LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico RoadCharlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers announces Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival The City of Fort Myers invites the public to the 21st anniversary of the Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival in downtown Fort Myers.
MATLACHA Neighbors protest delay in repairs to Matlacha Pass Bridge People are set to take the streets and protest the delay in repairs to the Matlacha Pass Bridge.
Port Authority postpones talk of RSW’s $346M, four-year delayed terminal expansion Lee County and Port Authority Commissioner Brian Hamman finally had a public forum to get some answers on why a construction project went more than $346 million over budget and will be more than four years behind schedule to complete.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers announces Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival The City of Fort Myers invites the public to the 21st anniversary of the Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival in downtown Fort Myers.
MATLACHA Neighbors protest delay in repairs to Matlacha Pass Bridge People are set to take the streets and protest the delay in repairs to the Matlacha Pass Bridge.
Port Authority postpones talk of RSW’s $346M, four-year delayed terminal expansion Lee County and Port Authority Commissioner Brian Hamman finally had a public forum to get some answers on why a construction project went more than $346 million over budget and will be more than four years behind schedule to complete.
Businesses operating out of temporary structures on Fort Myers Beach must be removed by Monday, Nov. 18, as per FEMA. CREDIT: WINK News Residents and business owners on Fort Myers Beach are raising concerns after the Federal Emergency Management Agency called for removing temporary structures off the island. According to FEMA, temporary structures like trailers and shipping containers that do not comply with FEMA guidelines must be removed by Monday. Howie Hoffman, a Fort Myers Beach resident of over 25 years, said these removals could hurt local businesses still recovering from storm damage. “There’s been hurricanes, there’s been red tide. There’s been a lot of disasters,” said Hoffman. “You could tell the beach is crowded today. That’s good for our businesses, and we gotta let those businesses survive.” According to the town of Fort Myers Beach, over 50 businesses have been asked to leave the island. “Listen, it makes sense to leave us here. Leave us alone. FEMA wants to penalize us. We’re living here; we’re victims. We’ve been in a disaster, and the government wants to make us pay in one way or the other. It makes no sense to me,” said Hoffman. RELATED: FEMA denies extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach The removal of these temporary structures will have an impact not just on local businesses, but on the local economy of Fort Myers Beach as a whole. With snowbird season approaching, business owners whose structures do not comply with FEMA regulations are being forced to pack up and leave during their busiest time of year. “It sucks that the businesses have to go through that. It’s greed, you know?” It’s something to do with money,” said Hoffman. “Let these people earn a living, for crying out loud. That’s the American way.” Meli’s Ice Cream is one of the businesses operating out of a trailer on Fort Myers Beach. Vincent Padula, who works at the establishment, said that while he doesn’t think Meli’s Ice Cream will be impacted, he is sad to hear about the several other businesses that will be. “I feel like those businesses bring the regulars and tourists down here because they’re still in business for a reason, and I think once you kick them out, it kind of ruins the atmosphere around here, and it starts to bring in more, bigger corporations and ruin Fort Myers Beach,” said Padula. The Town of Fort Myers Beach requested that FEMA extend the deadline to June 1, 2025; however, the request was denied. WINK News contacted FEMA regarding documentation updates. A representative confirmed that all five communities have submitted their documentation, which is under review.