Man wanted for grand theft at North Fort Myers Dollar Tree1 dead from e-coli outbreak due to carrots sold in popular grocery stores
NORTH FORT MYERS Man wanted for grand theft at North Fort Myers Dollar Tree SWFL Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for committing grand theft at a Dollar Tree in North Fort Myers last week.
WINK NEWS 1 dead from e-coli outbreak due to carrots sold in popular grocery stores The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an outbreak of e-coli linked to tainted carrots.
FORT MYERS Lee County Library System announces annual Fandom Fest The Lee County Library System is inviting people of all ages to bring cosplay and pop culture fun to its annual Fandom Fest.
FORT MYERS Lee County opens Royal Palms Avenue parking lot for downtown Fort Myers workers Lee County has announced the opening of the Royal Palms Avenue parking lot, which will be used by downtown workers and become paid public parking on nights and weekends.
NAPLES Naples sculptor makes memorable busts for 9 locations You may notice some new, massive statues that have been placed in popular areas around Naples, like Waterside Shops and Maserati Naples.
the weather authority Seasonal Monday with highs in the mid 80s The Weather Authority is tracking seasonal temperatures with an approaching cold front that is expected to bring rain and cooler conditions during the midweek.
Volunteers gather for 20th annual Turkey Drop event in Collier County The 20th annual Capital Wealth Advisors Turkey Drop event is set to begin as organizers seek to mark this milestone anniversary with the goal of over 7,000 turkeys donated.
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB residents raise concerns over removal of business trailers Residents and business owners on Fort Myers Beach are raising concerns after FEMA called for the removal of temporary structures off the island.
Driver arrested after failing to stop in Lehigh Acres According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver was arrested after he failed to stop for troopers on State Road 82 and Blackstone Drive in Lehigh Acres on Saturday Night.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfighting This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a burglary spree, aggravated battery with a vehicle and a man arrested for cockfighting.
NAPLES Deputies investigating death at Collier house party The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death that happened at a house party.
southwest florida Beautiful Sunday on tap with temperatures reaching the low 80s this afternoon It will be another seasonal day with sun and clouds across Southwest Florida with temperatures reaching yet again topping out in the low 80s.
NAPLES Community raises funds for family of elementary school choking victim Staff and students from Laurel Oak Elementary School gathered at a Naples Culver’s to raise money for the family of Benjamin Cronin, an 11-year-old boy who died after choking at school.
Traffic investigation on US 41 at Olympia Ave. temporarily closes NB lanes The Punta Gorda Police Department responded to a traffic crash that temporarily closed the northbound lanes of U.S. 41 at Olympia and Marion avenues.
NAPLES Swine in the 239: Collier’s pig showdown Over 250 pigs took over the Collier County fairgrounds Saturday morning for Swine in the 239.
NORTH FORT MYERS Man wanted for grand theft at North Fort Myers Dollar Tree SWFL Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for committing grand theft at a Dollar Tree in North Fort Myers last week.
WINK NEWS 1 dead from e-coli outbreak due to carrots sold in popular grocery stores The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an outbreak of e-coli linked to tainted carrots.
FORT MYERS Lee County Library System announces annual Fandom Fest The Lee County Library System is inviting people of all ages to bring cosplay and pop culture fun to its annual Fandom Fest.
FORT MYERS Lee County opens Royal Palms Avenue parking lot for downtown Fort Myers workers Lee County has announced the opening of the Royal Palms Avenue parking lot, which will be used by downtown workers and become paid public parking on nights and weekends.
NAPLES Naples sculptor makes memorable busts for 9 locations You may notice some new, massive statues that have been placed in popular areas around Naples, like Waterside Shops and Maserati Naples.
the weather authority Seasonal Monday with highs in the mid 80s The Weather Authority is tracking seasonal temperatures with an approaching cold front that is expected to bring rain and cooler conditions during the midweek.
