Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s DegreeLCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
The storm conditions due to Tropical Storm Debby have caused several roadway closures. CHARLOTTE COUNTY Due to hazardous conditions, the Punta Gorda Police Department has closed the following roads: Nesbit Street between Marion and Olympia Marion east of Shreve Street Berry Street from Retta Esplanade to Olympia Avenue Far left lane of Olympia between Nesbit and Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41) Marion Avenue and southbound U.S. 41 Chasteen Street between Marion and Olympia avenues Wood Street between Marion and Olympia avenues Brown Street between Marion and Olympia avenues MLK Blvd between Marion and Olympia avenues Milus Street between Marion and Olympia avenues Mary Street between Marion and Olympia avenues Marion just east of U.S. 41 north Taylor from Retta Esplanade to Marion Avenue Olympia from Tamiami Trail and Cooper Street. The Center Lane is the only thing passable North Beach Road closed at the Sarasota County line Marion Avenue and Vivante Blvd. COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Road Maintenance Crews have advised to avoid using roadways if possible and to use caution during flooding conditions. All streets in Downtown Punta Gorda, east and west of U.S. 41, are closed until further notice. There are currently no exits off of S.S. Jolley Bridge, the road is flooded and there are disabled vehicles in the path. The following roads should be avoided: Whispering Pine // Crayton Road Central Avenue to 4th Avenue North impassable right two lanes on U.S. 41 Parkshore Drive // Old Trail 8th Avenue North // 2nd Avenue North First floor of the NCH Hospital parking garage Harbour Drive Crayton Road between Harbour and Parkshore Drive flooded Pine Grove 32nd and 33rd Avenue South Beach Accesses are flooded 10th Street South // 800 and 900 blocks Central Avenue west of Goodlette Frank Road 13th Avenue South // Gordon Drive flooded 5th Avenue South // US 41 intersection flooded 7th Avenue North to 12th Avenue South (Pier Access) on Gulf Shore Blvd Northand South flooded 8th Street North // 2nd Avenue North impassable Seagate Drive near Naples Cay roadway impassable Springline west of Crayton Road flooded Tin City near Marine Max, flooded Water over roadway Gulf Shore Blvd South southbound from 13th AvenueSouth. U.S. 41 North at Fleischmann Blvd, flooded 9th Avenue North // 14th Avenue North flooded San Marco Rd. is flooded between Goodland and U.S. 41 Goodland Bridge is closed LEE COUNTY Northbound lanes of Edison Bridge First St. has partial closures Many roads throughout Fort Myers Beach Download the WINK Weather app, stream the latest forecast or WINK Doppler 3x anywhere you go.