Diving duo makes prehistoric discoveryCommissioner reacts to state attorney ruling in death of Christopher Jordan
VENICE BEACH Diving duo makes prehistoric discovery Half a mile off Venice Beach, deep below the surface of the water, two divers, Blair Morrow and Alex Lundberg, found a sign of prehistoric times buried in the sand.
Commissioner reacts to state attorney ruling in death of Christopher Jordan On Monday, the detective who fired the fatal shot that killed Christopher Jordan in his Fort Myers home went back to work.
PORT CHARLOTTE Is Sunseeker Resort losing money? It’s a place designed to bring in people and a lot of money to Charlotte County. The Sunseeker Resort opened on December 15 and features 785 rooms, 20 different food and beverage places, and 60,000 square feet of convention space.
NORTH PORT North and SB lanes shut down near Mile Marker 195 due to brush fire North Port Fire Rescue said to expect significant delays. They recommended drivers take an alternate route.
FORT MYERS Roundabout incoming for Winkler and Challenger intersection A new roundabout is coming to the City of Fort Myers at the intersection of Challenger Boulevard and Winkler Avenue.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach church selling two acres of land Pastor Sean Critser’s congregation voted unanimously on Sunday to sell the front two acres of the church’s property for $4 million.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Boaters at a loss with boat ramp closed There have been no boats coming out of the Punta Rassa boat ramp since 2022, after Hurricane Ian hit southwest Florida.
Realtor stops thief trying to steal and sell land Imagine someone pretends to be you and sells your home or land right from underneath you. Deed or property fraud happens more often than you think.
NORTH FORT MYERS Body cam footage of woman and her dog rescued from Prairie Preserve Pines A woman and her exhausted dog fight to survive while trapped in the elements and oppressive Florida heat.
NAPLES Local surgeon removing cancer through the mouth Surgery to remove cancers in the head and neck can sometimes leave patients with negative impacts long after the cancer is gone. But a new approach is cutting back on damage.
CAPE CORAL Byron Donalds to hold town hall in Cape Coral From flood insurance to pythons and rebuilding from Ian nearly two years later, Southwest Florida has a lot on its plate.
Naples Airport move study finds 4 possible sites There’s a study looking at the possibility of moving the Naples Airport.
NAPLES Playing like a girl in Naples flag football league Through having a positive outlet and strong role models commissioner Lorna McLain hopes flag football makes a difference in the community.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee River Bridge to close for 10 weeks to speed up bridge project The Florida Department of Transportation announced a busy Fort Myers bridge is closing for more than two months.
WINK NEWS No plea deal for woman accused of being part of one of Southwest Florida’s largest drug rings No plea deal for woman suspected of being involved in one of the largest drug rings in Southwest Florida.
VENICE BEACH Diving duo makes prehistoric discovery Half a mile off Venice Beach, deep below the surface of the water, two divers, Blair Morrow and Alex Lundberg, found a sign of prehistoric times buried in the sand.
Commissioner reacts to state attorney ruling in death of Christopher Jordan On Monday, the detective who fired the fatal shot that killed Christopher Jordan in his Fort Myers home went back to work.
PORT CHARLOTTE Is Sunseeker Resort losing money? It’s a place designed to bring in people and a lot of money to Charlotte County. The Sunseeker Resort opened on December 15 and features 785 rooms, 20 different food and beverage places, and 60,000 square feet of convention space.
NORTH PORT North and SB lanes shut down near Mile Marker 195 due to brush fire North Port Fire Rescue said to expect significant delays. They recommended drivers take an alternate route.
FORT MYERS Roundabout incoming for Winkler and Challenger intersection A new roundabout is coming to the City of Fort Myers at the intersection of Challenger Boulevard and Winkler Avenue.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach church selling two acres of land Pastor Sean Critser’s congregation voted unanimously on Sunday to sell the front two acres of the church’s property for $4 million.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Boaters at a loss with boat ramp closed There have been no boats coming out of the Punta Rassa boat ramp since 2022, after Hurricane Ian hit southwest Florida.
Realtor stops thief trying to steal and sell land Imagine someone pretends to be you and sells your home or land right from underneath you. Deed or property fraud happens more often than you think.
NORTH FORT MYERS Body cam footage of woman and her dog rescued from Prairie Preserve Pines A woman and her exhausted dog fight to survive while trapped in the elements and oppressive Florida heat.
