NB lanes of US 41 at Olympia Ave closed due to traffic investigationSwine in the 239: Collier’s pig showdown
NB lanes of US 41 at Olympia Ave closed due to traffic investigation According to the Punta Gorda Police Department, the northbound lane of US 41 at Olympia Avenue and Marion Avenue is closed due to a traffic crash investigation.
NAPLES Swine in the 239: Collier’s pig showdown Over 250 pigs took over the Collier County fairgrounds Saturday morning for Swine in the 239.
immokalee Fatal crash in Immokalee leaves 2 dead, both cars engulfed in flames The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash that left one person dead in Immokalee near the intersection of State Road 82 and Gators Slough Road.
NAPLES Motorcyclist dies in crash with pickup truck in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Wilson Boulevard, near 10th Avenue Northeast in Collier County.
southwest florida Plenty of sunshine and less humid air for your Saturday plans The Weather Authority says this weekend is kicking off with some beautiful, less humid weather, perfect for any outdoor plans you may have!
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Playoffs Round 1 21 Southwest Florida high school football teams were in action in round one of the playoffs trying to keep their state title hopes alive.
CLEWISTON Suspect identified in shooting investigation at Clewiston Walmart According to the Clewiston Police Department, a suspect has been identified in the shooting investigation at a Walmart in Clewiston on Friday night.
WINK Investigates: Everything we know so far about Beattie Development A southwest Florida developer has now surrendered his six different contracting licenses, which include general contracting, plumbing and roofing. Paul Beattie, owner of Beattie Development cannot build homes anymore. It’s not a permanent situation, but part of a settlement agreement with the state says he’d need to pay $300,000 before he could get a new […]
Florida Attorney General speaks out following lawsuit against FEMA Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has spoken out following the filing of a lawsuit alleging that a FEMA supervisor directed aid workers to avoid going to homes in Lake Placid that had yard signs supporting Trump.
FORT MYERS BEACH How to increase odds of getting your hurricane insurance claim paid When Hurricane Helene hit Southwest Florida in September followed by Milton, many people’s lives were affected.
lehigh acres 25 students treated for heat exhaustion on Lehigh Sr. High School football field The Tice Fire Department treated around 25 students for heat exhaustion on the Lehigh Senior High School football field.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda pilots speak out on Allegiant Air strike Allegiant Air pilots said they want a new contract, one that’s amendable, fair and, in their words, what they should be paid.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach couple sues insurance over Hurricane Ian claim In the last two months, southwest Florida experienced a hurricane double punch with Helene and Milton, but for many people out there, it’s still all about Hurricane Ian from 2022.
CAPE CORAL Couple struggling after hurricanes receives $10K from Cape Coral High students A couple who lost everything to Hurricane Milton has received a blessing in more ways than one.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA denies extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach FEMA has denied an extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach.
NB lanes of US 41 at Olympia Ave closed due to traffic investigation According to the Punta Gorda Police Department, the northbound lane of US 41 at Olympia Avenue and Marion Avenue is closed due to a traffic crash investigation.
NAPLES Swine in the 239: Collier’s pig showdown Over 250 pigs took over the Collier County fairgrounds Saturday morning for Swine in the 239.
immokalee Fatal crash in Immokalee leaves 2 dead, both cars engulfed in flames The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash that left one person dead in Immokalee near the intersection of State Road 82 and Gators Slough Road.
NAPLES Motorcyclist dies in crash with pickup truck in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Wilson Boulevard, near 10th Avenue Northeast in Collier County.
southwest florida Plenty of sunshine and less humid air for your Saturday plans The Weather Authority says this weekend is kicking off with some beautiful, less humid weather, perfect for any outdoor plans you may have!
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Playoffs Round 1 21 Southwest Florida high school football teams were in action in round one of the playoffs trying to keep their state title hopes alive.
CLEWISTON Suspect identified in shooting investigation at Clewiston Walmart According to the Clewiston Police Department, a suspect has been identified in the shooting investigation at a Walmart in Clewiston on Friday night.
WINK Investigates: Everything we know so far about Beattie Development A southwest Florida developer has now surrendered his six different contracting licenses, which include general contracting, plumbing and roofing. Paul Beattie, owner of Beattie Development cannot build homes anymore. It’s not a permanent situation, but part of a settlement agreement with the state says he’d need to pay $300,000 before he could get a new […]
Florida Attorney General speaks out following lawsuit against FEMA Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has spoken out following the filing of a lawsuit alleging that a FEMA supervisor directed aid workers to avoid going to homes in Lake Placid that had yard signs supporting Trump.
