Caloosahatchee River Bridge to close for 10 weeks to speed up bridge projectNo plea deal for woman accused of being part of one of Southwest Florida’s largest drug rings
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.
OLGA 2 teens identified in Franklin Lock Park drowning Authorities have released the identities of two of the three Franklin Lock Park drowning victims.
Title and trust company expands to Charlotte County It’s a family affair at Lyons Title & Trust, which recently opened its third office in Port Charlotte.
Collier rejects $23M price tag for 2,247 acres Collier County commissioners unanimously rejected a $23 million price for a 2,247-acre Immokalee property for possible affordable workforce housing, fire house and other uses, opting to continue negotiating.
Voodoo Brewing Co. upends brewery business model Voodoo Brewing Co. began in 2005 and has since expanded to five corporate locations and 14 franchise locations, with the Fort Myers spot being the first to open in Florida.
COLLIER COUNTY Truck overturns, spills cargo; I-75 at mile marker 63 closed The Rest Area Access Road, under I-75 at mile marker 63, is closed due to an overturned truck that spilled its cargo onto the roadway.
FORT MYERS “I’m so grateful candlelight is here” Gulf Coast Symphony fills venue with thousands of candles Gulf Coast Symphony holds Candlelight concerts in an effort to introduce classical musicians and string quartets to the community in a unique atmosphere.
WINK NEWS 2 men arrested for fleeing from State Troopers; throwing backpack filled with drugs from car on I-75 Two men have been arrested after allegedly fleeing from State Troopers on Interstate 75 and throwing a backpack with drugs out of the car.
fort myers Local NAACP Branch plans protest in response to state attorney’s ruling The Lee County NAACP plans on protesting the state attorney’s ruling of an FMPD detective’s killing of an unarmed black man.
WINK NEWS Car fire on I-75 northbound temporarily closes lanes A car on fire has been reported near Bonita Beach Road on I-75 northbound.
downtown fort myers The downtown Fort Myers post office has reopened The downtown Fort Myers post office has officially reopened.
PUNTA GORDA Accused hitman in Punta Gorda double homicide will be in court for arraignment An accused hitman involved in a double homicide in Punta Gorda is scheduled to appear in court this morning for his arraignment.
WINK NEWS Poll results reveal more children are drinking caffeine For many, the morning routine is incomplete without a cup of coffee, but do you remember how old you were when you started your caffeine kick?
FORT MYERS Detective returns to work after Christopher Jordan investigation The detective with the Fort Myers Police Department who shot and killed an unarmed black man is set to return to work.
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.
OLGA 2 teens identified in Franklin Lock Park drowning Authorities have released the identities of two of the three Franklin Lock Park drowning victims.
Title and trust company expands to Charlotte County It’s a family affair at Lyons Title & Trust, which recently opened its third office in Port Charlotte.
Collier rejects $23M price tag for 2,247 acres Collier County commissioners unanimously rejected a $23 million price for a 2,247-acre Immokalee property for possible affordable workforce housing, fire house and other uses, opting to continue negotiating.
Voodoo Brewing Co. upends brewery business model Voodoo Brewing Co. began in 2005 and has since expanded to five corporate locations and 14 franchise locations, with the Fort Myers spot being the first to open in Florida.
COLLIER COUNTY Truck overturns, spills cargo; I-75 at mile marker 63 closed The Rest Area Access Road, under I-75 at mile marker 63, is closed due to an overturned truck that spilled its cargo onto the roadway.
FORT MYERS “I’m so grateful candlelight is here” Gulf Coast Symphony fills venue with thousands of candles Gulf Coast Symphony holds Candlelight concerts in an effort to introduce classical musicians and string quartets to the community in a unique atmosphere.
WINK NEWS 2 men arrested for fleeing from State Troopers; throwing backpack filled with drugs from car on I-75 Two men have been arrested after allegedly fleeing from State Troopers on Interstate 75 and throwing a backpack with drugs out of the car.
fort myers Local NAACP Branch plans protest in response to state attorney’s ruling The Lee County NAACP plans on protesting the state attorney’s ruling of an FMPD detective’s killing of an unarmed black man.
