Pedestrian killed in crash on Ortiz Ave in Fort MyersVictim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large
Pedestrian killed in crash on Ortiz Ave in Fort Myers Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Monday night in Fort Myers.
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
ESTERO Hello Kitty Café truck coming to Estero Calling all Sanrio fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will make its way to Estero in December.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react as Tropicana Park construction starts Crews broke ground at Tropicana Park in Cape Coral on Monday, the first step toward the park’s future.
Body camera footage released of deputy involved crash A driver not paying attention to the road slams into several deputy patrol cars.
PUNTA GORDA Tow company denies access to boat owner after Hurricane Milton A woman’s boat sank during Hurricane Milton while she was in Michigan, but the company allegedly will not let her collect her belongings.
CAPE CORAL New billboard asks for help in solving Cape Coral cold case A new billboard towering over a busy Cape Coral intersection asks for your help in solving a 10 year old cold case.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA’s deadline forces tough choices for Fort Myers Beach businesses FEMA’s deadline is Monday for temporary structures like shipping containers or trailers to get off the island.
NAPLES Naples tops the U.S. News & World Report list for places to retire in 2025 at number 1 spot If you could pick a place to retire, what city would you choose?
What are the impacts to southwest Florida if the U.S. Department of Education gets eliminated? A lot of changes are in store when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. One of those changes is the possible dismantlement of the U.S. Department of Education.
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
Ultrasound technology shows promise for pain and depression treatment Chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression — both impact millions of people, both can be debilitating and both can leave people feeling hopeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department launches annual toy drive The Cape Coral Fire Department is collecting toys and gifts for children in need this holiday season.
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.
Pedestrian killed in crash on Ortiz Ave in Fort Myers Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Monday night in Fort Myers.
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
ESTERO Hello Kitty Café truck coming to Estero Calling all Sanrio fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will make its way to Estero in December.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react as Tropicana Park construction starts Crews broke ground at Tropicana Park in Cape Coral on Monday, the first step toward the park’s future.
Body camera footage released of deputy involved crash A driver not paying attention to the road slams into several deputy patrol cars.
PUNTA GORDA Tow company denies access to boat owner after Hurricane Milton A woman’s boat sank during Hurricane Milton while she was in Michigan, but the company allegedly will not let her collect her belongings.
CAPE CORAL New billboard asks for help in solving Cape Coral cold case A new billboard towering over a busy Cape Coral intersection asks for your help in solving a 10 year old cold case.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA’s deadline forces tough choices for Fort Myers Beach businesses FEMA’s deadline is Monday for temporary structures like shipping containers or trailers to get off the island.
NAPLES Naples tops the U.S. News & World Report list for places to retire in 2025 at number 1 spot If you could pick a place to retire, what city would you choose?
What are the impacts to southwest Florida if the U.S. Department of Education gets eliminated? A lot of changes are in store when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. One of those changes is the possible dismantlement of the U.S. Department of Education.
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
Ultrasound technology shows promise for pain and depression treatment Chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression — both impact millions of people, both can be debilitating and both can leave people feeling hopeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department launches annual toy drive The Cape Coral Fire Department is collecting toys and gifts for children in need this holiday season.
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.
Vandals spray-paint walls of Island Coast High School in Cape Coral CAPE CORAL, Fla. Vandals who spray-painted the walls of Island Coast High School in July could face felony charges, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said. It is believed the vandalism happened between 5 p.m. on July 10 and 11 a.m. on July 11 at the school at 2125 DeNavarro Parkway, deputies said. Several walls and a […]
Fort Myers man found guilty in fatal 2015 hit-and-run crash FORT MYERS, Fla. A 24-year-old man was found guilty Friday in a May 2015 fatal bicycle crash, the State Attorney’s office said. Daniel Aquino Longorio, of Fort Myers, crashed his car into Tony Jermun Bridley on Nuna Avenue while he was riding a bicycle, the State Attorney’s office said. Longorio then dragged Bridley’s body and bicycle into […]
Clewiston officer cleared in shooting of suspect FORT MYERS, Fla. A Clewiston Police Officer will not be charged in a January shooting that wounded an 18-year-old man, the state attorney’s office said. Officer James R. Hester was legally justified in opening fire Jan. 19 at Markevious Slaughter, 19, who initially fled police in a stolen vehicle, according to the state attorney’s office. During […]
Lee Sheriff’s deputy won’t face charges in shooting of Estero suspect FORT MYERS, Fla. A Lee County Sheriff’s deputy was legally justified in opening fire at a suspect in Estero, the state attorney’s office said Friday. Trey Steven Chenault, 26, was critically injured when he was shot Nov. 30, 2016 along Via Coconut Point behind Target and Hertz headquarters. Lt. James Heuglin will not face charges for the […]
Trump ousts Bannon, his influential, divisive strategist WASHINGTON (AP) Steve Bannon, the blunt-spoken and divisive strategist who rose from Donald Trump’s conservative campaign to a top White House post, was pushed out by the president Friday, capping a turbulent seven months marked by the departure of much of Trump’s original senior staff. The former leader of conservative Breitbart News and a favorite […]
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Collier County FORT MYERS, Fla. Strong storms were moving through parts of Collier County shortly after 7 p.m. Friday, WINK meteorologist Scott Zedeker said. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued until 8:15 p.m. for Golden Gate Estates, Marco Island, Immokalee, Naples and Orange Tree, Big Corkscrew Island, the National Weather Serve of Miami said. Excessive lightning, gusty […]
Brewery to raise money for Fort Myers lightning strike victim GATEWAY, Fla. A brewery is raising money Friday for a Fort Myers woman who was struck by lightning while nine months pregnant in June. Raffles, food trucks, live music and more will be a part of the Fort Myers Brewing Company event running from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the brewery on 12811 Commerce Lakes […]
Tally reaches 500 in Florida Everglades Burmese python hunt MIAMI (AP) Hunters have killed 500 Burmese pythons during an elimination program in the Florida Everglades. Officials who are overseeing the program tell local news outlets that Miami snake hunter Jason Leon killed the 500th python – a 7-foot (2-meter) snake – Thursday morning. It was his second kill since the Python Elimination Program began […]
Men accused of stealing 84-year-old woman’s purse in Lehigh LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. Two men are on the loose after stealing an 84-year-old woman’s purse in a Walmart parking lot, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers said. The suspects left the Walmart at 2523 Lee Blvd. in a silver or gray Ford Explorer Sport Trac pickup truck around 1:30 p.m. Aug. 3 after running up to the woman and […]
Naples man accused of killing family ruled competent to enter plea NAPLES, Fla. A man accused of killing his family by slitting their throats is competent to enter a plea and waive his right to a jury trial, two doctors said Friday. A judge agreed to accept the recommendations of the doctors for Mesac Damas, who faces the death penalty if convicted. Damas has expressed a […]