Car seen floating near Matlacha restaurantPenalty phase for convicted double-murderer Wade Wilson set to begin
Matlacha Car seen floating near Matlacha restaurant Imagine you’re out dining with family or friends at a waterfront, and you see an unusual object floating in the water.
CAPE CORAL Penalty phase for convicted double-murderer Wade Wilson set to begin Convicted double-murderer Wade Wilson is set to appear in court for his penalty phase on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Bear spotted in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is informing the public of a bear that was spotted in Cape Coral on Sunday.
the weather authority Scattered storms for the afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking scattered storms and high temperatures for your Monday afternoon.
CAPE CORAL 1 dead after tire at Firestone explodes One person has died after police say a tire exploded inside a tire store.
CBS MIAMI Florida family whose roof hit by debris from space station sues NASA for damages A Florida family whose house was hit by a chunk of space junk earlier this year announced last week that they are suing NASA for damages.
Social media platforms could soon have warning labels for kids Social media is a Hotspot for entertainment and interaction. So much so, that rising eighth grader Mason Berg just wont let his phone go.
LEHIGH ACRES 1 dead in fatal Lehigh Acres crash The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Lehigh Acres Sunday morning.
Rip currents take the lives of six individuals across Florida beaches Rip currents can be deadly. Within a week in Florida, 5 people drowned because of rip currents.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered afternoon storms as temperatures top out in the 90s If you liked Saturday’s weather, you’ll like Sunday’s forecast. Once again, we will have scattered afternoon storms.
“Trust me, without medications, I do not feel well at all” – Locals feel the pinch of diabetes drug shortage Like millions of Americans monitoring their blood sugar, Lee Quick is diabetic. For almost two decades, the Cape Coral man has relied on medications to manage his type 2 disease.
Massive Wall of Wind machine mimics real hurricanes to better protect the community To those of us living in Southwest Florida, talking about a “wall of wind” might bring up memories of Hurricane Irma or Ian– or even a bad rain storm.
GATEWAY LCSO deputies investigating armed robbery in Gateway The Lee County Sheriffs office is currently investigating an armed robbery held at 7-eleven on Gateway Boulevard.
ALVA LCSO investigating stabbing in Alva The Lee County sheriffs office is investigating a stabbing that occurred Saturday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Grand Theft Auto, Murder, and Fast Food This weeks segment of WINK neighborhood watch features a stolen ambulance, a suspected murderer, and a drive-through disaster.
Matlacha Car seen floating near Matlacha restaurant Imagine you’re out dining with family or friends at a waterfront, and you see an unusual object floating in the water.
CAPE CORAL Penalty phase for convicted double-murderer Wade Wilson set to begin Convicted double-murderer Wade Wilson is set to appear in court for his penalty phase on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Bear spotted in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is informing the public of a bear that was spotted in Cape Coral on Sunday.
the weather authority Scattered storms for the afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking scattered storms and high temperatures for your Monday afternoon.
CAPE CORAL 1 dead after tire at Firestone explodes One person has died after police say a tire exploded inside a tire store.
CBS MIAMI Florida family whose roof hit by debris from space station sues NASA for damages A Florida family whose house was hit by a chunk of space junk earlier this year announced last week that they are suing NASA for damages.
Social media platforms could soon have warning labels for kids Social media is a Hotspot for entertainment and interaction. So much so, that rising eighth grader Mason Berg just wont let his phone go.
LEHIGH ACRES 1 dead in fatal Lehigh Acres crash The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Lehigh Acres Sunday morning.
Rip currents take the lives of six individuals across Florida beaches Rip currents can be deadly. Within a week in Florida, 5 people drowned because of rip currents.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered afternoon storms as temperatures top out in the 90s If you liked Saturday’s weather, you’ll like Sunday’s forecast. Once again, we will have scattered afternoon storms.
“Trust me, without medications, I do not feel well at all” – Locals feel the pinch of diabetes drug shortage Like millions of Americans monitoring their blood sugar, Lee Quick is diabetic. For almost two decades, the Cape Coral man has relied on medications to manage his type 2 disease.
Massive Wall of Wind machine mimics real hurricanes to better protect the community To those of us living in Southwest Florida, talking about a “wall of wind” might bring up memories of Hurricane Irma or Ian– or even a bad rain storm.
GATEWAY LCSO deputies investigating armed robbery in Gateway The Lee County Sheriffs office is currently investigating an armed robbery held at 7-eleven on Gateway Boulevard.
ALVA LCSO investigating stabbing in Alva The Lee County sheriffs office is investigating a stabbing that occurred Saturday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Grand Theft Auto, Murder, and Fast Food This weeks segment of WINK neighborhood watch features a stolen ambulance, a suspected murderer, and a drive-through disaster.
The Fort Myers Film Festival opened their 14th annual edition in Downtown Fort Myers on Wednesday night, featuring 92 films within the next four days. The annual festival will roll through Tuesday and features an array of original independent films. RELATED: Fort Myers Film Festival begins tonight The excitement kicks off with a red carpet event on Wednesday for the opening film “Hellbent on Boogie,” featuring 12 international films and 92 films overall. For the past 19 years, one local filmmaker, Curtis Collins, said he has made many personal connections through his films. A few of his films are featured on Amazon and Netflix. Collins’ independent film, “Silence,” which will be featured in the film festival, is based on true events in Florida, such as children left unattended in hot vehicles. “It’s just a really tragic story. But it’s a true story and happens living in Florida. It happens down here all the time,” said Collins. “So we wanted to expose that.” According to Eric Raddatz, the founder of the Film Festival and president of the Sidney & Berner Davis Arts Center, one of the biggest films featured in the festival this season is based on the resilience of those after Hurricane Ian, called the “Spirt of Recovery.” “Because after the hurricane, suddenly all those people It didn’t matter what your age, race or socio-economic background was,” said Raddatz. “You were either being helped or helping pretty much.” Sheriff Carmine Marceno received the Best Community Protector Award at the 14th Annual Fort Myers Film Festival. The opening event was held at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. Sheriff Marceno had the honor of being featured in two films during the festival—both of these films involving Hurricane Ian coverage. “The film festival of arts is amazing. What they have done here is amazing. They have my full support,” said Sheriff Marceno. “Literally, it’s such an honor to just attend, let alone be recognized.” The film festival will be held in multiple venues throughout Fort Myers, including the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, IMAG, Alliance for the Arts, the Broadway Palm Theater, BIG ARTS, Babcock Ranch, The Luminary Hotel and the Banyan Hotel. CREDIT: WINK NEWS CREDIT: WINK NEWS During the film festival, organizers included an auction to raise money for several local nonprofits throughout the Southwest Florida Region. RELATED: Cameras flash for Fort Myers film festival RELATED: Turning classic movies into new experiences; Naples Cinematheque partners with local theater Raddatz said that having a strong arts community, such as events like the Fort Myers Film Festival, brings artists and filmmakers a chance to showcase their work. “It’s super important because we’re adding the value of the culture of independent film,” said Raddatz. “So people have come to expect greatness from the Fort Myers Film Festival, and I plan to deliver it.” Individual tickets are available for purchase here. Click here to submit a film for the 2025 Fort Myers Film Festival.