1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort MyersMan sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of using stolen credit card from car burglary at Lehigh Acres CVS Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man who allegedly used a stolen credit card at the CVS in Lehigh Acres.
ARCADIA Family of flea market murder victim struggles to find closure The family of a woman who was murdered at an Arcadia flea market continues to seek justice as the accused killer awaits trial.
NAPLES Naples man accused of possessing child porn After an investigation, a Naples man has been arrested after allegedly having child pornography in his home.
CAPE CORAL Arrest report for volunteer softball coach accused of inappropriate behavior released New details have been released about the arrest of a Cape Coral volunteer softball coach accused of sending nude photos and touching a 17-year-old student.
the weather authority Dry, warm, and humid morning before isolated storms pop up this afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry and humid Wednesday morning before afternoon isolated storms in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach to test hurricane emergency messaging alert The Town of Fort Myers Beach is set to test its CodeRED alert system as hurricane season begins in 31 days.
FORT MYERS Students make goodie bags for kids fighting Cancer A special delivery, straight from the heart, to Galisano’s Children’s Hospital. Three 8th graders from Lexington Middle School delivered 100 goodie bags to bring smiles to kids fighting cancer.
TICE Large police presence seen at park in Tice Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies and K-9s were seen investigating at Schindler Hall Community Park on Palm Beach Boulevard in Tice.
CAPE CORAL Lee County superintendent candidates face off in debate These three people, Denise Carlin, Morgan Wright and Sheridan Chester, are making it clear that they want the job.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DEA to reclassify Marijuana as Schedule Three drug When you think of marijuana in Florida, You might think of an illegal drug seized by law enforcement. Kim Rivers, the CEO of Florida-based cannabis retailer Trulieve, says when used medicinally, it can help a lot of people.
FORT MYERS Expect more delays on Colonial and Fowler due to intersection project Work on the Colonial Fowler intersection in Fort Myers is underway, and there are many moving parts.
FORT MYERS Possible pay-by-text scam in downtown Fort Myers may have cost woman nearly $1,000 Pay-by-text parking may have cost one woman nearly a thousand dollars after her credit card was hacked.
FORT MYERS Lee County STET team protecting our schools with cameras There are cameras in our kid’s schools, dozens of them, but did you know that Lee County Schools sends those live video feeds to the sheriff’s office, and it’s someone’s job to watch them?
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of using stolen credit card from car burglary at Lehigh Acres CVS Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man who allegedly used a stolen credit card at the CVS in Lehigh Acres.
ARCADIA Family of flea market murder victim struggles to find closure The family of a woman who was murdered at an Arcadia flea market continues to seek justice as the accused killer awaits trial.
NAPLES Naples man accused of possessing child porn After an investigation, a Naples man has been arrested after allegedly having child pornography in his home.
CAPE CORAL Arrest report for volunteer softball coach accused of inappropriate behavior released New details have been released about the arrest of a Cape Coral volunteer softball coach accused of sending nude photos and touching a 17-year-old student.
the weather authority Dry, warm, and humid morning before isolated storms pop up this afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry and humid Wednesday morning before afternoon isolated storms in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach to test hurricane emergency messaging alert The Town of Fort Myers Beach is set to test its CodeRED alert system as hurricane season begins in 31 days.
FORT MYERS Students make goodie bags for kids fighting Cancer A special delivery, straight from the heart, to Galisano’s Children’s Hospital. Three 8th graders from Lexington Middle School delivered 100 goodie bags to bring smiles to kids fighting cancer.
TICE Large police presence seen at park in Tice Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies and K-9s were seen investigating at Schindler Hall Community Park on Palm Beach Boulevard in Tice.
CAPE CORAL Lee County superintendent candidates face off in debate These three people, Denise Carlin, Morgan Wright and Sheridan Chester, are making it clear that they want the job.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DEA to reclassify Marijuana as Schedule Three drug When you think of marijuana in Florida, You might think of an illegal drug seized by law enforcement. Kim Rivers, the CEO of Florida-based cannabis retailer Trulieve, says when used medicinally, it can help a lot of people.
