Concrete piling falls off Big Carlos Pass Bridge on Fort Myers BeachCharlotte County man accused of killing grandfather sentenced
FORT MYERS BEACH Concrete piling falls off Big Carlos Pass Bridge on Fort Myers Beach Crews working on the Big Carlos Pass Bridge had a concrete beam fall over onto a crane as Lee County deputies and other departments helped out. Traffic on Fort Myers Beach was backed up, but the bridge is now back open.
Charlotte County man accused of killing grandfather sentenced A man accused of murdering his grandfather in December of 2023 pleaded no contest and has been sentenced to 20 years.
State report on COVID-19 vaccine issues released For the first time, we’re hearing what a state grand jury has recommended regarding issues with COVID-19 vaccines.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office to hold press conference on Facebook Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno is expected to address the FBI investigation during his State of the Agency address.
ARCADIA Historic Heard Opera House in Arcadia hosting Phantom Fest, featuring 10 local bands and more Heard Opera House, a 100-year-old venue in downtown Arcadia, is hosting Phantom Fest. The event will feature 11 local original bands from varying genres.
Lee County Frito Lay distribution center sells for $33M The warehouse is at 9111 Cheetos Circle, which is on the east side of Oriole Road, just north of Alico Road in south Fort Myers and west of Interstate 75.
Punta Gorda seeks state funding for high-water rescue vehicles The Punta Gorda fire and police departments requested the purchase of several vehicles.
CLEWISTON Man arrested for allegedly pulling gun during confrontation at Clewiston Walmart Clewiston Police are investigating what led a man to pull a gun at a Walmart during an altercation.
Former Cape Coral charter school superintendent arrested for child porn possession A former Cape Coral charter school superintendent has been arrested on child pornography possession charges.
IMMOKALEE Harvest Nights Charity Music Festival canceled in Immokalee After months of postponement, Charity Pros announced that the Harvest Nights Charity Music Festival in Immokalee had been canceled.
Bonita springs Lee County man arrested for slashing tires following road rage incident The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of slashing the tires of a vehicle following a road rage incident.
Florida Disaster Recovery center to temporarily close in observance of President Carter The Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Recovery Center will be closed due to the National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of attempting to break into Cape Coral home A man has been arrested after allegedly trying to break into a home in a Cape Coral neighborhood over the weekend.
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.
the weather authority Coolest afternoon of this winter for your Tuesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking the coolest afternoon of this winter season as a cold front travels through the Southwest Florida area.
FORT MYERS BEACH Concrete piling falls off Big Carlos Pass Bridge on Fort Myers Beach Crews working on the Big Carlos Pass Bridge had a concrete beam fall over onto a crane as Lee County deputies and other departments helped out. Traffic on Fort Myers Beach was backed up, but the bridge is now back open.
Charlotte County man accused of killing grandfather sentenced A man accused of murdering his grandfather in December of 2023 pleaded no contest and has been sentenced to 20 years.
State report on COVID-19 vaccine issues released For the first time, we’re hearing what a state grand jury has recommended regarding issues with COVID-19 vaccines.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office to hold press conference on Facebook Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno is expected to address the FBI investigation during his State of the Agency address.
ARCADIA Historic Heard Opera House in Arcadia hosting Phantom Fest, featuring 10 local bands and more Heard Opera House, a 100-year-old venue in downtown Arcadia, is hosting Phantom Fest. The event will feature 11 local original bands from varying genres.
Lee County Frito Lay distribution center sells for $33M The warehouse is at 9111 Cheetos Circle, which is on the east side of Oriole Road, just north of Alico Road in south Fort Myers and west of Interstate 75.
Punta Gorda seeks state funding for high-water rescue vehicles The Punta Gorda fire and police departments requested the purchase of several vehicles.
CLEWISTON Man arrested for allegedly pulling gun during confrontation at Clewiston Walmart Clewiston Police are investigating what led a man to pull a gun at a Walmart during an altercation.
Former Cape Coral charter school superintendent arrested for child porn possession A former Cape Coral charter school superintendent has been arrested on child pornography possession charges.
IMMOKALEE Harvest Nights Charity Music Festival canceled in Immokalee After months of postponement, Charity Pros announced that the Harvest Nights Charity Music Festival in Immokalee had been canceled.
Bonita springs Lee County man arrested for slashing tires following road rage incident The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of slashing the tires of a vehicle following a road rage incident.
Florida Disaster Recovery center to temporarily close in observance of President Carter The Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Recovery Center will be closed due to the National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of attempting to break into Cape Coral home A man has been arrested after allegedly trying to break into a home in a Cape Coral neighborhood over the weekend.
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.
the weather authority Coolest afternoon of this winter for your Tuesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking the coolest afternoon of this winter season as a cold front travels through the Southwest Florida area.
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. Estimates for Helene and Milton are expected to be available this month. The county’s hurricane fund was established for accounting purposes and covering all hurricane-related expenses. When it receives reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, state, granting agencies, insurance and Florida disaster program SB4A, the monies are deposited into the hurricane fund. To read more at Gulfshore Business, click here.