Lee County cousins arrested for street racing at 90 mph in Lehigh AcresFort Myers activist reacts to shutdown of government reproductive rights website
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County cousins arrested for street racing at 90 mph in Lehigh Acres Lee County deputies arrested two men after witnessing them racing down Lee Boulevard at nearly 90 mph.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers activist reacts to shutdown of government reproductive rights website The website ReproductiveRights.gov, which offered resources on abortion and reproductive rights, is no longer accessible.
2 southwest Floridians involved in January 6 attack pardoned and commuted by President Trump Two men involved in the January 6th attack are now back in southwest Florida, thanks to a series of pardons from President Trump.
ESTERO Local teen golfer to play at Augusta National One drive at a time, 14-year-old Jesus Bethencourt is doing something most only dream of: playing at Augusta National.
AI traffic cameras helping Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office solve crimes Artificial intelligence has been helping the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office solve crimes.
ESTERO SWFL siblings start official Pickleball World Cup Hercilio and Miranda Cabieses love pickleball so much they make it their mission to share it with the world.
MARCO ISLAND Proposal to bring in police cameras to Marco Island Marco Island city leaders are considering a proposal for police officers to wear body cameras. The idea aims to modernize the department and increase trust with citizens.
FORT MYERS Increasing deportation raises concerns for migrant workers in SWFL With the fear of mass deportations and raids many are wondering whether any will happen here. Any mass deportations could adversely affect construction and agriculture.
Lee County schools survey parents on classroom phone restrictions Lee County Schools is considering changes to its student code of conduct regarding the use of wireless communication devices during the school day.
NAPLES New NCH technology to destroy tumors NCH is upping its cancer-fighting game by becoming the first in Florida to acquire a new technology designed to destroy tumors.
FORT MYERS Alliance for the Arts to host 39th annual All Florida Juried Exhibition The Alliance for the Arts will be hosting the 39th Annual All Florida Juried Exhibit.
ESTERO FGCU softball coach David Deiros to retire after 2025 season FGCU softball head coach David Deiros will retire from coaching at the end of the 2025 season.
Tim Aten Knows: SWFL to see expansion of Oar & Iron, Kelly’s Roast Beef The restaurant franchise group for the Boston-based Kelly’s Roast Beef and Oar & Iron Raw Bar & Grill recently burst out of the gate in Collier and Lee counties with aggressive expansion plans for both dining concepts.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man gets life in prison for fatal fentanyl distribution A Fort Myers man will spend the rest of his life in jail for distributing a lethal dose of fentanyl.
Fort Myers council to discuss $11.5M bid for News-Press site redevelopment The Fort Myers News-Press building, a site with a long history and untapped potential, may soon undergo a transformation.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County cousins arrested for street racing at 90 mph in Lehigh Acres Lee County deputies arrested two men after witnessing them racing down Lee Boulevard at nearly 90 mph.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers activist reacts to shutdown of government reproductive rights website The website ReproductiveRights.gov, which offered resources on abortion and reproductive rights, is no longer accessible.
2 southwest Floridians involved in January 6 attack pardoned and commuted by President Trump Two men involved in the January 6th attack are now back in southwest Florida, thanks to a series of pardons from President Trump.
ESTERO Local teen golfer to play at Augusta National One drive at a time, 14-year-old Jesus Bethencourt is doing something most only dream of: playing at Augusta National.
AI traffic cameras helping Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office solve crimes Artificial intelligence has been helping the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office solve crimes.
ESTERO SWFL siblings start official Pickleball World Cup Hercilio and Miranda Cabieses love pickleball so much they make it their mission to share it with the world.
MARCO ISLAND Proposal to bring in police cameras to Marco Island Marco Island city leaders are considering a proposal for police officers to wear body cameras. The idea aims to modernize the department and increase trust with citizens.
FORT MYERS Increasing deportation raises concerns for migrant workers in SWFL With the fear of mass deportations and raids many are wondering whether any will happen here. Any mass deportations could adversely affect construction and agriculture.
Lee County schools survey parents on classroom phone restrictions Lee County Schools is considering changes to its student code of conduct regarding the use of wireless communication devices during the school day.
NAPLES New NCH technology to destroy tumors NCH is upping its cancer-fighting game by becoming the first in Florida to acquire a new technology designed to destroy tumors.
