Voters meet with Collier County candidatesTexas Roadhouse honors memory of five teenagers lost in tragic crash
NAPLES Voters meet with Collier County candidates It was a packed house at Seed to Table on Tuesday night as Collier County voters met with the candidates running to represent them.
FORT MYERS Texas Roadhouse honors memory of five teenagers lost in tragic crash It has been one year since the tragic crash that took the lives of five teenagers on Top Golf Way in Lee County.
CAPE CORAL Locals react to Wade Wilson jury recommendation Wade Wilson, the man found guilty of killing two innocent women, has his life in the hands of a jury and judge. In less than two hours on Tuesday – the jury came to their decision.
FORT MYERS Austan Cristiaan talks joining Bishop Verot and first D-1 offers Quarterback Austan Cristiaan talks about joining Bishop Verot for his freshman season and securing his first two D-1 offers.
FL researchers testing Zika virus to fight childhood brain cancer Neuroblastoma is one of the deadliest childhood cancers. Now, a team of researchers out of Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando are taking a novel approach to wipe out disease. Their studies involve the use of the Zika virus.
FORT MYERS Community Redevelopment Agency seeks public input for Cleveland Avenue project Mayor Kevin Anderson said Tuesday was an opportunity for the Community Redevelopment Agency and leaders to hear what the public thinks this redevelopment should look like.
FGCU professor agrees with US Surgeon General: gun violence is a public health crisis Gun violence: We’ve seen it here firsthand in southwest Florida. Many agree gun violence is a growing problem in the United States. Now, the U.S. Surgeon General is calling it a crisis.
Charlotte County Charlotte County now requiring condo and co-op inspections for building 25-years or older On the 3-year anniversary of the Champlain Towers South building collapse in Surfside, FL, many look to remember those lost and continue to learn from the tragedy.
FORT MYERS A third diamond interchange on its way to Southwest Florida The third iteration of a construction project that strikes fear into some drivers could be a tell-tell sign about the trends of Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples practice comes under fire from a former employee A Naples dermatology practice acknowledges it had issues when it first opened two years ago but says those issues are now behind them.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts more FEMA hearings Red tags are rearing their ugly head. Cape Coral homeowners who were slapped with these tags and found non-compliant with city code permits are back to defend themselves.
4 local music shows to choose from in one day If you’re an indecisive local music fan, Friday will be a tough day for you.
FORT MYERS Walt Wesley Way unveiled in honor of local legend Take a drive down Lincoln Blvd. in Fort Myers and you will notice above the street sign is another that reads ‘Honorary Walt Wesley Way.’
LABELLE Man reunited with dog after she appears in LaBelle 2 years after disappearing in Maryland A man has been reunited with his dog after she went missing for two years and many states away.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Several brands of ice cream, a variety of products, recalled for possible Listeria contamination Several brands of ice cream sold at Southwest Florida grocery stores are part of a massive nationwide recall involving 14 brands.
NAPLES Voters meet with Collier County candidates It was a packed house at Seed to Table on Tuesday night as Collier County voters met with the candidates running to represent them.
FORT MYERS Texas Roadhouse honors memory of five teenagers lost in tragic crash It has been one year since the tragic crash that took the lives of five teenagers on Top Golf Way in Lee County.
CAPE CORAL Locals react to Wade Wilson jury recommendation Wade Wilson, the man found guilty of killing two innocent women, has his life in the hands of a jury and judge. In less than two hours on Tuesday – the jury came to their decision.
FORT MYERS Austan Cristiaan talks joining Bishop Verot and first D-1 offers Quarterback Austan Cristiaan talks about joining Bishop Verot for his freshman season and securing his first two D-1 offers.
FL researchers testing Zika virus to fight childhood brain cancer Neuroblastoma is one of the deadliest childhood cancers. Now, a team of researchers out of Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando are taking a novel approach to wipe out disease. Their studies involve the use of the Zika virus.
FORT MYERS Community Redevelopment Agency seeks public input for Cleveland Avenue project Mayor Kevin Anderson said Tuesday was an opportunity for the Community Redevelopment Agency and leaders to hear what the public thinks this redevelopment should look like.
FGCU professor agrees with US Surgeon General: gun violence is a public health crisis Gun violence: We’ve seen it here firsthand in southwest Florida. Many agree gun violence is a growing problem in the United States. Now, the U.S. Surgeon General is calling it a crisis.
