Seasonal Sunday in store with highs reaching the mid 70sWeb Exclusive: Rachel Cox Rosen’s Construction Heads Up
the weather authority Seasonal Sunday in store with highs reaching the mid 70s The Weather Authority says that even though Southwest Florida is getting another chilly start, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s, it will warm up nicely into the afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda man arrested for death threats against local leaders A Punta Gorda man has been arrested for sending over thirty threatening emails to senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott and a Punta Gorda police officer.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for stealing Jeep, possessing firearm illegally A 39-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning in Cape Coral after being accused of stealing a Jeep and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
NORTH PORT North Port Firefighters rescue dog, cats during structure fire North Port Fire Rescue crews responded to a structure fire, saving one dog and four cats from a burning home.
CAPE CORAL Runners turn out for 13th annual LCEC 5K for United Way Jim Jeffers Park in Cape Coral transformed into a sea of runners Saturday morning as people laced up their shoes for the 13th annual LCEC 5K for United Way.
the weather authority A cool, comfortable first weekend of 2025 with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority is kicking off the first weekend of 2025 on a chilly note with morning temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Locals respond to Surgeon General advisory on alcohol Many think a cancer warning label won’t stop anyone who is planning on having a drink from having one. But at the same time, hearing alcohol could increase their cancer risk did get them thinking about drinking.
New provision to Florida law gives public the authority to sue over homeless camping People now have the power to sue local leaders for not stopping the homeless from camping in public if a report is made.
CAPE CORAL Understanding water restriction in Cape Coral The city of Canals has water problems again!
SANIBEL Future of the Sanibel Pier Sanibel Island is looking much better since Hurricane Ian, but while the lighthouse is standing tall, the pier isn’t doing too well.
downtown fort myers Large crowds expected for Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival Downtown Fort Myers is on higher alert as this weekend’s 4th Annual Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival is expected to draw large crowds.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral neighborhood growing frustrated over debris piles Pounds of trash and debris are blowing through a Cape Coral neighborhood, through the streets, into canals and every which way.
Inside a Lee County special corrections program More than 3,000 bags of trash, 19 interstate projects, nearly 100 citizen requests and over one hundred truckloads of trash—that’s the work done by nonviolent offenders in Lee County, who are doing their part to make our county more beautiful.
FGCU NCAA implements rules for checking pitchers for foreign substances The NCAA will soon send out an instructional video on in-game foreign substance checks for pitchers.
the weather authority Seasonal Sunday in store with highs reaching the mid 70s The Weather Authority says that even though Southwest Florida is getting another chilly start, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s, it will warm up nicely into the afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda man arrested for death threats against local leaders A Punta Gorda man has been arrested for sending over thirty threatening emails to senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott and a Punta Gorda police officer.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for stealing Jeep, possessing firearm illegally A 39-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning in Cape Coral after being accused of stealing a Jeep and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
NORTH PORT North Port Firefighters rescue dog, cats during structure fire North Port Fire Rescue crews responded to a structure fire, saving one dog and four cats from a burning home.
CAPE CORAL Runners turn out for 13th annual LCEC 5K for United Way Jim Jeffers Park in Cape Coral transformed into a sea of runners Saturday morning as people laced up their shoes for the 13th annual LCEC 5K for United Way.
the weather authority A cool, comfortable first weekend of 2025 with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority is kicking off the first weekend of 2025 on a chilly note with morning temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Locals respond to Surgeon General advisory on alcohol Many think a cancer warning label won’t stop anyone who is planning on having a drink from having one. But at the same time, hearing alcohol could increase their cancer risk did get them thinking about drinking.
New provision to Florida law gives public the authority to sue over homeless camping People now have the power to sue local leaders for not stopping the homeless from camping in public if a report is made.
CAPE CORAL Understanding water restriction in Cape Coral The city of Canals has water problems again!
SANIBEL Future of the Sanibel Pier Sanibel Island is looking much better since Hurricane Ian, but while the lighthouse is standing tall, the pier isn’t doing too well.
downtown fort myers Large crowds expected for Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival Downtown Fort Myers is on higher alert as this weekend’s 4th Annual Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival is expected to draw large crowds.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral neighborhood growing frustrated over debris piles Pounds of trash and debris are blowing through a Cape Coral neighborhood, through the streets, into canals and every which way.
Inside a Lee County special corrections program More than 3,000 bags of trash, 19 interstate projects, nearly 100 citizen requests and over one hundred truckloads of trash—that’s the work done by nonviolent offenders in Lee County, who are doing their part to make our county more beautiful.
FGCU NCAA implements rules for checking pitchers for foreign substances The NCAA will soon send out an instructional video on in-game foreign substance checks for pitchers.
An independent bookstore in Fort Myers has reopened in a new location following damages from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Blinking Owl Books opened its third and newest location at 1342 Colonial Blvd., Unit C18, near the Arts and Eats Cafe in Fort Myers. The bookstore was initially in Arcadia and then moved to West First Street in downtown Fort Myers. The owner describes Blinking Owl Books as “Fort Myers, Florida’s magical, queer, veteran and woman-owned independent bookstore.” During Hurricane Helene in September, Blinking Owl Books lost several books and experienced 3 feet of storm surge. They were forced to close until Dec. 19. Lucile Perkins-Wagel owns Blinking Owl Books. She is an Air Force veteran and a self-proclaimed lover of stories. She said that policies such as book bans keep her steadfast in the idea that she should have a bookstore that does not have those restrictions. “I get so mad at the idea of anybody telling me or anybody else what they can’t read,” said Perkins-Wagel. “I think it’s a fundamental human right to be able to read the stories that we want to read.” Perkins-Wagel said she is grateful for her community and how they helped her in the aftermath of the hurricanes. She said that members of her community helped clean the downtown Fort Myers location and assisted in moving her inventory to the Colonial Boulevard location. “It’s devastating to have to close your small business for any amount of time, but the way that our community rallied behind us was so incredibly supportive and helpful,” said Perkins-Wagel. Amber Cebull, owner of Gather Beverage Company in Fort Myers, set up a GoFundMe for the bookstore after Hurricane Helene. Cebull met Perkins-Wagel after a signing event at Blinking Owl. She said she saw on social media that the bookstore was in bad shape after Helene. Despite not knowing Perkins-Wagel well at the time, she decided to help. This was in part because Cebull has a deep connection to books. “Bookstores are so dear to me because books have always been that means of escape,” said Cebull. “When you’re struggling, you can be transported into a different world.” Cebull said that even though she started the GoFundMe, the community deserves credit for coming together to help the bookstore. “I didn’t raise the money. They raised the money,” said Cebull. “Their community pushed people towards the GoFundMe.” Cebull said that she felt a sense of joy knowing that her act of kindness helped Blinking Owl get their newest location. “It’s nice to know that those little actions you take have a ripple effect,” said Cebull. The GoFundMe raised $6,000 for the store, and Perkins-Wagel said the gesture moved her. “The fact that people gave their hard-earned dollars to us because they believed in what we were doing and wanted us to stay in the community is just humbling,” said Perkins-Wagel. Perkins-Wagel said that the journey from being shut down due to hurricane damage and having her community come together to help her was an inspiration. “The process of going through that and coming out on the other side reinforced to me the deep sense of belonging I feel being an independent bookseller in Fort Myers, Florida specifically,” said Perkins-Wagel. “Being in this place at this time with our community is the thing I’m supposed to be doing with my life.” Blinking Owl Books plans to throw a grand reopening in January. For more information on Blinking Owl Books, go to their website.