Body cam footage of woman and her dog rescued from Prairie Preserve PinesNaples Airport move study finds 4 possible sites
NORTH FORT MYERS Body cam footage of woman and her dog rescued from Prairie Preserve Pines A woman and her exhausted dog fight to survive while trapped in the elements and oppressive Florida heat.
Naples Airport move study finds 4 possible sites There’s a study looking at the possibility of moving the Naples Airport.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee River Bridge to close for 10 weeks to speed up bridge project The Florida Department of Transportation announced a busy Fort Myers bridge is closing for more than two months.
WINK NEWS No plea deal for woman accused of being part of one of Southwest Florida’s largest drug rings No plea deal for woman suspected of being involved in one of the largest drug rings in Southwest Florida.
OLGA 2 teens identified in Franklin Lock Park drowning Authorities have released the identities of two of the three Franklin Lock Park drowning victims.
Title and trust company expands to Charlotte County It’s a family affair at Lyons Title & Trust, which recently opened its third office in Port Charlotte.
Collier rejects $23M price tag for 2,247 acres Collier County commissioners unanimously rejected a $23 million price for a 2,247-acre Immokalee property for possible affordable workforce housing, fire house and other uses, opting to continue negotiating.
Voodoo Brewing Co. upends brewery business model Voodoo Brewing Co. began in 2005 and has since expanded to five corporate locations and 14 franchise locations, with the Fort Myers spot being the first to open in Florida.
COLLIER COUNTY Truck overturns, spills cargo; I-75 at mile marker 63 closed The Rest Area Access Road, under I-75 at mile marker 63, is closed due to an overturned truck that spilled its cargo onto the roadway.
FORT MYERS “I’m so grateful candlelight is here” Gulf Coast Symphony fills venue with thousands of candles Gulf Coast Symphony holds Candlelight concerts in an effort to introduce classical musicians and string quartets to the community in a unique atmosphere.
WINK NEWS 2 men arrested for fleeing from State Troopers; throwing backpack filled with drugs from car on I-75 Two men have been arrested after allegedly fleeing from State Troopers on Interstate 75 and throwing a backpack with drugs out of the car.
fort myers Local NAACP Branch plans protest in response to state attorney’s ruling The Lee County NAACP plans on protesting the state attorney’s ruling of an FMPD detective’s killing of an unarmed black man.
WINK NEWS Car fire on I-75 northbound temporarily closes lanes A car on fire has been reported near Bonita Beach Road on I-75 northbound.
downtown fort myers The downtown Fort Myers post office has reopened The downtown Fort Myers post office has officially reopened.
PUNTA GORDA Possibly more than 100 witnesses in alleged Punta Gorda hitman double homicide There could be more than 100 witnesses in the case that investigators are accusing a man of pulling the trigger in a double homicide focused on drugs and money.
NORTH FORT MYERS Body cam footage of woman and her dog rescued from Prairie Preserve Pines A woman and her exhausted dog fight to survive while trapped in the elements and oppressive Florida heat.
Naples Airport move study finds 4 possible sites There’s a study looking at the possibility of moving the Naples Airport.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee River Bridge to close for 10 weeks to speed up bridge project The Florida Department of Transportation announced a busy Fort Myers bridge is closing for more than two months.
WINK NEWS No plea deal for woman accused of being part of one of Southwest Florida’s largest drug rings No plea deal for woman suspected of being involved in one of the largest drug rings in Southwest Florida.
OLGA 2 teens identified in Franklin Lock Park drowning Authorities have released the identities of two of the three Franklin Lock Park drowning victims.
Title and trust company expands to Charlotte County It’s a family affair at Lyons Title & Trust, which recently opened its third office in Port Charlotte.
Collier rejects $23M price tag for 2,247 acres Collier County commissioners unanimously rejected a $23 million price for a 2,247-acre Immokalee property for possible affordable workforce housing, fire house and other uses, opting to continue negotiating.
Voodoo Brewing Co. upends brewery business model Voodoo Brewing Co. began in 2005 and has since expanded to five corporate locations and 14 franchise locations, with the Fort Myers spot being the first to open in Florida.
COLLIER COUNTY Truck overturns, spills cargo; I-75 at mile marker 63 closed The Rest Area Access Road, under I-75 at mile marker 63, is closed due to an overturned truck that spilled its cargo onto the roadway.
