Beryl continues toward the Texas coast; expected to strengthenCar found upside down in North Fort Myers canal
THE TROPICS Beryl continues toward the Texas coast; expected to strengthen Tropical Storm Beryl has reached Texas and is moving West North-West at 10 mph. Tropical Storm Beryl is centered around Matagorda, Texas, as of the 11:00 a.m. update on Sunday.
NORTH FORT MYERS Car found upside down in North Fort Myers canal The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash involving a turned-over car in a canal.
FORT MYERS McGregor gets a makeover; paving project set to begin Repairing failing infrastructure is what Fort Myers Councilman Liston Bochette says the McGregor Boulevard construction job is really about.
FORT MYERS Motorcycle crash leaves pedestrian with partial amputation One pedestrian was injured after being struck by a motorcycle carrying two riders in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS 1 injured after Tesla crashes into oil truck One person is injured after a Tesla crashed into an oil tanker Saturday night.
FORT MYERS Part of McGregor Blvd. closing Monday as part of paving project On Monday, Llewellyn Drive to Larchmont Avenue on McGregor Blvd. will close as part of a City of Fort Myers Public Works Department paving project.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Heat advisory in place for Southwest Florida This Sunday all of SWFL is under a Heat Advisory, with some experiencing feels like temps up to 111 degrees.
“Trust me, without medications, I do not feel well at all” – Locals feel the pinch of diabetes drug shortage Like millions of Americans monitoring their blood sugar, Lee Quick is diabetic. For almost two decades, the Cape Coral man has relied on medications to manage his type 2 disease.
Collier County Drone show lights up Collier County sky as hundreds celebrate 4th of July Drones took flight in Collier County lighting up the sky and marking our country’s independence.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers getting a new farmers market during July For the month of July, a farmers market will be held every Friday at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS FDOT to address safety issues on State Road 82 The Florida Department of Transportation is preparing to act on safety concerns for State Road 82.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: joyride, attempted murder, and battery This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a reckless driver, an attempted murder, and inappropriate conduct at a Dairy Queen.
IMMOKALEE Pedestrian dead after being struck by two vehicles in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that left one pedestrian dead after being struck by two vehicles.
SANIBEL Missing teen’s remains found in Sanibel waters 17-year-old Isaac Breese, from Cape Coral, originally went missing on Tuesday, July 2.
The Tropics Beryl beating a path towards the Texas coast The center of Beryl is expected to approach the Texas coast by late Sunday into Monday morning.
THE TROPICS Beryl continues toward the Texas coast; expected to strengthen Tropical Storm Beryl has reached Texas and is moving West North-West at 10 mph. Tropical Storm Beryl is centered around Matagorda, Texas, as of the 11:00 a.m. update on Sunday.
NORTH FORT MYERS Car found upside down in North Fort Myers canal The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash involving a turned-over car in a canal.
FORT MYERS McGregor gets a makeover; paving project set to begin Repairing failing infrastructure is what Fort Myers Councilman Liston Bochette says the McGregor Boulevard construction job is really about.
FORT MYERS Motorcycle crash leaves pedestrian with partial amputation One pedestrian was injured after being struck by a motorcycle carrying two riders in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS 1 injured after Tesla crashes into oil truck One person is injured after a Tesla crashed into an oil tanker Saturday night.
FORT MYERS Part of McGregor Blvd. closing Monday as part of paving project On Monday, Llewellyn Drive to Larchmont Avenue on McGregor Blvd. will close as part of a City of Fort Myers Public Works Department paving project.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Heat advisory in place for Southwest Florida This Sunday all of SWFL is under a Heat Advisory, with some experiencing feels like temps up to 111 degrees.
“Trust me, without medications, I do not feel well at all” – Locals feel the pinch of diabetes drug shortage Like millions of Americans monitoring their blood sugar, Lee Quick is diabetic. For almost two decades, the Cape Coral man has relied on medications to manage his type 2 disease.
