Novelist Randy Wayne White plans experimental citrus farming at historic Bokeelia propertyDeadline approaching for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Milton and Helene
Novelist Randy Wayne White plans experimental citrus farming at historic Bokeelia property White just closed on a real estate deal that’s short on price but big on history with a positive outlook on the future of citrus framing.
Deadline approaching for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Milton and Helene Floridians affected by hurricanes Milton and Helene have just two weeks left to apply for federal assistance, with the deadline set for Jan. 7, 2025.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing over $7K in items from Fort Myers business Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing over $7,000 in items from a Fort Myers business.
Pedestrian killed in collision with vehicle on CR 951 in Collier County A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on County Road 951, south of Naples Lake Boulevard.
FORT MYERS RSW Airport’s parking lots filling fast ahead of busy travel week If you have a flight on Monday, prepare to be surrounded by many people.
the weather authority Sun & clouds and warmer-than-average this Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a warm and dry Monday afternoon, with a mixture of sun, clouds, and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.
ESTERO Last-minute shoppers at Miromar Outlets prepare for Christmas It’s the last Sunday before Christmas, and you know what that means: last-minute shopping is in full force.
Mama Sonya spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of Lee County kids During the holidays, the spirit of giving takes center stage, and one local woman goes above and beyond.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly DUI, fairground murder and shooting at police This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly DUIs, murder at a fairground and the attempted murder of a Sanibel police officer.
FORT MYERS Man arrested after shots fired in the air, stolen gun recovered A man was arrested early Sunday in Fort Myers after police responded to a ShotSpotter alert near Maple and Meadows streets.
FORT MYERS Crash investigation underway in downtown Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash in downtown Fort Myers on Fowler Street.
Cool, comfortable Sunday in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority is tracking a beautiful Sunday in store across Southwest Florida, with afternoon highs only topping out in the low 70s.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Novelist Randy Wayne White plans experimental citrus farming at historic Bokeelia property White just closed on a real estate deal that’s short on price but big on history with a positive outlook on the future of citrus framing.
Deadline approaching for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Milton and Helene Floridians affected by hurricanes Milton and Helene have just two weeks left to apply for federal assistance, with the deadline set for Jan. 7, 2025.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing over $7K in items from Fort Myers business Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing over $7,000 in items from a Fort Myers business.
Pedestrian killed in collision with vehicle on CR 951 in Collier County A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on County Road 951, south of Naples Lake Boulevard.
FORT MYERS RSW Airport’s parking lots filling fast ahead of busy travel week If you have a flight on Monday, prepare to be surrounded by many people.
the weather authority Sun & clouds and warmer-than-average this Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a warm and dry Monday afternoon, with a mixture of sun, clouds, and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.
ESTERO Last-minute shoppers at Miromar Outlets prepare for Christmas It’s the last Sunday before Christmas, and you know what that means: last-minute shopping is in full force.
Mama Sonya spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of Lee County kids During the holidays, the spirit of giving takes center stage, and one local woman goes above and beyond.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly DUI, fairground murder and shooting at police This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly DUIs, murder at a fairground and the attempted murder of a Sanibel police officer.
FORT MYERS Man arrested after shots fired in the air, stolen gun recovered A man was arrested early Sunday in Fort Myers after police responded to a ShotSpotter alert near Maple and Meadows streets.
FORT MYERS Crash investigation underway in downtown Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash in downtown Fort Myers on Fowler Street.
Cool, comfortable Sunday in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority is tracking a beautiful Sunday in store across Southwest Florida, with afternoon highs only topping out in the low 70s.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
FORT MYERS BEACH Keeping the body cool amid extreme summer heat Right now, with that heat and humidity on Sunday, the beach will be a #1 spot to keep cool. But even on Fort Myers Beach, with the breeze and more refreshing water, you have to play it safe. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said extreme heat causes over 600 deaths per year. That […]
BOKEELIA Fire destroys home at Silver Tarpon Fishing Lodge Resort in Bokeelia Fire ripped through a home on Bocilla Lane in Bokeelia Saturday morning. According to the fire chief Benjamin Mickuleit, a mobile home is a total loss and a vehicle has heavy damage. It took 15 firefighters and five fire trucks to contain the blaze and prevent damage to a three-story home behind the mobile home […]
WINK NEWS Encounters with wildlife more common during summer months in SWFL The only thing that separated a woman from a bear in Southwest Florida was a glass door A homeowner in Golden Gate Estates posted about a close encounter with a bear on Facebook, and it’s not the only one recently. Wildlife sightings can become increasingly common this time of year. Some of them may be […]
SWFL SWFL cities stay proactive to protect against hackers stealing information The City of Riviera Beach in Palm Beach County recently agreed to pay hackers $600,000. They sabotaged the city’s computers and refused to fix them unless the city paid up. We looked at security measures cities in Southwest Florida have in place to prevent this from happening here. Cities, counties and hospitals in Southwest Florida […]
FORT MYERS Authorities say single tip was pivotal to hate-crime related arrest The Fort Myers man who called mass shooters “heroes” and called for the killing of Jewish people, gay people and African American people in videos posted online remains in jail. Joshua John Leff, 40, is unable to post his $1.1 million bond. MORE: Fort Myers man arrested for threatening to kill minorities has bail set […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County nonprofit says shelters inundated with cats, need homes Shelters in Lee County are dealing with an overabundance of furry friends in the area, and a nonprofit taking care of them says it needs help finding these potential pets new homes. The Animal Refuge Center (ARC) in North Fort Myers said shelters are inundated with cats Sunday. Shelters are running out of room, and […]
NAPLES Nearly $8K in baby supplies stolen from Naples church group Volunteers with the Gabriel Project at St. Ann Catholic Church in Naples say somebody broke into their storage unit and ransacked their supplies, leaving almost nothing behind. The group works with pregnant women and said they don’t know how they’re going to restock any time soon. “I just don’t know how we’re going to recover […]
LEE COUNTY Fort Myers man arrested for threatening to kill minorities has bail set at $1.1 million Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested convicted felon Joshua John Leff, 40, of Fort Myers Friday for threats he made in writing to kill minority groups. According to FDLE, investigators began looking into Leff after they were tipped of Leff’s activity online, using an alias and posting statements and videos inciting violence against minority groups […]
BONITA SPRINGS Gov. DeSantis approves millions for citrus industry, visits Bonita Springs Boosting Florida’s citrus industry, the state will allocate millions of dollars to help restore it to its former glory. After disasters like Hurricane Irma and citrus greening disease, farmers have been struggling for years. Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared at the 2019 Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference held at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs […]
SOUTH NAPLES Heat, lack of oxygen caused fish kill at Lely Resort park Dozens of fish are now food for bigger prey. People are still searching for the answer of what caused a massive fish kill at a park in Collier County. It turns out the cause for the pileup could be heat. Over the weekend, witnesses happened upon a school of dead fish at Eagle lakes Community […]