Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down roads on Fowler and Winkler Ave.How well does a diverging diamond really work?
FORT MYERS Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down roads on Fowler and Winkler Ave. Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed that a motorcyclist has died in a crash on Fowler and Winkler Avenue on Thursday.
Sarasota How well does a diverging diamond really work? The Sarasota diverging diamond is located at Interstate 75 and University Parkway. It was put in to alleviate heavy traffic.
FORT MYERS RSW experiencing terminal expansion delay Lee County commissioners gave us an update on the RSW terminal expansion project, which is long overdue. Now we know why.
National Weather Service determining possible tornado in Immokalee A possible tornado hit the area of Oakhaven Circle in Immokalee where some areas are seeing wind damage.
SANIBEL Sanibel considering e-bike changes Biking is almost as common as driving on Sanibel, and the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee wants to keep that trend going.
CAPE CORAL Former Cape Coral teacher who sent inappropriate pictures to student reaches plea deal Reynolds’ plea agreement includes 12 years in prison followed by an additional 96 months of probation.
BONITA SPRINGS 12 vehicle crash shuts down all lanes of I-75 near MM 116 Bonita Springs firefighters are working the scene. Tow trucks are helping to get the affected vehicles off the road.
IMMOKALEE Strong storms cause wind damage in Immokalee, power outages reported Powerful storms leading to flood advisories and severe thunderstorm warnings have been impacting Southwest Florida for most of Thursday.
NAPLES Busy summer on horizon for top SWFL recruit The wide receiver has more than 30 offers from NCAA Division I programs, the majority of which are in power five conferences.
Port Authority, Lee County to work together on terminal expansion project A delay of at least a year in finishing the Southwest Florida International Airport terminal expansion construction project prompted elected officials to make a change.
FORT MYERS SAO: FMPD ‘justified’ in shooting Christopher Jordan The state attorney’s office says a Fort Myers police officer who shot and killed a man who was believed to have had gun during a confrontation with police was “justified in deadly force.”
Punta Gorda City Council denies extension to Fishermen’s Village receiver At a May 15 meeting, Punta Gorda City Council unanimously denied the request of Fishermen’s Village representatives to extend the deadline to market and sell the property.
WASHINGTON (AP) Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift The Justice Department on Thursday formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Collier commissioners discuss allowing guesthouse rentals in Urban Estates Collier County commissioners moved forward with a plan to allow urban estates homeowners to rent guesthouses.
Punta Gorda, YMCA inch closer to New Operation Cooper Street lease Punta Gorda City Council and representatives of the YMCA of Southwest Florida approached a lease agreement for New Operation Cooper Street during a special session May 14 where members of the public commented on the matter.
FORT MYERS Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down roads on Fowler and Winkler Ave. Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed that a motorcyclist has died in a crash on Fowler and Winkler Avenue on Thursday.
Sarasota How well does a diverging diamond really work? The Sarasota diverging diamond is located at Interstate 75 and University Parkway. It was put in to alleviate heavy traffic.
FORT MYERS RSW experiencing terminal expansion delay Lee County commissioners gave us an update on the RSW terminal expansion project, which is long overdue. Now we know why.
National Weather Service determining possible tornado in Immokalee A possible tornado hit the area of Oakhaven Circle in Immokalee where some areas are seeing wind damage.
SANIBEL Sanibel considering e-bike changes Biking is almost as common as driving on Sanibel, and the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee wants to keep that trend going.
CAPE CORAL Former Cape Coral teacher who sent inappropriate pictures to student reaches plea deal Reynolds’ plea agreement includes 12 years in prison followed by an additional 96 months of probation.
BONITA SPRINGS 12 vehicle crash shuts down all lanes of I-75 near MM 116 Bonita Springs firefighters are working the scene. Tow trucks are helping to get the affected vehicles off the road.
IMMOKALEE Strong storms cause wind damage in Immokalee, power outages reported Powerful storms leading to flood advisories and severe thunderstorm warnings have been impacting Southwest Florida for most of Thursday.
NAPLES Busy summer on horizon for top SWFL recruit The wide receiver has more than 30 offers from NCAA Division I programs, the majority of which are in power five conferences.
Port Authority, Lee County to work together on terminal expansion project A delay of at least a year in finishing the Southwest Florida International Airport terminal expansion construction project prompted elected officials to make a change.
