Bruno’s of Brooklyn opens new downtown Fort Myers locationFEMA deadline looms for Lee County: flood insurance discounts at risk
Bruno’s of Brooklyn opens new downtown Fort Myers location The new Bruno’s of Brooklyn Italian Eatery opens the evening of Nov. 18 at 2149 First St. in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA deadline looms for Lee County: flood insurance discounts at risk FEMA will soon announce whether homeowners in five different areas of Lee County will keep that 25% discount on their flood insurance policies long term.
NORTH FORT MYERS Man wanted for grand theft at North Fort Myers Dollar Tree SWFL Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for committing grand theft at a Dollar Tree in North Fort Myers last week.
WINK NEWS 1 dead from e-coli outbreak due to carrots sold in popular grocery stores The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an outbreak of e-coli linked to tainted carrots.
FORT MYERS Lee County Library System announces annual Fandom Fest The Lee County Library System is inviting people of all ages to bring cosplay and pop culture fun to its annual Fandom Fest.
FORT MYERS Lee County opens Royal Palms Avenue parking lot for downtown Fort Myers workers Lee County has announced the opening of the Royal Palms Avenue parking lot, which will be used by downtown workers and become paid public parking on nights and weekends.
NAPLES Naples sculptor makes memorable busts for 9 locations You may notice some new, massive statues that have been placed in popular areas around Naples, like Waterside Shops and Maserati Naples.
the weather authority Seasonal Monday with highs in the mid 80s The Weather Authority is tracking seasonal temperatures with an approaching cold front that is expected to bring rain and cooler conditions during the middle of the week.
Volunteers gather for 20th annual Turkey Drop event in Collier County The 20th annual Capital Wealth Advisors Turkey Drop event is set to begin as organizers seek to mark this milestone anniversary with the goal of over 7,000 turkeys donated.
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB residents raise concerns over removal of business trailers Residents and business owners on Fort Myers Beach are raising concerns after FEMA called for the removal of temporary structures off the island.
Driver arrested after failing to stop in Lehigh Acres According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver was arrested after he failed to stop for troopers on State Road 82 and Blackstone Drive in Lehigh Acres on Saturday Night.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfighting This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a burglary spree, aggravated battery with a vehicle and a man arrested for cockfighting.
NAPLES Deputies investigating death at Collier house party The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death that happened at a house party.
southwest florida Beautiful Sunday on tap with temperatures reaching the low 80s this afternoon It will be another seasonal day with sun and clouds across Southwest Florida with temperatures reaching yet again topping out in the low 80s.
NAPLES Community raises funds for family of elementary school choking victim Staff and students from Laurel Oak Elementary School gathered at a Naples Culver’s to raise money for the family of Benjamin Cronin, an 11-year-old boy who died after choking at school.
Bruno’s of Brooklyn opens new downtown Fort Myers location The new Bruno’s of Brooklyn Italian Eatery opens the evening of Nov. 18 at 2149 First St. in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA deadline looms for Lee County: flood insurance discounts at risk FEMA will soon announce whether homeowners in five different areas of Lee County will keep that 25% discount on their flood insurance policies long term.
NORTH FORT MYERS Man wanted for grand theft at North Fort Myers Dollar Tree SWFL Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for committing grand theft at a Dollar Tree in North Fort Myers last week.
WINK NEWS 1 dead from e-coli outbreak due to carrots sold in popular grocery stores The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an outbreak of e-coli linked to tainted carrots.
FORT MYERS Lee County Library System announces annual Fandom Fest The Lee County Library System is inviting people of all ages to bring cosplay and pop culture fun to its annual Fandom Fest.
FORT MYERS Lee County opens Royal Palms Avenue parking lot for downtown Fort Myers workers Lee County has announced the opening of the Royal Palms Avenue parking lot, which will be used by downtown workers and become paid public parking on nights and weekends.
NAPLES Naples sculptor makes memorable busts for 9 locations You may notice some new, massive statues that have been placed in popular areas around Naples, like Waterside Shops and Maserati Naples.
the weather authority Seasonal Monday with highs in the mid 80s The Weather Authority is tracking seasonal temperatures with an approaching cold front that is expected to bring rain and cooler conditions during the middle of the week.
Volunteers gather for 20th annual Turkey Drop event in Collier County The 20th annual Capital Wealth Advisors Turkey Drop event is set to begin as organizers seek to mark this milestone anniversary with the goal of over 7,000 turkeys donated.
