines to prevent outages is full speed ahead.
Naples biochar company to receive county incentives, expand to Immokalee A clean technology company that turns clean, green wood debris into an environmentally friendly charcoal product will receive Collier County job incentives to create 14 new jobs once it builds a headquarters in Immokalee.
CAPE CORAL Woman accused of stealing from Cape Coral Target, possessing multiple drugs A woman has been arrested after allegedly committing retail thefts at a Cape Coral Target, then later being found in possession of drugs.
FORT MYERS Gov. DeSantis holds roundtable in Fort Myers Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a roundtable discussion in Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral starting construction on traffic light on Del Prado The City of Cape Coral is starting construction Wednesday on a new traffic signal at Del Prado Boulevard North and Averill Boulevard.
the weather authority Seasonal temperatures for your Wednesday afternoon plans The Weather Authority is tracking a seasonal Wednesday with increased cloud coverage throughout the afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
NORTH FORT MYERS Animal cruelty investigation launched after cat shot with BB gun Authorities in Lee County are investigating a case of animal cruelty after a beloved feral cat was found injured by a BB gun pellet.
FORT MYERS Lee County 18-year-old caught on camera during car burglary spree An 18-year-old man is in jail after deputies say he went through a neighborhood breaking into cars and stealing items.
FORT MYERS FGCU men’s basketball team visits pediatric cancer patients The Eagles visited pediatric cancer patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital as part of Coaches vs. Cancer week.
Florida House and Senate approve new immigration bill It took four and a half hours of back-and-forth debates for the Florida Senate to vote and pass the immigration bill.
NORTH FORT MYERS United Way donates bikes to children in need Thanks to the generosity of donors, the United Way School Resource Center was able to distribute 24 bikes and helmets to Lee County School District students.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers girls soccer star’s record breaking season North Fort Myers High School girls soccer forward Hannah Busenbark breaks school’s single-season scoring record.
DORAL Updates on day 2 of Trump Doral retreat Lawmakers at the U.S. House Republican retreat in Doral are preparing to take a break after a day filled with closed-door meetings. Their goal is to devise a plan to advance President Trump’s ambitious agenda on Capitol Hill.
CAPE CORAL New worship center opening to Cape Christian Fellowship Church A new 1,300-seat auditorium-style building will be one of the largest venues for gatherings in Cape Coral.
On Tuesday, the Cape Coral Police and Fire Department had their hands full pulling cars out of the water, as flooding continues to be an issue a day after serious rainfall. At least 10 to 15 cars were left abandoned on the side of the road from Palm Beach Boulevard to Chiquita Boulevard after Monday night’s downpours, and more torrential rain is expected Tuesday. There was also ponding, from minimal in some areas to more severe in others. Cape police confirmed they received about three to six inches of rain and had 155 reports of flooding and disabled vehicles. One woman’s niece had to leave their car on the side of the road Monday night, and she watched as it got towed away Tuesday morning. “It stalled out. She was coming home from work,” said Eileen Johnson. “I got a call from her. She turned down here, and everything couldn’t move. She was getting some power, but the car wouldn’t start. Everyone is just leaving their cars.” Police said they expect more rain on Tuesday and possibly more roadway flooding. Cape Coral Police Department’s PIO said all of South Cape was flooded. You also couldn’t go anywhere across the Cape from the Burnt Store, Santa Barbara, to Del Prado in Southwest Cape Coral. One driver couldn’t believe their eyes when they watched the car just up ahead lose control and be carried away into a ditch by the rushing water on Skyline Boulevard and Gleason Parkway. But whenever tragedy strikes in Southwest Florida, we’re lucky some community members are always ready to jump into action and help someone. “Honestly, I was originally just coming out to have a little bit of fun, and then stuff started to get real,” said Bryan Gagnon, who helped rescue some stuck drivers Monday night. “When I helped out another lady who was very disoriented, she was just so thankful. She had tears in her eyes. I was about to be done for the night, but I picked my brother up, and again, I’m like, hey, let’s just go drive around.” The city’s stormwater division released a statement on the drainage that the storm management system is designed to handle so the rain doesn’t drain too quickly. They’ll do regular checks around the city, and most of the water will recede, they said. If the rain stays at bay, then the water should drain within a day or two. Over in North Fort Myers, the water is pooling up around trees, almost making it up to someone’s home. People also had to grab empty product bins for the rainwater at the Mobile gas station on the corner of Hancock Bridge Parkway and Orange Grove Boulevard. Police want to remind people not to drive through standing water.