Fort Myers man pleads guilty to firearm chargesSuspect flees after Cape Coral break-in, investigation ongoing
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man pleads guilty to firearm charges A man in Fort Myers has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and possessing an unregistered firearm silencer.
CAPE CORAL Suspect flees after Cape Coral break-in, investigation ongoing Officers, K9 units, and a forensic team took over a home on Southwest 45th Street and Pelican Boulevard in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS BEACH Large piles of debris and sand remain at Lover’s Key after Milton Large piles of sand and debris still remain at Lover’s Key after Hurricane Milton. Sifters are working on clearing debris from the sand.
United Way assisting Sanibel residents affected by Hurricane Milton United Way has teamed up with the non-profit organization F.I.S.H of SANCAP in Sanibel to help people affected by Hurricane Milton.
PORT CHARLOTTE Dog stranded on remote island in Charlotte County after apparent alligator attack The story of a dog’s survival has everyone asking the same question. How in the world did it get there?
Community supports family of elementary school choking victim Benjamin, of Collier County, passed away on Saturday, two days after choking on food on his school lunch break at Laurel Oak Elementary School.
MATLACHA Matlacha’s power poles find new life after devastating hurricanes Southwest Florida is all about culture, and on Matlacha, you can tell the culture through the art on the island.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda’s Wyvern Hotel staff returns after hurricanes Helene and Milton After hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated much of the Southwest Florida coast, people lost their way of living.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral city leaders discuss expansion of Cape Coral Parkway Cape Coral City leaders discussed expanding Cape Coral Parkway from four to six lanes in a meeting Wednesday morning.
PUNTA GORDA Crews participate in airplane fire training in Charlotte County Different crews went to Charlotte County to take part in airplane fire training, which is part of a three-day event that helps firefighters prepare for any situation.
Cancer screening with blood test Cancer affects everyone. Either you’ve battled it personally, know someone who has, or have lost a loved one to the disease.
Officer-involved shooting in Charlotte County neighborhood There is a heavy presence of law enforcement in a residential Charlotte County neighborhood after an officer-involved shooting.
PUNTA GORDA FEMA goes door-to-door to help storm victims FEMA lends a hand and offers direction to those in storm-damaged areas.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County man wins $1 million from $5 scratch-off purchased at Winn Dixie A Charlotte County man has won the top prize from a $5 scratch-off.
Popular Manasota Key restaurants to host reopening, fundraisers this week Jill and Scott Hemmes are back in business. On Oct. 24, they’ll host a soft opening for The Waverly Restaurant & Bar, 2095 N. Beach Road on Manasota Key in Charlotte County, after hurricanes Helene and Milton caused extensive damage to the structure.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man pleads guilty to firearm charges A man in Fort Myers has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and possessing an unregistered firearm silencer.
CAPE CORAL Suspect flees after Cape Coral break-in, investigation ongoing Officers, K9 units, and a forensic team took over a home on Southwest 45th Street and Pelican Boulevard in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS BEACH Large piles of debris and sand remain at Lover’s Key after Milton Large piles of sand and debris still remain at Lover’s Key after Hurricane Milton. Sifters are working on clearing debris from the sand.
United Way assisting Sanibel residents affected by Hurricane Milton United Way has teamed up with the non-profit organization F.I.S.H of SANCAP in Sanibel to help people affected by Hurricane Milton.
PORT CHARLOTTE Dog stranded on remote island in Charlotte County after apparent alligator attack The story of a dog’s survival has everyone asking the same question. How in the world did it get there?
Community supports family of elementary school choking victim Benjamin, of Collier County, passed away on Saturday, two days after choking on food on his school lunch break at Laurel Oak Elementary School.
MATLACHA Matlacha’s power poles find new life after devastating hurricanes Southwest Florida is all about culture, and on Matlacha, you can tell the culture through the art on the island.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda’s Wyvern Hotel staff returns after hurricanes Helene and Milton After hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated much of the Southwest Florida coast, people lost their way of living.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral city leaders discuss expansion of Cape Coral Parkway Cape Coral City leaders discussed expanding Cape Coral Parkway from four to six lanes in a meeting Wednesday morning.
PUNTA GORDA Crews participate in airplane fire training in Charlotte County Different crews went to Charlotte County to take part in airplane fire training, which is part of a three-day event that helps firefighters prepare for any situation.
Cancer screening with blood test Cancer affects everyone. Either you’ve battled it personally, know someone who has, or have lost a loved one to the disease.
Officer-involved shooting in Charlotte County neighborhood There is a heavy presence of law enforcement in a residential Charlotte County neighborhood after an officer-involved shooting.
PUNTA GORDA FEMA goes door-to-door to help storm victims FEMA lends a hand and offers direction to those in storm-damaged areas.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County man wins $1 million from $5 scratch-off purchased at Winn Dixie A Charlotte County man has won the top prize from a $5 scratch-off.
Popular Manasota Key restaurants to host reopening, fundraisers this week Jill and Scott Hemmes are back in business. On Oct. 24, they’ll host a soft opening for The Waverly Restaurant & Bar, 2095 N. Beach Road on Manasota Key in Charlotte County, after hurricanes Helene and Milton caused extensive damage to the structure.
Large piles of sand and debris still remain at Lover’s Key after Hurricane Milton. Sifters are working on clearing debris from the sand. WINK News contacted Lee County for information on the steps being taken to sift the sand and where this pile of debris came from. Lee County and its contractor are operating two sand screening sites, one at Lover’s Key and another at Wheeler Park in Boca Grande. They said the goal of the sand screening is to ensure the sand is free of contaminants. The sand at Lover’s Key will be trucked to the Sanibel Causeway, where the County has an active project. The County said that the debris pile is a shared site between Lee County and the Town of Fort Myers Beach. The debris pile is a temporary site for Hurricane Helene and Milton’s cleanup. The Town of Fort Myers Beach said the piles do not belong to them. While they say the piles do not belong to the Town of Fort Myers Beach, the island experienced flooding, leaving big sand mounds on the properties. They’re busy sifting it too. The town has set some rules for property owners requesting that you do not mix the sand with debris. That way, the sand can be returned to where it belongs. Once Hurricane Milton’s clean-up has been completed, the site will be restored to its original site condition But before returning any sand to the beach, the town asks residents to email publicworks@fmbgov.com with a picture of the sand so it can be inspected.