Boil water notice improving, yet remains frustrating Fort Myers neighborhood on Fourth of JulyPropane leak under control at Red White & Boom event in Cape Coral
FORT MYERS Boil water notice improving, yet remains frustrating Fort Myers neighborhood on Fourth of July Neighbors living along Treeline Avenue in Fort Myers were making some last-second adjustments to their Independence Day plans because of the ongoing boil water notice.
CAPE CORAL Propane leak under control at Red White & Boom event in Cape Coral This afternoon, the Red White & Boom Fourth of July event in Cape Coral is all clear after one of the vending trucks leaked propane.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County celebrating Fourth of July despite heat advisory The heat advisory in Charlotte County is not stopping folks from celebrating the Fourth of July, but they are making sure to hear light colors like red, white and blue and, most importantly, carrying water.
FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers holds Freedom Fest for 4th of July Free live music, food vendors and more activities will be found throughout the downtown Fort Myers River District on the evening of July 4.
FORT MYERS BEACH Independence Day on Fort Myers Beach Despite the damage caused by Ian, many people chose to celebrate their Fourth of July on Fort Myers Beach.
WINK NEWS Excessive salt intake linked to serious health issues There is a link between high sodium intake and serious health issues, as 90% of Americans consume too much salt.
NAPLES 4th of July festivities in downtown Naples There’s a fireworks show being launched from a barge just north of the Naples Pier, but the celebration started with a parade through downtown Naples this morning.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police warn against celebratory gunfire during 4th of July The Fort Myers Police Department is reminding the public to enjoy this Fourth of July without firing off guns in celebration of the holiday.
FORT MYERS Hot Dogs for Heroes benefits vets through odd American tradition Some things just go hand in hand, like a hot dog and the Fourth of July — so much so that hot dog-eating contests have become the norm on this American holiday.
SANIBEL Sanibel Police Chief: crews now in recovery mode for missing teen swimmer The search for a teenager who went missing while swimming at a beach in Sanibel has resumed on Thursday.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Heat exhaustion versus heat stroke; spotting the difference People aren’t the only ones who have problems dealing with excessive heat. The Weather Authority has advice for protecting your pets too.
WINK NEWS Fourth of July events across Southwest Florida The Fourth of July is celebrated Across Southwest Florida and nationwide with fireworks, barbecues, patriotic events and more.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral runners compete in Freedom 5K Race A 4th of July tradition continues in Southwest Florida as residents of Cape Coral competed during the annual Freedom 5K Race.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Hurricane Beryl downgraded to Cat 2 storm; impacts Cayman Islands as Cat 3 The Weather Authority is continuing to cover Hurricane Beryl as it moves in the direction of the Yucatan Peninsula.
the weather authority Heat advisory in effect for your 4th of July plans The Weather Authority is tracking a hot Thursday afternoon as Southwest Florida will be under a heat advisory for the 4th of July.
FORT MYERS Boil water notice improving, yet remains frustrating Fort Myers neighborhood on Fourth of July Neighbors living along Treeline Avenue in Fort Myers were making some last-second adjustments to their Independence Day plans because of the ongoing boil water notice.
CAPE CORAL Propane leak under control at Red White & Boom event in Cape Coral This afternoon, the Red White & Boom Fourth of July event in Cape Coral is all clear after one of the vending trucks leaked propane.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County celebrating Fourth of July despite heat advisory The heat advisory in Charlotte County is not stopping folks from celebrating the Fourth of July, but they are making sure to hear light colors like red, white and blue and, most importantly, carrying water.
FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers holds Freedom Fest for 4th of July Free live music, food vendors and more activities will be found throughout the downtown Fort Myers River District on the evening of July 4.
FORT MYERS BEACH Independence Day on Fort Myers Beach Despite the damage caused by Ian, many people chose to celebrate their Fourth of July on Fort Myers Beach.
