Man robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace meetupNearly 50 proof of claims filed against Beattie Development
ESTERO Man robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace meetup According to The Lee County Sherriff’s Office, a man was robbed at gunpoint at an Estero Publix while trying to buy an Apple Watch.
Nearly 50 proof of claims filed against Beattie Development Southwest Florida builder Beattie Development has collected dozens of lawsuits and millions of dollars in debt. He has left many with unfinished homes and drained bank accounts.
ESTERO 1 injured in deputy involved crash on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy involved crash Thursday evening.
CLEWISTON Business owner attempting to bring glamping to Clewiston In Hendry County, rugged camping, or glamping, is at the center of a neighborhood fight.
FORT MYERS Goodwill Industries to build new headquarters with housing in SWFL Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida plans to build a new headquarters and affordable housing on 27 acres of land.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda City Council approves funding request for high-water vehicles Punta Gorda City Council approved the go-ahead to ask Tallahassee for help in purchasing high-water rescue vehicles.
How SWFL man secured 1-on-1 interview with former President Carter How an airsick bag helped a Southwest Florida man secure a coveted one-on-one interview with the former president.
FORT MYERS SFCA’s Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring Southwest Florida Christian Academy point guard Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring, averaging 38.4 points per game.
PALMDALE Glades County community feels unheard when it comes to their post office A tight-knit community feels like their cries for help are not being heard. Earlier this week, the Palmdale post office had been closed down.
David Osborne: Pianist and Friend of Jimmy Carter Meet the man behind the presidential keys: David Osborne.
Florida Supreme Court to hear convicted killer Joseph Zieler’s appeal Less than a year after he was sentenced to die for his crimes, the Florida Supreme Court will hear Joseph Zieler’s appeal.
FORT MYERS BEACH Plans for proposed food truck park on Fort Myers Beach reach stalemate A food truck park could be on the way to Fort Myers Beach, but right now, its future seems uncertain.
Understanding iron deficiency symptoms A constant feeling of exhaustion may be from a lack of good sleep, but it could also be a sign of low iron.
FGCU FSW’s revered volleyball coach taking over FGCU program Baziquetto-Allen takes over from FGCU’s 11-year head coach Matt Botsford, who is taking over at the University of Central Florida.
FGCU FGCU men’s basketball back home for ASUN play After playing six of their last eight games on the road, FGCU men’s basketball is back in Alico Arena for an ASUN stretch.
ESTERO Man robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace meetup According to The Lee County Sherriff’s Office, a man was robbed at gunpoint at an Estero Publix while trying to buy an Apple Watch.
Nearly 50 proof of claims filed against Beattie Development Southwest Florida builder Beattie Development has collected dozens of lawsuits and millions of dollars in debt. He has left many with unfinished homes and drained bank accounts.
ESTERO 1 injured in deputy involved crash on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy involved crash Thursday evening.
CLEWISTON Business owner attempting to bring glamping to Clewiston In Hendry County, rugged camping, or glamping, is at the center of a neighborhood fight.
FORT MYERS Goodwill Industries to build new headquarters with housing in SWFL Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida plans to build a new headquarters and affordable housing on 27 acres of land.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda City Council approves funding request for high-water vehicles Punta Gorda City Council approved the go-ahead to ask Tallahassee for help in purchasing high-water rescue vehicles.
How SWFL man secured 1-on-1 interview with former President Carter How an airsick bag helped a Southwest Florida man secure a coveted one-on-one interview with the former president.
FORT MYERS SFCA’s Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring Southwest Florida Christian Academy point guard Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring, averaging 38.4 points per game.
PALMDALE Glades County community feels unheard when it comes to their post office A tight-knit community feels like their cries for help are not being heard. Earlier this week, the Palmdale post office had been closed down.
David Osborne: Pianist and Friend of Jimmy Carter Meet the man behind the presidential keys: David Osborne.
Florida Supreme Court to hear convicted killer Joseph Zieler’s appeal Less than a year after he was sentenced to die for his crimes, the Florida Supreme Court will hear Joseph Zieler’s appeal.
FORT MYERS BEACH Plans for proposed food truck park on Fort Myers Beach reach stalemate A food truck park could be on the way to Fort Myers Beach, but right now, its future seems uncertain.