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB residents raise concerns over removal of business trailers Residents and business owners on Fort Myers Beach are raising concerns after FEMA called for the removal of temporary structures off the island.
Driver arrested after failing to stop in Lehigh Acres According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver was arrested after he failed to stop for troopers on State Road 82 and Blackstone Drive in Lehigh Acres on Saturday Night.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfighting This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a burglary spree, aggravated battery with a vehicle and a man arrested for cockfighting.
NAPLES Deputies investigating death at Collier house party The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death that happened at a house party.
southwest florida Beautiful Sunday on tap with temperatures reaching the low 80s this afternoon It will be another seasonal day with sun and clouds across Southwest Florida with temperatures reaching yet again topping out in the low 80s.
NAPLES Community raises funds for family of elementary school choking victim Staff and students from Laurel Oak Elementary School gathered at a Naples Culver’s to raise money for the family of Benjamin Cronin, an 11-year-old boy who died after choking at school.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Short-term vacation rentals resume in Charlotte County Rental agencies have been preparing for this moment since the shutdown, and it’s just in time for Memorial Day weekend, one of the busiest of the year. The state has approved Charlotte County’s plan for short-term vacation rentals to resume. Hotels and motels were allowed to stay open during the pandemic, unless a local jurisdiction […]
Pet scams increase during pandemic Whether you’re a cat person or a dog lover, spending more time at home is much better with a pet, but the Better Business Bureau is warning that some animal lovers are getting ripped off. One of those was Pam Elcik of Fort Myers. She thought she found the perfect pets on Craigslist – two […]
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Allegiant Air won’t spend new capital on Sunseeker project for 18 months The Sunseeker Resort project in Charlotte County is suspended indefinitely as Allegiant Air loses money amid the coronavirus pandemic. The gates surrounding Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor are locked, and crews hired by Allegiant won’t resume construction until at least late 2021. “We have said from the outset, the most important component of our model is […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Citrus groves struggle as crops go unharvested amidst pandemic Mother Nature started 2020 showing off her sweet side, putting “Citrus Sweet” crops on track for a 20% increase in harvest. “The crops were excellent this year. We had a warm season, relatively dry season,” said owner of Citrus Sweet, George Winslow. But now, you can see his losses on the ground — more than […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Fire in Placida Sands neighborhood damages 1 structure, 2 homes evacuated, 95% contained A fire in the Placida Sands neighborhood in Charlotte County has already damaged one structure and forced two homes to evacuate. The fire in the area of Brig Circle and Linwood Road off of Gasparilla Road is currently at 60 acres with 95% containment, according to Charlotte County Fire. Fire at 95% contained at this […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County officials say lesser-hit area should fully reopen more quickly Dr. Anthony Fauci’s dire testimony comes as leaders here in Southwest Florida say they want more industries to get back to work. As customers make their way back inside restaurants, Charlotte County commissioners say it’s not as hard hit as other areas of our state. Hostess Jennifer Newman, at Wally’s Southern Barbecue in Port Charlotte, […]
ENGLEWOOD Salons and barbershops reopen, make sacrifices in the name of safety Hair washing, fresh cuts, color and perms – hair salons and barbershops are back open. Southwest Floridians like Joan Herity of Placida are very eager to get back in the chair, saying, “I had so much hair that if you grab me on the hair on my head then you could swing me around.” Marie […]
PUNTA GORDA With pickleball courts open across Charlotte County, players find new normal Pick up your paddles and racquets! Tennis and pickleball courts re-opened across Charlotte County Friday morning, and clearly, they’ve been missed. Cheryl Bellio and her friend Susan Armo traded their AC, for the light breeze on a Punta Gorda tennis court. “It’s been great today,” Bellio said. “The weather has been perfect.” With Armo adding, […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Fawcett Memorial nurses launch complaints; hospital CEO resigns Some workers at Port Charlotte’s Fawcett Memorial Hospital said their colleagues are becoming their new patients with COVID-19, and now, the hospital’s CEO has abruptly resigned. “I think there are more positive employees than there are patients,” said Ann Stager, circulating RN in the surgery unit. Staff at Fawcett said that’s their concerning reality and […]
ENGLEWOOD Englewood doctor faces battery, sexual assault charges Patients of a doctor say they were sexually assaulted by the person they trusted. At least half a dozen women say Dr. Thomas Lohstreter of Sarasota violated them in their most vulnerable moments, during appointments in his office. Detectives say they were initially alerted in December 2019 to possible misconduct. We spoke to a lawyer […]