FORT MYERS SAO: FMPD ‘justified’ in shooting Christopher Jordan The state attorney’s office says a Fort Myers police officer who shot and killed a man who was believed to have had gun during a confrontation with police was “justified in deadly force.”
Punta Gorda City Council denies extension to Fishermen’s Village receiver At a May 15 meeting, Punta Gorda City Council unanimously denied the request of Fishermen’s Village representatives to extend the deadline to market and sell the property.
WASHINGTON (AP) Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift The Justice Department on Thursday formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Collier commissioners discuss allowing guesthouse rentals in Urban Estates Collier County commissioners moved forward with a plan to allow urban estates homeowners to rent guesthouses.
Punta Gorda, YMCA inch closer to New Operation Cooper Street lease Punta Gorda City Council and representatives of the YMCA of Southwest Florida approached a lease agreement for New Operation Cooper Street during a special session May 14 where members of the public commented on the matter.
PORT CHARLOTTE Family seeks answers on 2-year anniversary of deadly hit-and-run Two years ago, Devin Federly went for a bicycle ride with his friends, but never returned home. Now, the family is speaking up to remind the community that the driver is still out there. “Everything is still open,” said Sheryl Federly, Devins aunt. “The wounds are open, the anger of knowing that somebody is living […]
NEW YORK Walmart sets age of 21 to buy firearms, ammunition Walmart announced Wednesday that it will no longer sell firearms and ammunition to people younger than 21 and would also remove items resembling assault-style rifles from its website. The move comes after Dick’s Sporting Goods announced earlier in the day that it would restrict the sale of firearms to those under 21 years old. It […]
Cape Coral Cape charter schools working to improve safety measures after child’s abduction Cape Coral Charter Schools are making changes to protect children after an amber alert was issued for an 8-year-old girl. Juliet Odierna was abducted from school on Feb. 22 without permission by her stepdad, Theodore Moschovas, after he falsely identified himself as the girl’s biological father. Cape Charter school board chairman Robert Zivkovic said the school system […]
PUNTA GORDA ‘It’s a win-win’: Charlotte County residents contemplate sales tax Charlotte County residents could continue paying an extra 1 percent sales tax if the initiative is extended. A study from University of Florida’s research center surveyed Charlotte County voters to guague interest in assess constituent’s opinions on extending a 1 percent sales tax option. Charlotte County will move forward with plans to put an extension […]
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Record heat makes impact on mosquito, snake, gator presence Critters are crawling throughout Collier County earlier than expected. Rats, roaches, snakes, gators, and mosquitoes are making an appearance as the area experiences record-heat. Deborah Arnold, a resident of Golden Gate Estates, expressed her frustration with the critters that have come to her area because of the heat. “I mean this is supposed to be […]
Fort Myers Florida House tax bill could make sale of puppy mill dogs legal A Florida lawmaker is working to put an end to puppy mills after dozens of puppies heading to a local pet store were found in filthy conditions, but a tax bill in the house (HB 7087) may make it harder. If the Florida House tax bill passes, the sale of puppy mill dogs would continue […]
Everglades City Everglades City building gets new life after Hurricane Irma Scars left behind by Hurricane Irma still remain visible in Everglades City. WINK News reporter Olivia Mancino revisited one of the hardest areas hit by the storm to explain what will happen to a building damaged by the strong winds. Watch the video for more details.
WASHINGTON AP source: WH Communications Director Hope Hicks resigning White House Communications Director Hope Hicks, one of President Donald Trump’s most loyal aides, is resigning. That’s according to a White House official briefed on her plans but not authorized to discuss them publicly. The news comes a day after Hicks was interviewed for nine hours by the panel investigating Russia interference in the 2016 […]
South Fort Myers Homeowner stops car burglary suspects at gunpoint in Gateway Two teenagers were arrested Wednesday for vehicular burglary on Hampton Park Court, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. The robbery happened around 6:28 p.m. on the 13000 block of Hampton Park Court, deputies said. The victim searched for the suspects and later found a red 2002 Honda Accord as the suspects seemed to be leaving […]
TALLAHASSEE School safety bill to take center stage for state capitol The House is expected to take up a wide-ranging school safety bill Friday, a day after the issue comes up on the Senate floor. Both chambers are trying to move quickly on the school-safety issue after a mass shooting Feb. 14 that killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County. House […]