ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA One step closer to decision on South Seas building density After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
Community input needed for renaming Challenger Boulevard While Lee Health continues construction on the area’s newest hospital, there are decisions to be made.
ESTERO SWFL Lady Hammerheads find community through rugby The southwest Florida Lady Hammerheads are the Florida Women’s Rugby Union’s newest team.
Heavy law enforcement presence near Arcadia Popeyes According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, there is a heavy law enforcement presence near a Popeyes restaurant.
Punta Gorda City Council searches for new home Punta Gorda City Council sought a temporary solution when it was unable to meet Jan. 9 at the Military Heritage Museum because elevators weren’t working, which would have been a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA One step closer to decision on South Seas building density After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
Community input needed for renaming Challenger Boulevard While Lee Health continues construction on the area’s newest hospital, there are decisions to be made.
ESTERO SWFL Lady Hammerheads find community through rugby The southwest Florida Lady Hammerheads are the Florida Women’s Rugby Union’s newest team.
Heavy law enforcement presence near Arcadia Popeyes According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, there is a heavy law enforcement presence near a Popeyes restaurant.
Punta Gorda City Council searches for new home Punta Gorda City Council sought a temporary solution when it was unable to meet Jan. 9 at the Military Heritage Museum because elevators weren’t working, which would have been a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida renters prepare for end of eviction moratorium With the federal eviction moratorium set to expire Saturday, there are deep concerns that the homeless population will grow. In Lee County alone, there are 904 active eviction cases. Organizations around Southwest Florida have seen more people in need since the start of the pandemic, and that need is likely to continue to grow. For […]
FORT MYERS LCSO trains at Gateway Charter High in case of active shooter threat The Lee County Sheriff’s Office held an active shooter training at Gateway Charter on Thursday. The school dealt with a threat a year ago when a 14-year-old was arrested for making threats against the school. Florida has dealt with its school shootings. “We train for the worst-case scenario and we always pray for the best,” […]
LEE COUNTY Operation Underground Railroad ride set to begin Saturday for human trafficking awareness Motorcyclists and riders are participating in a freedom ride to raise awareness about child sex trafficking on Saturday. The Harley Davidson dealership in south Fort Myers will be joining the ride, known as the Underground Railroad. Operation Underground Railroad is an organization that works to rescue victims of child sex trafficking. In 2019, 172 minors […]
IMMOKALEE Mobile vaccine clinic for kids to visit Immokalee, 2 Lee County neighborhoods School starts in just a few weeks, and the push is on to make sure kids aged 12 and older get the COVID-19 vaccine before hitting the halls. To help, Golisano Children’s Hospital will have a mobile vaccine clinic on Sunday in Immokalee. Those between the ages of 12 and 15 aren’t getting vaccinated at […]
NAPLES Plan in the works to revitalize Shoppes at Dockside in downtown Naples When you think of Naples, you might think of 5th Avenue, but there is a plan to also bring shops on 6th Avenue back to life. This would help a forgotten business district of the downtown area and return some hidden shops to their original glory. The Shoppes at Dockside on 6th Ave. is a […]
COLLIER COUNTY Expert says Elsa destroyed hundreds of sea turtle nests in Collier County Southwest Florida sea turtle nests were washed away after Elsa passed along the coast of the region, and county leaders are checking the status and the damages the species suffered. For more than 30 years, Maura Kraus, a Collier County environmental specialist, has gone up and down the beaches to check on sea turtle nests. […]
FORT MYERS FMPD finds vehicle ‘likely involved’ in fatal shooting of 26-year-old father UPDATE, July 14, 2021: Police said Wednesday they have located the dark-colored SUV they were looking for in connection to this case. No further information was released. — Fort Myers police are still looking for suspects in early Sunday’s fatal shooting of a 26-year-old father of three. Police were called to the Maple Crest apartment […]
LEE COUNTY Mosquito management underway during potential uptick after storm Besides a mess from standing water left behind from Elsa, another annoying problem are mosquitoes that can breed and multiply in the puddles. Lee County Mosquito Control District is ready to manage mosquito populations after the storm. “Mosquitoes are here year-round,” said Eric Jackson, the deputy director of Lee County Mosquito Control District. “We have […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral ready for return of Red, White & Boom celebration One of Southwest Florida’s biggest Fourth of July events will kick off Sunday afternoon as all eyes remain on Tropical Storm Elsa. Thousands are expected to pack the Red, White & Boom celebration in Cape Coral. It begins at 5:30 p.m., with fireworks expected around 9:30. RELATED: Fourth of July events in Southwest Florida Storm […]
NORTH FORT MYERS People heading out to get supplies in preparation for Hurricane Elsa Preparation is the key to hurricane season. With Hurricane Elsa having the potential to hit Southwest Florida, people are headed to stores to stock up. People in Cape Coral say they won’t wait to evacuate if it comes to that. While they’re preparing for the worst, most don’t see Elsa strengthening into a major hurricane. […]