Lee County Library System announces annual Fandom FestLee County opens Royal Palms Avenue parking lot for downtown Fort Myers workers
FORT MYERS Lee County Library System announces annual Fandom Fest The Lee County Library System is inviting people of all ages to bring cosplay and pop culture fun to its annual Fandom Fest.
FORT MYERS Lee County opens Royal Palms Avenue parking lot for downtown Fort Myers workers Lee County has announced the opening of the Royal Palms Avenue parking lot, which will be used by downtown workers and become paid public parking on nights and weekends.
NAPLES Naples sculptor makes memorable busts for 8 locations You may be noticing some new massive statues that have been placed in popular areas around Naples, like Waterside Shops and Maserati Naples.
the weather authority Seasonal Monday with highs in the mid 80s The Weather Authority is tracking seasonal temperatures with an approaching cold front that is expected to bring rain and cooler conditions during the midweek.
Volunteers gather for 20th annual Turkey Drop event in Collier County The 20th annual Capital Wealth Advisors Turkey Drop event is set to begin as organizers seek to mark this milestone anniversary with the goal of over 7,000 turkeys donated.
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB residents raise concerns over removal of business trailers Residents and business owners on Fort Myers Beach are raising concerns after FEMA called for the removal of temporary structures off the island.
Driver arrested after failing to stop in Lehigh Acres According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver was arrested after he failed to stop for troopers on State Road 82 and Blackstone Drive in Lehigh Acres on Saturday Night.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfighting This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a burglary spree, aggravated battery with a vehicle and a man arrested for cockfighting.
NAPLES Deputies investigating death at Collier house party The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death that happened at a house party.
southwest florida Beautiful Sunday on tap with temperatures reaching the low 80s this afternoon It will be another seasonal day with sun and clouds across Southwest Florida with temperatures reaching yet again topping out in the low 80s.
NAPLES Community raises funds for family of elementary school choking victim Staff and students from Laurel Oak Elementary School gathered at a Naples Culver’s to raise money for the family of Benjamin Cronin, an 11-year-old boy who died after choking at school.
Traffic investigation on US-41 at Olympia Ave. temporarily closes NB lanes The Punta Gorda Police Department responded to a traffic crash that temporarily closed the northbound lanes of US-41 at Olympia and Marion avenues.
NAPLES Swine in the 239: Collier’s pig showdown Over 250 pigs took over the Collier County fairgrounds Saturday morning for Swine in the 239.
immokalee Fatal crash in Immokalee leaves 2 dead, both cars engulfed in flames The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash that left one person dead in Immokalee near the intersection of State Road 82 and Gators Slough Road.
NAPLES Motorcyclist dies in crash with pickup truck in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Wilson Boulevard, near 10th Avenue Northeast in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Lee County Library System announces annual Fandom Fest The Lee County Library System is inviting people of all ages to bring cosplay and pop culture fun to its annual Fandom Fest.
FORT MYERS Lee County opens Royal Palms Avenue parking lot for downtown Fort Myers workers Lee County has announced the opening of the Royal Palms Avenue parking lot, which will be used by downtown workers and become paid public parking on nights and weekends.
NAPLES Naples sculptor makes memorable busts for 8 locations You may be noticing some new massive statues that have been placed in popular areas around Naples, like Waterside Shops and Maserati Naples.
the weather authority Seasonal Monday with highs in the mid 80s The Weather Authority is tracking seasonal temperatures with an approaching cold front that is expected to bring rain and cooler conditions during the midweek.
Volunteers gather for 20th annual Turkey Drop event in Collier County The 20th annual Capital Wealth Advisors Turkey Drop event is set to begin as organizers seek to mark this milestone anniversary with the goal of over 7,000 turkeys donated.
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB residents raise concerns over removal of business trailers Residents and business owners on Fort Myers Beach are raising concerns after FEMA called for the removal of temporary structures off the island.
Driver arrested after failing to stop in Lehigh Acres According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver was arrested after he failed to stop for troopers on State Road 82 and Blackstone Drive in Lehigh Acres on Saturday Night.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfighting This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a burglary spree, aggravated battery with a vehicle and a man arrested for cockfighting.
