Bonita Springs residents alarmed after car break-insLee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents alarmed after car break-ins A Bonita Springs homeowner is sleeping with one eye open after her social security card was stolen from her car, an incident caught on video.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
FORT MYERS Exclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city On Friday, the president of Florida Warriors Hockey got a letter saying that starting July 1, his program’s rink access at the Fort Myers Skatium would be cut from 48 hours a month to only eight hours a month.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Massive fire leaves Cape Coral businesses in shambles Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
Contrasting Lee, Collier and Charlotte homicide rates to nationwide numbers The Wall Street Journal says nationwide homicide rates have dropped by 20% compared to the numbers from 2023.
New program to make life more manageable for Parkinson’s patients A new program, backed by research, was created using the power of spin cycling to redefine the fight against Parkinson’s.
Medicaid class action gets go-ahead A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program after a COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
FORT MYERS New downtown Fort Myers parking options coming soon Two new spots are coming for you to park on nights and weekends in downtown Fort Myers, but you’ll still have to pay.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Family ‘sucker-punched’ in Lehigh Acres brawl A woman is speaking out about a conflict she was involved in at Barefoot Lake.
Miracle Moment: Christina Soriero Doctors diagnosed 22-year-old Christina Soriero with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was just 18. A time in her life when the only thing she should have been dealing with was senioritis and getting ready for life after high school.
DeSantis signs bill impacting new mothers and jury duty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will impact new mothers and their eligibility to serve on jury duty.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents alarmed after car break-ins A Bonita Springs homeowner is sleeping with one eye open after her social security card was stolen from her car, an incident caught on video.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
FORT MYERS Exclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city On Friday, the president of Florida Warriors Hockey got a letter saying that starting July 1, his program’s rink access at the Fort Myers Skatium would be cut from 48 hours a month to only eight hours a month.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Massive fire leaves Cape Coral businesses in shambles Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
Contrasting Lee, Collier and Charlotte homicide rates to nationwide numbers The Wall Street Journal says nationwide homicide rates have dropped by 20% compared to the numbers from 2023.
New program to make life more manageable for Parkinson’s patients A new program, backed by research, was created using the power of spin cycling to redefine the fight against Parkinson’s.
Medicaid class action gets go-ahead A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program after a COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
FORT MYERS New downtown Fort Myers parking options coming soon Two new spots are coming for you to park on nights and weekends in downtown Fort Myers, but you’ll still have to pay.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Family ‘sucker-punched’ in Lehigh Acres brawl A woman is speaking out about a conflict she was involved in at Barefoot Lake.
Miracle Moment: Christina Soriero Doctors diagnosed 22-year-old Christina Soriero with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was just 18. A time in her life when the only thing she should have been dealing with was senioritis and getting ready for life after high school.
DeSantis signs bill impacting new mothers and jury duty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will impact new mothers and their eligibility to serve on jury duty.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County Sheriff’s deputies make arrest in morning home invasion in North Fort Myers Lee County Sheriff’s Office announced via Facebook it arrested suspects in a home invasion in North Fort Myers Monday. Deputies responded to a home on Foxlake Drive in the Foxmoor Lakes neighborhood, where investigators say two armed men broke into a home, robbed and pistol-whipped a victim. A neighbor at the Foxmoor Lakes community is […]
FORT MYERS Celebration of life held for beloved Southwest Florida restaurant owner The death of Tim Mankin was sudden and unexpected. His friends never truly got to celebrate his life. So, on Sunday they held a celebration to do just that. Tim Mankin was the owner of BurgerQuE. He died in a terrible crash in Texas last year that also claimed the lives of two women. So, […]
FORT MYERS Midge flies invade Southwest Florida; could be sign of poor water quality Pesky midge flies have invaded Southwest Florida. Many viewers have reached out to us wondering what they are and why they’re showing up. “They are non-biting flies; they are not going to bite you or hurt you but they are a nuisance and frequently you see them around sewage treatment areas,” said Jonh Cassani, Calusa […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Future of Lee Civic Center, fairgrounds could include hotel, retail space Time is running out for the Lee County fair, as the North Fort Myers property it sits on is up for new management or even redevelopment. The county is exploring its options on what to do with the Lee Civic Center and the surrounding property, but that doesn’t mean dramatic change is on the way […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS 60-year-old man killed in south Fort Myers crash Florida Highway Patrol responded to a deadly crash on Michael G Rippe Parkway in south Fort Myers Tuesday. According to FHP, state troopers were at the scene on Michael G Rippe Pkwy at the intersection with Briarcliff Road, where a 60-year-old man of Fort Myers was killed in a two-vehicle crash. He was driving in […]
FORT MYERS City council votes against proposal to address homelessness in Fort Myers A plan to help the homeless in our community failed approval. The partnership would have set up a homeless camp. Fort Myers City Council voted against forming a partnership with Lee County and The Salvation Army after a heated discussion during its regular meeting Monday. Most of the council felt a proposal was moving people […]
IMMOKALEE Family of Nicolas Morales speaks as community demands Collier deputies be held accountable People filled the plaza in Immokalee on Sunday to call for unity but also to demand that the Collier County Sheriff’s deputies involved in the killing of Nicolas Morales be held accountable. The family and friends of Morales spoke. His son even wrote a letter about how his world has changed since his father was […]
CAPE CORAL Package left at Cape Coral bus station deemed harmless Cape Coral police cleared an area near downtown on Saturday evening after a suspicious package was found. It was later deemed to be harmless and its owner was located. Police had an increased presence in the 800 block of SE 47th Terrace, near the LeeTran bus station, from about 5 p.m. to just before 7:30 […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Southwest Florida Lee County Fair opens Thursday The Southwest Florida Lee County Fair is back but with some changes thanks to the pandemic. The organizers for the fair put the finishing touches on the grounds of the Lee County Civic Center on Wednesday ahead of its Thursday opening. Gates open at 4 p.m. and will run until Sunday, March 7. The fair […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County school district supports student mental health, physical safety Education leaders are committing to make sure students are safe physically and mentally. The School District of Lee County plans to partner with SalusCare to help students get the mental health help they need. Changes are also expected to come to in-school security, including the addition of stronger doors, panic buttons as well as steel […]