WINK NEWS Car fire on I-75 northbound temporarily closes lanes A car on fire has been reported near Bonita Beach Road on I-75 northbound.
downtown fort myers The downtown Fort Myers post office has reopened The downtown Fort Myers post office has officially reopened.
PUNTA GORDA Accused hitman in Punta Gorda double homicide will be in court for arraignment An accused hitman involved in a double homicide in Punta Gorda is scheduled to appear in court this morning for his arraignment.
WINK NEWS Poll results reveal more children are drinking caffeine For many, the morning routine is incomplete without a cup of coffee, but do you remember how old you were when you started your caffeine kick?
FORT MYERS Detective returns to work after Christopher Jordan investigation The detective with the Fort Myers Police Department who shot and killed an unarmed black man is set to return to work.
2-year-old shot in Lehigh Acres LEHIGH ACRES, Fla.- A 2-year-old is in the hospital following a shooting on the 500 block of Alabama Road late Monday afternoon. Family says little Armiya Robinson is recovering after surgery. The toddler was transported to Tampa Regional Hospital after family rushed her to Lehigh Regional Medical Center. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says the shooting appears […]
Mother of missing Florida girl charged with child abuse MIAMI (AP) – The siblings of a missing 11-year-old Florida girl told child welfare investigators that they went to school one day and never saw their sister again, and one boy told them, “I think she is dead or something,” according to an affidavit in the case. The girl’s mother, Keishanna Thomas, 31, remained in […]
Crime Stoppers looking for ZombiCon tips FORT MYERS, Fla. – Fort Myers police are still searching for the shooter in last weekend’s attack at ZombiCon. Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers says it’s received more than 50 tips about who the shooter may be but is looking for more. Trish Routte joined us in studio this morning with more on the need for […]
Pet Pals FORT MYERS, Fla.- Sally is a 4-year-old dog looking for her forever home. She is on the quiet side, but loyal and looking for a family to love. If you’d like to adopt Sally, contact the Gulf Coast Humane Society at 239-332-0364.
Images of Nature FORT MYERS – The Friends of Lovers Key State Park are hosting a week long event that celebrates nature photography, beginning Monday November 2. The highlight will be a dinner, auction and presentation by renowned photographer Carlton Ward, Jr. on Sunday November 8. For more information visit: www.friendsofloverskey.org or call Susan Suarez at (239) 784-4521.
Oscar Pistorius released from prison, put under house arrest JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee Olympic runner who fatally shot his girlfriend in 2013, was released from prison and placed under house arrest on Monday night, a South African official said. “Oscar Pistorius was placed under correctional supervision tonight,” Manelisi Wolela, a spokesman for South Africa’s correctional services department, said in a cellphone […]
Potential delay on some upgrades to gov’t insurance site WASHINGTON (AP) – With sign-up season starting in just two weeks, the Obama administration is indicating on Monday that some long-awaited upgrades to the government’s health insurance website could take more time. At issue is a new doctor look-up tool for HealthCare.gov, as well as another feature that would allow consumers to find out whether […]
After high-speed train attack, France tightens security PARIS (AP) – France is tightening security on its vast public transit network after an attack on a high-speed train that was thwarted by a group of Americans. The measures announced Monday by France’s interior minister, Bernard Cazeneuve, close security gaps that complicated baggage searches and ID checks. The attacker on the Thalys train boarded […]
Guantanamo defendant says he may want to be his own lawyer GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba (AP) – A Guantanamo Bay prisoner who is facing trial by military commission in the Sept. 11 attack told a judge Monday he may want to represent himself, a declaration that prompted a quick end to the latest attempt to get the stalled proceedings moving again after 18 months of […]
Witnesses: Pre-election violence flaring up in Haiti slum PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Deadly pre-election violence has flared up in and around Haiti’s most notorious slum and resulted in the killings of two pregnant women and at least 13 other people in the densely-populated district of shacks, community organizers and politicians said Monday. Official numbers of the slain around the mazelike network of Cite […]