NAPLES Local surgeon removing cancer through the mouth Surgery to remove cancers in the head and neck can sometimes leave patients with negative impacts long after the cancer is gone. But a new approach is cutting back on damage.
CAPE CORAL Byron Donalds to hold town hall in Cape Coral From flood insurance to pythons and rebuilding from Ian nearly two years later, Southwest Florida has a lot on its plate.
Naples Airport move study finds 4 possible sites There’s a study looking at the possibility of moving the Naples Airport.
NAPLES Playing like a girl in Naples flag football league Through having a positive outlet and strong role models commissioner Lorna McLain hopes flag football makes a difference in the community.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee River Bridge to close for 10 weeks to speed up bridge project The Florida Department of Transportation announced a busy Fort Myers bridge is closing for more than two months.
WINK NEWS No plea deal for woman accused of being part of one of Southwest Florida’s largest drug rings No plea deal for woman suspected of being involved in one of the largest drug rings in Southwest Florida.
WASHINGTON (AP) Trump deploys more troops to Mideast after US embassy attack Charging that Iran was “fully responsible” for an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, President Donald Trump ordered about 750 U.S. soldiers deployed to the Middle East as about 3,000 more prepared for possible deployment in the next several days. No U.S. casualties or evacuations were reported after the attack Tuesday by dozens of […]
PUNTA GORDA Inaugural World Pickleball Championship makes history, could return for second year Monday evening, we will find out who this year’s first-ever World Pickleball Champion after the tournament wraps up in Punta Gorda. Despite delays, organizers say the event has been so successful that it could return for a second year. Making history and crowning champions as the players at the inaugural World Pickleball Championship competed against […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Pros compete for World Pickleball Championship in Charlotte County The world’s best pickleball players are in Southwest Florida, and the first ever world championship is underway in Charlotte County. Five-hundred players worldwide are competing in the World Pickleball Championship at the Pickleplex on FSW’s Charlotte County campus Friday just outside of Punta Gorda. The tournament is a huge economic boost for Charlotte County. Hundreds […]
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Sunseeker Resort expected completion 2021, large area growth predicted The Sunseeker Resort by Allegiant Air is scheduled to open in Charlotte Harbor in 2021 and expected to bring hundreds of jobs to the area and hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. We looked to see if the area is prepared for this new growth in the near future. Immediately, the project has brought […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County mother gets a special Christmas surprise It’s Nancy Gibson’s favorite time of the year. “Christmas is a magical time,” she said, for many reasons. But her middle son, Aaron, lives in Virginia and won’t be home for the holidays…or so she thought. She came home from work Monday to a very large box. “We wanted to get you something that meant […]
ENGLEWOOD BEACH Rip currents causing concern in Southwest Florida UPDATE: The National Weather Service warns of a high rip current risk remains in effect through Tuesday evening. Breaking waves up to 5 to 7 feet are expected along area beaches. The affected counties are Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, and Lee. Heading to the beach on Christmas is a tradition for many in Southwest […]
ENGLEWOOD EAST Englewood man meets the first responders that saved his life An Englewood East man is lucky to be alive this holiday season after a medical episode that left him with little chance of survival. Thanks to paramedics and firefighters, he’s here for the holidays. Santa is cheering “Ho ho ho” for our local heroes and families, and one special guest at the 20th annual Charlotte […]
WINK NEWS Inspector general report says FAA missed safety risks with Allegiant Air Thousands of people travel through Southwest Florida each day with Allegiant Air flights. But a new report shows the airline is dealing with the aftermath of multiple safety issues. And the people overseeing the fixes aren’t doing enough to protect air travelers. Allegiant has dealt with various mechanical issues since 2011, including in-flight engine shutdowns, […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County officials considering changing rules for chicken ban It may not matter at your home, but what if your neighbor got a chicken as a pet? Charlotte County’s ban of chickens on residential property is ruffling feathers, and some are pushing for a rules change. We asked you on Facebook if you thought this was a good idea. Most of you agreed to […]
PUNTA GORDA Museum in Punta Gorda shows the honorable process of retiring the flag The flag of the United States is our token of freedom. But the steady swaying of the stars and stripes forces some to retire the symbol of sacrifice. “A lot of blood has been spilled to protect that flag,” said Chuck Vullo, a veteran of the U.S. Navy. “The flag means an awful lot to […]