Police responding to rollover crash in Cape CoralBeat the heat with an ice-cold beer at Beerfest this weekend
CAPE CORAL Police responding to rollover crash in Cape Coral The scene is near the intersection of Andalusia Boulevard and Pine Island Road.
FORT MYERS Beat the heat with an ice-cold beer at Beerfest this weekend Summer is officially here. This weekend, you can beat the heat with an ice-cold beer at Fort Myers’s Brewing Company.
FORT MYERS Music Walk happening Friday evening in downtown Fort Myers Music is returning to the streets of downtown Fort Myers Friday evening.
CAPE CORAL Family of American hero relieved after killer’s sentencing Thursday, the man responsible for the attack that killed Daniel Eggers got the maximum sentence of 30 years.
VILLAS Land donated for permanent memorial for 12-year-old killed in crash When tragedy strikes, your community should wrap their arms around you. The Villas is a prime example of just that.
NAPLES Paragon theaters to host free film with director and actors present Paragon Theaters in Naples is set to host a free screening of the independent film “The Occult” by director Peter Hyoguchi.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers hosts summit to help first-time home buyers Buying a home is part of the American dream, but that dream is staying a dream for many young adults.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Mosquito Help: A county-by-county guide to battling the biting insects Why are mosquitoes attracted to certain people more than others?
FORT MYERS BEACH Lee County Commissioners vote for $11M replacement for Fort Myers Beach Pier Lee County Commissioners chose the more expensive option for replacing the Fort Myers Beach Pier, costing the county more than $11 million.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents frustrated with lack of reliable wells North Cape Coral residents are once again victims of dry wells despite all the rain and flooding just last week.
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Sheriff’s Office detective dies after medical event The Collier County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of Detective Kerry Sill following a medical event Thursday morning.
CAPE CORAL Largest swimming lesson in Southwest Florida focuses on safety for all ages The world’s largest swimming lesson took place today in Southwest Florida, launched by the World Waterpark Association.
SEBRING Zephan Xaver’s sentencing: Physical or developmental issues impacting decision making What is behind the eyes of a killer is one of the main points of discussion in the penalty trial of Zephan Xaver, the man who admitted to killing five women execution-style at a bank in Sebring in 2019.
“Trust me, without medications, I do not feel well at all” Locals feel the pinch of injectable 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.
FORT MYERS Man arrested for arson after Fort Myers hotel fire damages 11 rooms Fort Myers police officers responded to a hotel fire early Thursday morning, where the flames damaged 11 rooms.
CAPE CORAL Police responding to rollover crash in Cape Coral The scene is near the intersection of Andalusia Boulevard and Pine Island Road.
FORT MYERS Beat the heat with an ice-cold beer at Beerfest this weekend Summer is officially here. This weekend, you can beat the heat with an ice-cold beer at Fort Myers’s Brewing Company.
FORT MYERS Music Walk happening Friday evening in downtown Fort Myers Music is returning to the streets of downtown Fort Myers Friday evening.
CAPE CORAL Family of American hero relieved after killer’s sentencing Thursday, the man responsible for the attack that killed Daniel Eggers got the maximum sentence of 30 years.
VILLAS Land donated for permanent memorial for 12-year-old killed in crash When tragedy strikes, your community should wrap their arms around you. The Villas is a prime example of just that.
NAPLES Paragon theaters to host free film with director and actors present Paragon Theaters in Naples is set to host a free screening of the independent film “The Occult” by director Peter Hyoguchi.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers hosts summit to help first-time home buyers Buying a home is part of the American dream, but that dream is staying a dream for many young adults.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Mosquito Help: A county-by-county guide to battling the biting insects Why are mosquitoes attracted to certain people more than others?
FORT MYERS BEACH Lee County Commissioners vote for $11M replacement for Fort Myers Beach Pier Lee County Commissioners chose the more expensive option for replacing the Fort Myers Beach Pier, costing the county more than $11 million.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents frustrated with lack of reliable wells North Cape Coral residents are once again victims of dry wells despite all the rain and flooding just last week.
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Sheriff’s Office detective dies after medical event The Collier County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of Detective Kerry Sill following a medical event Thursday morning.
CAPE CORAL Largest swimming lesson in Southwest Florida focuses on safety for all ages The world’s largest swimming lesson took place today in Southwest Florida, launched by the World Waterpark Association.
SEBRING Zephan Xaver’s sentencing: Physical or developmental issues impacting decision making What is behind the eyes of a killer is one of the main points of discussion in the penalty trial of Zephan Xaver, the man who admitted to killing five women execution-style at a bank in Sebring in 2019.
“Trust me, without medications, I do not feel well at all” Locals feel the pinch of injectable 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.
FORT MYERS Man arrested for arson after Fort Myers hotel fire damages 11 rooms Fort Myers police officers responded to a hotel fire early Thursday morning, where the flames damaged 11 rooms.
Just five days into the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure and bumper to bumper traffic is adding time to the commute of thousands in downtown Fort Myers. As the cars on First Street line up, some local businesses like Salon Nicholas have noticed a drag in customers. “I work second shift hours, and I’ve been very slow around the rush hour traffic,” said Caroline Deprez, a hairdresser who works from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. “I’m starting to take more clients earlier in the day.” That’s because in the evening, drivers are getting stuck on First Street for upwards of an hour. RELATED: Avoid First Street during evening rush hour RELATED: Traffic mania on Pondella Road and US-41 following Caloosahatchee Bridge closure WINK News reporter Amy Galo asked Mayor Kevin Anderson: is there anything that can be done? “Everything’s an option,” he said. Anderson said he has already reached out to the Florida Department of Transportation which is in charge of the traffic lights and pattern on state roads like this. “From the beginning, our request was, can you look at the timing of the traffic lights?” said Mayor Anderson. “Can they be adjusted to help facilitate a smoother movement of traffic? The problem is you’ve only got so many ways to get to the bridge.” CREDIT: WINK News WINK asked if having someone direct traffic might be a possibility, and Mayor Anderson said it could be. “If it’s warranted,” said Anderson. “But we also know about [instances like] this. A good example is the Edison Parade. When that parade’s over, there’s one big traffic jam, and then it just slowly works its way out. And then before you know, 30 minutes (go by), traffic’s flowing. You’ll see the same thing downtown.” RELATED: Lessons Learned: Day 1 of Caloosahatchee Bridge closures RELATED: Drivers continue using parking lot as a cut-through And more traffic flow, Anderson argues, could be good exposure for businesses. “If you’re on your way home, and the traffic is horrible, find a parking space,” Anderson suggested. “Visit one of our many restaurants and chill out for a while.” If that option doesn’t suit you, the mayor recommends you search for a less crowded route, even if it’s a bit out of your way. It might shorten the commute time. “We will get through this,” Anderson said. “Things will get back to normal.” The Caloosahatchee Bridge will be closed through August 10th. The good news is this closure is speeding up this project by up to 18 months.