FORT MYERS Expect more delays on Colonial and Fowler due to intersection project Work on the Colonial Fowler intersection in Fort Myers is underway, and there are many moving parts.
FORT MYERS Possible pay-by-text scam in downtown Fort Myers may have cost woman nearly $1,000 Pay-by-text parking may have cost one woman nearly a thousand dollars after her credit card was hacked.
FORT MYERS Lee County STET team protecting our schools with cameras There are cameras in our kid’s schools, dozens of them, but did you know that Lee County Schools sends those live video feeds to the sheriff’s office, and it’s someone’s job to watch them?
FORT MYERS People ages 60 and over will qualify for COVID-19 vaccine on Monday As of Monday, more Floridians will have access to the COVID-19 vaccine now that those 60 and older qualify. Governor Ron DeSantis said every time they expand eligibility by five years, about 2 million more people become eligible for shots. “We’re starting to see around the state softening of the demand among 65 and up […]
WINK NEWS FGCU women 1 win from return to NCAA Tournament The Florida Gulf Coast women’s basketball team is just one win away from the NCAA Tournament and the ASUN Conference championship. The Eagles got off to a slow start Friday but managed to take down Lipscomb University 59-44 for their 24th straight win. The top-seeded Eagles will face No. 2 Liberty on Sunday. “We know […]
FORT MYERS Making sure kids get the food they need during breaks from school Spring break is usually a time for fun in the sun for most kids. But, for some, it’s a time where they’ll be going without food. More than 85,000 children across the state do not know where their next meal will come from. Many of them depend on free or reduced meals from school to […]
FORT MYERS Florida Senate bill could ban drop boxes for mail-in ballots State leaders are proposing a ban on drop boxes and Gov. Ron DeSantis is on board. During the 2020 election, a large number of people used drop boxes to cast their votes. In Florida, close to 5 million people voted by mail-in ballots to cast their vote in the November election, many of them dropped […]
NAPLES 12-year-old helps her 65+aged neighbors get COVID-19 vaccine appointments After seeing her own grandparents struggle to get COVID-19 vaccine appointments, this middle school student knew she had to do something to help. 12-year-old Tori Fuchs decided to take matters into her own hands. “Given the pandemic that we’re going through I felt that trying to get people vaccine would be the best idea and […]
IMMOKALEE Immokalee student diagnosed with cancer gets a special ride Dozens of bikers and cars showed up on Saturday to ride with JJ, an Immokalee High school student diagnosed with cancer. JJ’s Make-A-Wish got delayed due to COVID-19, so his community still wanted to do something to support him. Ray Erickson met JJ for the first time on Saturday morning to pick him up at […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Police host event for you to get to know people behind the badge Cape Coral Police hosted a “Chill and Grill” event Saturday at the William Austen Bill Youth Center in an effort to get to know the community. “We have a wonderful police force here, so we’re able to use their expertise in helping the kids learn some things that are good for them in keeping them […]
FORT MYERS Go away little midge! Why these flies keep bugging us Midge flies—they’re annoying and they’re everywhere, on doorways, on balconies 27 floors up. They get into homes and offices to bug you. “This is the worst year I’ve ever seen them,” said Marilyn Whitley. “We have them every year. I see them on the balcony, but nothing like it is right now.” “Very annoying,” said […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Father-son duo helps Canterbury School boy’s soccer win state championship It’s been a decade since Canterbury School boys’ soccer won a state title. Those bragging rights have returned in part because of a father and son’s shared goal. We spoke to head coach Kevin Schonsee Friday after the boy’s soccer team won the 2A State Championship the day before. He says he mainly led the […]
WINK NEWS FWC approves ban on keeping invasive species as pets In an attempt to save our ecosystem, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has banned 16 non-native reptiles, including some pythons and iguanas, from being sold and kept as pets. These invasive species are taking a toll on Southwest Florida’s environment, and the agency is trying to stop the damage those species are causing. […]