Person airlifted after crash on SR-31 near Bermont RoadPalm Beach Blvd. crash causing massive backups
Person airlifted after crash on SR-31 near Bermont Road At least two people are hurt in another wreck on the roads on State Road 31 in Charlotte County.
Palm Beach Blvd. crash causing massive backups Two lanes are closed on Palm Beach Boulevard because of a crash near Orange River Boulevard.
Getting people back into their homes after storms For months, parts of our community have been involved in a back and forth with FEMA over the 25% flood insurance discount.
Lehigh Acres State Road 82: A road marked by tragedy and a plea for safety improvements State Road 82, specifically the stretch between Interstate 75 and Immokalee Road, is not just a highway; it’s a place marked by tragedy and danger.
Mixing meds can make a dangerous cocktail One thing doctors have to consider when prescribing meds is whether they will interact with any drugs the patient is currently taking.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on camera: thieves end dream of new family home in Lehigh Acres Thieves in the night destroyed a family’s dream of building a new home, and their acts were caught on camera.
PORT CHARLOTTE HyperFiber internet service planned for Port Charlotte HyperFiber, an independent, high-speed fiber-optic internet service, will be available to more than 31,000 homes in Port Charlotte, said the company’s president and CEO, Dan Kennedy.
HyperFiber internet service planned for Port Charlotte HyperFiber has collaborated with Charlotte County’s engineering division, and the first Port Charlotte customers began to receive HyperFiber’s connection at the end of April.
FORT MYERS Cocaine found after K-9 ‘free-air sniff’ in Fort Myers Police arrested a man accused of trafficking more than 30 ounces of cocaine, after getting help from man’s best friend during a traffic stop.
North Naples restaurateurs open tea bar as second business Sitthiphorn “Joe” Sunthi and Tangmo “Mo” Maneerat have enjoyed some major life changes since the successful launch of their first restaurant in January 2018.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office announces new Highway Patrol units On Monday, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office introduced the LCSO Highway Patrol, which is equipped to handle high-risk traffic stops.
WINK NEWS Celebrate Mom at Mother’s Day events across Southwest Florida Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate and honor the love and sacrifices of mothers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Mayor optimistic on maintaining flood insurance discount Cape Coral’s Mayor John Gunter spoke about submitting the city’s paperwork before FEMA’s flood insurance guideline deadline.
Florida deputies who fatally shot US airman burst into wrong apartment, attorney says Deputies responding to a disturbance call at a Florida apartment complex burst into the wrong unit and fatally shot a Black U.S. Air Force airman who was home alone when they saw he was armed with a gun, an attorney for the man’s family said Wednesday.
The Weather Authority A hotter day ahead with ‘feels like’ temperatures as high as 100° The Weather Authority is tracking a muggy Thursday morning, with afternoon temperatures expected to climb into the lower to mid-90s.
Person airlifted after crash on SR-31 near Bermont Road At least two people are hurt in another wreck on the roads on State Road 31 in Charlotte County.
Palm Beach Blvd. crash causing massive backups Two lanes are closed on Palm Beach Boulevard because of a crash near Orange River Boulevard.
Getting people back into their homes after storms For months, parts of our community have been involved in a back and forth with FEMA over the 25% flood insurance discount.
Lehigh Acres State Road 82: A road marked by tragedy and a plea for safety improvements State Road 82, specifically the stretch between Interstate 75 and Immokalee Road, is not just a highway; it’s a place marked by tragedy and danger.
Mixing meds can make a dangerous cocktail One thing doctors have to consider when prescribing meds is whether they will interact with any drugs the patient is currently taking.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on camera: thieves end dream of new family home in Lehigh Acres Thieves in the night destroyed a family’s dream of building a new home, and their acts were caught on camera.
PORT CHARLOTTE HyperFiber internet service planned for Port Charlotte HyperFiber, an independent, high-speed fiber-optic internet service, will be available to more than 31,000 homes in Port Charlotte, said the company’s president and CEO, Dan Kennedy.
HyperFiber internet service planned for Port Charlotte HyperFiber has collaborated with Charlotte County’s engineering division, and the first Port Charlotte customers began to receive HyperFiber’s connection at the end of April.
FORT MYERS Cocaine found after K-9 ‘free-air sniff’ in Fort Myers Police arrested a man accused of trafficking more than 30 ounces of cocaine, after getting help from man’s best friend during a traffic stop.
North Naples restaurateurs open tea bar as second business Sitthiphorn “Joe” Sunthi and Tangmo “Mo” Maneerat have enjoyed some major life changes since the successful launch of their first restaurant in January 2018.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office announces new Highway Patrol units On Monday, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office introduced the LCSO Highway Patrol, which is equipped to handle high-risk traffic stops.
WINK NEWS Celebrate Mom at Mother’s Day events across Southwest Florida Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate and honor the love and sacrifices of mothers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Mayor optimistic on maintaining flood insurance discount Cape Coral’s Mayor John Gunter spoke about submitting the city’s paperwork before FEMA’s flood insurance guideline deadline.
Florida deputies who fatally shot US airman burst into wrong apartment, attorney says Deputies responding to a disturbance call at a Florida apartment complex burst into the wrong unit and fatally shot a Black U.S. Air Force airman who was home alone when they saw he was armed with a gun, an attorney for the man’s family said Wednesday.
The Weather Authority A hotter day ahead with ‘feels like’ temperatures as high as 100° The Weather Authority is tracking a muggy Thursday morning, with afternoon temperatures expected to climb into the lower to mid-90s.
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 […]