Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendmentLee County deputy subdues convicted felon with Taser at North Fort Myers Walmart
Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendment South Seas resort ownership group’s engineer proposed a land-use amendment for Lee County’s government at least six months before the first public discussions and at least seven weeks before the county’s official timeline began, emails between the resort’s representatives and county show.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County deputy subdues convicted felon with Taser at North Fort Myers Walmart Lee County deputies used a Taser on a man after they raced through a North Fort Myers Walmart searching for him.
FORT MYERS 2 posing as Target Corporate employees steal over $6K at Fort Myers Target SWFL Crime Stoppers seeks information on two men who allegedly claimed to be employees of Target Corporate and stole over $6,000 at Target.
Punta Gorda cosiders fate of historic A.C. Freeman House It was built by politician and businessman Augustus C. Freeman whose name the house bears, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested for armed robbery in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for armed robbery and falsifying his name to law enforcement.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis signs bills to provide financial options for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will provide financial options to Floridians and another bill that curates the state public school curriculum.
BONITA SPRINGS LCSO seeks information on missing 77-year-old kayaker LCSO seeks information on a missing kayaker after responding to a call about a missing kayak off the coast of Bonita Beach.
FORT MYERS Tim Tebow speaks at annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow took the stage at Hammond Stadium for the annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to provide update on Fowler Street construction project The Fort Myers City Council is set to provide an update on the progress of the Fowler Street intersection project.
the weather authority Hot and humid Thursday before evening isolated storms impact coastal communities The Weather Authority is tracking a humid Thursday morning with high afternoon temperatures and evening coastal isolated storms.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sea turtle nesting season begins in Fort Myers Beach Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun, and the FWC wants to remind visitors about the fragility of the young reptiles.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
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.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendment South Seas resort ownership group’s engineer proposed a land-use amendment for Lee County’s government at least six months before the first public discussions and at least seven weeks before the county’s official timeline began, emails between the resort’s representatives and county show.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County deputy subdues convicted felon with Taser at North Fort Myers Walmart Lee County deputies used a Taser on a man after they raced through a North Fort Myers Walmart searching for him.
FORT MYERS 2 posing as Target Corporate employees steal over $6K at Fort Myers Target SWFL Crime Stoppers seeks information on two men who allegedly claimed to be employees of Target Corporate and stole over $6,000 at Target.
Punta Gorda cosiders fate of historic A.C. Freeman House It was built by politician and businessman Augustus C. Freeman whose name the house bears, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested for armed robbery in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for armed robbery and falsifying his name to law enforcement.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis signs bills to provide financial options for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will provide financial options to Floridians and another bill that curates the state public school curriculum.
BONITA SPRINGS LCSO seeks information on missing 77-year-old kayaker LCSO seeks information on a missing kayaker after responding to a call about a missing kayak off the coast of Bonita Beach.
FORT MYERS Tim Tebow speaks at annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow took the stage at Hammond Stadium for the annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to provide update on Fowler Street construction project The Fort Myers City Council is set to provide an update on the progress of the Fowler Street intersection project.
the weather authority Hot and humid Thursday before evening isolated storms impact coastal communities The Weather Authority is tracking a humid Thursday morning with high afternoon temperatures and evening coastal isolated storms.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sea turtle nesting season begins in Fort Myers Beach Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun, and the FWC wants to remind visitors about the fragility of the young reptiles.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
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.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
Scattered Thursday storms, a slight drop in high temperatures High temperatures will only reach the upper 80s and lower 90s under mostly cloudy skies. Dew points in the upper 70s will make our temperatures feel five to 10 degrees warmer during peak heating. Boaters can expect great water conditions if they can dodge Thursday’s storms. One- to 2-foot Gulf wave heights and a light […]
Unseasonal heat returns Wednesday, ahead of scattered storms High temperatures will climb into the upper 80s and 90s under partly cloudy skies. “Feels like” temperatures will return to triple digits when you factor in the humidity. Boaters will experience a light chop of 1- to 2-foot Gulf wave heights. The earlier you can set sail the better, as increased rain chances will form […]
The Weather Authority: Earl upgraded to hurricane Earl has strengthened to a Category 1 storm Tuesday night, becoming the second hurricane of the 2022 hurricane season. According to the latest National Hurricane Center advisory, Hurricane Earl has winds of 80 mph and is about 500 miles south of Bermuda. The storm is moving north at a speed of 6 mph. Bermuda has […]
Near-record heat and a stormy end to Labor Day Near-record heat is expected for Southwest Florida as temperatures surge into the upper 90s in many inland locations. Ample humidity will make those high temperatures feel like the triple digits during peak heating. Boaters will experience excellent conditions on the water if they can dodge our storm chances. Light chop in our bays and 1- […]
Tropical Storm Earl forms, Friday ends the workweek with scattered storms; Hurricane Danielle details High temperatures will climb into the low 90s Friday under partly cloudy skies. Ample humidity will still make many spots feel like they are experiencing triple-digit heat in the afternoon. Boaters will have fantastic conditions on the water, with increasing chances of encountering storms later in the day. A light chop in our bays and […]
Hot and stormy Thursday; Tropical Storm Danielle forms in Mid-Atlantic High temperatures will stretch into the upper 70s and lower 80s under increasing cloud cover. Unfortunately, it will feel like the triple digits when you factor in the high humidity forecast for the region. Boaters will have great conditions on the waters if they can dodge today’s storms. A light chop in our bays along […]
Wednesday features scattered storms, warmer weather High temperatures will be slightly warmer than Tuesday’s, with everyone in the WINK News viewing area reaching the 90s for high temperatures. High humidity will make “feels like” temperatures stretch into the triple digits. Boaters will encounter favorable conditions on the water if they can dodge any storms that form. Light chop in our bays […]
Tuesday highs reach 80s, 90s with scattered storms High temperatures will be in the upper 80s and lower 90s under partly cloudy skies. High levels of humidity will still make “feels like” temperatures reach the upper 90s and even triple digits. Boaters will encounter great conditions on the water. One- to 2-foot wave heights are forecast with light chop within our bays and […]
Scattered Monday evening storms; monitoring 4 tropical disturbances High temperatures will climb into the upper 80s and low 90s under increasing cloud cover. Ample humidity will still make some inland locations experience triple-digit heat. Boaters will have another favorable forecast on the water if they can dodge Monday’s rain chances. Light chop and 1- to 2-foot wave heights are expected. Substantial rain chances […]
Friday brings earlier rain chances High temperatures will reach the low to mid-90s under increasing cloud cover. High humidity will still make for triple-digit “feels like” temperatures across the area during peak heating. Boaters will have favorable conditions on the water if they can dodge our rain chances. One- to 2-foot wave heights and a light chop within our bays […]