Decreasing humidity and mostly sunny skies for your ThursdayThe Salvation Army of Collier County launches annual toy drive
the weather authority Decreasing humidity and mostly sunny skies for your Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping humidity and temperatures on this Thursday afternoon.
The Salvation Army of Collier County launches annual toy drive The annual Toys for Tots donation drive in Collier County has officially begun, aiming to bring Christmas joy through generosity.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day one People in Cape Coral are getting what they voted for: the new city council members were just sworn in, and they eliminated the stipend.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist on Tuesday night.
Latest details on fatal Alligator Alley crash ; 1 killed According to the arrest report, a man told troopers he got a minivan from a pastor but did not get permission to take it out because he left in the middle of the night
Enforcing state law on street camping in Punta Gorda More than a month since the new state law banning sleeping in public places went into effect the city of Punta Gorda voted on if an ordinance change was needed.
Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” A man returned to his unfinished Cape Coral home to find it’s been violated and vandalized. Cape Coral police are searching for the suspect.
SWFL organizations putting donated money to good use 41 Southwest Florida organizations are still in shock about the millions of dollars they received from philanthropist Tom Golisano.
Utility scams awareness day: what you need to know Wednesday is utility scams awareness day. These types of scams target customers by going door-to-door, sending phone calls or texts and using false information online.
NAPLES Salvation Army of Collier County kicks off annual Christmas toy drive The Salvation Army of Collier County has kicked off its annual Christmas toy drive, and you won’t have to travel far to get involved.
Record Store Day Black Friday: Where to go in SWFL Record Store Day Black Friday is approaching quickly, and if you’re not looking for a new TV or a video game console, go to your local record store, as they will have exclusive deals to expand your record collection.
Manasota Key residents concerned over new development on the island Residents of a small island community are expressing their concerns about potential changes to their neighborhood.
FORT MYERS Resident reacts to plan for new Amazon facility in Fort Myers Amazon has paid $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build a new warehouse. A resident who lives by the property said she has reservations about the facility.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Woman accused of stealing from Kate Spade outlet A Cape Coral woman has been arrested for grand theft after she was allegedly caught on camera shoplifting at a Kate Spade store in Estero.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers basketball player returns to the court after two years Fort Myers High School basketball player Karsten Schafer played his first game in two years Tuesday night after having a spinal surgery.
the weather authority Decreasing humidity and mostly sunny skies for your Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping humidity and temperatures on this Thursday afternoon.
The Salvation Army of Collier County launches annual toy drive The annual Toys for Tots donation drive in Collier County has officially begun, aiming to bring Christmas joy through generosity.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day one People in Cape Coral are getting what they voted for: the new city council members were just sworn in, and they eliminated the stipend.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist on Tuesday night.
Latest details on fatal Alligator Alley crash ; 1 killed According to the arrest report, a man told troopers he got a minivan from a pastor but did not get permission to take it out because he left in the middle of the night
Enforcing state law on street camping in Punta Gorda More than a month since the new state law banning sleeping in public places went into effect the city of Punta Gorda voted on if an ordinance change was needed.
Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” A man returned to his unfinished Cape Coral home to find it’s been violated and vandalized. Cape Coral police are searching for the suspect.
SWFL organizations putting donated money to good use 41 Southwest Florida organizations are still in shock about the millions of dollars they received from philanthropist Tom Golisano.
Utility scams awareness day: what you need to know Wednesday is utility scams awareness day. These types of scams target customers by going door-to-door, sending phone calls or texts and using false information online.
NAPLES Salvation Army of Collier County kicks off annual Christmas toy drive The Salvation Army of Collier County has kicked off its annual Christmas toy drive, and you won’t have to travel far to get involved.
Record Store Day Black Friday: Where to go in SWFL Record Store Day Black Friday is approaching quickly, and if you’re not looking for a new TV or a video game console, go to your local record store, as they will have exclusive deals to expand your record collection.
Manasota Key residents concerned over new development on the island Residents of a small island community are expressing their concerns about potential changes to their neighborhood.
FORT MYERS Resident reacts to plan for new Amazon facility in Fort Myers Amazon has paid $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build a new warehouse. A resident who lives by the property said she has reservations about the facility.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Woman accused of stealing from Kate Spade outlet A Cape Coral woman has been arrested for grand theft after she was allegedly caught on camera shoplifting at a Kate Spade store in Estero.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers basketball player returns to the court after two years Fort Myers High School basketball player Karsten Schafer played his first game in two years Tuesday night after having a spinal surgery.
WINK NEWS SWFL pastors react to report on Southern Baptist Convention abuse allegations A new report alleges a church mishandled sexual abuse allegations, intimidated victims and advocates, as well as resisted attempts at reform for the past two decades. The allegations are against the leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention. The 300-page report details several survivor stories and incidents that took place across the nation. The report points […]
NAPLES Organizers prepare for inaugural Youth Pride Conference in Naples A local group is hosting the first-ever Youth Pride Conference at a Naples church on Saturday. About 40 or 50 students from Southwest Florida will get to participate in the event which is meant to empower and educate LGBTQ kids ages 12 to 18 on issues like mental health, religious identity and more. Parents were […]
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida food banks need help feeding inflation-impacted families More and more families need help putting food on the table as inflation soars worldwide, and food banks are feeling the pressure to keep up. They say it reminds them of the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. The Harry Chapin Food Bank says it’s harder for people to go to the grocery store with […]
LEE COUNTY Southwest Florida food banks feeling the pressure of rising food costs Southwest Florida food banks are feeling the pressure of rising food costs as more people need help feeding their families. The people at the Harry Chapin Food Bank and those at the Salvation Army and Saint Matthew’s House say demand is up because people are struggling to pay for food themselves. Joseph Michael Smith is […]
FORT MYERS Iona man sentenced to 25 years for murdering girlfriend with hammer An Iona man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to murdering his girlfriend with a hammer in February. Investigators say Suzanne LaPierre wanted to break up with James Lally, 51. That’s when he killed her. “Got into a fight and things got heated and I hit her in the head […]
CLEWISTON 3 Clewiston High School seniors make history Three students are making history. For the first time ever at Clewiston High School, the top three in the graduating class are African-American students. The three high school seniors and best friends ranked one, two and three in a graduating class. “It is actually something that can’t be put into words, especially in this town, Clewiston […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Investigation underway after 2 people die in Charlotte County trench collapse OSHA is investigating after two people died when a worksite trench collapsed in Charlotte County on Monday. First responders who rushed to the scene did everything they could to save them from underneath the dirt. The trench collapse happened near Burnt Store Road and Notre Dame Boulevard. First responders said rescuing someone from a trench […]
WINK NEWS How Florida’s new election laws could impact you at the polls Parts of Florida’s controversial election law have been temporarily reinstated. This could impact you during the midterm elections in November. Some political analysts and critics of the law say minority voters and the elderly will feel the changes the most. The Lee County Supervisor of Elections said he doesn’t think voters in Southwest Florida will […]
WINK NEWS Researchers say minority women in Florida would unfairly feel impact of Roe v. Wade reversal Some people worry that overturning Roe v. Wade would unfairly impact women of color. Minority women are more likely than white women to have an abortion, and there are several reasons for this. Researchers say women of color will be in a tough spot if the high court reverses abortion rights. The prospect of the […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers student hoping to walk at graduation after crash causes traumatic brain injury A Southwest Florida high school senior is fighting to walk on her own to get her diploma. Khalia Carter was hit by a drunk driver last month and was left with a traumatic brain injury. The brain injury means she has to relearn how to do everything independently, including walking. A month ago, Khalia Carter […]