Florida Highway Patrol investigating fatal hit-and-run involving motorcyclistFEMA agrees to outside investigation into avoiding homes with Trump signs
lehigh acres Florida Highway Patrol investigating fatal hit-and-run involving motorcyclist The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run that left a motorcyclist dead in Lee County.
FEMA agrees to outside investigation into avoiding homes with Trump signs FEMA’s administrator has agreed to an outside investigation to find out why her employee gave orders to deny trump supporters aid after Hurricane Milton.
Denise Carlin sworn in as Lee County Schools superintendent It’s a big night for families with kids attending Lee County Schools! Dr. Denise Carlin was just sworn in as superintendent.
PORT CHARLOTTE 8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte County Eight people have been arrested in Port Charlotte for being in the country illegally.
SANIBEL Memorial statue unveiled for exotic birds at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel Island For over 40 years, Dick Muench displayed many of his exotic birds from Central and South America at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers veteran worried about FEMA code compliance letter One marine veteran is worried sick over having to raise his home.
Residents oppose U-Haul storage unit development in Collier County A lush line of trees in Collier County may turn into storage units, and neighbors are unhappy.
LEHIGH ACRES Parents want changes made to Lee County Schools JROTC The Lee County School District is making changes after 25 students were treated by emergency services for heat exhaustion at a local high school on Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH La Ola speaks out a day after FEMA deadline A day after the FEMA deadline for temporary structures on Fort Myers Beach to be removed, the scenery remains largely unchanged.
FORT MYERS Neighbors react to plans for new Amazon warehouse in Fort Myers Amazon will soon have the largest building in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Councilman Johnny Streets retires after nearly 20 years of service After nearly two decades of service, Fort Myers City Councilman Johnny Streets is retiring.
Local human trafficking survivor speaks out It’s a question many of us think we know the answer to: What is human trafficking? A Collier County woman told WINK her definition changed after she survived it.
Sheriff’s Office: Teen victim knew suspect in deadly Collier County shooting There is new information on the deadly shooting late Saturday of a teenage girl in Collier County.
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.
lehigh acres Florida Highway Patrol investigating fatal hit-and-run involving motorcyclist The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run that left a motorcyclist dead in Lee County.
FEMA agrees to outside investigation into avoiding homes with Trump signs FEMA’s administrator has agreed to an outside investigation to find out why her employee gave orders to deny trump supporters aid after Hurricane Milton.
Denise Carlin sworn in as Lee County Schools superintendent It’s a big night for families with kids attending Lee County Schools! Dr. Denise Carlin was just sworn in as superintendent.
PORT CHARLOTTE 8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte County Eight people have been arrested in Port Charlotte for being in the country illegally.
SANIBEL Memorial statue unveiled for exotic birds at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel Island For over 40 years, Dick Muench displayed many of his exotic birds from Central and South America at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers veteran worried about FEMA code compliance letter One marine veteran is worried sick over having to raise his home.
Residents oppose U-Haul storage unit development in Collier County A lush line of trees in Collier County may turn into storage units, and neighbors are unhappy.
LEHIGH ACRES Parents want changes made to Lee County Schools JROTC The Lee County School District is making changes after 25 students were treated by emergency services for heat exhaustion at a local high school on Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH La Ola speaks out a day after FEMA deadline A day after the FEMA deadline for temporary structures on Fort Myers Beach to be removed, the scenery remains largely unchanged.
FORT MYERS Neighbors react to plans for new Amazon warehouse in Fort Myers Amazon will soon have the largest building in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Councilman Johnny Streets retires after nearly 20 years of service After nearly two decades of service, Fort Myers City Councilman Johnny Streets is retiring.
Local human trafficking survivor speaks out It’s a question many of us think we know the answer to: What is human trafficking? A Collier County woman told WINK her definition changed after she survived it.
Sheriff’s Office: Teen victim knew suspect in deadly Collier County shooting There is new information on the deadly shooting late Saturday of a teenage girl in Collier County.
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 Warrant out for 19-year-old accused of lewd behavior in Fort Myers Fort Myers police are searching for a man accused of lewd and lascivious battery. Erick Armando Blandon, 19, is wanted for failure to appear on charges of lewd and lascivious battery and lewd and lascivious molestation. According to police, he has ties to the Fort Myers area and the Palm Beach Boulevard corridor. Anyone with […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health reports 342 COVID-19 patients in its hospitals Lee Health has released its COVID-19 numbers for Friday. As of Friday morning, there are 342 COVID-19 patients isolated in its hospitals (inpatient). Of those patients, 12 of them are being treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. On Friday morning, the hospital census was at 94% of staffed operational bed capacity. On Thursday, […]
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida chef Brian Roland continues to recover, heading to rehabilitation center Chef Brian Roland, who was injured in an accident in December, will soon leave Lee Memorial Hospital. Roland will be transferred to a rehabilitation center, according to a news release from the Roland family. “We are all hopeful that Chef Brian continues to make progress in his recovery,” the statement said. “Chef Brian and, his […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health has 321 COVID-19 patients in its hospitals Lee Health said the omicron surge and the normal influx of seasonal residents are causing longer than normal wait times at its hospitals. In its daily COVID-19 report, the hospital system urged the community to try alternatives to heading to the emergency departments. One of the options is DispatchHealth, a service that brings urgent care […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Man arrested for shooting in Harlem Heights neighborhood Deputies have arrested a man for a shooting in the Harlem Heights neighborhood of south Fort Myers. Deputies say Pablo Rodriguez, 54, shot another man in the mouth during an encounter. Rodriguez fled the scene. He was arrested on Wednesday. The shooting happened on Robinson Street. The victim was transported to Health Park with non-life-threatening […]
FORT MYERS More than 300 COVID-19 patients at Lee Health hospitals There are more than 300 COVID-19 patients isolated at Lee Health hospitals as of Wednesday morning. This is the first time since Sept. 17 the number has climbed that high, Lee Health said in a media release. The rise in cases appear to be due because of the omicron variant. While the symptoms are less […]
IMMOKALEE Man arrested after vehicle burglary, robbery in Immokalee An 18-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after Collier County deputies linked him to a vehicle burglary and a robbery in Immokalee. Geovanni Rodriguez is accused of breaking into a vehicle parked outside a home on Firebush Circle on Sunday. After breaking into the vehicle, he allegedly approached two people sitting inside another car and […]
FORT MYERS Waste Pro hiring event in Fort Myers On January 15, Waste Pro’s Ft. Myers Division will host a hiring event for Drivers, Helpers, Technicians and Customer Service Representatives. Candidates can apply online at www.wasteprousa.com. Applicants for driving positions must bring their motor vehicle record, DOT medical card, and driver’s license. Interviews and road tests will be conducted onsite. Once hired, employees are […]
FORT MYERS Washington state man sentenced to 10 years for deadly Cape Coral crash A man who left the scene of a crash and let a passenger die has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison. The crash happened in October of 2020. Kyran Anthony Montes, of Washington state, was driving a 2013 Infinity G37 at a high rate of speed north on Santa Barbara Boulevard North when […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Search on for man who stole iPhones from North Fort Myers store Authorities are searching for a man they say fraudulently used Texas ID to purchase two iPhones at a store in North Fort Myers. He then walked out with two other phones without paying. The incident happened at a Verizon store on Pine Island Road in North Fort Myers. After the transaction, the man asked to […]