Dump truck flips over in front of 7-Eleven in Lehigh Acres120,000 boulders are fortifying Sanibel Causeway
LEHIGH ACRES Dump truck flips over in front of 7-Eleven in Lehigh Acres A dump truck flipped over in front of a 7-Eleven, destroying the greenery in front of the station.
SANIBEL 120,000 boulders are fortifying Sanibel Causeway As many as 120,000 boulders are helping rebuild the Sanibel Causeway to ensure that it can withstand severe weather events.
FORT MYERS Game of the Week: Fort Myers Green Wave vs. South Fort Myers Wolfpack After losing to the Green Wave for the last two years, the Wolfpack is hungry to get back in the win column this time.
FORT MYERS Massive police presence reported at Schandler Hall Park Scores of Lee County Sheriff’s Office vehicles were seen responding to Schandler Hall Park in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS 40 Under 40: Local breast surgical oncologist championing women’s health From a young age, Natalia Spinelli wanted to be a doctor, directing her time and talents toward women and breast cancer.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA 2 men arrested for stealing nearly $5K worth of hygiene products in Collier County Collier deputies arrested two Miami men after discovering thousands of dollars’ worth of suspected stolen merchandise in their possession.
Burnt Store corridor rezoning could lead to a Publix, other services Charlotte County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 10 unanimously approved rezoning a 41.31-acre parcel at 17150 Burnt Store Road. The owners of the property are trying to attract more commercial development to the area.
Recent legal settlement means big changes for real estate transactions For those buying or selling real estate and agents representing them on either side of the transaction, the landscape changed dramatically in May when the National Association of Realtors settled several class-action lawsuits over its compensation rules for sellers’ and buyers’ agents.
FORT MYERS BEACH Revive The Vibe Fest returns to Fort Myers Beach The Revive The Vibe festival is returning to Fort Myers Beach, bringing in a tidal wave of local artists, musicians and businesses.
SARASOTA Hendry County spraying after Mosquito-borne illness advisory issued in Sarasota Florida’s recent rainy climate has created a breeding ground for mosquitoes, raising concerns over the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for attacking Charlotte County inmate A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to attack another inmate with a weapon in Charlotte County.
MARCO ISLAND Boater missing after departing from Marco Island A boater has been missing since Monday after departing from Rose Marina in Marco Island and traveling between Sanibel and Stump Pass.
COLLIER COUNTY Lehigh Acres man accused of reckless driving, fleeing on foot A Lehigh Acres man has been arrested after allegedly driving recklessly and then fleeing on foot in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL 18yo Cape Coral woman arrested for driving over 100 mph, drug possession The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a woman who stands accused of reckless driving, drug possession and running from law enforcement.
LEHIGH ACRES Dump truck flips over in front of 7-Eleven in Lehigh Acres A dump truck flipped over in front of a 7-Eleven, destroying the greenery in front of the station.
SANIBEL 120,000 boulders are fortifying Sanibel Causeway As many as 120,000 boulders are helping rebuild the Sanibel Causeway to ensure that it can withstand severe weather events.
FORT MYERS Game of the Week: Fort Myers Green Wave vs. South Fort Myers Wolfpack After losing to the Green Wave for the last two years, the Wolfpack is hungry to get back in the win column this time.
FORT MYERS Massive police presence reported at Schandler Hall Park Scores of Lee County Sheriff’s Office vehicles were seen responding to Schandler Hall Park in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS 40 Under 40: Local breast surgical oncologist championing women’s health From a young age, Natalia Spinelli wanted to be a doctor, directing her time and talents toward women and breast cancer.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA 2 men arrested for stealing nearly $5K worth of hygiene products in Collier County Collier deputies arrested two Miami men after discovering thousands of dollars’ worth of suspected stolen merchandise in their possession.
Burnt Store corridor rezoning could lead to a Publix, other services Charlotte County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 10 unanimously approved rezoning a 41.31-acre parcel at 17150 Burnt Store Road. The owners of the property are trying to attract more commercial development to the area.
Recent legal settlement means big changes for real estate transactions For those buying or selling real estate and agents representing them on either side of the transaction, the landscape changed dramatically in May when the National Association of Realtors settled several class-action lawsuits over its compensation rules for sellers’ and buyers’ agents.
FORT MYERS BEACH Revive The Vibe Fest returns to Fort Myers Beach The Revive The Vibe festival is returning to Fort Myers Beach, bringing in a tidal wave of local artists, musicians and businesses.
SARASOTA Hendry County spraying after Mosquito-borne illness advisory issued in Sarasota Florida’s recent rainy climate has created a breeding ground for mosquitoes, raising concerns over the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for attacking Charlotte County inmate A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to attack another inmate with a weapon in Charlotte County.
MARCO ISLAND Boater missing after departing from Marco Island A boater has been missing since Monday after departing from Rose Marina in Marco Island and traveling between Sanibel and Stump Pass.
COLLIER COUNTY Lehigh Acres man accused of reckless driving, fleeing on foot A Lehigh Acres man has been arrested after allegedly driving recklessly and then fleeing on foot in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL 18yo Cape Coral woman arrested for driving over 100 mph, drug possession The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a woman who stands accused of reckless driving, drug possession and running from law enforcement.
Former Councilwoman Patty Cummings has pleaded guilty to three third-degree felonies for lying about where she lived while running for the District 4 council seat in 2022. She entered her plea Monday morning in court at the Lee County Justice Center. Cummings was sentenced to 24 months probation. A press release from the state attorney’s office, says Cummings is ordered to pay $6,266.63 for cost of the investigation, $413 in court costs and $100 for the cost of prosecution. Cummings is also not allowed to run for or hold an elected office while on probation. Cummings pleaded guilty to fraudulent application for a driver’s license and two counts of false swearing in connection with or arising out of voting. Cummings was suspended from the council in 2023 by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after the state attorney issued an arrest warrant for Cummings. Former law enforcement officer Richard Carr was appointed by council members to the vacant District 4 seat during a Dec. 13 meeting. WINK News spoke with Jennifer Nelson who lost the District 4 seat to Cummings in 2022, who had this to say, “I have the greatest respect for State Attorney Amira Fox and her team for their diligent and comprehensive investigation into this unfortunate matter. Their efforts have led to a resolution regarding the fraud committed, which has now been openly acknowledged and admitted by Ms. Cummings. I would like to extend my sincere wishes for her health and well-being in hearing about her recent diagnosis.” Stay tuned to WINKNews.com, WINK News App, streaming, and on-air for any new developments on this story.