Crews on scene of 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village DriveJake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people
ESTERO Crews on scene of 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
NAPLES Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of Fiddler’s Creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
Prescription drug shortages lead to higher prices There are currently more than 250 medications on the nation’s drug shortage list, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The organization says 2023 marked the worst year for shortages in about a decade.
ESTERO Crews on scene of 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
NAPLES Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of Fiddler’s Creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
Prescription drug shortages lead to higher prices There are currently more than 250 medications on the nation’s drug shortage list, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The organization says 2023 marked the worst year for shortages in about a decade.
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 […]