The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
BONITA SPRINGS Community event highlights importance of clean water One of the things that makes Southwest Florida special is the water. From the Caloosahatchee River to its beaches. On Saturday, the community is gathering in Bonita Springs to learn about keeping the area’s waterways clean and healthy. The event is hosted by the Bonita Springs Estero Association of Realtors alongside the FGCU Water School, […]
LEHIGH ACRES 1 killed after being ejected from car in Lehigh Acres crash A 63-year-old man has been ejected from a car and killed in a Lehigh Acres crash Thursday morning. An infant was also left seriously injured. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Ford F150 collided with a Toyota sedan on Williams Avenue and West 9th Street. Three people were seriously hurt including a young child […]
FORT MYERS Centennial Park set to gain amphitheater, playground, more by January 2022 Fort Myers’ Centennial Park is moving forward on time with its big plans and should open soon, city officials say. In just a few months, they say it will be unrecognizable. There will be a playground for the kids, a renovated pavilion and new sidewalks, but the main attraction will be the amphitheater. Construction is […]
FORT MYERS SWFL comes together in environmental alliance to prepare for climate change impacts Leaders from all over Southwest Florida are coming together in the Regional Resiliency Compact to determine how we will adapt to our ever-changing environment. The compact includes Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties, as well as the specific municipalities of Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco Island, and even the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Not only […]
NAPLES Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event held Saturday After 18 months, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is coming back together. On Saturday, people from all over Southwest Florida will put on their running or walking shoes and join in on the event. WINK News and the American Cancer Society joined forces to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research and services. Making […]
ARCADIA Trial set to start for Marian Williams accused in homicide of three children A 49-year-old woman accused of killing three boys is set to face a jury next week. Marian Williams is accused of burning down the Arcadia home of the three little boys while they were inside in 2017. The Clark children: 10-year-old old Marcus, 8-year-old Kiani and Kemaren, 4, were staying with their grandfather Arnold Mele, […]
LEHIGH ACRES Drug sale goes bad, leads to Lehigh Acres home invasion, arrests of 3 teens A home invasion in Lehigh Acres led to the arrest of three teens. According to the man, whose home was invaded, he was held by gunpoint and his toddler was in the home when it happened. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said Joseph Rostran, 18, and Isariel Delestre, 19, and a 17-year-old were arrested for […]
NORTH PORT Search becomes smaller on Saturday for Brian Laundrie at Carlton Reserve A smaller group of law enforcement officials returned to the Carlton Reserve on Saturday to search for Brian Laundrie, according to the North Port Police Department. This was nearly a week after finding Gabby Petito’s body. As of 11:30 a.m., it did not appear the search had resumed, but a City of North Port spokesman […]
NAPLES SWFL woman, now in coma, loses baby due to COVID-19 A Southwest Florida father is dealing with the loss of his unborn baby while also bracing for more grief after his wife was placed on a ventilator due to COVID-19. Angela Peña tested positive five weeks ago. Now, she is at NCH’s intensive care unit. “I actually only seen it in the news and the […]
COLLIER COUNTY 74-year-old woman fends off alligator with a shovel after attack while gardening A 74-year-old woman was attacked by an alligator as she gardened outside her Verona Walk home in Collier County Thursday. Greater Naples Fire Chief Nolan Sapp said the gator attacked her on the leg and she beat it off with a shovel. Thursday night, it was confirmed the alligator was caught. The attack happened at […]