FORT MYERS “I’m so grateful candlelight is here” Gulf Coast Symphony fills venue with thousands of candles Gulf Coast Symphony holds Candlelight concerts in an effort to introduce classical musicians and string quartets to the community in a unique atmosphere.
WINK NEWS 2 men arrested for fleeing from State Troopers; throwing backpack filled with drugs from car on I-75 Two men have been arrested after allegedly fleeing from State Troopers on Interstate 75 and throwing a backpack with drugs out of the car.
fort myers Local NAACP Branch plans protest in response to state attorney’s ruling The Lee County NAACP plans on protesting the state attorney’s ruling of an FMPD detective’s killing of an unarmed black man.
WINK NEWS Car fire on I-75 northbound temporarily closes lanes A car on fire has been reported near Bonita Beach Road on I-75 northbound.
downtown fort myers The downtown Fort Myers post office has reopened The downtown Fort Myers post office has officially reopened.
PUNTA GORDA Possibly more than 100 witnesses in alleged Punta Gorda hitman double homicide There could be more than 100 witnesses in the case that investigators are accusing a man of pulling the trigger in a double homicide focused on drugs and money.
WINK NEWS How to create strong passwords and protect yourself from hackers A computer with internet access is hacked every 39 seconds, according to the University of Maryland. One of the ways hackers most often break into accounts is through unsecure passwords. There are ways you can create, remember and store passwords to keep all of your online accounts safe. Believe it or not, people still use […]
SURFSIDE, FLA. What has changed in Florida since the Surfside condo collapse? When the Champlain Towers South building fell in the middle of the night on June 24, 2021, people living in high-rises across the state began to question their safety. A year later, the cause of the collapse that killed 98 people is still unknown. After initially failing to take action, the Florida legislature passed a […]
WINK NEWS Is the US headed toward a recession, or already in one? How much did it cost you for your last fill-up at the gas station or trip to the grocery store It is probably safe to say that it was too much. Experts worry the economy will get worse before it gets better. There’s no doubt the country went into a COVID-19 recession in 2020, but […]
FORT MYERS Making Ends Meet: How Florida residents can get discounts Inflation is making it tough to plan summer vacations. And Floridians are skipping out in order to save money. A Gulfshore Business poll found about 60% of people surveyed are staying put this summer but would consider a staycation close to home. CBS News’ travel editor Peter Greenberg said inflation won’t stop people from exploring […]
FORT MYERS Making ends meet: How inflation is impacting air travel Catching a flight this summer is going to burn a hole in your wallet. Plane ticket costs are up 25% compared to a year ago, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It took Moe Bodnar 26 hours to get to Fort Myers from Ontario, Canada. It should have taken only six, but a […]
FORT MYERS How to help track the cost of gas for a road trip Planning a summer road trip? Now that gas has gone up, how much will it cost you? Whether you are driving to the beach, a theme park or perhaps a little further, the way gas prices are going, you’ll need to build that into your budget before you hit the road. There are a couple […]
FORT MYERS How to choose your bug spray this summer The rainy season also means bloodsucking mosquito season. Mosquitoes are everywhere. And their buzz sends shivers down Ana Aganmwonyi’s spine. “I don’t know about the different species and the diseases and stuff that they can carry from other places and I prefer just to protect them from it, “Aganmwony said. FGCU entomologist Joyce Fassbender said […]
FORT MYERS Inflation keeps rising, affecting spending habits of Southwest Florida residents Surging prices for gas, food and other necessities sent consumer prices jumping 8.6% last month compared with a year ago. This is the biggest yearly increase in more than four decades. It’s affecting everyone. John Bosse doesn’t fill up his grocery basket anymore. He can’t afford to. He said with the insanely high prices, he […]
LEE COUNTY Storm causing delays and cancellations at RSW While the storm continues its downpour, flights at RSW are seeing delays and cancellations on Friday. As the storm develops more will become clear but for now, there is a bit of turbulence. Five flights have been canceled and about a dozen more have been delayed so far. So, if you’re flying today, it’s possible […]
FORT MYERS Florida’s property insurance crisis continues with no end in sight Florida’s property insurance crisis just went from terrible to disastrous, according to some insurers. Companies may not have what they need to get through hurricane season which means more can lose their coverage. “We have the potential of a massive failure of Florida insurers, probably the worst on record, not only in Florida. But in […]