FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional playHomes For Our Troops grants veteran new home
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday until 8 p.m.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over five and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday until 8 p.m.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over five and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
COLLIER COUNTY Fort Myers woman injured in Collier crash A 22-year-old Fort Myers woman was seriously hurt in a crash in Collier County early Saturday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened on US-41 north, approaching Shores Avenue. Troopers say the woman traveled off the roadway and collided with a tree and a roadway sign. The vehicle overcorrected and overturned. No other […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY FHP searching for vehicle in Charlotte County hit-and-run crash Troopers are searching for a driver that fled from a crash in Charlotte County on Friday night. The crash happened near mile marker 168 on southbound I-75 just before 9 p.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said an unknown vehicle, described as a 4-door black sedan, was traveling south and veered into another […]
COLLIER COUNTY New initiative asks public to donate funds for possible hurricane response Hurricane Season is just a month and a half away and local organizations are already planning ahead to help the community after the storm. The new initiative at the Community Foundation of Collier County is called “Your passion, your Collier.” The group is working to raise $2.5 million so they have money saved to be […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Crash in south Fort Myers caused power outage A vehicle crash in south Fort Myers has taken down a powerline and with it, electricity to a large swath of the area. The crash happened on Andrea Lane. Andrea is closed in both directions, according to the South Trail Fire Protection & Rescue Service District. No information is available on injuries. The fire district […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral woman dies days after crash A Cape Coral woman who was involved in a crash on April 9 has died. The Cape Coral Police Department said Edelmira Lopez was a passenger in a vehicle involved in a crash who appeared to suffer minor injuries but died on Tuesday. The crash occurred at Burnt Store Road North and Tropicana Parkway West […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County schools Superintendent Greg Adkins to retire Lee County Superintendent Greg Adkins has decided to retire at the end of his contract later this year. Two District sources told WINK News Adkins sent an email announcing his plans to all District employees. Adkins’ plan is to retire at the end of June, which is when his employment contract is up, according to […]
COLLIER COUNTY Department of Health Collier offers vaccine appointments The Department of Health in Collier County announced it will administer first-dose Moderna vaccines next week. The appointment registration system opened on Friday. To make an appointment, click here. The appointments run from Monday, April 19 to Friday, April 23 at North Collier Regional Park Exhibit Hall at 15000 Livingston Road. The appointment is a […]
ESTERO Pedestrian hurt in Estero crash A pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash and transported to Lee Memorial Hospital on Thursday morning, Florida Highway Patrol said. The crash happened just before 10 a.m. on Corkscrew Road by Ben Hill Griffin Parkway in Estero. No other information is known at this time.
LEE COUNTY Lee County school district announces graduation dates The Lee County school district has set graduations for the weekend of June 5 and 6. Due to reduced seating capacities, only two tickets will be made available for each graduate, the school district said on Facebook. The graduations will be held at Alico Arena, Hertz Arena and Suncoast Arena for traditional high schools. Meanwhile, […]
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs company matches people with tools for tech career A Bonita Springs-based tech start-up is working to close the tech workforce gap. Endevr is a website that helps match people to online education tools in tech. Right now the program is free to use since it is still in beta testing. If you are interested in using the program, you can visit the website […]