Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot”11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA One step closer to decision on South Seas building density After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
Community input needed for renaming Challenger Boulevard While Lee Health continues construction on the area’s newest hospital, there are decisions to be made.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA One step closer to decision on South Seas building density After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
Community input needed for renaming Challenger Boulevard While Lee Health continues construction on the area’s newest hospital, there are decisions to be made.
Sandbags used to combat flooding issues. CREDIT: WINK News Ahead of Hurricane Helene, Southwest Florida residents are racing to prepare for potential flooding and high winds by stocking up on sandbags. The sandbags are used as a barrier for diverting water away from homes and businesses from the rising tides and heavy rainfall. Here are some locations in Lee, Charlotte and Collier counties where you can get sandbags: Lee County Fort Myers Beach 2731 Oak St. The sand for filling will be located at the end of Gulf Beach Road. Come prepared to fill your own sandbags. Bokeelia 5700 Pine Island Rd. (Fire Station # 1). Sand is staged at the Pine Island Little League field parking lot. Sandbags are limited to 20 per resident. Limited shovels will be provided at the sand pile. Come prepared to fill your own sandbags. Fort Myers Shores – Fire Protection & Rescue District 10721 Palm Beach Blvd. Crossroads Church. Come prepared to fill your own sandbags. North Fort Myers – Bayshore Fire Rescue 17350 Nalle Rd North Fort Myers, Florida 33917. Limited shovels. Come prepared to fill your own sandbags. North Fort Myers – Fire District 2000 N. Recreation Parkway, North Fort Myers, FL 33903. Come prepared to fill your own sandbags. Sanibel Station 171 – 2351 Palm Ridge Rd, Sanibel FL 33957 or 2401 Library Way (parking lot). Quantity is limited. A few shovels are out there, but it’s recommended that you bring your own. Sanibel Fire & Rescue District Sanibel, FL 33957 Bonita Springs – Fire Control and Rescue District 27701 Bonita Grande Drive, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 (Station 24). Come prepared to fill your own sandbags. Estero 20921 County Road, Estero, FL 33928 (Station 41). Come prepared to fill your own sandbags. Lehigh Acres 1000 Joel Blvd., Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 (Station 101), and 3102 16th St. SW (Station 104). Come prepared to fill your own sandbags. San Carlos Park – Fire District Three Oaks Park 18251 Three Oaks Pkwy., Fort Myers, FL 33912. Come prepared to fill your own sandbags. Charlotte County Englewood South County Fleet Services, 4571 State Road 776/Englewood Road. Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is a limit of 10 bags per vehicle. Bags and sand will be provided. Individuals are asked to bring their own shovels. Punta Gorda 3130 Cooper St. (Utilities Entrance). The pile of sand is located near the flag poles. Available to Punta Gorda residents. There are bags and shovels available. North Port 1602 Kramer Way. The Larry Thoennissen Athletic Fields behind the George Mullen Activity Center. Come prepared to fill your own sandbags. Bags and sand will be available while supplies last, with a limit of 10 bags per vehicle. Residents are asked to bring their own shovels. Collier County Naples North Collier Regional Park, 15000 Livingston Road, Naples, FL 34109 (in the Sun-N-Fun Lagoon parking lot), and 11565 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34113, Donna Fiala Eagles Lakes Community Park. Wednesday at 8 a.m. until dusk. Shovels are limited. 10 bags per person. Come prepared to fill your own sandbags. Stay tuned to WINKNews.com, WINK News App, streaming, and on-air for any new developments on this story. Also download the WINK Weather app, stream the latest forecast or WINK Doppler 3x anywhere you go.