What’s open and closed on Christmas Day in SWFL On Christmas Day, many businesses and services are closed, including most retail stores, offices, and government buildings.
NAPLES Celebrating Christmas Eve with the Magic of Lights Across southwest Florida, people have been feeling the Christmas spirit. In Collier County, families at the Magic of Lights experience counted down the minutes to Santa’s arrival in awe of the spectacular display.
FORT MYERS BEACH Beachgoers enjoy Fort Myers Beach on Christmas Eve Whether you’re a full-time Floridian, a snowbird or just vacationing here for Christmas, it was a great day to go to the beach.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ‘Chrismukkah’; Two major holidays fall on the same day This year Christmas and Hanukkah fall on the same day. Many people of both faiths across our area will participate in the rare opportunity to celebrate both holidays.
FORT MYERS BEACH Smokin’ Oyster Brewery reopens after damage from hurricanes It’s an iconic bar and restaurant on Fort Myers Beach that has been missing since Hurricane Ian destroyed it.
Family of 10 caught in American Airlines tech issue at RSW A family of ten thought they had a good plan to beat the Christmas travel rush at Southwest Florida International Airport.
NAPLES Taking an inside look at the Naples Police Department’s Technical Analysis Center WINK News got an inside look at the new license plate reading technology being used by the Naples Police Department.
CAPE CORAL Facebook post sparks Christmas miracle for Cape Coral family The joy of Christmas for many, especially kids, is seeing gifts under the tree, but for one family, they couldn’t afford not only presents but the bare necessities.
MATLACHA Matlacha businesses bounce back in time for the holidays Matlacha has had its share of damage this year from hurricanes Helene and Milton. While people continue to heal and recover, they’re also looking toward the new year and beyond.
CAPE CORAL Families in Cape Coral forced out of their homes right after the new year As many of us have already made our Christmas lists and checked them twice, dozens of neighbors are just wishing for a warm and safe place to live.
Final rush for holiday food If you are still baking and basting your holiday dish, time is running out.
FORT MYERS Jewelry of the future with AI One Fort Myers jewelry store is taking the art of jewelry making into the future, all with the help of AI.
LEHIGH ACRES 1 person dead after scene at Lehigh Acres home Deputies are in a tense back and forth with a man barricaded inside a home.
ESTERO From rookie to captain, Oliver Chau leads the Florida Everblades From shy newcomer to team leader, one man’s journey with the Florida Everblades has been remarkable.
What’s open and closed on Christmas Day in SWFL On Christmas Day, many businesses and services are closed, including most retail stores, offices, and government buildings.
NAPLES Celebrating Christmas Eve with the Magic of Lights Across southwest Florida, people have been feeling the Christmas spirit. In Collier County, families at the Magic of Lights experience counted down the minutes to Santa’s arrival in awe of the spectacular display.
FORT MYERS BEACH Beachgoers enjoy Fort Myers Beach on Christmas Eve Whether you’re a full-time Floridian, a snowbird or just vacationing here for Christmas, it was a great day to go to the beach.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ‘Chrismukkah’; Two major holidays fall on the same day This year Christmas and Hanukkah fall on the same day. Many people of both faiths across our area will participate in the rare opportunity to celebrate both holidays.
FORT MYERS BEACH Smokin’ Oyster Brewery reopens after damage from hurricanes It’s an iconic bar and restaurant on Fort Myers Beach that has been missing since Hurricane Ian destroyed it.
Family of 10 caught in American Airlines tech issue at RSW A family of ten thought they had a good plan to beat the Christmas travel rush at Southwest Florida International Airport.
NAPLES Taking an inside look at the Naples Police Department’s Technical Analysis Center WINK News got an inside look at the new license plate reading technology being used by the Naples Police Department.
CAPE CORAL Facebook post sparks Christmas miracle for Cape Coral family The joy of Christmas for many, especially kids, is seeing gifts under the tree, but for one family, they couldn’t afford not only presents but the bare necessities.
MATLACHA Matlacha businesses bounce back in time for the holidays Matlacha has had its share of damage this year from hurricanes Helene and Milton. While people continue to heal and recover, they’re also looking toward the new year and beyond.
CAPE CORAL Families in Cape Coral forced out of their homes right after the new year As many of us have already made our Christmas lists and checked them twice, dozens of neighbors are just wishing for a warm and safe place to live.