Charlotte County Charlotte County now requiring condo and co-op inspections for building 25-years or older On the 3-year anniversary of the Champlain Towers South building collapse in Surfside, FL, many look to remember those lost and continue to learn from the tragedy.
FORT MYERS A third diamond interchange on its way to Southwest Florida The third iteration of a construction project that strikes fear into some drivers could be a tell-tell sign about the trends of Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples practice comes under fire from a former employee A Naples dermatology practice acknowledges it had issues when it first opened two years ago but says those issues are now behind them.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts more FEMA hearings Red tags are rearing their ugly head. Cape Coral homeowners who were slapped with these tags and found non-compliant with city code permits are back to defend themselves.
4 local music shows to choose from in one day If you’re an indecisive local music fan, Friday will be a tough day for you.
FORT MYERS Walt Wesley Way unveiled in honor of local legend Take a drive down Lincoln Blvd. in Fort Myers and you will notice above the street sign is another that reads ‘Honorary Walt Wesley Way.’
LABELLE Man reunited with dog after she appears in LaBelle 2 years after disappearing in Maryland A man has been reunited with his dog after she went missing for two years and many states away.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Several brands of ice cream, a variety of products, recalled for possible Listeria contamination Several brands of ice cream sold at Southwest Florida grocery stores are part of a massive nationwide recall involving 14 brands.
Man who sued Aaron Hernandez due to testify in murder trial FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) – A man who sued Aaron Hernandez over being shot in the face in Florida is due to take the stand in the former New England Patriots player’s murder trial. But prosecutors will not be allowed to ask Alexander Bradley Wednesday about the shooting, which happened a few months before the […]
DC activists to protest at offices of Rubio, Cruz WASHINGTON (AP) – Activists seeking greater autonomy for the District of Columbia are planning to drop in on members of Congress they accuse of improper meddling in local affairs. The nonprofit D.C. Vote is organizing the protests on Wednesday. Among the senators the group plans to visit are Republicans Ted Cruz of Texas and Marco […]
Panama City bans beach alcohol during spring break PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (AP) – The Panama City Beach council has approved an emergency ordinance banning drinking on the beach and in parking lots through the end of spring break. The action was taken Tuesday, shortly after the Bay County Commission took a similar action. The bans are in effect through April 18. The […]
Ward 3 Fort Myers City Council Seat goes to a runoff election FORT MYERS, Fla. – The special election for the Fort Myers City Council seat in Ward 3 will now go to a runoff election. Terolyn Watson received 41 percent of the votes while Levon Simms, who currently holds the seat, received 31 percent of the votes. Since neither of them received a 50 percent majority […]
Church accepting donations for funerals, following deadly Glades County crash GLADES COUNTY, Fla.- The National Safety Transportation Board is in Southwest Florida, to investigate a tragic church van crash. Eight people were killed and 10 others were injured in the crash around 12:30 a.m. Monday. It happened on State Road 78/US 27 in Glades County. The outpouring of support is now stretching across the state […]
Arrest made in Fort Myers homicide FORT MYERS, Fla.- Police have made an arrest in the homicide of 17-year-old Ismael Torres. Jddarrian Irons, 24, was arrested for second degree murder and robbery with a firearm. The United States Marshal’s Fugitive Taskforce located Irons in room 17 at the Green Wave Motel located at 4523 Palm Beach Boulevard. Irons was taken into custody […]
New hotel could arrive soon in downtown Fort Myers Beach FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.- A big project is gearing up on Fort Myers Beach. WINK News is uncovering plans for a proposed hotel along Estero Boulevard. The group who bought the property says they want to redevelop downtown Fort Myers Beach. While specific plans have not been revealed, Tuesday was their official first meeting with […]
City of Naples wants to spend $300,000 on new parking meters NAPLES, Fla. – It’s your money and Naples wants to spend $300,000 on new parking meters. City leaders say spending big bucks on solar powered meters will bring in even more money for the city. There’s a lot of items to remember when you’re headed to the beach; from chairs to sunblock, coolers to towels, […]
Newman docked 75 points, Childress Racing fined for manipulated tires CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – NASCAR levied harsh penalties against Ryan Newman’s race team Tuesday after determining Richard Childress Racing manipulated the tires Newman used at Auto Club Speedway in California. There had been rampant speculation throughout the Sprint Cup garage that teams were drilling tiny holes in their tires to allow air to escape during […]