Expect more delays on Colonial and Fowler due to intersection projectLee County STET team protecting our schools with cameras
FORT MYERS Expect more delays on Colonial and Fowler due to intersection project Work on the Colonial Fowler intersection in Fort Myers is underway, and there are many moving parts.
FORT MYERS Lee County STET team protecting our schools with cameras There are cameras in our kid’s schools, dozens of them, but did you know that Lee County Schools sends those live video feeds to the sheriff’s office, and it’s someone’s job to watch them?
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Six-week abortion ban to take effect soon A stricter abortion ban will take effect in Florida on Wednesday.
Estero’s Golf Coast Driving Range shuts down, visitors devastated A place to relax, let loose and hit a few drives, has come to the end of an era for this community. “This is the first place we came to,” said Roxanne Henningsen, a Bonita Springs resident. “And it like became our second home. The people are wonderful. It’s just a great atmosphere. And we’ve […]
CAPE CORAL Business owners reeling after massive fire in Cape Coral “Very scary” are the words Denise Creacy used to describe what she felt when she saw plumes of black smoke, firefighters, and police fill her neighborhood.
LEHIGH ACRES Changing how you are represented in Lee County Leaders want to hear your thoughts this week at a town hall on how you elect county commissioners.
FORT MYERS Frontier Airlines announces nonstop flights from RSW to San Juan, PR These flights will take off on June 2 and run 3 times a week.
NAPLES Fight to save the trees in Naples neighborhood When Sue Canfield looks up in her front yard she sees light shining through the sprawling branches of a 25-year-old Oak towering above her. The trees, which line every road in the waterways of naples, is why she choose this neighborhood but soon those very trees will be taken down.
City of Naples hosts open house workshop for Naples road projects The City of Naples is hosting an open house workshop to hear from the public regarding road improvements.
CAPE CORAL Ollie’s Pub, the home of SWFL’s local music scene, closes after 4 memorable years Ollie’s Pub, once the center of local original music in Southwest Florida, is closing after a prosperous yet arduous four years.
New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis puts business degree to use Hargis began his new job at FGCU on April 29 knowing he would have about $15 million in annual funding—and also knowing the budget has more than doubled in the last decade.
Future unknown for Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel site What’s to come of the Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel and adjoining Hurricane Charley’s Sushi, Raw Bar & Grill after demolition is yet to be determined.
(CBS) Trump held in contempt for violating gag order in “hush money” trial. Here’s how much he owes. The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York held him in contempt of court on Tuesday for violating a gag order.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Shootout that killed 4 law officers began as task force tried to serve a warrant, police say A shootout that killed four law enforcement officers and wounded four others in North Carolina began as officers went serve a warrant.
WINK NEWS Semi-truck crash shuts down multiple lanes at Pine Ridge Road A crash involving a semi-truck caused lanes at Pine Ridge Road to close temporarily on Tuesday.
FORT MYERS Expect more delays on Colonial and Fowler due to intersection project Work on the Colonial Fowler intersection in Fort Myers is underway, and there are many moving parts.
FORT MYERS Lee County STET team protecting our schools with cameras There are cameras in our kid’s schools, dozens of them, but did you know that Lee County Schools sends those live video feeds to the sheriff’s office, and it’s someone’s job to watch them?
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Six-week abortion ban to take effect soon A stricter abortion ban will take effect in Florida on Wednesday.
Estero’s Golf Coast Driving Range shuts down, visitors devastated A place to relax, let loose and hit a few drives, has come to the end of an era for this community. “This is the first place we came to,” said Roxanne Henningsen, a Bonita Springs resident. “And it like became our second home. The people are wonderful. It’s just a great atmosphere. And we’ve […]
CAPE CORAL Business owners reeling after massive fire in Cape Coral “Very scary” are the words Denise Creacy used to describe what she felt when she saw plumes of black smoke, firefighters, and police fill her neighborhood.
LEHIGH ACRES Changing how you are represented in Lee County Leaders want to hear your thoughts this week at a town hall on how you elect county commissioners.
FORT MYERS Frontier Airlines announces nonstop flights from RSW to San Juan, PR These flights will take off on June 2 and run 3 times a week.
NAPLES Fight to save the trees in Naples neighborhood When Sue Canfield looks up in her front yard she sees light shining through the sprawling branches of a 25-year-old Oak towering above her. The trees, which line every road in the waterways of naples, is why she choose this neighborhood but soon those very trees will be taken down.
City of Naples hosts open house workshop for Naples road projects The City of Naples is hosting an open house workshop to hear from the public regarding road improvements.