FORT MYERS Alliance for the Arts to host 39th annual All Florida Juried Exhibition The Alliance for the Arts will be hosting the 39th Annual All Florida Juried Exhibit.
ESTERO FGCU softball coach David Deiros to retire after 2025 season FGCU softball head coach David Deiros will retire from coaching at the end of the 2025 season.
Tim Aten Knows: SWFL to see expansion of Oar & Iron, Kelly’s Roast Beef The restaurant franchise group for the Boston-based Kelly’s Roast Beef and Oar & Iron Raw Bar & Grill recently burst out of the gate in Collier and Lee counties with aggressive expansion plans for both dining concepts.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man gets life in prison for fatal fentanyl distribution A Fort Myers man will spend the rest of his life in jail for distributing a lethal dose of fentanyl.
Fort Myers council to discuss $11.5M bid for News-Press site redevelopment The Fort Myers News-Press building, a site with a long history and untapped potential, may soon undergo a transformation.
CAPE CORAL Heavy police presence just off Cape Coral Parkway East The Cape Coral Police Department is warning residents about an increased police presence. This is happening in the 4800 block of Manor Court, near the intersection of Cape Coral Parkway East and Coronado Parkway. Cape PD says they are investigating an “incident” in that area and the increased police presence will remain until that investigation […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral fire displaces family On Sunday morning, the Cape Coral Fire Department responded to a fire. This was in the 1100 block of SE 34th St. Fire crews say upon arrival. Heavy smoke could be observed coming from the home. But, despite that and water supply challenges, firefighters were able to distinguish the fire quickly. Cape Coral fire says, […]
LEE COUNTY FDOH-Lee issues blue-green algae alerts for Davis and Alva Boat Ramps The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued two health alerts regarding the presence of blue-green algal toxins in the Caloosahatchee River. The first alert is for Davis Boat Ramp, and the other impacts Alva Boat Ramp. The public should be cautious in these areas based on water samples taken on Jan. 24. […]
HENDRY COUNTY Hendry County to open cold weather shelters The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office announced that there will be two cold-weather shelters open on Sunday night. The sheriff’s office announced via Facebook that these shelters open at 9 p.m. and you must report to the shelter by 11 p.m. if you wish to use the shelter. No one will be allowed in after 11 […]
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh house fire displaces 12 people Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District confirmed that house fire displaced at least 12 people on Saturday evening. Lehigh Acre Fire Control responded to a home fire along 39th Street W in Lehigh Acres. This was in the Harris neighborhood. The Red Cross is now assisting 12 people, including eight adults and four children, […]
LEHIGH ACRES Fort Myers man arrested after random attacks in Lehigh Acres this month A man was arrested on Saturday afternoon following two random attacks in Lehigh Acres this month. SWFL Crime Stoppers says the suspect has been identified as Carlton Gary, 44. Authorities say Gary is suspected of a battery on a 40-year-old woman at a Dollar Tree store on Lee Boulevard on Jan. 13. Deputies say he […]
HENDRY COUNTY Man killed in motorcycle crash along SR-80 Florida Highway Patrol confirmed a deadly single-vehicle crash in Hendry County. This happened near the intersection of SR-80 and Everhigh Acres Rd. Just before 3 p.m. on Tuesday, FHP says the 79-year-old Pembroke Pines man was driving his motorcycle east on SR-80. The man failed to correctly navigate a curve in the road and left […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County deputies arrest man they say is responsible for string of recent business burglaries WINK News has been covering multiple burglaries at businesses in Charlotte County recently. On Friday, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office announced that it had arrested a suspect in those burglaries. One Port Charlotte business owner reported missing funds after reviewing receipts from recent transactions. Then, that owner reviewed surveillance footage and noticed a man with […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Teen accused of robbing North Fort Myers home armed with a shotgun, arrested The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a teen in connection with a home invasion that took place last week. Early in the morning, on Jan. 6, Lee County deputies responded to a home invasion robbery along Breeze Dr. in North Fort Myers. Once detectives arrived, they found out that the suspect had entered the […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Car slams multi-family home in south Fort Myers South Trail Fire and Rescue District confirmed to WINK News that a car hit a multi-family home. This happened in the 10000-block of Woodrose Court in south Fort Myers. Fire crews describe this as a four-plex or four-family home. Only one of the units was affected. Firefighters determined that the home had structural damage and […]