NAPLES Shy Wolf Sanctuary to host Wolfstock Music festival Shy Wolf Sanctuary will soon host its 6th annual Wolfstock Music and Brewfest.
More women and younger adults getting cancer Mortality rates for cancer continue to decline. The American Cancer Society’s annual report says there was a 34% decrease in deaths between 1991 and 2022, but the report isn’t all good news.
FORT MYERS LCSO deputy struck by suspect vehicle at Page Field Commons A Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured after being struck by a suspect’s vehicle.
Man arrested after multi-county chase stemming from carjacking A man has been arrested after a carjacking turned into a chase that crossed county lines.
LCSO responds to calls for Carmine Marceno to resign The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has responded to the calls for Sheriff Carmine Marceno to resign on Thursday.
CAPE CORAL 16 bands performing at free 239 Fest in Cape Coral after hurricane delay The show must go on. 239 Fest, which was canceled last year due to Hurricane Milton, will be returning and bigger than ever.
Naples’ CFO formally appointed Naples city manager, city manager’s new job disclosed Naples City Council unanimously agreed Deputy City Manager Gary Young will become city manager, formalizing a decision made two days earlier.
SWFL community raise $1600 for family of fallen Charlotte County Sgt. Southwest Floridians were asked to come out and support the family of fallen Charlotte County Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz, and you showed up.
Collier commissioners increase opposition to possible move by Naples Airport Collier County commissioners increased their opposition to possibly relocating Naples Airport, supporting a resolution against two sites near Ave Maria and rejecting the airport authority’s request for assistance.
PORT CHARLOTTE Georgia man found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with minor in Port Charlotte A Georgia man has been found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with a minor and possessing a firearm as a person with felony convictions.
New recreational marijuana amendment proposed for 2026 Florida ballot Smart & Safe Florida, the political action committee primarily funded by Trulieve – the state’s largest medical marijuana company and fourth largest in the U.S. – this week filed a new proposal to put an amendment on the ballot in Florida in 2026 that would legalize adult recreational use of marijuana.
NAPLES Naples Pride releases statement on city council’s vote Naples Pride has issued a statement on the Naples City Council’s decision to approve this year’s festival but with a caveat.
Punta Gorda scraps plan for new $16M City Hall building Prior to the hurricane in September 2022 causing City Hall’s closure, the previous City Council, including three incumbents who were unseated in the Nov. 5 election, planned to build a new City Hall on its current site at 326 W. Marion Ave.
CAPE CORAL Jaycee Park Renovations — There’s no going back now Where there’s talk of Jaycee Park in Cape Coral Council meetings, there is turmoil.
CAPE CORAL NRG Wrestling slams its way into Cape Coral NRG wrestling is hosting its first live event of 2025 with NRG Fully Charged on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Scotty Bierwerks.
NAPLES Shy Wolf Sanctuary to host Wolfstock Music festival Shy Wolf Sanctuary will soon host its 6th annual Wolfstock Music and Brewfest.
More women and younger adults getting cancer Mortality rates for cancer continue to decline. The American Cancer Society’s annual report says there was a 34% decrease in deaths between 1991 and 2022, but the report isn’t all good news.
FORT MYERS LCSO deputy struck by suspect vehicle at Page Field Commons A Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured after being struck by a suspect’s vehicle.
Man arrested after multi-county chase stemming from carjacking A man has been arrested after a carjacking turned into a chase that crossed county lines.
LCSO responds to calls for Carmine Marceno to resign The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has responded to the calls for Sheriff Carmine Marceno to resign on Thursday.
CAPE CORAL 16 bands performing at free 239 Fest in Cape Coral after hurricane delay The show must go on. 239 Fest, which was canceled last year due to Hurricane Milton, will be returning and bigger than ever.
Naples’ CFO formally appointed Naples city manager, city manager’s new job disclosed Naples City Council unanimously agreed Deputy City Manager Gary Young will become city manager, formalizing a decision made two days earlier.
SWFL community raise $1600 for family of fallen Charlotte County Sgt. Southwest Floridians were asked to come out and support the family of fallen Charlotte County Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz, and you showed up.
Collier commissioners increase opposition to possible move by Naples Airport Collier County commissioners increased their opposition to possibly relocating Naples Airport, supporting a resolution against two sites near Ave Maria and rejecting the airport authority’s request for assistance.
PORT CHARLOTTE Georgia man found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with minor in Port Charlotte A Georgia man has been found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with a minor and possessing a firearm as a person with felony convictions.
New recreational marijuana amendment proposed for 2026 Florida ballot Smart & Safe Florida, the political action committee primarily funded by Trulieve – the state’s largest medical marijuana company and fourth largest in the U.S. – this week filed a new proposal to put an amendment on the ballot in Florida in 2026 that would legalize adult recreational use of marijuana.
NAPLES Naples Pride releases statement on city council’s vote Naples Pride has issued a statement on the Naples City Council’s decision to approve this year’s festival but with a caveat.
Punta Gorda scraps plan for new $16M City Hall building Prior to the hurricane in September 2022 causing City Hall’s closure, the previous City Council, including three incumbents who were unseated in the Nov. 5 election, planned to build a new City Hall on its current site at 326 W. Marion Ave.
CAPE CORAL Jaycee Park Renovations — There’s no going back now Where there’s talk of Jaycee Park in Cape Coral Council meetings, there is turmoil.
CAPE CORAL NRG Wrestling slams its way into Cape Coral NRG wrestling is hosting its first live event of 2025 with NRG Fully Charged on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Scotty Bierwerks.
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 […]
Charges dropped against 2 murder suspects FORT MYERS, Fla.- Two Fort Myers men are now free and cleared in the senseless murder of a 5-year-old boy. Andrew Faust Jr. was shot and killed in his Dunbar home last October. Tuesday night, the murder charges were dropped against his accused killers, Thomas Edison and Terrance Irons. “Something I didn’t do, I did time […]
Anger at Amazon Prime Day FORT MYERS, Fla.- The highly anticipated sale on Amazon may not have been all it was cracked up to be. The Prime Day sale ends at 3 a.m, but a lot of customers are complaining that the discounted items are no good. “The majority of stuff was stuff that I throw away all the time,” said […]
Local teen combats bullying through website CAPE CORAL, Fla.- A local teen who says he was bullied so badly he thought about killing himself is now helping other students find hope. “I was bullied because I was a person that had a vision,” said 18-year-old Marcus Moore. If you look at Moore, you see a bright, well-spoken teenager. “I was always the […]