Final rush for holiday food If you are still baking and basting your holiday dish, time is running out.
FORT MYERS Jewelry of the future with AI One Fort Myers jewelry store is taking the art of jewelry making into the future, all with the help of AI.
LEHIGH ACRES 1 person dead after scene at Lehigh Acres home Deputies are in a tense back and forth with a man barricaded inside a home.
ESTERO From rookie to captain, Oliver Chau leads the Florida Everblades From shy newcomer to team leader, one man’s journey with the Florida Everblades has been remarkable.
CAPE CORAL Rollover crash on Del Prado in Cape Coral Cape Coral Police Department responded to to a rollover crash involving an armored truck in Cape Coral Saturday. The scene was at the intersection of Averill Boulevard and Del Prado Boulevard N. According to CCPD’s Facebook post, people involved in the crash suffered minor injuries or none. The scene is clear after the crash caused […]
COLLIER COUNTY Vehicle crashes close together on northbound Alligator Alley Florida Highway Patrol is responding to two separate vehicle crashes on the Alligator Alley portion of northbound I-75 in Collier County Friday. According to FHP, the first crash is along mile marker 75 east of Stat Road 29. There is a complete roadblock northbound while emergency vehicles respond to the scene. A mile west of […]
NAPLES 1 injured in Naples shooting off Airport-Pulling Rd. Collier County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting with one person injured in Naples Friday. CCSO received a call for the shooting before 5:30 p.m. The scene was near the intersection of Airport-Pulling Road and Radio Road. According to CCSO, deputies found the gunshot victim with non-life-threatening injuries at the NCH hospital downtown. There are […]
CHARLOTE COUNTY Motorcycle crash kills 1 in Port Charlotte on Friday One person died in a motorcycle crash in Port Charlotte on Friday afternoon. According to Florida Highway Patrol, Matthew Dale Huffman, 56, was driving on S.R. 776 approaching Tea street when his motorcycle struck a concrete median causing Huffman to be thrown off of his bike. Huffman died from his injures at the scene of […]
LEHIGH ACRES Fiery hit-and-run crash injures one on SR-82 in Lehigh Acres Florida Highway Patrol along with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was on scene of a hit-and-run crash with injuries in Lehigh Acres Friday. The crash happened on State Road 82 at Alabama Road S. and involved three vehicles. At least one vehicle caught fire and witnesses say the driver of one vehicle fled the scene. […]
JACKSONVILLE Missing 11-year-old Jacksonville girl found safe UPDATE: Florida Department of Law Enforcement reports 11 year-old Addison Terry of Jacksonville was found safe Friday. A Missing Child Alert was issued for Addison Thursday night. According to FDLE, Addison had last been seen in the area of the 6000 block of Patania Way in Jacksonville, wearing a tank top and black shorts. Addison […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Firefighters put out car fire outside Pet Supermarket in Charlotte County Charlotte County Fire & EMS put our a car fire in the parking lot of a Pet Supermarket just outside of Port Charlotte Thursday. According to the fire department, crews responded to the business where a red Dodge Caravan was aflame in the parking lot off of Peachland Boulevard and Loveland Boulevard. The owner of […]
MARCO ISLAND 18-year-old arrested for drug felonies, gun, cash in Marco Island On Wednesday, Marco Island Police Department arrested 18-year-old Cameron Foss of Everglades City after police found him in a car with illegal drugs, thousands in cash money, a gun and tactical armor. According to Marco Island PD, police noticed a suspicious car in Mackle Park around 11 p.m. Foss was found in the car with […]
LEHIGH ACRES Fort Myers woman arrested for DUI Manslaughter in 2018 crash Florida Highway Patrol arrested Brandi V. Hurd, 44, of Fort Myers Thursday for DUI Manslaughter in a fatal crash that killed 30-year-old Gibson Guillaume of Lehigh Acres back in November 2018. According to the FHP press release, state troopers responded to the crash on State Road 82 at the intersection with Grant Boulevard in Lehigh […]
CAPE CORAL Fire marshal investigating arson inside Cape Coral home Cape Coral Fire Department confirmed the Florida State Fire Marshal is investigating an arson-caused fire at a home Thursday. Authorities responded to a home on the 3600 block of NE 10th Place after a report was made about smoke inside close to 9:30 a.m. According to the fire department, the home was under construction, and […]