New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probationExclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
Planned retail, lifestyle center seeking tenants at Babcock Ranch A new 112,000-square-foot mixed-use complex designed for retail shops, restaurants, bars, office space and residential units is planned for Babcock Ranch. Called B Street at Babcock Ranch, there are approximately 20 parties negotiating leases, said Jon Cashion, a principal with commercial real estate agency Katz & Associates. A groundbreaking ceremony is slated for early 2025, […]
WASHINGTON (AP) Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, turning to a longtime ally after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations.
FORT MYERS 2 Fort Myers men arrested in separate cases involving children Two men from Fort Myers have been arrested; one faces charges related to child pornography and another faces child molestation charges.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
Planned retail, lifestyle center seeking tenants at Babcock Ranch A new 112,000-square-foot mixed-use complex designed for retail shops, restaurants, bars, office space and residential units is planned for Babcock Ranch. Called B Street at Babcock Ranch, there are approximately 20 parties negotiating leases, said Jon Cashion, a principal with commercial real estate agency Katz & Associates. A groundbreaking ceremony is slated for early 2025, […]
WASHINGTON (AP) Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, turning to a longtime ally after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations.
FORT MYERS 2 Fort Myers men arrested in separate cases involving children Two men from Fort Myers have been arrested; one faces charges related to child pornography and another faces child molestation charges.
SOUTH FORT MYERS New entrepreneurship program at FGCU allows students to start their own business A new program at Florida Gulf Coast University is giving students the opportunity to become their own boss by creating their own businesses. From finding a roommate, to making snacks for on-the-go, students have come up with intelligent ideas that could allow them to work for themselves once out of college. Jakub Adamowicz came up […]
Employers going the extra mile to bring in skilled employees to their business As Southwest Florida continues to grow, our partners at Gulfshore Business have uncovered a worker shortage that has lead some companies to to take that extra step to hire skilled and dedicated employees. Businesses are doing things like paying off student loans for employees in an attempt to draw in as many skilled workers as […]
FORT MYERS NAMI event sheds light on mental health in Southwest Florida Often mental health is only publically talked about after tragedies like the Parkland school shooting. One group in Southwest Florida says it’s time to be open and honest about mental illness and to look out for those who may need help. Choron Mosco’s brother was murdered when she was just four years old, “I had […]
Plastic pollution is increasing, killing marine life in Southwest Florida There’s more than just fish in the sea. Approximately 78 million tons of plastic ends up in the ocean each year. MORE: Fort Myers Beach to move forward with plastic straw ban “It is everywhere. The more we look the more we find,” said Gretchen Lovewell, a program manager for Stranding Investigations at MOTE Marine Lab. […]
Cameras integral to 2016 NYE safety in downtown Fort Myers FORT MYERS, Fla. – From more officers, to cameras and new styles of policing, the shift in the Fort Myers Police Department’s policies will be on full display as officers work to keep revelers safe on New Year’s Eve.
Cape Coral chapel owner ordered to pay in defamation suit CAPE CORAL, Fla. – A controversial chapel owner must pay $100,000 to a man after he was accused of putting up posters falsely claiming the man was being investigated for a sex crime. A jury sided with Michael Anagnbos, who said the fliers made him lose friends, become homeless and ruined his reputation. But Jerome Valenta, the […]
Education takes center stage at Dem campaign stop BUCKINGHAM, Fla. – Anne Holton, the wife of presidential nominee Tim Kaine, stopped in town for Hillary Clinton’s campaign. High-stakes testing was a hot topic for Holton, who compared it to child abuse. Holton, former Secretary of Education in Virginia, also addressed teacher pay and explained Clinton’s plan to make college tuition-free.
New survey for businesses affected by fresh water releases FORT MYERS, Fla.–Local leaders are urging business owners to fill out a surveys to asses just how bad the Lake O fresh water releases have been for business. The Florida Virtual Business Emergency Operations Center now has an online survey for businesses to expedite disaster relief programs for businesses. The information will be shared to […]
Can you remain anonymous after Powerball win? FORT MYERS, Fla. – A long line out the door was visible at many gas stations across Southwest Florida Wednesday evening as folks stocked up on last-minute Powerball tickets. But could you truly remain anonymous in Florida if you win? Florida public records laws are extremely broad and the Florida Lottery says once you win, your name will still be public […]
Inside look at downtown Fort Myers’ new camera control center FORT MYERS, Fla.- Multiple screens showing dozens of high-resolution images of downtown Fort Myers are housed in the new control center at the Fort Myers Police Department for the city’s security camera system. “I find that they are very well hidden and that I feel very safe down here now,” said Astrid Wilhelm. Forty-nine new surveillance cameras now watch […]