ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA One step closer to decision on South Seas building density After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
Community input needed for renaming Challenger Boulevard While Lee Health continues construction on the area’s newest hospital, there are decisions to be made.
ESTERO SWFL Lady Hammerheads find community through rugby The southwest Florida Lady Hammerheads are the Florida Women’s Rugby Union’s newest team.
Heavy law enforcement presence near Arcadia Popeyes According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, there is a heavy law enforcement presence near a Popeyes restaurant.
Punta Gorda City Council searches for new home Punta Gorda City Council sought a temporary solution when it was unable to meet Jan. 9 at the Military Heritage Museum because elevators weren’t working, which would have been a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA One step closer to decision on South Seas building density After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
Community input needed for renaming Challenger Boulevard While Lee Health continues construction on the area’s newest hospital, there are decisions to be made.
ESTERO SWFL Lady Hammerheads find community through rugby The southwest Florida Lady Hammerheads are the Florida Women’s Rugby Union’s newest team.
Heavy law enforcement presence near Arcadia Popeyes According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, there is a heavy law enforcement presence near a Popeyes restaurant.
Punta Gorda City Council searches for new home Punta Gorda City Council sought a temporary solution when it was unable to meet Jan. 9 at the Military Heritage Museum because elevators weren’t working, which would have been a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
FORT MYERS Joseph Zieler’s antics in court could have doomed him in murder trial Joseph Zieler’s antics in the courtroom could have doomed him as he was convicted it the murder of Robin Cornell and Lisa Story.
CAPE CORAL Joseph Zieler convicted of murdering Robin Cornell, 11, and Lisa Story, 32 On Thursday evening, Joseph Zieler was convicted of murdering Robin Cornell, 11, and Lisa Story, 32.
Cape Coral Fiancée of slain woman takes stand in Joseph Zieler trial Witness after witness took the stand in the trial, including Lisa Story’s fiancée Randy Richards, who testified that he may never get over the grief of losing the love of his life.
LEE COUNTY Mother of slain 11-year-old daughter testifies in Joseph Zieler’s trial A gut-wrenching day in court for the mother of a young murder victim on Tuesday. Joseph Zieler’s trial is happening 33 years after 11-year-old Robin Cornell and her babysitter, Lisa Story, was brutally slain.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island couple say workers don’t get their trash because of pride flag Claims of discrimination are being aimed at Waste Management on Marco Island after a gay couple recorded a video of workers refusing to take their yard waste and even taking it out of the truck and throwing it on someone else’s yard instead.
LEE COUNTY Jury seated for Joseph Zieler’s murder trial A jury has been seated in the trial of a man accused of murdering a child and her babysitter more than 30 years ago.
FORT MYERS Joseph Zieler trial: Victims’ neighbor recalls shocking killings in 1990 On Tuesday, jury selection continued in the trial of Joseph Zieler, accused of murdering and sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl and her babysitter in 1990. The trial brings back vivid memories for a neighbor of the victims.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Safety measure discussion for downtown Fort Myers in wake of recent shooting There were discussions on Friday about curfews, more law enforcement, and adding other safety measures in downtown Fort Myers in the wake of the recent shooting.
FORT MYERS Honoring late Chief Diggs and his family A new honor for the man who lowered the rising crime rate helped solve unsolved murders, and connected with the Southwest Florida community.
LEE COUNTY Florida death penalty debated before Joseph Zieler’s murder trial The man accused of a disturbing crime that happened more than 30 years ago is inching closer to trial. Prosecutors said Joseph Zieler killed 32-year-old Lisa Story and 11-year-old Robin Cornell in 1990.