Inauguration ceremony for Lee Board of County CommissionersFGCU volleyball prepares to defend ASUN Tournament title
FORT MYERS Inauguration ceremony for Lee Board of County Commissioners Lee County held an inauguration ceremony for a newly appointed county commissioner and two incumbents.
FGCU FGCU volleyball prepares to defend ASUN Tournament title FGCU volleyball looks to secure its fourth straight ASUN Tournament title this week and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers city leaders sworn in On Tuesday night, the City of Fort Myers swore in newly elected councilmember Diana Giraldo, who will take over Ward 2 for the next four years.
FORT MYERS Thomas Golisano pledges $85M to SWFL non-profits Christmas came early for non-profit foundations and agencies across Southwest Florida, thanks to Thomas Galisano.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island City Council vacancy application period extended Marco Island City Council members have voted to extend the application period for people interested in filling a vacant seat on the council.
Deadly crash on Alligator Alley creates massive traffic backups NB at mile marker 72 The Florida Highway Patrol is responding to a crash that killed one person and injured another, shutting down northbound lanes on Alligator Alley in Collier County.
Endangered Florida panther killed by vehicle on I-75 in Lee County; 29th death in 2024 Another endangered Florida panther has been slain by a vehicle, this time on Interstate 75 in Lee County, marking the 29th death of 2024.
Officials approve roadway repavement in Lehigh Acres and Bonita Springs On Tuesday, the Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its commitment to countywide infrastructure by awarding a $1.7 million contract to pave 25.1 lane miles in northern Lehigh Acres.
Lee County commissioners allocate $5.9M for weather damaged homes The Lee County Commissioners approved allocating state funding to assist households damaged by natural disasters.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners approve purchase of 5 acres in CREW for Conservation 20/20 The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to acquire a 5-acre parcel in southeast Lee County for the Conservation 20/20 program.
Amazon pays $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build new warehouse Even the scaled-back version of a planned Amazon warehouse and distribution facility, the first to be located within Fort Myers city limits, will be a record-setter.
WINK NEWS 2024 Thanksgiving may break records; around 4.5M Floridians expected to travel Thanksgiving travel is a stressful endeavor, as AAA predicts nearly 4.5 million Floridians are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
the weather authority Clouds and humidity increase throughout your Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking higher humidity along with more clouds throughout your Tuesday afternoon.
estero Upcoming Estero council meeting to discuss land development Estero leaders are set to meet and discuss the usage of nearly 200 acres of land located north and west of Williams Road and via Coconut Point.
Pedestrian killed in crash outside Lee County Jail in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash involving a pedestrian outside of the Lee County Jail.
FORT MYERS Inauguration ceremony for Lee Board of County Commissioners Lee County held an inauguration ceremony for a newly appointed county commissioner and two incumbents.
FGCU FGCU volleyball prepares to defend ASUN Tournament title FGCU volleyball looks to secure its fourth straight ASUN Tournament title this week and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers city leaders sworn in On Tuesday night, the City of Fort Myers swore in newly elected councilmember Diana Giraldo, who will take over Ward 2 for the next four years.
FORT MYERS Thomas Golisano pledges $85M to SWFL non-profits Christmas came early for non-profit foundations and agencies across Southwest Florida, thanks to Thomas Galisano.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island City Council vacancy application period extended Marco Island City Council members have voted to extend the application period for people interested in filling a vacant seat on the council.
Deadly crash on Alligator Alley creates massive traffic backups NB at mile marker 72 The Florida Highway Patrol is responding to a crash that killed one person and injured another, shutting down northbound lanes on Alligator Alley in Collier County.
Endangered Florida panther killed by vehicle on I-75 in Lee County; 29th death in 2024 Another endangered Florida panther has been slain by a vehicle, this time on Interstate 75 in Lee County, marking the 29th death of 2024.
Officials approve roadway repavement in Lehigh Acres and Bonita Springs On Tuesday, the Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its commitment to countywide infrastructure by awarding a $1.7 million contract to pave 25.1 lane miles in northern Lehigh Acres.
Lee County commissioners allocate $5.9M for weather damaged homes The Lee County Commissioners approved allocating state funding to assist households damaged by natural disasters.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners approve purchase of 5 acres in CREW for Conservation 20/20 The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to acquire a 5-acre parcel in southeast Lee County for the Conservation 20/20 program.
