ESTERO Families battling cancer get much-needed break Ten local families battling cancer are getting a much-needed break this weekend.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Permanent memorial honors 12-year-old crash victim The death of a 12-year-old boy is bringing the community together, and his father could not be more thankful.
PUNTA GORDA FEMA trailers on airport property called “junk” by Charlotte County code officers “I certainly would not want to enter into a storm with those (trailers) potentially being debris,” said Patrick Fuller, Charlotte County Emergency Management Director, during a May 28 board meeting.
PORT CHARLOTTE Front wall of Promenades in Port Charlotte demolished by wrecking ball Destruction is usually a bad thing, but for Port Charlotte, it’s a new future as the front wall of the Promenades was demolished.
The pros and cons of using AI to predict weather The conversation around Artificial Intelligence has increased over the last few years, and for good reason; when it comes to weather, AI shows a lot of promise.
LABELLE Experts weigh in on Hendry hazmat hazard The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office said the problem area where the mysterious substance scene is all clear. WINK News spoke with experts.
CLEWISTON Airglades Airport expansion aiming to spark economy The Airglades Airport in Hendry County is getting a $300-million renovation.
HENDRY COUNTY All-clear for hazmat situation in Hendry County; still no answers Some are feeling anxious in a small Hendry County community after several people, including first responders, got sick.
FORT MYERS Expect roadblocks for Music Walk in downtown Fort Myers tonight Music Walk will be going on for several hours, so expect some roadblocks if you’re coming downtown.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Bridge to close for annual Red, White & Boom Fourth of July celebration Believe it or not, the Fourth of July is approaching, which means another bridge closure in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Blue-green algal blooms spotted on Alicante Canal Summer is here, and that means many of us love to head out on the water, but things aren’t looking the prettiest.
Research before buying concert tickets during tax-free holiday this July Do some research before you buy any concert tickets this summer, and in about a week, you’ll be able to save on all summer essentials.
FORT MYERS Riverdale alum Cole Schneider wins UFL Championship Former Riverdale lineman and current Birmingham Stallions center Cole Schneider wins UFL Championship in league’s first year.
NAPLES Dredging project underway at Clam Pass beach park Crews at Clam Pass Beach are moving hundreds of pounds of sand as part of a dredging project aimed at keeping the inlet open.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on video: Lehigh Acres man confronts car thief in his driveway A Lehigh Acres father confronted and stopped a person breaking into his son’s car.
ESTERO Families battling cancer get much-needed break Ten local families battling cancer are getting a much-needed break this weekend.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Permanent memorial honors 12-year-old crash victim The death of a 12-year-old boy is bringing the community together, and his father could not be more thankful.
PUNTA GORDA FEMA trailers on airport property called “junk” by Charlotte County code officers “I certainly would not want to enter into a storm with those (trailers) potentially being debris,” said Patrick Fuller, Charlotte County Emergency Management Director, during a May 28 board meeting.
PORT CHARLOTTE Front wall of Promenades in Port Charlotte demolished by wrecking ball Destruction is usually a bad thing, but for Port Charlotte, it’s a new future as the front wall of the Promenades was demolished.
The pros and cons of using AI to predict weather The conversation around Artificial Intelligence has increased over the last few years, and for good reason; when it comes to weather, AI shows a lot of promise.
LABELLE Experts weigh in on Hendry hazmat hazard The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office said the problem area where the mysterious substance scene is all clear. WINK News spoke with experts.
CLEWISTON Airglades Airport expansion aiming to spark economy The Airglades Airport in Hendry County is getting a $300-million renovation.
HENDRY COUNTY All-clear for hazmat situation in Hendry County; still no answers Some are feeling anxious in a small Hendry County community after several people, including first responders, got sick.
FORT MYERS Expect roadblocks for Music Walk in downtown Fort Myers tonight Music Walk will be going on for several hours, so expect some roadblocks if you’re coming downtown.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Bridge to close for annual Red, White & Boom Fourth of July celebration Believe it or not, the Fourth of July is approaching, which means another bridge closure in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Blue-green algal blooms spotted on Alicante Canal Summer is here, and that means many of us love to head out on the water, but things aren’t looking the prettiest.
Research before buying concert tickets during tax-free holiday this July Do some research before you buy any concert tickets this summer, and in about a week, you’ll be able to save on all summer essentials.
FORT MYERS Riverdale alum Cole Schneider wins UFL Championship Former Riverdale lineman and current Birmingham Stallions center Cole Schneider wins UFL Championship in league’s first year.
NAPLES Dredging project underway at Clam Pass beach park Crews at Clam Pass Beach are moving hundreds of pounds of sand as part of a dredging project aimed at keeping the inlet open.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on video: Lehigh Acres man confronts car thief in his driveway A Lehigh Acres father confronted and stopped a person breaking into his son’s car.
Southwest Florida soccer fans, meet your new professional soccer club, FC Naples. Leadership of the new USL League One club unveiled the club’s identity Saturday at their future home, Paradise Coast Sports Complex. A moment Hugo Ramirez had to be a part of. “It’s been a lot for the community especially all these years that everyone’s been waiting for it,” Ramirez said. “Now is the moment. And the moment has come.” Fans got their first look at the club’s name, crest and colors. This unveiling was the end result of months of town halls and hundreds of online surveys. “Everybody kept saying hey we are just Naples,” FC Naples CEO Roberto Moreno said. “We’re not Paradise Coast. We’re not Southwest Florida. We’re proud to be from Naples. We don’t want a gimmicky name. We don’t want a flashy name. We want to be Naples. So that was easy. And FC is football club.” That community pride is also reflected in the team’s colors. Gold for the sunsets and blues for the water. The crest even includes features of what staples that you’d find in Naples. “There are details of shells, a keel of a boat, we even have space to put stars when we start winning titles,” Moreno said. Ramirez said, “I’ve been here for 27 years, the story is really coming through. It’s a nice logo representing the city of course.” As soon as the ceremony was over, fans were lining up to buy hats and scares so they can represent the city’s colors. FC Naples co-owner Nico Cantor wants the identity of the club, as the start filling out the roster, to be a representation of the community. “You look at the most successful club teams in the entire world, it’s people feel identified and proud to go to the stadium and support their team,” Cantor explained. “And that’s what we want to achieve.” “I usually support different clubs but the one that’s going to be big is FC Naples,” Ramirez said. The club will kickoff in March 2025. Moreno said the club will announce their first head coach in the coming weeks.