Two local golf pros recount memories from PGA ChampionshipMan accused of driving 102 mph faces homicide charges for Lehigh Acres crash
Two local golf pros recount memories from PGA Championship Two local golf pros, Jeremy Wells and Evan Bowser, recount the memories they made playing in the PGA Championship.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of driving 102 mph faces homicide charges for Lehigh Acres crash Maxcimiliano Rodriguez, who faced vehicular homicide charges, had his first appearance in court on Thursday.
WINK NEWS Lessons learned and how to apply them this 2024 hurricane season Hurricane season is approaching, so now is the time for Southwest Floridians to gear up and protect themselves against potential storms.
Brown pelican found on Marco Beach with possible red tide poisoning A brown pelican was found on a Marco Island beach last week, showing signs of red tide toxicosis.
Charlotte County single-family home, condo prices increase in April There was an uptick in April median and average prices for single-family homes in the Charlotte County real estate market despite rising inventory levels.
GiGi’s Ice Cream shop thrives in Punta Gorda GiGi’s Ice Cream shop opened in January at 311 W. Marion Ave. in downtown Punta Gorda and since has built a strong local following.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN Taiwan scrambles jets, puts forces on alert as China calls new war games “powerful punishment” for the island Taiwan scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert Thursday over Chinese military exercises being conducted around the self-governing island democracy where a new president took office this week. China’s military said its two-day exercises around Taiwan were punishment for separatist forces seeking independence.
Country House Restaurant expands into Golden Gate Country House Restaurant launched a new location May 23 at 11985 Collier Blvd. on the eastern edge of Golden Gate.
WINK NEWS Thomas Stein appears in court in Kayla Rincon-Miller murder case; waives right to speedy trial One of the teenagers allegedly involved in the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old girl appeared before a judge this morning.
Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel owner applies for demolition permit In addition to the five-story hotel at 300 W. Retta Esplanade, there is a two-story addition, which shares a common wall with the now-closed Hurricane Charley’s Sushi, Raw Bar & Grill.
FORT MYERS Osprey statue stolen from Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on an Osprey statute stolen from Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers.
The Weather Authority Tropical Disturbance reported in the Greater Antilles The Weather Authority has been tracking an area of showers and thunderstorms in the Caribbean, and now the National Hurricane Center is also monitoring it.
LABELLE Lehigh Acres man dies after crash on State Road 80 in Hendry County A 58-year-old man from Lehigh Acres died after a crash in Hendry County on State Road 80.
CAPE CORAL 2 evacuated from Cape Coral house fire The Cape Coral Fire Department responded to a house fire that forced two people out on Thursday morning.
Nokomis Arrest made in Sarasota shooting that killed a Port Charlotte man The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for the Sunday shooting that killed a man from Port Charlotte.
Two local golf pros recount memories from PGA Championship Two local golf pros, Jeremy Wells and Evan Bowser, recount the memories they made playing in the PGA Championship.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of driving 102 mph faces homicide charges for Lehigh Acres crash Maxcimiliano Rodriguez, who faced vehicular homicide charges, had his first appearance in court on Thursday.
WINK NEWS Lessons learned and how to apply them this 2024 hurricane season Hurricane season is approaching, so now is the time for Southwest Floridians to gear up and protect themselves against potential storms.
Brown pelican found on Marco Beach with possible red tide poisoning A brown pelican was found on a Marco Island beach last week, showing signs of red tide toxicosis.
Charlotte County single-family home, condo prices increase in April There was an uptick in April median and average prices for single-family homes in the Charlotte County real estate market despite rising inventory levels.
GiGi’s Ice Cream shop thrives in Punta Gorda GiGi’s Ice Cream shop opened in January at 311 W. Marion Ave. in downtown Punta Gorda and since has built a strong local following.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN Taiwan scrambles jets, puts forces on alert as China calls new war games “powerful punishment” for the island Taiwan scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert Thursday over Chinese military exercises being conducted around the self-governing island democracy where a new president took office this week. China’s military said its two-day exercises around Taiwan were punishment for separatist forces seeking independence.
Country House Restaurant expands into Golden Gate Country House Restaurant launched a new location May 23 at 11985 Collier Blvd. on the eastern edge of Golden Gate.
WINK NEWS Thomas Stein appears in court in Kayla Rincon-Miller murder case; waives right to speedy trial One of the teenagers allegedly involved in the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old girl appeared before a judge this morning.
Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel owner applies for demolition permit In addition to the five-story hotel at 300 W. Retta Esplanade, there is a two-story addition, which shares a common wall with the now-closed Hurricane Charley’s Sushi, Raw Bar & Grill.
FORT MYERS Osprey statue stolen from Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on an Osprey statute stolen from Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers.
The Weather Authority Tropical Disturbance reported in the Greater Antilles The Weather Authority has been tracking an area of showers and thunderstorms in the Caribbean, and now the National Hurricane Center is also monitoring it.
LABELLE Lehigh Acres man dies after crash on State Road 80 in Hendry County A 58-year-old man from Lehigh Acres died after a crash in Hendry County on State Road 80.
CAPE CORAL 2 evacuated from Cape Coral house fire The Cape Coral Fire Department responded to a house fire that forced two people out on Thursday morning.
Nokomis Arrest made in Sarasota shooting that killed a Port Charlotte man The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for the Sunday shooting that killed a man from Port Charlotte.
FORT MYERS Cooler weather means more manatee sightings in SWFL waters The cooler weather has manatees searching for warmer water and that means you could see them heading up the Caloosahatchee River. Florida Fish and Wildlife is reminding boaters to use caution and to follow posted speed limits. And keeping an eye out for manatees is especially important after this year’s red tide. It’s been a […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Blue-green algae moving into North Fort Myers Blue-green algae was recently sighted near the Franklin Lock in Alva, and now it is moving down the Caloosahatchee River into North Fort Myers. MORE: More algae spotted near Franklin Lock in Alva Neighbors say they could smell the toxic blooms and conditions were so bad, they say an elderly woman had to be taken to […]
FORT MYERS Horizon Council holds water quality discussion Southwest Florida is synonymous with surf, sand and sunshine but unfortunately, those great water views were replaced with the ugly sight of blue-green algae this summer. We know the water crisis hurt waterfront establishments, but the trickle-down effect is starting to hit other industries as well. “Indirectly it’s going to affect us because those customers […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers community worried over fire hydrant availability after recent structure fire Firefighters are calling the corner of Plantation Road and Mark Lane a dangerous situation. Earlier today, a house on Julip Court erupted in flames, and when firefighters arrived on scene to help, their only source of water was a fire hydrant nearly seven football fields away. This distance is now worrying neighbors. “You know, you […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral still running ‘bubble curtain’ pilot program as algae returns New “bubble curtain” technology is being put to the test in Cape Coral to stop blue-green algae from invading the Caloosahatchee. While homeowners wait for results, algae is already making a comeback and many are starting to doubt the efficiency of the new tool which could act as a shield against algal blooms. Peter Formica […]
FORT MYERS FGCU researchers support clay to mitigate red tide blooms Scientists are gearing up to fight red tide with clay. It’s a strategy used all over the world, but is considered controversial in the United States. But for residents in Southwest Florida, many are ready to try something different. Jim Visone lives in Fort Myers and says that the thousands of dead fish washing ashore […]
Habitat for Humanity looks to add low income housing to Collier County Habitat for Humanity intends to develop more low income housing for families in need in Collier County. Parents like Diana Buchheit, who is a hard working mother has struggled to pay her mortgage. The new developments have been a big help for her and her son. “My eleven year old was diagnosed with Asperger’s, and […]
Businesses hope Hurricane Michael clears up some of the red tide Hurricane Michael may have washed up some unwanted gunk on to Fort Myers Beach, but the wind that came with it seems to have cleared out the red tide. “For the first time in months, it’s been like this. This is excellent,” said Allen Beagle, who lives in Cape Coral. “Nothing’s making me choke or […]
Weather conditions attracting some to Fort Myers Beach As Hurricane Michael hits the Florida Panhandle, some beach goers here in Southwest Florida are enjoying the sights brought on by the powerful storm. Vacationer Ellie Vantol said she had plans to visit Tallahassee, but after learning the hurricane would be coming through she changed her destination to Fort Myers Beach. “Very exciting of course […]
Naples woman searching for answers after laptop never returned from FedEx A Naples woman who works completely off her computer is devastated after she mailed off her computer through FedEx to get fixed, and it never returned. Tarra Wood is a Freelance Designer who works solely off of her computer. She shipped her $3,000 laptop through FedEx to get repaired, not knowing that it would be […]