CAPE CORAL Ollie’s Pub, the home of SWFL’s local music scene, closes after 4 memorable years Ollie’s Pub, once the center of local original music in Southwest Florida, is closing after a prosperous yet arduous four years.
New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis puts business degree to use Hargis began his new job at FGCU on April 29 knowing he would have about $15 million in annual funding—and also knowing the budget has more than doubled in the last decade.
Future unknown for Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel site What’s to come of the Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel and adjoining Hurricane Charley’s Sushi, Raw Bar & Grill after demolition is yet to be determined.
(CBS) Trump held in contempt for violating gag order in “hush money” trial. Here’s how much he owes. The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York held him in contempt of court on Tuesday for violating a gag order.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Shootout that killed 4 law officers began as task force tried to serve a warrant, police say A shootout that killed four law enforcement officers and wounded four others in North Carolina began as officers went serve a warrant.
WINK NEWS Semi-truck crash shuts down multiple lanes at Pine Ridge Road A crash involving a semi-truck caused lanes at Pine Ridge Road to close temporarily on Tuesday.
FORT MYERS Some SWFL seniors upset about governor’s announcement to lower vaccine age to 50+ Governor Ron DeSantis officially announced on Friday that people aged 50 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday. Many seniors in Southwest Florida had mixed feelings about the announcement. Bob Burgio is a snowbird from Buffalo, New York. “Yeah, I feel the same way everyone should get vaccinated but not at […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County Sheriff’s Office training on communication and de-escalation techniques Lee County Sheriff’s deputies are sharpening their communication skills, response resistance and authority jurisdiction. Deputies are doing in-person training, in addition to online training, to get more real-world experience. This is a way to open up a new dialogue for deputies to learn and understand each other while also understanding the needs of the community. […]
WINK NEWS Bars, restaurants in SWFL look for a positive St. Patrick’s Day after last year’s bust Bars and restaurants are looking for luck on St. Patrick’s Day Wednesday after shutdowns overshadowed the holiday last year. One year ago, bars were cleared out and forced to shut down to slow the spread of the coronavirus. For restaurants, capacity was capped, and seating was ordered staggered. Businesses left those memories behind them for […]
WINK NEWS School District of Lee County has shortage of substitute teachers The School District of Lee County is facing a shortage of substitute teachers amid a struggle to fill teacher vacancies. Many substitute teachers are refusing to work due to COVID-19. A school district spokesperson says the sub count is down by 5% to 10%. Marvin Goetz, president of the Lee County Association of Substitute Teachers, […]
NORTH NAPLES Victim in shooting at Rusty’s Bar and Grill dies, suspect arrested A man shot at Rusty’s Bar and Grill late Friday in North Naples has died and a suspect has been arrested. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday morning that the shooting at the bar on Immokalee Road claimed the life of an unidentified man and left two others injured, including the suspect, Jason Ortiz. […]
FORT MYERS Teachers launching video campaign on legislation affecting students The pandemic has caused many challenges for teachers. A new campaign launching this weekend asks lawmakers to shift their focus to what’s best for students and teachers. For Lee County teacher Latonya Starks, the last year has been rough. “I feel like I’m being a teacher and a custodian and crying at night because I […]
TICE One person shot by deputy after altercation at a home in Tice One person was shot after an altercation with a deputy at a home in Tice Wednesday morning. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home on the 4500 block of Illinois Drive after receiving a call about a person threatening to take their own life. When deputies arrived, they spoke to […]
WINK NEWS Fort Myers restaurant owner to be remembered at public gathering Family and friends will gather Sunday to remember a beloved Fort Myers restaurant owner. Tim Mankin, the face behind BurgerQue, died in a crash last year in Texas, along with three others. He was 50. Millennial Brewing will reflect on his legacy and honor a pillar in the restaurant community. Mankin opened up his first […]
SANIBEL Spring break could be a boost to Southwest Florida economy Spring break is in full swing across Southwest Florida. The Tourist Development Council is hoping for a big boom in revenue that will help boost the local economy. The beaches were forced to closed last year during the peak of the pandemic. In 2020, much was unknown about the virus and the goal was to […]
Fort Myers Vaccine clinics perfect their process as more doses, patients roll in As soon as the next round of vaccines arrives in Southwest Florida, the vaccination rate should start quickly rising, so those operating the vaccination sites are getting ready for a higher volume of visitors. It involves a lot of checking, double-checking and triple-checking. Patients with appointments will go through check-in and registration at the door, […]