Caught on Camera: Charlotte County deputy SUV rolls overFort Myers leaders combat low water pressure with 11 new wells
PORT CHARLOTTE Caught on Camera: Charlotte County deputy SUV rolls over A Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office vehicle was seen rolling over on a road in Port Charlotte.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers leaders combat low water pressure with 11 new wells On Monday afternoon, WINK News learned why the city limited the amount of water coming out of your faucet.
Park Shore Beach undergoes restoration after hurricanes and erosion A multi-million dollar beach renourishment project is underway in Collier County.
Collier County woman in critical condition after bike hit-and-run A woman is in critical condition after a car hit her while riding a bike on Weber Boulevard in Collier County.
Possible drones spotted in Englewood Neighbors in Englewood, North Port, and Venice are puzzled about what could be in the sky. Some say it’s two planes close to each other. Others say it’s drones.
ESTERO Everblades’ Logan Lambdin works on post-hockey life as a realtor Florida Everblades forward Logan Lambdin works as a realtor away for the ice as a way to prepare for his post-hockey life.
FORT MYERS BEACH Addressing traffic headaches on Fort Myers Beach Fort Myers Beach traffic causes a big annoyance for many beachgoers. The Matanzas pass the bridge to get onto the island and can be backed up, eating into that beach relaxation time.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres roads covered in graffiti and broken glass If you travel to Lehigh Acres, some of the streets aren’t clean. You might notice paint splattering the roads and vandals behind the mess. It’s not just paint but broken glass, too.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers spends millions to improve digital infrastructure The City of Fort Myers is spending nearly $8 million to improve its digital infrastructure.
FORT MYERS Wade Wilson’s automatic death penalty appeal begins The man convicted and sentenced to death for the killing of two Cape Coral women has begun his first of many appeals to the death sentence he got last year.
Photo shows SWFL teens hit in New Orleans terrorist attack reunited in hospital The grandfather of one of the teens struck by a truck in a New Orleans terrorist attack has released a picture of the teens sharing an emotional moment in the hospital.
FORT MYERS Goodbye mocking bird, hello flamingo? A bill to change the official state bird has been filed in the Florida House of Representatives.
Charlotte County projects $362M cost from Hurricane Ian As Charlotte County officials await cost estimates from the impacts of 2024 hurricanes Helene and Milton, the county is already reeling from the $362,021,150 cost of Hurricane Ian in 2022.
CAPE CORAL Final report reveals cause of February airplane crash in Cape Coral The National Transportation Safety Board has released the cause of the airplane crash that occurred in Cape Coral in February.
VANDERBILT BEACH Collier County issues red tide alert for beaches If you’re thinking of heading to the beach in Collier County, heed this warning.
PORT CHARLOTTE Caught on Camera: Charlotte County deputy SUV rolls over A Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office vehicle was seen rolling over on a road in Port Charlotte.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers leaders combat low water pressure with 11 new wells On Monday afternoon, WINK News learned why the city limited the amount of water coming out of your faucet.
Park Shore Beach undergoes restoration after hurricanes and erosion A multi-million dollar beach renourishment project is underway in Collier County.
Collier County woman in critical condition after bike hit-and-run A woman is in critical condition after a car hit her while riding a bike on Weber Boulevard in Collier County.
Possible drones spotted in Englewood Neighbors in Englewood, North Port, and Venice are puzzled about what could be in the sky. Some say it’s two planes close to each other. Others say it’s drones.
ESTERO Everblades’ Logan Lambdin works on post-hockey life as a realtor Florida Everblades forward Logan Lambdin works as a realtor away for the ice as a way to prepare for his post-hockey life.
FORT MYERS BEACH Addressing traffic headaches on Fort Myers Beach Fort Myers Beach traffic causes a big annoyance for many beachgoers. The Matanzas pass the bridge to get onto the island and can be backed up, eating into that beach relaxation time.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres roads covered in graffiti and broken glass If you travel to Lehigh Acres, some of the streets aren’t clean. You might notice paint splattering the roads and vandals behind the mess. It’s not just paint but broken glass, too.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers spends millions to improve digital infrastructure The City of Fort Myers is spending nearly $8 million to improve its digital infrastructure.
FORT MYERS Wade Wilson’s automatic death penalty appeal begins The man convicted and sentenced to death for the killing of two Cape Coral women has begun his first of many appeals to the death sentence he got last year.
Photo shows SWFL teens hit in New Orleans terrorist attack reunited in hospital The grandfather of one of the teens struck by a truck in a New Orleans terrorist attack has released a picture of the teens sharing an emotional moment in the hospital.
FORT MYERS Goodbye mocking bird, hello flamingo? A bill to change the official state bird has been filed in the Florida House of Representatives.
Charlotte County projects $362M cost from Hurricane Ian As Charlotte County officials await cost estimates from the impacts of 2024 hurricanes Helene and Milton, the county is already reeling from the $362,021,150 cost of Hurricane Ian in 2022.
CAPE CORAL Final report reveals cause of February airplane crash in Cape Coral The National Transportation Safety Board has released the cause of the airplane crash that occurred in Cape Coral in February.
VANDERBILT BEACH Collier County issues red tide alert for beaches If you’re thinking of heading to the beach in Collier County, heed this warning.
Credit: WINK News Speed detection cameras will be installed in 16 Cape Coral school zones. The city will activate the cameras in January. As part of the advanced warning period, the Cape Coral Police Department is distributing informational flyers and placing banners at each school campus. To help drivers adjust, a 30-day probation and awareness period will begin after each camera is activated. During this time, only warnings will be issued. Here’s what to expect: Drivers speeding 10 mph or more over the school zone limit will receive a warning during this time. After the 30-day probation and awareness period, violators will receive a $100 citation by mail. Cameras will operate only on school days. Enforcement begins 30 minutes before the start of school, throughout the day and ends 30 minutes after school is over. School zone speed cameras will be installed at the following locations: Diplomat Elementary/Middle School Mariner Middle School Trafalgar Elementary School Trafalgar Middle School Cape Elementary School – Zones 1 and 2 Patriot Elementary School Cape Coral Christian School Oasis Charter Elementary School (North) Ida S. Baker High School/Gulf Elementary School Challenger Middle School Nicaea Academy of Cape Coral Skyline Elementary School Gulf Elementary School Pelican Elementary School Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral Andrews Catholic School Revenue generated by the program will support safety and educational initiatives. For each citation: $60 will go to the City to administer the program and other public safety projects. $20 will be remitted to the Department of Revenue for the General Revenue Fund. $12 will support school security, student transportation, and walking safety initiatives. $5 will fund the School Guard Recruitment and Retention Program. $3 will benefit the Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Standards and Training Trust Fund. Multiple families across the street from Trafalgar Elementary and Middle School said their kids are in constant danger due to speeding in the neighborhood. RELATED: 12-year-old hit by car in Cape Coral Some said that their children are in constant danger and that $100 isn’t enough of a fine for speeding. They said they could not believe their short trip becomes a daily danger to their children. Steve Gard is the grandfather of a Trafalgar student. He said that the speeding in the area is dangerous and that they’ve tried preventative measures to stop it. “Somebody’s going to get killed,” said Gard. “We’ve called the police. We’ve had trouble with parents. They pull in our yards, they pull in our driveways. They flip us off. I can go on and on and on.” Kendall Kloer is a Trafalgar Middle School student who walks to school. She said that she has dealt with speeders during her walks to school. “Whenever I’d be walking down here. I’d have cars like go fast on the side of me,” said Kloer. I’ve had the windows that come off the side of the car hit my shoulder.” The cameras go live in January. There is going to be a probation period for a month.