Caloosahatchee River Bridge to close overnight for constructionDeSantis announces funding for developmentally disabled individuals
NORTH FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee River Bridge to close overnight for construction The Caloosahatchee River Bridge from First Street to North Key Drive in North Fort Myers will close so crews can perform bridge work.
Jupiter DeSantis announces funding for developmentally disabled individuals Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on education for children with developmental disabilities at the Els Center of Excellence in Jupiter.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Bradenton man arrested after allegedly masturbating inside Charlotte County Walmart A man from Bradenton has been arrested after he was allegedly masturbating inside a Walmart in Charlotte County.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres work trailer explosion injures 1 The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District responded to a work trailer explosion that injured one person.
CBS News Trump and DeSantis, once GOP rivals, meet in South Florida to talk about 2024 election Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met privately with former President Donald Trump for several hours on Sunday morning to talk, in part, about fundraising ahead of the 2024 general election, several sources familiar with the meeting tell CBS News.
WINK NEWS Florida Prepaid open enrollment deadline approaches All parents fear the expense of college for their children; however, the state offers a great option in the Florida Prepaid Plan.
The Weather Authority Few showers this Monday afternoon after a pleasant and dry morning The Weather Authority is tracking a cool and pleasant Monday morning start with the possibility of afternoon rain showers.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead, 1 arrested after North Fort Myers shooting The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested one person following an evening shooting that killed a man in North Fort Myers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by SWFL priest The Bishop of the Diocese of Venice is speaking out after Charlotte County Reverend Leo Riley was arrested on five counts of sexual battery stemming from his past work as a priest in Iowa.
NEW YORK (AP) Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.
FORT MYERS Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veterans A powerful symbol of honor and remembrance is standing proudly here in Southwest Florida. The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is open to the public, a reminder of those we lost who served our country.
LEE COUNTY Two arrested for street racing in Lee County Two people have been arrested for street racing in Lee County according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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.
NORTH FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee River Bridge to close overnight for construction The Caloosahatchee River Bridge from First Street to North Key Drive in North Fort Myers will close so crews can perform bridge work.
Jupiter DeSantis announces funding for developmentally disabled individuals Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on education for children with developmental disabilities at the Els Center of Excellence in Jupiter.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Bradenton man arrested after allegedly masturbating inside Charlotte County Walmart A man from Bradenton has been arrested after he was allegedly masturbating inside a Walmart in Charlotte County.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres work trailer explosion injures 1 The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District responded to a work trailer explosion that injured one person.
CBS News Trump and DeSantis, once GOP rivals, meet in South Florida to talk about 2024 election Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met privately with former President Donald Trump for several hours on Sunday morning to talk, in part, about fundraising ahead of the 2024 general election, several sources familiar with the meeting tell CBS News.
WINK NEWS Florida Prepaid open enrollment deadline approaches All parents fear the expense of college for their children; however, the state offers a great option in the Florida Prepaid Plan.
The Weather Authority Few showers this Monday afternoon after a pleasant and dry morning The Weather Authority is tracking a cool and pleasant Monday morning start with the possibility of afternoon rain showers.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead, 1 arrested after North Fort Myers shooting The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested one person following an evening shooting that killed a man in North Fort Myers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by SWFL priest The Bishop of the Diocese of Venice is speaking out after Charlotte County Reverend Leo Riley was arrested on five counts of sexual battery stemming from his past work as a priest in Iowa.
NEW YORK (AP) Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.
FORT MYERS Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veterans A powerful symbol of honor and remembrance is standing proudly here in Southwest Florida. The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is open to the public, a reminder of those we lost who served our country.
LEE COUNTY Two arrested for street racing in Lee County Two people have been arrested for street racing in Lee County according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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.
Dunbar man fighting to open business to end violence FORT MYERS, Fla.–We hear people all the time talking about cleaning up the crime-ridden Dunbar community. Now, one man has a plan to do it, but he says the city isn’t helping him. “I am trying to make peace in the community,” said Schon Thomas who owns Thomas and Thomas Grocery Store on Henderson Ave. […]
Bear slams into Lehigh couple FORT MYERS, Fla.–A picturesque vacation took a terrifying turn for a Lehigh Acres couple– when a bear attacked them. It happened just days ago at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. “The Park Ranger said if it had been a grizzly, it could have been a lot worse,” said Donna Doser. Donna and Vince Doser are […]
Storms cause flooding in Fort Myers FORT MYERS, Fl.–Storms that rolled through the area dropped a lot of water on the roads. Down Fowler street in Fort Myers many parts of the roadway were underwater, trees were blown down and some businesses were nearly flooded. “This one was a major one, this one was big, it was bad,” said Billy Jimenez. […]
Lee County Schools superintendent at center of investigation FORT MYERS, Fla.- The Lee County Schools superintendent is now the center of an investigation. The school board voted unanimously to investigate Dr. Nancy Graham to see when she knew about an alleged cheating scandal at the Dunbar Community School. “Why do we as taxpayers have to pay an excess of $10,000 for an additional […]
NFM woman scammed out of $19,500 NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla.- A woman is out $19,500 after falling victim to ruthless scam artists. “I felt violated, I felt low, I just felt sick,” said the victim. The 69-year old woman fell victim to an IRS scam that Lee County authorities say is a national problem. “I fell because they are so intimidating. So many people do fall for […]
Fort Myers man busted in multi-state check fraud scheme FORT MYERS, Fla.- You may want to be careful the next time you put a check in your mailbox. A multi-state fraud ring, with ties to Southwest Florida, was just busted. John Kulo, 56, will spend nearly two years behind bars for his role. The State Attorney’s Office says thieves stole business checks from their mailboxes, washed […]
Union president wants FMPD chief investigated FORT MYERS, Fla.- The police union president is asking city leaders to investigate Fort Myers Police Chief Doug Baker following calls for his resignation. The union claims Baker lied during the investigation into NFL star Nate Allen earlier this year, which Baker says is untrue. “We are not going to convict our police chief nor anybody […]
Fort Myers shooting investigation FORT MYERS, Fla. – A 12-year-old girl is in critical condition at Lee Memorial Hospital after a shooting. Family says the shooting happened off Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Fountain Street. WINK News spoke exclusively to the grandmother, Shirley Lias, who says Luxory Vance was shot three times and now she will find out who shot […]
FMPD officer resigns after bar brawl FORT MYERS, Fla.–A Fort Myers police officer, once accused of excessive force, has resigned after being involved in a fight over the weekend. Trevor Lehman was in a bar brawl with another man Saturday night at the Dixie Roadhouse in Cape Coral, Fort Myers police said. Lehman was fired in 2013 for using excessive force during […]
Drug-laced candy hitting SWFL streets FORT MYERS, Fla.- They look harmless enough, but Sour Patch Kids could actually be hiding something dangerous and possibly deadly. Drug-laced candy is now showing up on our streets and it may only get worse from here. Deputies say they caught 34-year-old Brandon Willis with the drugs and he is now behind bars. He had his first court […]