Caloosahatchee bridge: Timeline, traffic and 4th of July impactSaw palmetto berry bandits facing harsher punishments
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee bridge: Timeline, traffic and 4th of July impact As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, construction on the Caloosahatchee River Bridge continues to progress ahead of schedule. According to the latest update from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on June 19th, the project is currently 103 days ahead of schedule.
Saw palmetto berry bandits facing harsher punishments A new law is cracking down on saw palmetto berry bandits, who are known for stealing the berries and selling them by the pound.
Cape Coral removes ribbons honoring veterans from Jaycee Park People with the Support Jaycee Park organization are outraged after the ribbons and decorations they placed on trees in Jaycee Park were taken down by the City of Cape Coral.
WASHINGTON (AP) Judge delays Trump’s hush money sentencing until at least September after high court immunity ruling Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush-money case has been postponed until at least September after the judge agreed Tuesday to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.
NAPLES WINK News speaks with victim in Uber high speed chase The chase started on Davis Boulevard shortly after 2:30 A.M. On Sunday and ended on Goodlette-Frank Road.
FORT MYERS No plan for flooding relief on Palm Beach Blvd. until 2027 If you don’t like driving through flooded roads and you use Palm Beach Boulevard in Fort Myers, it’ll be a while before there’s any relief.
Air show to brings in millions in revenue to Charlotte County There were 22,750 people from outside Charlotte County who attended the air show in November 2023, which produced an economic impact of $5,310,800, according to a study from Tallahassee-based market-research firm Downs & St. Germain.
SANIBEL Rescuers search for missing teen swimmer; woman who called 911 speaks out A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter is circling over Blind Pass Beach in search of a missing teenage swimmer.
Benderson Development acquires retail center in Naples Built in 1994, Carillon Place is 92% leased and home to national retailers, such as Walmart Neighborhood Center, T.J. Maxx, Bealls, Ross, OfficeMax, DSW and Dollar Tree.
FORT MYERS Church van crashes into children’s bedroom in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has responded to a crash involving a church van that rammed into the children’s bedroom of a home.
ALVA Reward increased to $5K for info on Alva fatal hit-and-run driver The reward to find the driver behind the fatal hit-and-run of a bicyclist in Alva has increased to $5,000 from $3,000.
Florida deputy arrested for possessing child pornography involving animals The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has arrested one of its own detention deputies for allegedly owning child pornography that involved animals.
ESTERO Man wanted for stealing, using credit card in Estero Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing and using a victim’s credit card.
The My Safe Florida Home program is now accepting new applicants Would you like a free home inspection and cash to upgrade your windows and doors and strengthen your roof?
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Hurricane Beryl weakens to Cat 4 storm as it moves through the Central Caribbean The Weather Authority is tracking Hurricane Beryl as it continues to travel west in the Central Caribbean after devastating the Windward Islands.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee bridge: Timeline, traffic and 4th of July impact As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, construction on the Caloosahatchee River Bridge continues to progress ahead of schedule. According to the latest update from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on June 19th, the project is currently 103 days ahead of schedule.
Saw palmetto berry bandits facing harsher punishments A new law is cracking down on saw palmetto berry bandits, who are known for stealing the berries and selling them by the pound.
Cape Coral removes ribbons honoring veterans from Jaycee Park People with the Support Jaycee Park organization are outraged after the ribbons and decorations they placed on trees in Jaycee Park were taken down by the City of Cape Coral.
WASHINGTON (AP) Judge delays Trump’s hush money sentencing until at least September after high court immunity ruling Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush-money case has been postponed until at least September after the judge agreed Tuesday to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.
NAPLES WINK News speaks with victim in Uber high speed chase The chase started on Davis Boulevard shortly after 2:30 A.M. On Sunday and ended on Goodlette-Frank Road.
FORT MYERS No plan for flooding relief on Palm Beach Blvd. until 2027 If you don’t like driving through flooded roads and you use Palm Beach Boulevard in Fort Myers, it’ll be a while before there’s any relief.
Air show to brings in millions in revenue to Charlotte County There were 22,750 people from outside Charlotte County who attended the air show in November 2023, which produced an economic impact of $5,310,800, according to a study from Tallahassee-based market-research firm Downs & St. Germain.
SANIBEL Rescuers search for missing teen swimmer; woman who called 911 speaks out A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter is circling over Blind Pass Beach in search of a missing teenage swimmer.
Benderson Development acquires retail center in Naples Built in 1994, Carillon Place is 92% leased and home to national retailers, such as Walmart Neighborhood Center, T.J. Maxx, Bealls, Ross, OfficeMax, DSW and Dollar Tree.
FORT MYERS Church van crashes into children’s bedroom in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has responded to a crash involving a church van that rammed into the children’s bedroom of a home.
ALVA Reward increased to $5K for info on Alva fatal hit-and-run driver The reward to find the driver behind the fatal hit-and-run of a bicyclist in Alva has increased to $5,000 from $3,000.
Florida deputy arrested for possessing child pornography involving animals The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has arrested one of its own detention deputies for allegedly owning child pornography that involved animals.
ESTERO Man wanted for stealing, using credit card in Estero Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing and using a victim’s credit card.
The My Safe Florida Home program is now accepting new applicants Would you like a free home inspection and cash to upgrade your windows and doors and strengthen your roof?
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Hurricane Beryl weakens to Cat 4 storm as it moves through the Central Caribbean The Weather Authority is tracking Hurricane Beryl as it continues to travel west in the Central Caribbean after devastating the Windward Islands.
CREDIT: ISABEL T. ALVAREZ FACEBOOK Powerful storms leading to flood advisories and severe thunderstorm warnings have been impacting Southwest Florida for most of Thursday. According to Lee County Electric Cooperative, the 1,700 people impacted by a power outage in Immokalee has reduced to 1,310 as of 6 p.m. LCEC estimates they will have power restored by approximately 8 p.m. A WINK News viewer sent Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt a video of some of the wind damage in Immokalee. The video shows tree limbs ripped from a tree and falling on the ground. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning until 4 p.m., saying 60 mph wind gusts were possible. Southwest Florida wind damage reports coming in across Immokalee. This is also being currently investigated as a possible tornado too, can't be ruled out. Here's video from a @WINKNews viewer. I'll keep you posted as new information comes in. pic.twitter.com/jbpQPF3wXV — Matt Devitt (@MattDevittWX) May 16, 2024 Send your pictures and videos of how the weather has impacted your neighborhood to tips@winknews.com.