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.
COLLIER COUNTY Motorcyclist killed in crash in Collier County A 41-year-old Naples motorcyclist died in a crash in Collier County on Friday evening. The crash happened just before 6 p.m. at Immokalee Road and Woodcrest Drive, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said an 82-year-old Naples man violated the right of the way of the motorcyclist by turning in front of him. It […]
FORT MYERS Lehigh Acres man guilty in 2019 murder, arson of 25-year-old A 50-year-old Lehigh Acres man was found guilty of first-degree murder with a firearm, arson in the second degree and accessory after the fact. A jury delivered a guilty verdict for Neville George Anthony Bethune on Friday following a 5-day trial in Lee County. The murder happened in 2019, according to the state attorney’s office. […]
LEE COUNTY Third arrest for Fort Myers man accused of possessing child porn A 41-year-old Fort Myers man was arrested on 20 counts of possession of child pornography, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said. This is the third arrest for Jose Enrique Ortega, FDLE said. On Jan. 12, Ortega was arrested for violating his pretrial release from previous arrests involving lewd or lascivious molestation of a child […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police looking for theft, fraud suspect Cape Coral police are searching for a woman they said is a suspect in a theft and fraud at Planet Fitness on Thursday. Authorities said the incident happened at the gym at 1502 Del Prado Prado Blvd. S. The stolen credit cards and cash were then used at Lowe’s, at 1651 NE Pine Island Rd. […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police need information on a robbery suspect Fort Myers police are asking the public to help identify a man wanted for a suspected robbery. According to police, the incident occurred during the early morning hours of March 1, 2022. The suspect approached the victim in a laundromat on Cleveland Avenue in Fort Myers and demanded money, telling the victim he had a […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte deputies say 2 Sarasota women arrested for shoplifting with child as lookout A trip to the mall went badly for two Sarasota women accused of using a child to shoplift at Port Charlotte Town Center. In addition to the theft charges that Gloria and Ericka Hill face, Ericka Hill is also accused of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, for allegedly using her 8-year-old child as […]
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Couple arrested after Collier deputies find stolen vehicle A couple has been arrested after Collier County deputies say they were found in a stolen vehicle from California. Paige Olson and Clofunn Bulson-Bratton were arrested in the crime. Deputies found the gray 2021 Chrysler 300 parked outside a grocery store in Golden Gate Estates around 7 p.m. on Monday, CCSO said. Olson, who is […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS FGCU parts ways with basketball coach Michael Fly Dunk City has parted ways with head basketball coach Michael Fly. Florida Gulf Coast University announced they released Fly from the remainder of his contract and are seeking new leadership for the program, according to a news release. The school said if it’s invited to play in a postseason tournament, it will allow Fly the […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Pedestrian killed in North Fort Myers crash A 35-year-old woman from Dade City was killed in North Fort Myers early Saturday morning. The woman was standing in the inside lane of Pine Island Road, near the intersection of Verona Drive, when a vehicle traveling east, driven by a 29-year-old Cape Coral man, struck her, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash […]
BROWARD COUNTY Alfie Oakes arrested at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Alfie Oakes has been arrested in Broward County. Oakes, the owner of Oakes farms and Seed to Table, was arrested for disorderly conduct at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fl, on Sunday. According to a Seminole police spokesperson, Oakes refused to provide his ID when cashing in casino chips. He allegedly […]