WINK NEWS Excessive salt intake linked to serious health issues There is a link between high sodium intake and serious health issues, as 90% of Americans consume too much salt.
NAPLES 4th of July festivities in downtown Naples There’s a fireworks show being launched from a barge just north of the Naples Pier, but the celebration started with a parade through downtown Naples this morning.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police warn against celebratory gunfire during 4th of July The Fort Myers Police Department is reminding the public to enjoy this Fourth of July without firing off guns in celebration of the holiday.
FORT MYERS Hot Dogs for Heroes benefits vets through odd American tradition Some things just go hand in hand, like a hot dog and the Fourth of July — so much so that hot dog-eating contests have become the norm on this American holiday.
SANIBEL Sanibel Police Chief: crews now in recovery mode for missing teen swimmer The search for a teenager who went missing while swimming at a beach in Sanibel has resumed on Thursday.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Heat exhaustion versus heat stroke; spotting the difference People aren’t the only ones who have problems dealing with excessive heat. The Weather Authority has advice for protecting your pets too.
WINK NEWS Fourth of July events across Southwest Florida The Fourth of July is celebrated Across Southwest Florida and nationwide with fireworks, barbecues, patriotic events and more.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral runners compete in Freedom 5K Race A 4th of July tradition continues in Southwest Florida as residents of Cape Coral competed during the annual Freedom 5K Race.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Hurricane Beryl downgraded to Cat 2 storm; impacts Cayman Islands as Cat 3 The Weather Authority is continuing to cover Hurricane Beryl as it moves in the direction of the Yucatan Peninsula.
the weather authority Heat advisory in effect for your 4th of July plans The Weather Authority is tracking a hot Thursday afternoon as Southwest Florida will be under a heat advisory for the 4th of July.
People with the Support Jaycee Park organization are outraged after the ribbons and decorations they placed on trees in Jaycee Park were taken down by the City of Cape Coral. “I’m enraged. I couldn’t even sleep last night. I am angry,” said Kathleen Lopez. Lopez is part of the Save the Jaycee Park organization. This weekend, several trees at Jaycee Park were dressed up with yellow ribbons and pictures to honor our veterans and first responders. “I told our park maintenance guy I put them up, don’t tell anybody. We were gonna take them down after 4th of July,” said Lopez. “He said he was only worried about debris falling off. I told him every morning I’ll watch, and if it fell, I’ll pick it up and take it home.” The ribbons and photos were not up for long, causing confusion and anger. “I got all these calls, ‘They’ve taken them all down, they taken them all down.’ What did they do to our flags? Our honorees?” said Lopez. They were taken down and thrown away. In a statement, the City of Cape Coral told WINK News: On Saturday, ribbons were left at the park without prior communication with the Parks and Recreation Department. On Monday, the ribbons were removed as part of routine maintenance.” City of Cape Coral But people like Lopez say they should have received some warning, and they really just want the city and city leaders to leave the park alone. “The city doesn’t want anything the people of our town want, and it’s really disheartening,” said Lopez. “I never lived in a town where the city is so unresponsive to the people who are paying for the upgrades.” Lopez said the plan was to take them down after the 4th of July, and she really wants to know where the ribbons and photos are now. The city of Cape Coral added that it deeply values and supports its veterans. Full statement from Cape Coral: The City of Cape Coral takes pride in maintaining our parks as clean, safe, and enjoyable spaces for all visitors. Events are held in our parks daily, and our Parks and Recreation staff routinely remove any leftover items and decorations. This regular maintenance ensures that our parks remain in good, clean condition. This past Saturday, ribbons were left at the park without prior communication with the Parks and Recreation Department. On Monday, the ribbons were removed as part of routine maintenance. As previously noted, this ensures Cape Coral parks continue to be a clean, safe and welcoming environment for everyone. It is important to mention the City of Cape Coral deeply values and supports its veterans as evidenced by the various resources, events, monuments, memorials, and banners throughout the city.