Rollover crash with injuries blocking NB lanes of Edison Bridge near Pondella Rd.Search and rescue for missing swimmer enters day 2
FORT MYERS Rollover crash with injuries blocking NB lanes of Edison Bridge near Pondella Rd. The Florida Highway Patrol is responding to a vehicle rollover crash that occurred on North Tamiami Trail, blocking the northbound lanes of Edison Bridge.
SANIBEL Search and rescue for missing swimmer enters day 2 The search for a teenager who went missing while swimming at a beach in Sanibel continues as agencies expand their efforts.
FORT MYERS Man accused of breaking into Fort Myers home, shooting victim and himself A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a Fort Myers home and shooting a victim multiple times and then himself.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral named pet-friendly city The City of Cape Coral has been named a pet-friendly city through the Better Cities For Pets program from Mars Petcare.
NAPLES Local First Tee golfers going to Pebble Beach Spencer Ives secures spot at First Tee Pure Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach along with two other local First Tee golfers.
FORT MYERS Woman wanted for stealing over $1K in beauty products from Fort Myers Publix Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a woman wanted for stealing over $1,000 worth of products from a Fort Myers Publix.
LEHIGH ACRES Leeland Heights Blvd. closed after power pole struck during crash This morning, a power pole was struck in a crash in Lehigh Acres, closing Leeland Heights Boulevard near 8th Avenue.
WINK NEWS Charlotte County commissioners launch Youth Civic Education Program The Charlotte County Commission has launched the Fall 2024 Junior Commission youth civic education program.
Founding father and first weatherman Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson was a busy person during the week of July 4th.
WINK NEWS Collier County Public Schools provides free lunch update As Southwest Florida prepares for the 2024-2025 school year, the Collier County Public Schools announced its updates to the lunch program.
the weather authority Hurricane Beryl continues west through the Caribbean The Weather Authority is continuing its coverage of Hurricane Beryl as it continues to move through the Caribbean and the Yucatan Peninsula.
the weather authority Hotter day ahead with scattered rain and storms The Weather Authority is tracking a hot Wednesday afternoon along with scattered rain and storms to develop in the evening.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Rare noctilucent clouds appear in Southwest Florida after SpaceX launch A rare occurrence has appeared in the Southwest Florida skies, as noctilucent clouds have appeared following the Starlink satellite launch from SpaceX.
New law provides safe haven for child custody exchange A new law passed now requires every Florida sheriff to provide a safe, neutral area for ex’s to meet and exchange custody of their children.
SANIBEL Rescuers search for missing teen swimmer; woman who called 911 speaks out A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter is circling over Blind Pass Beach in search of a missing teenage swimmer.
FORT MYERS Rollover crash with injuries blocking NB lanes of Edison Bridge near Pondella Rd. The Florida Highway Patrol is responding to a vehicle rollover crash that occurred on North Tamiami Trail, blocking the northbound lanes of Edison Bridge.
SANIBEL Search and rescue for missing swimmer enters day 2 The search for a teenager who went missing while swimming at a beach in Sanibel continues as agencies expand their efforts.
FORT MYERS Man accused of breaking into Fort Myers home, shooting victim and himself A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a Fort Myers home and shooting a victim multiple times and then himself.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral named pet-friendly city The City of Cape Coral has been named a pet-friendly city through the Better Cities For Pets program from Mars Petcare.
NAPLES Local First Tee golfers going to Pebble Beach Spencer Ives secures spot at First Tee Pure Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach along with two other local First Tee golfers.
FORT MYERS Woman wanted for stealing over $1K in beauty products from Fort Myers Publix Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a woman wanted for stealing over $1,000 worth of products from a Fort Myers Publix.
LEHIGH ACRES Leeland Heights Blvd. closed after power pole struck during crash This morning, a power pole was struck in a crash in Lehigh Acres, closing Leeland Heights Boulevard near 8th Avenue.
WINK NEWS Charlotte County commissioners launch Youth Civic Education Program The Charlotte County Commission has launched the Fall 2024 Junior Commission youth civic education program.
Founding father and first weatherman Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson was a busy person during the week of July 4th.
WINK NEWS Collier County Public Schools provides free lunch update As Southwest Florida prepares for the 2024-2025 school year, the Collier County Public Schools announced its updates to the lunch program.
the weather authority Hurricane Beryl continues west through the Caribbean The Weather Authority is continuing its coverage of Hurricane Beryl as it continues to move through the Caribbean and the Yucatan Peninsula.
the weather authority Hotter day ahead with scattered rain and storms The Weather Authority is tracking a hot Wednesday afternoon along with scattered rain and storms to develop in the evening.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Rare noctilucent clouds appear in Southwest Florida after SpaceX launch A rare occurrence has appeared in the Southwest Florida skies, as noctilucent clouds have appeared following the Starlink satellite launch from SpaceX.
New law provides safe haven for child custody exchange A new law passed now requires every Florida sheriff to provide a safe, neutral area for ex’s to meet and exchange custody of their children.
SANIBEL Rescuers search for missing teen swimmer; woman who called 911 speaks out A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter is circling over Blind Pass Beach in search of a missing teenage swimmer.
The Premier Mobile Health Services will provide free school physicals and back-to-school backpack giveaways featuring free school physicals for local students. From Monday through Friday, July 19, Premier Mobile Health Services will collect donations of backpacks, three-ring binders, pens, pencils, flash drives, and other essential school supplies at its walk-in clinic and drop-off site at 10676 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers. Donations can be dropped off at the clinic during normal business hours or shipped by mail. The first back-to-school event is scheduled for July 27, from 3-7 p.m. at Mount Hermon Church, 2856 Douglas Ave. In addition to the free school physicals and backpack giveaways, the church’s Community Fun Day Festival 2024 will feature a water splash zone, petting zoo, bounce house, and other activities, along with a concert, comedy show, and DJ. On Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon, Premier will bring its mobile health clinic on wheels to Pine Manor Community Center for its back-to-school event. Premier will distribute free backpacks and provide free medical screenings and school physicals. The community center is at 5547 Tenth Ave. To learn more about Premier Mobile Health or schedule an appointment, call 239-288-7949. Additional information and the monthly mobile clinic schedule can be found online at www.premiermobilehealth.org.