CW Fudge Factory in Matlacha getting back to business after stormsHow much will a Christmas tree cost in Southwest Florida this year?
MATLACHA CW Fudge Factory in Matlacha getting back to business after storms Getting back to business is giving one island the boost they need before the holidays.
southwest florida How much will a Christmas tree cost in Southwest Florida this year? With Thanksgiving this week and Christmas around the corner, we want to know how tree prices are stacking up across Southwest Florida.
Early lung cancer detection According to a critical care pulmonologist with Lee Health, every day, two people in Lee County hear the news that they have lung cancer.
Bishop Verot seniors cheering in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade The Viking seniors get a once in a lifetime experience cheering with Spirit of America in the iconic holiday parade.
FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park announces online auction liquidation of remaining inventory Fans of the now-closed Shell Factory & Nature Park will have a final chance to own a piece of nostalgia with two virtual auctions.
Lee County officials share progress on post-Milton debris cleanup Lee County has announced it has collected 200,000 cubic yards of storm debris in unincorporated areas post-Hurricane Milton.
Man accused of fleeing from Charlotte deputies through drainage pipe The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who tried to flee from deputies during a traffic stop through a drainage pipe.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing money from tip jar at Fort Myers establishment Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing from a tip jar at a Fort Myers establishment.
Matlacha Judge denies man accused of driving into That BBQ Place new attorney The man accused of driving drunk and crashing his car into That BBQ Place on Matlacha, killing a patron, has been denied his request for a new attorney.
Mostly sunny and seasonably high temps Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly sunny Monday with temperatures matching seasonable highs this afternoon.
north fort myers Deputy presence reported in front of North Fort Myers laundromat The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a scene located on Pine Island Road in North Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hurricane debris drop-off sites closed Two hurricane debris drop-off sites have closed in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Former NFL star Tre Boston gives back to hometown of Fort Myers for Thanksgiving You may recognize Tre Boston for his skills as a Carolina Panthers safety. In his hometown of Fort Myers, he is known for his holiday helping hands.
WINK NEWS Holiday Cheer: Send letters to Santa at Sunshine Ace Hardware Sunshine Ace Hardware will be serving as a drop-off location for any children looking to mail their holiday wish lists to the North Pole.
MATLACHA CW Fudge Factory in Matlacha getting back to business after storms Getting back to business is giving one island the boost they need before the holidays.
southwest florida How much will a Christmas tree cost in Southwest Florida this year? With Thanksgiving this week and Christmas around the corner, we want to know how tree prices are stacking up across Southwest Florida.
Early lung cancer detection According to a critical care pulmonologist with Lee Health, every day, two people in Lee County hear the news that they have lung cancer.
Bishop Verot seniors cheering in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade The Viking seniors get a once in a lifetime experience cheering with Spirit of America in the iconic holiday parade.
FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park announces online auction liquidation of remaining inventory Fans of the now-closed Shell Factory & Nature Park will have a final chance to own a piece of nostalgia with two virtual auctions.
Lee County officials share progress on post-Milton debris cleanup Lee County has announced it has collected 200,000 cubic yards of storm debris in unincorporated areas post-Hurricane Milton.
Man accused of fleeing from Charlotte deputies through drainage pipe The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who tried to flee from deputies during a traffic stop through a drainage pipe.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing money from tip jar at Fort Myers establishment Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing from a tip jar at a Fort Myers establishment.
Matlacha Judge denies man accused of driving into That BBQ Place new attorney The man accused of driving drunk and crashing his car into That BBQ Place on Matlacha, killing a patron, has been denied his request for a new attorney.
Mostly sunny and seasonably high temps Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly sunny Monday with temperatures matching seasonable highs this afternoon.
north fort myers Deputy presence reported in front of North Fort Myers laundromat The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a scene located on Pine Island Road in North Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hurricane debris drop-off sites closed Two hurricane debris drop-off sites have closed in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Former NFL star Tre Boston gives back to hometown of Fort Myers for Thanksgiving You may recognize Tre Boston for his skills as a Carolina Panthers safety. In his hometown of Fort Myers, he is known for his holiday helping hands.
WINK NEWS Holiday Cheer: Send letters to Santa at Sunshine Ace Hardware Sunshine Ace Hardware will be serving as a drop-off location for any children looking to mail their holiday wish lists to the North Pole.
Southwest Florida SpaceCon is here! On the outside you may not notice it, but on the inside is where the fun really begins. “It’s kind of like an explosion of nerd culture,” said Rob Andersin, a content creator. “Comic books, create our own, Marvel, DC, all the things that we come out and really enjoy, and it gives us a break from our lives.” It’s a community within a community, getting to enjoy all this comic book, sci-fi convention has to offer. From video games to costume contests, these cosplayers didn’t hold back. WINK NEWS Reporter Camila Pereria spoke with a few cosplayers about their costumes. “This is the classic Ghostbusters suit, but done up in pink complete with the pink no ghost patch, as if Barbie where it goes Buster herself.” said Caitlin Wolf. “Mine is a hobbit from Lord of the Rings named Autumn Took, she’s after Peregrine to pit them.” said Cosplayer Crystal Parisi. “Magnifico, through wish I was like, ‘I’m gonna actually cosplay that,'” said Chris Sanchez, creator of Make it Nerdie. “I shaved my beard, which is like, my wife’s like, ‘what are you doing’?”” Many cosplayers made their one-of-a-kind costumes all on their own. One cosplayer named Robbie said he made his own costume in less than a week. “[The costume took] Five or four days, I’m a Bionicle from 2001.” said Robbie. It’s more than just a costume for these players, It’s a lifestyle. “It is a huge part of our lives,” said Brian Wolf with SWFL Ghost Corps. “And actually, how we got together and got married in the first place was through costuming work. It’s all about having fun and giving back to the community as much as possible.” “Being able to be someone else that you’re not normally and being able to just enjoy yourself and get out of your shell and, and just try to have fun really, at the end of the day.” said Sanchez. For creators and illustrators like Mike Sealie, Who’s had his work in the big leagues like Marvel and Star Wars, It puts a smile on his face to see fans enjoy their work by making them come to life. “Exciting. Excited like eight-year-old me. If I could tell eight-year-old me I get to do this to make bring joy to people. It makes me happy,” said Sealie. Southwest Florida SpaceCon wraps up at 6:00 p.m. at the German American Social Club, but you can catch other conventions like this one later this year like Paranormal and UFO Con and Steampunk Con.