The Salvation Army of Collier County launches annual toy driveCape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day one
The Salvation Army of Collier County launches annual toy drive The annual Toys for Tots donation drive in Collier County has officially begun, aiming to bring Christmas joy through generosity.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day one People in Cape Coral are getting what they voted for: the new city council members were just sworn in, and they eliminated the stipend.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist on Tuesday night.
Latest details on fatal Alligator Alley crash ; 1 killed According to the arrest report, a man told troopers he got a minivan from a pastor but did not get permission to take it out because he left in the middle of the night
Enforcing state law on street camping in Punta Gorda More than a month since the new state law banning sleeping in public places went into effect the city of Punta Gorda voted on if an ordinance change was needed.
Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” A man returned to his unfinished Cape Coral home to find it’s been violated and vandalized. Cape Coral police are searching for the suspect.
SWFL organizations putting donated money to good use 41 Southwest Florida organizations are still in shock about the millions of dollars they received from philanthropist Tom Golisano.
Utility scams awareness day: what you need to know Wednesday is utility scams awareness day. These types of scams target customers by going door-to-door, sending phone calls or texts and using false information online.
NAPLES Salvation Army of Collier County kicks off annual Christmas toy drive The Salvation Army of Collier County has kicked off its annual Christmas toy drive, and you won’t have to travel far to get involved.
Record Store Day Black Friday: Where to go in SWFL Record Store Day Black Friday is approaching quickly, and if you’re not looking for a new TV or a video game console, go to your local record store, as they will have exclusive deals to expand your record collection.
Manasota Key residents concerned over new development on the island Residents of a small island community are expressing their concerns about potential changes to their neighborhood.
FORT MYERS Resident reacts to plan for new Amazon facility in Fort Myers Amazon has paid $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build a new warehouse. A resident who lives by the property said she has reservations about the facility.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Woman accused of stealing from Kate Spade outlet A Cape Coral woman has been arrested for grand theft after she was allegedly caught on camera shoplifting at a Kate Spade store in Estero.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers basketball player returns to the court after two years Fort Myers High School basketball player Karsten Schafer played his first game in two years Tuesday night after having a spinal surgery.
Southwest Florida Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024.
The Salvation Army of Collier County launches annual toy drive The annual Toys for Tots donation drive in Collier County has officially begun, aiming to bring Christmas joy through generosity.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day one People in Cape Coral are getting what they voted for: the new city council members were just sworn in, and they eliminated the stipend.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist on Tuesday night.
Latest details on fatal Alligator Alley crash ; 1 killed According to the arrest report, a man told troopers he got a minivan from a pastor but did not get permission to take it out because he left in the middle of the night
Enforcing state law on street camping in Punta Gorda More than a month since the new state law banning sleeping in public places went into effect the city of Punta Gorda voted on if an ordinance change was needed.
Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” A man returned to his unfinished Cape Coral home to find it’s been violated and vandalized. Cape Coral police are searching for the suspect.
SWFL organizations putting donated money to good use 41 Southwest Florida organizations are still in shock about the millions of dollars they received from philanthropist Tom Golisano.
Utility scams awareness day: what you need to know Wednesday is utility scams awareness day. These types of scams target customers by going door-to-door, sending phone calls or texts and using false information online.
NAPLES Salvation Army of Collier County kicks off annual Christmas toy drive The Salvation Army of Collier County has kicked off its annual Christmas toy drive, and you won’t have to travel far to get involved.
Record Store Day Black Friday: Where to go in SWFL Record Store Day Black Friday is approaching quickly, and if you’re not looking for a new TV or a video game console, go to your local record store, as they will have exclusive deals to expand your record collection.
Manasota Key residents concerned over new development on the island Residents of a small island community are expressing their concerns about potential changes to their neighborhood.
FORT MYERS Resident reacts to plan for new Amazon facility in Fort Myers Amazon has paid $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build a new warehouse. A resident who lives by the property said she has reservations about the facility.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Woman accused of stealing from Kate Spade outlet A Cape Coral woman has been arrested for grand theft after she was allegedly caught on camera shoplifting at a Kate Spade store in Estero.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers basketball player returns to the court after two years Fort Myers High School basketball player Karsten Schafer played his first game in two years Tuesday night after having a spinal surgery.
Southwest Florida Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024.
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.