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NAPLES A first look inside the Gulfshore Playhouse What does it take to become a candidate for Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year?
WINK NEWS Best time to shop for Black Friday Long gone are the days of people camping out overnight, waiting for their favorite store to open after Thanksgiving.
WINK NEWS Thanksgiving events across Southwest Florida Thanksgiving in Southwest Florida is a blend of tradition, offering both classic holiday gatherings and unique local events.
CAPE CORAL Caught on Camera: Social media influencer arrested for theft at Cape Coral Target The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a woman accused of stealing items worth nearly $500 from a Target.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers woman pleads guilty to possessing loaded firearm as person with felony convictions Fort Myers woman pleaded guilty to possessing a loaded firearm and ammunition as a person with felony convictions.
CAPE CORAL What’s next for Cape Coral City Council after repealing stipend? The City of Cape Coral elected five new council members Wednesday night, and their first motion was to repeal the controversial self-imposed stipend.
FORT MYERS California man pleads guilty to distributing drugs to Lee County A California man has pleaded guilty to conspiracy with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl to Lee County.
Holiday events scheduled in Lee County throughout December It is the most wonderful time of the year, as Lee County is preparing for several Christmas and holiday-themed events in December.
FORT MYERS BEACH 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Companionship begins on Fort Myers Beach The resilience of the Southwest Florida community is on display Thursday morning in the form of sand on Fort Myers Beach.
the weather authority Decreasing humidity and mostly sunny skies for your Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping humidity and temperatures on this Thursday afternoon.
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.
Christmas tree with an ornament. CREDIT: WINK News It is the most wonderful time of the year, as Lee County is preparing for several Christmas and holiday-themed events in December. Held by Lee County Parks & Recreation, the following events will occur throughout the month, with free admission for most of the scheduled events. Starting on Dec. 7, the Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center will hold a “Holiday Market” featuring delicious food trucks, fun holiday crafts, free photos with Santa, and a selection of unique handmade items for sale. Admission is free, and the event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, located at 16760 Bass Road in Fort Myers. “SantaFest”, held in the Estero Recreation Center, will give families a fun-filled morning of holiday cheer. Enjoy story time and hot cocoa, see the jolly ole man himself, and make an ornament. Bring your camera for a great photo opportunity. The event will begin on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Estero Recreation Center, located at 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. in Estero. Admission is free; however, space is limited. Lee County encourages attendees to pre-register through the LeeParks website. Starting at 6 p.m. on Dec. 7, Phillps Community Park, located at 5675 Sesame Drive in Bokeelia, will host a “Movie in the Park” featuring the Christmas classic “The Muppet Christmas Carol.” Attendees will need to bring their own seating and snacks; however, the Pine Island Fire Department will serve popcorn. Admission is free. The “Cocoa with Claus” will be held on Dec. 13 at North Fort Myers Recreation Center, 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers. The event will include cookie decorating, hot cocoa, and a photo opportunity with Santa Claus. Cocoa with Claus will run from 6 to 8 p.m., with admission being free. The Holiday Express Train at Lakes Park will take visitors from the train village route through a dazzling display with holiday decorations and lighting for enchanting nighttime rides. Admission is free for children ages 1-5 and $6 for those ages six and up. The parking fee is $1 per hour or $5 per day. The event will run from Dec. 13 through Dec. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and resume service from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday, hours will run from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Note that the train will close at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve and be closed on Christmas Day. On Dec. 14, Veterans Park, located at 55 Homestead Road South in Lehigh Acres, will host a “Winter Wonderland.” The event will provide activities for families to enjoy, including holiday crafts, letters to Santa, photo booths, reindeer games, and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus for photos. Each child attendee will receive a gift from the event, along with hot chocolate, cookie treats, and tree lighting, which will end the celebration. Admission is $5 per child, ages 1-11.