Volunteers gather for 20th annual Turkey Drop event in Collier County The 20th annual Capital Wealth Advisors Turkey Drop event is set to begin as organizers seek to mark this milestone anniversary with the goal of over 7,000 turkeys donated.
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB residents raise concerns over removal of business trailers Residents and business owners on Fort Myers Beach are raising concerns after FEMA called for the removal of temporary structures off the island.
Driver arrested after failing to stop in Lehigh Acres According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver was arrested after he failed to stop for troopers on State Road 82 and Blackstone Drive in Lehigh Acres on Saturday Night.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfighting This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a burglary spree, aggravated battery with a vehicle and a man arrested for cockfighting.
NAPLES Deputies investigating death at Collier house party The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death that happened at a house party.
southwest florida Beautiful Sunday on tap with temperatures reaching the low 80s this afternoon It will be another seasonal day with sun and clouds across Southwest Florida with temperatures reaching yet again topping out in the low 80s.
NAPLES Community raises funds for family of elementary school choking victim Staff and students from Laurel Oak Elementary School gathered at a Naples Culver’s to raise money for the family of Benjamin Cronin, an 11-year-old boy who died after choking at school.
Traffic investigation on US 41 at Olympia Ave. temporarily closes NB lanes The Punta Gorda Police Department responded to a traffic crash that temporarily closed the northbound lanes of U.S. 41 at Olympia and Marion avenues.
NAPLES Swine in the 239: Collier’s pig showdown Over 250 pigs took over the Collier County fairgrounds Saturday morning for Swine in the 239.
Greek Festival goers are greeted by volunteers as they get ready to eat traditional Greek dishes. The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church held its 49th annual “Greek Fest” this weekend. Greek food, music, dancing, and more brought everyone who visited to a little piece of Greece in Southwest Florida. Joanna Pastrikos has been a part of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church her entire life. As a kid, her parents helped put on this festival. Now, her family is carrying on the tradition. Pastrikos gave us a step-by-step tutorial on how to make the most authentic Gyro. With Pita bread, lamb, tomato, onion, and Tzatziki sauce, it was a cuisine fit for the Greek Gods! Authentic Greek food options are on display for attendees to choose from. She says keeping this tradition in the family is something she wants to instill in her children. “We take a lot of pride in what we do, from the kids dancing to greeting people when they first come in to sell, even selling T-shirts. You know, it’s very important for us to continue to share our culture with the community,” says Pastrikos. The food selection did not stop there. Festival goers could order entire meals or make a plate for themselves with traditional pieces of the Greek diet. After dinner, a table lined with authentic desserts like Baklava and Kataifi waited for those with a sweet tooth. All made by hand, these foods and desserts are a labor of love for the volunteers of the church. Pastrikos says, “We start it on all year-round projects. But we started typically in January. Little by little, you know the Dolmade’s prepping takes a lot. The grape leaves we roll about 7000 of them. The lady’s work, do the cookies all year round.” Greece’s flag, pendants and symbols of the Greek Orthodox religion greet those who walked into the festival. Seeing about 15 thousand people each year, rain or shine, they had a big turnout this weekend. People traveled from near and far to get a taste of the Mediterranean this past weekend. William Deligiannis and his wife traveled from Chicago, Illinois, to step into Fort Myers, a little piece of Greece. As friends of one of the Greek Fest volunteers, they flew down last week just in time to help with the festivities. “We bought tickets. So we flew down Friday night. And we were here yesterday, all day. And then we came today and saw how it is outside. But yesterday, we worked one of the cash registers, and I also helped make up money throughout the day as well,” says Deligiannis. RELATED: Miracle Moment: Brighten your stay at Golisano Children’s Hospital To attend, the public could buy a $5 ticket to catch all the Greek fun Friday through Saturday; alongside the food and culture, a raffle with the grand prize of 20 thousand dollars was drawn Sunday night. Proceeds from the weekend go to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and the Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida.