Police investigate homicide in front of Fort Myers beauty salonWINK Neighborhood Watch: road rage, domestic violence and camper fire
FORT MYERS Police investigate homicide in front of Fort Myers beauty salon The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a homicide after police found a man’s dead body in the parking lot of a Fort Myers beauty salon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: road rage, domestic violence and camper fire This weeks segment of WINK Neighborhood watch features: An angry driver, a posterior puncture, and a family camper up in flames.
OCALA Memorial held for migrant bus crash victims A memorial was held in Ocala Friday night after a bus crash left eight people dead and 45 injured this past Tuesday.
IMMOKALEE ROAD 3 injured in deadly crash on Immokalee road The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a deadly crash on Immokalee road.
NAPLES Collier deputies investigating car submerged in water The Collier County Sheriffs Office is investigating the scene of a submerged vehicle in Naples.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball reflects on season and team’s legacy FGCU softball reflects on the historic season following their elimination doubleheader Saturday as well as what made this team special.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms in the forecast for your Sunday Expect sun and clouds throughout the day, along with scattered rain. Some of the storms have the potential to become severe.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
FORT MYERS Police investigate homicide in front of Fort Myers beauty salon The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a homicide after police found a man’s dead body in the parking lot of a Fort Myers beauty salon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: road rage, domestic violence and camper fire This weeks segment of WINK Neighborhood watch features: An angry driver, a posterior puncture, and a family camper up in flames.
OCALA Memorial held for migrant bus crash victims A memorial was held in Ocala Friday night after a bus crash left eight people dead and 45 injured this past Tuesday.
IMMOKALEE ROAD 3 injured in deadly crash on Immokalee road The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a deadly crash on Immokalee road.
NAPLES Collier deputies investigating car submerged in water The Collier County Sheriffs Office is investigating the scene of a submerged vehicle in Naples.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball reflects on season and team’s legacy FGCU softball reflects on the historic season following their elimination doubleheader Saturday as well as what made this team special.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms in the forecast for your Sunday Expect sun and clouds throughout the day, along with scattered rain. Some of the storms have the potential to become severe.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
CAPE CORAL Community completes ice bucket challenge for ALS in Cape Coral A community failed to make the Guiness Book of World Records this weekend, but it succeeded in gathering to bring awareness for ALS — Lou Gehrig’s’ disease. And everyone succeeded in warming the hearts of a woman and her family, who continue to make it their mission to bring awareness to ALS while she lives […]
LELY RESORT Thousands of floating dead fish in Lely Resort A massive fish kill was discovered by locals at Eagle Lakes Community Park in Lely Resort Saturday. Witnesses told us they were walking in the park near the lake and noticed a large silver mass lining the bank. As they got closer, they were surprised to see thousands of dead fish floating in the water. […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral jewelry store hit by crooks amid recent sprees Marilyn Monroe sang “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend.” Well, they’re also a big target for thieves. Surveillance images from Noe’s Jewelry in Cape Coral of crooks tampering with electric boxes at the business last weekend. Lola’s Creations in North Fort Myers said it had to upgrade security as thieves upgrade their tricks. In fact, […]
TICE Driver arrested in hit-and-run involving a bicycle Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash involving a bicycle and a truck in Tice Monday. Crime tape is up at the crash near homes and a CVS pharmacy along Palm Beach Boulevard and Ortiz Avenue. The driver of a truck was arrested at the scene after trying to flee. […]
CAPE CORAL USDA Summer Breakspot provides free meals to students USDA Summer Breakspot provides free meals to students. The United States Department of Agriculture teamed up with local school districts to serve up summertime meals to children. For Fort Myers mom Ashley Smith, Monday’s lunch in the park provides a significant relief at the start of a busy summer where she is caring for two […]
NORTH FORT MYERS One person shot along Pondella Rd in North Fort Myers Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that injured one person along Pondella Road in North Fort Myers Sunday morning. K9 units and investigators gathered evidence, blocking the roadways along Pondella Rd. and U.S. 41. the scene is clear. Neighbors are worried about the dangerous activity but happy to see LCSO investigating. “I feel […]
NAPLES LGBTQ community celebrates Naples Pride 2019 at Cambier Park June is Pride Month. It’s a time when the LGBTQ community celebrates its achievements and contributions to the world. And community members in Southwest Florida came together to celebrate their pride this weekend. The Naples Pride 2019 festival was held at Cambier Park in downtown Naples Saturday. Organizers said donations from this year’s festival will […]
CAPE CORAL Banks are replacing human tellers with bots to avoid robberies How do you stop a bank robber? Banks now have a plan to put suspected bank robbers, like Anthony Masters, out of business. Investigators said Masters slipped a note and threatened bank tellers at four different locations. Banks are slowly rolling out new technology they believe will stop robbers. But their plan will affect how […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Locals enjoy Fort Myers Beach without losing sight of Memorial Day Hundreds of people camped on shore with lots of boats in the water on Fort Myers Beach Monday during Memorial Day. Even with all the fun, many visitors told us they’re not losing sight of the meaning behind the holiday. Watch the full story above with the report by Anika Henager.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral unveils monument honoring Merchant Marine and Navy Armed Guard A new monument in a city in Lee County will honor unsung heroes from World War II. A memorial was unveiled for the U.S. Navy Armed Guard and U.S. Merchant Marine at Four Mile Ecological Preserve in Cape Coral Saturday. “We’ve always played a role in our nation’s history ever since our nation was founded,” […]