Collier County Drone show lights up Collier County sky as hundreds celebrate 4th of July Drones took flight in Collier County lighting up the sky and marking our country’s independence.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers getting a new farmers market during July For the month of July, a farmers market will be held every Friday at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS FDOT to address safety issues on State Road 82 The Florida Department of Transportation is preparing to act on safety concerns for State Road 82.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: joyride, attempted murder, and battery This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a reckless driver, an attempted murder, and inappropriate conduct at a Dairy Queen.
IMMOKALEE Pedestrian dead after being struck by two vehicles in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that left one pedestrian dead after being struck by two vehicles.
SANIBEL Missing teen’s remains found in Sanibel waters 17-year-old Isaac Breese, from Cape Coral, originally went missing on Tuesday, July 2.
The Tropics Beryl beating a path towards the Texas coast The center of Beryl is expected to approach the Texas coast by late Sunday into Monday morning.
BUNCHE BEACH People warned against going to SWFL beaches due to bacteria, debris, sewage A warning for people in Southwest Florida ahead of the weekend: Don’t swim at the beach, or you might get sick from bacteria or other hazards. Health officials are warning that a dip in the Gulf of Mexico isn’t worth the risk, as bacteria in the water could make you seriously ill. Two weeks after […]
CAPE CORAL Comcast using Xfinity Wi-Fi vans to supplement spotty SWFL internet Comcast has deployed Xfinity vans with free Wi-Fi across Southwest Florida to assist the many people who have had their power turned back on since Hurricane Ian but are still waiting for their internet connections to be restored. Each van can provide wireless internet connections to over 1,000 users. They will be available from 9 […]
VANDERBILT BEACH Vanderbilt Beach struggles to get power back on after Hurricane Ian Many streets across Southwest Florida are still in the dark, including Gulf Shore Drive in Vanderbilt Beach, and residents are frustrated. Several condominiums on the street still can’t turn their lights on. WINK News spoke to one man who says he has been living there for 21 years and has never seen anything like this; […]
DESOTO COUNTY DeSoto County flooding possibility from Hurricane Ian Flooding could be a major factor in communities like Arcadia that were already under flood warnings without the threat of a powerful storm system like Hurricane Ian. Residents who live along the Peace River in DeSoto County are not wasting any time preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Ian. Bert is a man simply helping […]
FORT MYERS Stores in Southwest Florida are busy keeping items in stock Employees at stores in Southwest Florida have been working hard to make sure shelves are stocked. Florida is under a State of Emergency for a potential hurricane and it’s safe to say people are preparing for this some items in stores like Walmart are almost sold out. Bottled water, nonperishable foods like crackers and cereal, […]
FORT MYERS SWFL health experts support anxiety, depression screenings for all adults under 65 Mental illness affects one in five Americans, and taking the first steps to get checked out can be scary. In an effort to detect mental illness earlier, it’s now recommended that everyone younger than 65 gets screened for depression and anxiety. For the first time, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is recommending these screenings […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral asks drivers to point out Pine Island Rd problem areas Thursday The City of Cape Coral will host a virtual event on Thursday night where drivers will have the opportunity to shape the future development of Pine Island Road from Nicholas Parkway to Del Prado Boulevard. That particular stretch of Pine Island Road is already marked by development and new construction. Cape Coral officials want to […]
ARCADIA Flooding along Peace River in DeSoto County Families in DeSoto County are dealing with underwater streets and swollen canals as the Peace River floods from heavy rainfall. Usually, about once a year, the road to James Allen Ledford’s house in DeSoto County becomes engulfed by flooded waters. “I call this light… because I’ve been here when it was six foot in the […]
CAPE CORAL NAACP filing complaint against Cape Coral police for high school brawl arrest The Lee County NAACP is filing a complaint against the Cape Coral Police Department for an arrest made after a brawl at a basketball game hosted at Mariner High School. The NAACP says that David Church, 46, was denied his right to file a complaint as a victim when CCPD arrested him in the wake […]
LEE COUNTY Ten Mile Canal floods in Lee County despite countermeasures Ten Mile Canal in Lee County overflowed over the weekend, flooding communities west of US-41 where neighbors believed this was a thing of the past. Heavy rainfall over the weekend of Sept. 17 sent water from Ten Mile Canal flooding into Terraverde Country Club. People even had kayaks out on the water. After severe flooding […]