Amazon pays $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build new warehouse Even the scaled-back version of a planned Amazon warehouse and distribution facility, the first to be located within Fort Myers city limits, will be a record-setter.
WINK NEWS 2024 Thanksgiving may break records; around 4.5M Floridians expected to travel Thanksgiving travel is a stressful endeavor, as AAA predicts nearly 4.5 million Floridians are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
the weather authority Clouds and humidity increase throughout your Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking higher humidity along with more clouds throughout your Tuesday afternoon.
estero Upcoming Estero council meeting to discuss land development Estero leaders are set to meet and discuss the usage of nearly 200 acres of land located north and west of Williams Road and via Coconut Point.
Pedestrian killed in crash outside Lee County Jail in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash involving a pedestrian outside of the Lee County Jail.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Vehicle crash on Daniels Parkway in south Fort Myers Authorities are investigating a crash with injuries in south Fort Myers. The Florida Highway Patrol is reporting injuries and a roadblock. A red Nissan was impacted. It appears the car got into a crash with a semi, which is also on the scene. Daniels Parkway eastbound lanes from Fuel Farm Road to Gateway were closed […]
LEHIGH ACRES State Road 82 reopens after deputy-involved shooting, investigation continues Deputies have reopened State Road 82 at Gunnery Road following a deputy-involved shooting that closed the area to traffic for almost 24 hours. Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno said a deputy was shot in the arm and the suspect was killed. A mobile command unit was set up as authorities investigated the crime scene. The […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police arrests 3 for DUI on St. Patrick’s Day Three people were arrested on Thursday during a Cape Coral police DUI enforcement operation. Erik Abraham, 38, of Cape Coral, faces a charge of DUI after police say he was found asleep at the wheel at the intersection of Country Club Blvd. and Veterans Pkwy. Police said he refused a breathalyzer. Harry Owens, 73, of […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man guilty of shooting woman in car A 26-year-old Fort Myers man was found guilty of shooting a woman following a three-day trial in Lee County. According to the state attorney’s office, Antonio Vega was a passenger in a car that followed the victim’s car and pulled up next to it on Fowler Street in 2019. Vega opened the door and fired […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS One injured in fire in south Fort Myers One person was injured in an accidental fire at an apartment in south Fort Myers on Thursday night. The Iona-McGregor Fire District said their crews responded to a fire on a patio, in a third-floor unit. The fire was caused by a cat knocking over an unattended candle. One person was transported to the hospital, […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police arrest 2 for burglaries, hit-and-run crash Fort Myers police have arrested two men accused of vehicle burglaries. Justin Rennie, 18, and Nicholas Pettry, 21, were placed under the arrest just after midnight on Wednesday after the suspects were allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash. Police did not say where the crash happened or where the burglaries occurred. The vehicle had also […]
HENDRY COUNTY Clewiston man gets life sentence for home invasion, sexual battery of elderly person A 41-year-old Clewiston man has been found guilty and sentenced to life in prison after sexually assaulting and burglarizing an elderly person’s home in Clewiston. The State Attorney’s Office said Rafael Gonzalez Santiago was found guilty in December. It was a non-jury trial. The crime happened in June of 2019, according to prosecutors. The Hendry […]
CAPE CORAL Cycle pub party bikes are returning to downtown Cape Coral A new way to party on the go has made its way to Cape Coral. Cycle Go will begin taking reservations on March 26. “It’s like a party on a bike, and it’s a 16-passenger bike piloted by our staff,” said Kelly LaMagna, co-owner for Cycle Companies Cape Coral.“It’s a great way of bringing new […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Tornado reported on Fort Myers Beach A waterspout was seen spinning off the shore of Fort Myers Beach from the Lani Kai on Saturday afternoon. A video captured by Alex Hamlin shows the spout making its way on land, becoming a tornado toppling garbage cans as onlookers run away. The tornado is a part of lines of storms moving over Southwest […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Motorcyclist dies in south Fort Myers crash Saturday morning A 33-year-old Cape Coral man died early Saturday after failing to control his motorcycle on College Parkway, troopers said. The wreck happened on College Parkway near Riverwalk Park Boulevard just after 2 a.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the motorcycle was traveling east on College Parkway when he failed to negotiate a […]