FORT MYERS BEACH How to increase odds of getting your hurricane insurance claim paid When Hurricane Helene hit Southwest Florida in September followed by Milton, many people’s lives were affected.
lehigh acres 25 students treated for heat exhaustion on Lehigh Sr. High School football field The Tice Fire Department treated around 25 students for heat exhaustion on the Lehigh Senior High School football field.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda pilots speak out on Allegiant Air strike Allegiant Air pilots said they want a new contract, one that’s amendable, fair and, in their words, what they should be paid.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach couple sues insurance over Hurricane Ian claim In the last two months, southwest Florida experienced a hurricane double punch with Helene and Milton, but for many people out there, it’s still all about Hurricane Ian from 2022.
CAPE CORAL Couple struggling after hurricanes receives $10K from Cape Coral High students A couple who lost everything to Hurricane Milton has received a blessing in more ways than one.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA denies extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach FEMA has denied an extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach.
FORT MYERS ‘Queen of Swing’ Norma Miller dies at age 99 Friends and family said goodbye to the “Queen of Swing” last week. Norma Miller, one of the original Lindy hop dancers, died at the age of 99 in her Fort Myers home Sunday, May 5. “Norma is the kind of person that believe me, once you meet her, oh, you’re never going to forget her,” […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Sheriff’s office searching for missing Port Charlotte teen with autism Deputies are still searching for a teenager with autism in what began as a runaway juvenile case. Now, the sheriff’s office believes she is with a biological parent, who no longer has custody of her. Charlotte County Sheriff’s office is searching for 15-year-old Sage Cambron, who has autism and lives with a foster parent in […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers nightclub adds security ahead of closing in July A troubled nightclub in Lee County is expected to close this summer. But until then, added security has been hired for more safety, since there has been a list of incidents that gave the business a bad reputation. Fly Lounge in Fort Myers hired new security to keep an eye on the bar and activity […]
FORT MYERS Community voices ideas for the Stars Complex expansion project Getting kids off the streets. A significant expansion project is planned for the Stars Complex in Fort Myers. The company in charge of it said a lot of people have great ideas for the best way to use the new space. Some of it included programs for older kids and adults to help kids stay […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers removing metal sculptures downtown, moving to new locations Local statues could have a new home pretty soon. Fort Myers officials said the city will be taking most of the metal art installations that reside downtown and place them elsewhere in Fort Myers. ”Moving them to the outskirts or away from where people are generally concentrated is going to really have a derogatory effect,” […]
LEE COUNTY Community members gather to remember Lee County Commissioner Kiker Hundreds of people gathered Thursday to say goodbye to Lee County Commissioner Larry Kiker, who died at the age of 67 in hospice care last week. ”We were very shocked, very sad, when we got the call and he went to the hospice,” Dennis Stillwagen said. Then, we knew he was in trouble — very […]
CAPE CORAL Woman’s dog scares off prowler from Cape Coral home A woman reported a man prowling around her property in Cape Coral. Diane Biery said she had just gotten out of the shower at her home on SE 16th Street when she found a strange man on her porch. “He could of gotten in at any point.,” Biery said. “Who knows what his intentions were, […]
LEE COUNTY Slimy green algae returns bringing back bad memories On Tuesday, the return of an unwanted visitor: slimy green swirls sitting in the water. Katie Rudalavage and Alyssa Englund noticed it after they got their boat ready to head out with their friends. “Just after class we like to come out here and take the boat out and wake surf with some friends,” Rudalavage […]
LEE COUNTY Drone helps Lee County keep waterways healthy Biologists said, especially with more nutrients, invasive plants in waterways like the Caloosahatchee River can grow out of control and can potentially hurt marine life. So new technology is helping fish and other aquatic organisms by keeping our water’s native community healthy. A new drone used Lee County can collect water samples easily and can […]
LABELLE Labelle luxury park wants to change the perception of living in an RV High rent in Lee County has more people considering downsizing. But what is under construction at a new community near Labelle may not be like anything we have here in Southwest Florida. “We started this about 15 years ago and the nicest people you could ever meet,” Katie Adams said, “you travel all over the […]