Inauguration ceremony for Lee Board of County CommissionersFGCU volleyball prepares to defend ASUN Tournament title
FORT MYERS Inauguration ceremony for Lee Board of County Commissioners Lee County held an inauguration ceremony for a newly appointed county commissioner and two incumbents.
FGCU FGCU volleyball prepares to defend ASUN Tournament title FGCU volleyball looks to secure its fourth straight ASUN Tournament title this week and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers city leaders sworn in On Tuesday night, the City of Fort Myers swore in newly elected councilmember Diana Giraldo, who will take over Ward 2 for the next four years.
FORT MYERS Thomas Golisano pledges $85M to SWFL non-profits Christmas came early for non-profit foundations and agencies across Southwest Florida, thanks to Thomas Galisano.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island City Council vacancy application period extended Marco Island City Council members have voted to extend the application period for people interested in filling a vacant seat on the council.
Deadly crash on Alligator Alley creates massive traffic backups NB at mile marker 72 The Florida Highway Patrol is responding to a crash that killed one person and injured another, shutting down northbound lanes on Alligator Alley in Collier County.
Endangered Florida panther killed by vehicle on I-75 in Lee County; 29th death in 2024 Another endangered Florida panther has been slain by a vehicle, this time on Interstate 75 in Lee County, marking the 29th death of 2024.
Officials approve roadway repavement in Lehigh Acres and Bonita Springs On Tuesday, the Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its commitment to countywide infrastructure by awarding a $1.7 million contract to pave 25.1 lane miles in northern Lehigh Acres.
Lee County commissioners allocate $5.9M for weather damaged homes The Lee County Commissioners approved allocating state funding to assist households damaged by natural disasters.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners approve purchase of 5 acres in CREW for Conservation 20/20 The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to acquire a 5-acre parcel in southeast Lee County for the Conservation 20/20 program.
Amazon pays $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build new warehouse Even the scaled-back version of a planned Amazon warehouse and distribution facility, the first to be located within Fort Myers city limits, will be a record-setter.
WINK NEWS 2024 Thanksgiving may break records; around 4.5M Floridians expected to travel Thanksgiving travel is a stressful endeavor, as AAA predicts nearly 4.5 million Floridians are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
the weather authority Clouds and humidity increase throughout your Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking higher humidity along with more clouds throughout your Tuesday afternoon.
estero Upcoming Estero council meeting to discuss land development Estero leaders are set to meet and discuss the usage of nearly 200 acres of land located north and west of Williams Road and via Coconut Point.
Pedestrian killed in crash outside Lee County Jail in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash involving a pedestrian outside of the Lee County Jail.
FORT MYERS Inauguration ceremony for Lee Board of County Commissioners Lee County held an inauguration ceremony for a newly appointed county commissioner and two incumbents.
FGCU FGCU volleyball prepares to defend ASUN Tournament title FGCU volleyball looks to secure its fourth straight ASUN Tournament title this week and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers city leaders sworn in On Tuesday night, the City of Fort Myers swore in newly elected councilmember Diana Giraldo, who will take over Ward 2 for the next four years.
FORT MYERS Thomas Golisano pledges $85M to SWFL non-profits Christmas came early for non-profit foundations and agencies across Southwest Florida, thanks to Thomas Galisano.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island City Council vacancy application period extended Marco Island City Council members have voted to extend the application period for people interested in filling a vacant seat on the council.
Deadly crash on Alligator Alley creates massive traffic backups NB at mile marker 72 The Florida Highway Patrol is responding to a crash that killed one person and injured another, shutting down northbound lanes on Alligator Alley in Collier County.
Endangered Florida panther killed by vehicle on I-75 in Lee County; 29th death in 2024 Another endangered Florida panther has been slain by a vehicle, this time on Interstate 75 in Lee County, marking the 29th death of 2024.
Officials approve roadway repavement in Lehigh Acres and Bonita Springs On Tuesday, the Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its commitment to countywide infrastructure by awarding a $1.7 million contract to pave 25.1 lane miles in northern Lehigh Acres.
Lee County commissioners allocate $5.9M for weather damaged homes The Lee County Commissioners approved allocating state funding to assist households damaged by natural disasters.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners approve purchase of 5 acres in CREW for Conservation 20/20 The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to acquire a 5-acre parcel in southeast Lee County for the Conservation 20/20 program.
Amazon pays $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build new warehouse Even the scaled-back version of a planned Amazon warehouse and distribution facility, the first to be located within Fort Myers city limits, will be a record-setter.
WINK NEWS 2024 Thanksgiving may break records; around 4.5M Floridians expected to travel Thanksgiving travel is a stressful endeavor, as AAA predicts nearly 4.5 million Floridians are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
the weather authority Clouds and humidity increase throughout your Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking higher humidity along with more clouds throughout your Tuesday afternoon.
estero Upcoming Estero council meeting to discuss land development Estero leaders are set to meet and discuss the usage of nearly 200 acres of land located north and west of Williams Road and via Coconut Point.
Pedestrian killed in crash outside Lee County Jail in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash involving a pedestrian outside of the Lee County Jail.
Charlotte County man accused of beating cat to death. CREDIT: CCSO The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Port Charlotte man accused of beating a cat to death with a BB gun. Deputies said 61-year-old Robert Jenigen hurt the animal while the cat’s owner locked herself in a room and called 911. By the time deputies and animal control swarmed his home, the cat’s body was lying in the front yard. Crime scene photo of the dead cat. CREDIT: CCSO “Some of the photos that I saw related to this case were just absolutely horrendous and horrific in nature,” said Brian Jones, the Division Manager at Charlotte County Animal Control. “It’s really important to advocate for animals, to make sure that you contact us if you suspect something is going on.” Jones, who has seen countless instances of animal abuse, said cases like these are taken very seriously. “We advocate for animals here. If you commit an act of animal cruelty against the animal, we are going to prosecute you to the fullest extent that we’re allowed to,” said Jones. In a phone call with WINK News, Jenigen said he had to kill the cat out of self-defense, and that he is still roommates with the cat’s owner. Jenigen told deputies that his roommate’s cat, Rocky, had started scratching him when he reached under the bed for a BB gun and that Rocky tried to kill him. “The owner of the cat called the Sheriff’s Office from her bedroom,” Jones said. “Apparently, there was a domestic disturbance. The male subject in the house was making threats towards the cat, and she retreated to her bedroom. She couldn’t hear it. She couldn’t see it. We responded, and the cat was already deceased upon our arrival.” Though the altercation happened in January, Jenigen’s arrest warrant was issued on Aug. 22. Jenigen was arrested on Wednesday and bonded out Thursday. According to Charlotte County Animal Control, alcohol was involved in the case.