Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
Hurricane season is one month away The outlook for the 2024 Hurricane Season is for it be active, potentially even hyperactive.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
Hurricane season is one month away The outlook for the 2024 Hurricane Season is for it be active, potentially even hyperactive.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
COLLIER COUNTY Programs available to prevent violence in Southwest Florida schools While students are enjoying Christmas break, on Friday, a 12-year-old boy was arrested for having a gun in his backpack at Harns Marsh Middle School. There are several programs at the school’s fingertips to keep children safe. Among them, Charity for Change, helps kids see beyond their differences and helps them become compassionate leaders. Therese […]
FORT MYERS Councilwoman shares vision for Fort Myers amid her bid for mayor Thursday, Fort Myers Councilwoman Gaile Anthony announced she entered the race for mayor of the City of Fort Myers. Affordable housing, mental health and redevelopment are among her main focuses for the city and her bid for mayor. We sat down with Councilwoman Anthony Friday to find out more about her vision for the city’s […]
PUNTA GORDA Emotions high in SWFL as many rally in favor of impeaching President Trump The whole impeachment process of President Donald J. Trump is stirring up a lot of emotions in Southwest Florida. Photos we exclusively obtained show a vandalized sign outside the Lee County Republican Headquarters. The word spray-painted on their $500 sign: “Impeach.” This all comes as rallies are happening around the country in favor of impeaching […]
LEE COUNTY Three places in Lee County ranked among ‘Top Boomtowns in America’ A new study says three places in Lee County are booming among the top places in the country. An FGCU economics expert says they are not exactly sure that is a good thing. And locals have also noticed the changes to their homes as well. In a recent study conducted by SmartAsset, Lehigh Acres, Fort […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY New maps show Charlotte County over a foot lower, greater flood risks New flood maps show Charlotte County’s elevation is more than a foot lower than it has been in the past. That means hundreds, if not thousands, more homeowners will have to pay for flood insurance. An entire strip of US-41 surrounding Charlotte County neighborhoods will be considered part of a flood zone in six months. […]
FORT MYERS Fox News guest, Ford O’Connell, runs for Francis Rooney’s congressional seat He is on TV and talk radio, but Fox News political guest, Ford O’Connell, told WINK News on Thursday that he wants to give up that career to get Rep. Francis Rooney’s seat in Congress. “Obviously, the number one thing they care about is fighting for President Trump,” O’Connell said. “Our current congressman is not […]
WINK NEWS Democrat Holden vies for 19th Congressional seat again in Republican-heavy district The numbers say Democrat David Holden lost to Republican Francis Rooney by a wide margin in 2018 — 62% to 38% — for Florida’s 19th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. But Holden told us, if you zoom out and look at the bigger picture, 50,000 more Democratic voters went to the polls […]
WINK NEWS Former Lee County sheriff remembers Mark Sievers’ arrest for wife’s murder In five days, a jury will decide if a man convicted of first-degree murder in his wife’s brutal killing will live or die. Wednesday, a jury found Mark Sievers guilty for the murder of his wife, Dr. Teresa Sievers. He was found guilty of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder, orchestrating the plan to […]
ESTERO CaliBurger opens Florida debut location in Estero with its robot fry cook A burger franchise that began overseas has made its way to Southwest Florida for its first location in the state. With its recent debut comes a window into the future. A pivotal aspect of the CaliBurger business model is integrating forward-thinking technology into the restaurant. Restaurant franchise CaliBurger made its Florida debut at University Village […]
SUNRISE President Trump briefly talks water crisis in first trip to the state as a Floridian President Donald Trump addressed a topic on the minds of many in Southwest Florida – our water quality crisis. The ‘Keep America Great’ rally was billed as a homecoming rally since it’s his first time in Florida since making the state his official place of residence. In his 90 minute speech, he spoke about the […]