Understanding iron deficiency symptoms A constant feeling of exhaustion may be from a lack of good sleep, but it could also be a sign of low iron.
FGCU FSW’s revered volleyball coach taking over FGCU program Baziquetto-Allen takes over from FGCU’s 11-year head coach Matt Botsford, who is taking over at the University of Central Florida.
FGCU FGCU men’s basketball back home for ASUN play After playing six of their last eight games on the road, FGCU men’s basketball is back in Alico Arena for an ASUN stretch.
WINK NEWS 9-year-old girl writes LEGO about concern for diversity in its characters LEGO sets have been a favorite for generations. When a young girl was introduced to them, she noticed distinguishing characteristics: Some colors were missing from her collection. We met with 9-year-old Bella Wednesday who loves climbing trees, riding her scooters and, more than anything, building LEGO sets. Recently, something didn’t seem right Bella when she […]
WINK NEWS Experts say no clear answer for disparity in rise in positive COVID-19 cases, plateau in deaths A record number of coronavirus cases were reported in Florida Tuesday, with more than 2,700. Cases are on the rise, but the number of deaths related to COVID-19 has remained flat. We asked the medical community in Southwest Florida why there is such a disparity. Experts and officials say more testing equals more positive COVID-19 […]
FORT MYERS Descendant of founding family in Fort Myers weighs in on Robert E. Lee bust removal The statue of Robert E. Lee in downtown Fort Myers has long been a point of contention, and last week, it was removed out of fear of it being destroyed. Now, an important voice in the community is weighing in on the issue of whether it should be put back up or removed permanently. “It […]
DeSantis on increase in COVID-19: More testing means more cases The number of positive COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Florida. Although many are concerned about the spike, Gov. Ron DeSantis said compared to other hotspots in the nation, Florida doesn’t compare. Why isn’t DeSantis worried? Because, he said, the hospitals aren’t overwhelmed. He argued Thursday that the increase in positive cases is directly linked […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County School District in need of teachers, hosting webinars to recruit Lee County needs hundreds of teachers and Wednesday, the district hosted multiple, online events to recruit the people who will teach your children this fall. Suzette Rivera masted in communications and started her career in human resources. “I did that for a couple of years and then went into the classroom,” she said. The classroom, […]
Rooney says he’s considering a vote for Biden Some big-name Republicans said they’re thinking they may not vote for President Donald Trump this fall. One of them is Rep. Francis Rooney, who represents a large portion of Southwest Florida. Rooney said the president has mishandled the coronavirus pandemic and is taking the wrong approach to the recent demonstrations across the country. For decades, […]
LEE COUNTY Twins first base coach recounts what he calls racial profiling by Lee County deputies Tommy Watkins is the first base coach for the Minnesota Twins. He is also a former Southwest Florida community member from Fort Myers. We spoke to Watkins Friday about an encounter he says he had with deputies in Lee County many years ago, saying it was an example of racial profiling. And George Floyd’s death […]
WINK NEWS Coronavirus: Lee Health says SWFL is flattening the curve Lee Health CEO Larry Antonucci says we have flattened the curve of the coronavirus in Southwest Florida. Lee Health held a town hall meeting Thursday to discuss the latest on COVID-19 in the region. Nearly 300 people watched and asked questions of Lee Health’s leadership during the hour-long meeting. Antonucci’s main point: The hospitals are […]
COLLIER COUNTY Judge denies motion to dismiss lawsuit against former Collier County deputy A wrongful death lawsuit against a former Collier County deputy returned to court Tuesday. Detectives believe Steven Calkins is the last person to have seen Terrance Williams and Felipe Santos alive before they each disappeared 16 years ago. Calkins’ attorney, John Hooley, said during a civil court proceeding that enough is enough. “The evidence and […]
Fort Myers pastor calls on non-minorities, law enforcement to help solve racism A Fort Myers pastor is trying to help make sense of what’s going on around the country with protests and why some of them have turned violent. Pastor William Glover’s cry for justice during his Sunday service at Mount Hermon Ministries came straight from his heart and was rooted in his own experiences and those […]