Jaycee Park closes until 2025 for renovationsSun and clouds, along with slightly above seasonal temperatures this Tuesday
CAPE CORAL Jaycee Park closes until 2025 for renovations Despite heated council meetings and petitions from a small but passionate group, Jaycee Park is officially closed until 2025 for renovations.
The Weather Authority Sun and clouds, along with slightly above seasonal temperatures this Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking similar conditions on Monday with temperatures reaching the mid to upper 80s.
Robbery turned shooting in Dunbar injures 1; suspect on the run The Fort Myers Police Department responded to a robbery-turned shooting that occurred overnight in the Dunbar community.
Woman rescued from Peace River by good Samaritans days after Milton A woman is lucky to be alive after being found two miles off the coast in the Peace River and brought to shore by vigilant good samaritans.
PUNTA GORDA Restaurant in Cape Coral helps another in Punta Gorda recover from Milton Bartenders at the Celtic Ray in Punta Gorda have struggled since Hurricane Milton severely damaged the pub.
Warrior Homes of Collier awards scholarships to local veterans Four Collier County students with military ties are getting a boost toward their education.
Caught on video: Man arrested after leading police on chase in stolen truck Florida troopers say 36-year-old David Alfonso stole the vehicle in Collier County and then led them on a chase through Lee County to Alico Road and Ben Hill Griffin.
Record early voting in SWFL may be linked to recent hurricanes On Monday, thousands of people got in line at their polling places as early voting started for most places in southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Milton leaves Fort Myers Beach residents buried in sand and seeking help Hurricane Milton pushed sand onto the streets of Fort Myers Beach, leaving many residents asking for help.
LEHIGH ACRES East Lee County principal uses lemonade to create gameday tradition East Lee County High School principal Tony Allen uses his lemonade recipe to create a new gameday tradition.
NAPLES Naples man defends home from flood waters One Naples man did not mess around when it came to Hurricane Milton prep. Guy Lollino got five feet of water in his home on Vanderbilt Beach during Hurricane Ian. This time he decided to stack a ton of sandbags and fill the cracks with sprayable Styrofoam.
Detecting pancreatic cancer early with AI A pancreatic cancer diagnosis is one of the most dreaded because it carries a very high mortality rate.
Lee County restores solid waste services The process of removing garbage and debris from the streets of Lee County has begun.
Algae bloom research turns into useful storm tool Many of us watched helplessly and waited as hurricanes Helene and Milton sent storm surges onto our roads, into our homes and businesses, altering what we know as home forever. At the same time, one Florida Gulf Coast University student saw the storms as a scientific opportunity.
Amendment 2: Right to fish and hunt Tens of thousands of Floridians, and thousands more visitors that come to our state, enjoy fishing and hunting. We live in a state surrounded by water and wildlife and people have taken advantage of that.
CAPE CORAL Jaycee Park closes until 2025 for renovations Despite heated council meetings and petitions from a small but passionate group, Jaycee Park is officially closed until 2025 for renovations.
The Weather Authority Sun and clouds, along with slightly above seasonal temperatures this Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking similar conditions on Monday with temperatures reaching the mid to upper 80s.
Robbery turned shooting in Dunbar injures 1; suspect on the run The Fort Myers Police Department responded to a robbery-turned shooting that occurred overnight in the Dunbar community.
Woman rescued from Peace River by good Samaritans days after Milton A woman is lucky to be alive after being found two miles off the coast in the Peace River and brought to shore by vigilant good samaritans.
PUNTA GORDA Restaurant in Cape Coral helps another in Punta Gorda recover from Milton Bartenders at the Celtic Ray in Punta Gorda have struggled since Hurricane Milton severely damaged the pub.
Warrior Homes of Collier awards scholarships to local veterans Four Collier County students with military ties are getting a boost toward their education.
Caught on video: Man arrested after leading police on chase in stolen truck Florida troopers say 36-year-old David Alfonso stole the vehicle in Collier County and then led them on a chase through Lee County to Alico Road and Ben Hill Griffin.
Record early voting in SWFL may be linked to recent hurricanes On Monday, thousands of people got in line at their polling places as early voting started for most places in southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Milton leaves Fort Myers Beach residents buried in sand and seeking help Hurricane Milton pushed sand onto the streets of Fort Myers Beach, leaving many residents asking for help.
LEHIGH ACRES East Lee County principal uses lemonade to create gameday tradition East Lee County High School principal Tony Allen uses his lemonade recipe to create a new gameday tradition.
NAPLES Naples man defends home from flood waters One Naples man did not mess around when it came to Hurricane Milton prep. Guy Lollino got five feet of water in his home on Vanderbilt Beach during Hurricane Ian. This time he decided to stack a ton of sandbags and fill the cracks with sprayable Styrofoam.
Detecting pancreatic cancer early with AI A pancreatic cancer diagnosis is one of the most dreaded because it carries a very high mortality rate.
Lee County restores solid waste services The process of removing garbage and debris from the streets of Lee County has begun.
Algae bloom research turns into useful storm tool Many of us watched helplessly and waited as hurricanes Helene and Milton sent storm surges onto our roads, into our homes and businesses, altering what we know as home forever. At the same time, one Florida Gulf Coast University student saw the storms as a scientific opportunity.
Amendment 2: Right to fish and hunt Tens of thousands of Floridians, and thousands more visitors that come to our state, enjoy fishing and hunting. We live in a state surrounded by water and wildlife and people have taken advantage of that.
The Fort Myers Police Department responded to a robbery-turned-shooting that occurred overnight in the Dunbar community. According to the FMPD, police received the shooting call at around 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday near Henderson Avenue and Franklin Street. WINK News arrived to communicate with the FMPD about possible causes and injuries. According to an FMPD sergeant, the victim was inside his vehicle when the suspect, dressed in all black and armed with a handgun, approached him in an attempt to rob him. The altercation led to the shooting, causing injuries to the victim. Police confirmed that the man was transported to the Gulf Coast Medical Hospital, where he is currently receiving surgery for his injuries. The status of the man is unknown; however, his injuries were non-life threatening. Police swarmed the scene as cruisers, K9 units, and helicopters combed the area to search for the alleged shooter. After 45 minutes of searching, police cleared the scene. The suspect has not been apprehended. The cause of the shooting is under investigation. FMPD urges anyone with information regarding the identity and or whereabouts of the alleged shooter to call the Fort Myers Police Department.