Donna’s Barbershop in Bonita Springs doubling as music venueFirefighters extinguish car fire on SR-82
BONITA SPRINGS Donna’s Barbershop in Bonita Springs doubling as music venue On concert day, you won’t see barber chairs, combs or razors. Instead, you’ll see amps, mics, soundboards, a drum set and the talent of the local music scene behind each instrument.
FORT MYERS FHP investigating rollover crash on I-75 The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a rollover crash near the exit of Colonial Boulevard, around Mile Marker 136.
PUNTA GORDA Smelly fish washing up dead on shore concerning neighbors Dirty, rotten fish piled up dead along the shore at the Twin Isles Country Club in Punta Gorda.
PINE ISLAND How a car ended up in the water near a Matlacha restaurant Almost every law enforcement agency in the area was at Miceli’s restaurant on Pine Island Road, as the car with the brake lights on went down the Matlacha pass.
LEHIGH ACRES Understanding Mosquito Control: Low-flying plane operations explained Low-flying planes flying back and forth over homes over the weekend worried many people on the ground, who wondered what was happening.
Man keeping brother’s legacy alive with basketball camp Sean Achilles loved basketball and worked hard at it. His brother Dsean, on the other hand, didn’t take the sport seriously.
Expert weighs in on Sebring killer’s claim of severe mental health issues Zephen Xaver claims voices in his head drove him to kill. A state psychologist said that doesn’t add up.
Miracle Moment: little boy takes first steps at 4 years old Landon hops to it and goes. Nothing’s holding him back. Especially not cerebral palsy. Landon has spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that makes it hard for him to walk. It’s a life-long complication after Landon was born severely premature.
FORT MYERS Families anxiously await repairs to Lakes Park splash pads With summer heat in full swing, Southwest Florida families are looking for ways to cool off.
Collier County Education Association continues bargaining for increased wages For years, teachers have been talking about how much it costs to live in Collier County, saying it doesn’t match what they’re getting paid, and they believe they deserve more.
CAPE CORAL OSHA takes over investigation of deadly tire explosion at Firestone The investigation into a deadly explosion inside a garage at a Firestone is out of the hands of local law enforcement, as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has taken over.
FORT MYERS Man found unconscious at Hendry County hazmat scene appears in federal court The man arrested during a hazmat scene in Hendry county that made 20 first responders sick appeared in federal court in Fort Myers.
Protect yourself from mosquito-borne illnesses Mosquitoes, though small, pose a significant health risk by spreading diseases, like malaria and dengue fever.
Lee County Duo accused of stealing 70 cans of baby formula from Publix Two women are accused of stealing 70 cans of baby formula and drink powder from a Publix in Lee County.
BONITA SPRINGS Donna’s Barbershop in Bonita Springs doubling as music venue On concert day, you won’t see barber chairs, combs or razors. Instead, you’ll see amps, mics, soundboards, a drum set and the talent of the local music scene behind each instrument.
FORT MYERS FHP investigating rollover crash on I-75 The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a rollover crash near the exit of Colonial Boulevard, around Mile Marker 136.
PUNTA GORDA Smelly fish washing up dead on shore concerning neighbors Dirty, rotten fish piled up dead along the shore at the Twin Isles Country Club in Punta Gorda.
PINE ISLAND How a car ended up in the water near a Matlacha restaurant Almost every law enforcement agency in the area was at Miceli’s restaurant on Pine Island Road, as the car with the brake lights on went down the Matlacha pass.
LEHIGH ACRES Understanding Mosquito Control: Low-flying plane operations explained Low-flying planes flying back and forth over homes over the weekend worried many people on the ground, who wondered what was happening.
Man keeping brother’s legacy alive with basketball camp Sean Achilles loved basketball and worked hard at it. His brother Dsean, on the other hand, didn’t take the sport seriously.
Expert weighs in on Sebring killer’s claim of severe mental health issues Zephen Xaver claims voices in his head drove him to kill. A state psychologist said that doesn’t add up.
Miracle Moment: little boy takes first steps at 4 years old Landon hops to it and goes. Nothing’s holding him back. Especially not cerebral palsy. Landon has spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that makes it hard for him to walk. It’s a life-long complication after Landon was born severely premature.
FORT MYERS Families anxiously await repairs to Lakes Park splash pads With summer heat in full swing, Southwest Florida families are looking for ways to cool off.
Collier County Education Association continues bargaining for increased wages For years, teachers have been talking about how much it costs to live in Collier County, saying it doesn’t match what they’re getting paid, and they believe they deserve more.
CAPE CORAL OSHA takes over investigation of deadly tire explosion at Firestone The investigation into a deadly explosion inside a garage at a Firestone is out of the hands of local law enforcement, as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has taken over.
FORT MYERS Man found unconscious at Hendry County hazmat scene appears in federal court The man arrested during a hazmat scene in Hendry county that made 20 first responders sick appeared in federal court in Fort Myers.
Protect yourself from mosquito-borne illnesses Mosquitoes, though small, pose a significant health risk by spreading diseases, like malaria and dengue fever.
Lee County Duo accused of stealing 70 cans of baby formula from Publix Two women are accused of stealing 70 cans of baby formula and drink powder from a Publix in Lee County.
Get ready for an extremely active hurricane season. NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, called for 17 to 25 named storms, 8 to 13 hurricanes, with 4 to 7 becoming major hurricanes. Colorado State University researchers predicted 23 named storms, 11 hurricanes, with 5 major hurricanes. “Within 48 hours, that system could be a category four hurricane bearing down your coastline,” warned Daniel Brown with the National Hurricane Center. What happens if another system heads our way as we continue to heal from Hurricane Ian? And who will pay? Protecting your family, protecting your home, and the insurance battle you may have to face again. “Don’t wait until the winds blow. The season has begun,” said Mark Friedlander with the Insurance Information Institute. “The insurance market is much stronger this year than it’s been in the past several years.” As a new hurricane season begins, thousands still have open insurance claims from Ian Hurricane Hunter who flew into Ian shares his story and the team’s critical mission Lessons learned and how to apply them this 2024 hurricane season Safely securing your boat as a storm approaches You can pick up a WINK News Hurricane Guide for the 2024 season at most Publix locations throughout Southwest Florida.