Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers
CAPE CORAL Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal On an average day, it’s pretty common to see people fishing or swimming in a canal. One neighbor in Cape Coral saw something unusual in his backyard Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
The Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday Clouds and occasional sunshine this Sunday. A few brief showers are possible late in the afternoon and this evening.
TALLAHASSEE (CBS) Governor DeSantis signs AI and vape bills Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
ESTERO Gold Star Golf Tournament honors fallen veteran Behind each putt and swing of a golf club at the Gold Star Golf Tournament is someone who knew John Wirka Junior.
NEW YORK (AP) How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form?
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, inappropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
CAPE CORAL Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal On an average day, it’s pretty common to see people fishing or swimming in a canal. One neighbor in Cape Coral saw something unusual in his backyard Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
The Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday Clouds and occasional sunshine this Sunday. A few brief showers are possible late in the afternoon and this evening.
TALLAHASSEE (CBS) Governor DeSantis signs AI and vape bills Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
ESTERO Gold Star Golf Tournament honors fallen veteran Behind each putt and swing of a golf club at the Gold Star Golf Tournament is someone who knew John Wirka Junior.
NEW YORK (AP) How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form?
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, inappropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
CAPE CORAL Neighbors rescue family on runaway boat in Cape Coral canal Two women used quick thinking to make a tough rescue, saving lives. A fun day out on the water in Cape Coral quickly turned into a rescue mission for Jessica Ralston and her friend. “My girlfriend and I came in from a day of fishing,” Ralston said. “We noticed that there was a boat just […]
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral hopeful grant could lead to better internet service The internet service in parts of northwest Cape Coral is so frustrating that some people can’t log in. But now, the city is working on a solution after numerous complaints from homeowners about shoddy internet service north of Pine Island Road. “I know that’s where the biggest need is at this time but just to […]
CAPE CORAL Removal of invasive tree species in Cape Coral could prove to be costly Invasive trees in Southwest Florida are being removed, but at what price? It is costly, but experts say the removal of these trees is important. Mike McGowan says the Brazilian peppertree growing in the empty lot next-door to his home used to be tiny. But in the last 20 years, it has grown significantly. “It’s […]
LEE COUNTY Fort Myers man arrested for social media threat against kids A Fort Myers man is under investigation for using social media to make a threat against children. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office believes Boyd Guard was upset about masks. Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno says Guard has been arrested and says he did make threats. There are deputies investigating Boyd, 68, and there’s a possibility […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral crews work to prepare for possible flooding from Fred The countdown is on for City of Cape Coral crews as they brace for a lot of rain this weekend. One by one, crews removed grates from the weir off Chiquita Boulevard. They also cleared all the debris so any excess water can drain as fast as possible. On Thursday, the water was flowing smoothly. […]
CAPE CORAL Lee County, Cape Coral prepares for possible storm Days of heavy afternoon rains are creating a mess for neighbors in Cape Coral and there could be more trouble on the way with Tropical Storm Fred looming. Neighbors in the 100 block of Tropicana Parkway are worried about future flooding. They remember during Elsa, a month ago, water nearly reaching their knees. In some cases, […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts forum to discuss city’s vision plan What will the City of Cape Coral look like in the next 20, 25 or even 30 years? That’s what city leaders are hoping to decide. They hosted a meeting Tuesday for the Cape Coral vision plan which will help guide the city for decades. Cape Coral residents said their priorities are education, jobs, the […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral opposes Army Corps of Engineers plan for Lake O discharges The City of Cape Coral is adding its voice to the opposition the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers faces in their current preferred plan for Lake Okeechobee discharges in the future. In a letter dated Aug. 5, Cape Coral Mayor John Gunter writes Plan CC “sends all regulatory discharges toward the Caloosahatchee River and estuary” […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Senior living facility in south Fort Myers goes on lockdown due to COVID-19 The Brookdale Senior Living facility in the Cypress Lake area of south Fort Myers is on lockdown Thursday, and it’s not allowing visitors or accepting new residents because of the coronavirus. The senior facility confirmed more than one member of the community tested positive for COVID-19. We spoke to a woman who was visiting a […]
CAPE CORAL New technology keeping your kids safe in Lee County schools New technology inside Lee County’s public schools this year will help keep your kids safe with the push of a button. The District has installed panic alarms in all schools. The purpose? Faster response times in the case of an emergency. Each teacher and staff member will wear a badge, and when they click it, […]