NAPLES Deputies investigating death at Collier house party The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death that happened at a house party.
southwest florida Beautiful Sunday on tap with temperatures reaching the low 80s this afternoon It will be another seasonal day with sun and clouds across Southwest Florida with temperatures reaching yet again topping out in the low 80s.
NAPLES Community raises funds for family of elementary school choking victim Staff and students from Laurel Oak Elementary School gathered at a Naples Culver’s to raise money for the family of Benjamin Cronin, an 11-year-old boy who died after choking at school.
Traffic investigation on US-41 at Olympia Ave. temporarily closes NB lanes The Punta Gorda Police Department responded to a traffic crash that temporarily closed the northbound lanes of US-41 at Olympia and Marion avenues.
NAPLES Swine in the 239: Collier’s pig showdown Over 250 pigs took over the Collier County fairgrounds Saturday morning for Swine in the 239.
immokalee Fatal crash in Immokalee leaves 2 dead, both cars engulfed in flames The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash that left one person dead in Immokalee near the intersection of State Road 82 and Gators Slough Road.
NAPLES Motorcyclist dies in crash with pickup truck in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Wilson Boulevard, near 10th Avenue Northeast in Collier County.
WINK NEWS Controversial bill updates numerous policies during elections, what voters can have at the polls A controversial election bill could make the right to vote in the United States a bit less comfortable for voters at the polls. Florida Republican lawmakers are considering joining Georgia by prohibiting water for voters standing in lines in the heat near the polling place. If HB 7041 passed in the state, it would mean […]
FORT MYERS Troopers investigating I-75 road rage incident; searching for 2nd car involved The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a road rage incident that was reported Monday morning on I-75 near mile marker 149 in North Fort Myers. The FHP confirmed that two vehicles were involved. The driver of a Toyota SUV was visibly shaken after someone fired at least four shots at their vehicle on I-75. The […]
FORT MYERS Asian-Americans anxious but calling for change after Atlanta shootings A demand for change from Asian-Americans across the country and in Southwest Florida after an attack rattled their community. Six women were killed last week at two Atlanta-area massage parlors by a white gunman. So far, investigators have not said if the attacks were racially motivated. But, many across the Asian-American community say targeted attacks […]
FORT MYERS Millennium Physician Group creates COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration website If you’re still in search of a COVID-19 vaccine, get ready to add your name to another waiting list. Millennium Physician Group will be adding a callback list into the mix. Millennium Physician Group is following the governor’s guidelines of vaccinating people aged 60 and over, those with underlying conditions, and teachers and first responders. […]
ALVA Well-known bicyclist latest victim of hit-and-run in SWFL A bicyclist and grandmother was killed and another injured Sunday in a hit-and-run in Alva. Debra Purcaro, 64, of Fort Myers, was well-known in the cycling community. Posts remembering Purcaro are flooding biking groups on Facebook, and a memorial stands on North River Road where she and another cyclist were struck. That memorial was placed […]
LEE COUNTY Investigators search for truck, suspect in Cracker Barrel hit-and-run There is extended surveillance video Wednesday that shows a male driver, who ran over a woman with his pickup truck in Lee County Monday, spent at least two minutes in the parking lot. A big question that remains unanswered is why the woman was on the ground of a Cracker Barrel restaurant parking lot. In […]
LEE COUNTY New version of mask debate asks if fully vaccinated people still need to wear them A new version of the year-old mask debate has come to the surface. Those who are fully vaccinated are ready to leave the masks behind. But the question is: can they? A customer’s fight at Costco in South Fort Myers over masks was caught on camera. He wants to know what the point of getting […]
COLLIER COUNTY Shelter’s healing arts program supports survivors of domestic abuse The Shelter for Abused Women & Children has set up a program for survivors of domestic abuse to flourish in a creative way by healing through art. Art is a way for survivors to heal, to release their pain and to express their emotions. This can mean many things, but what it’s important is what […]
FORT MYERS Expanded vaccine eligibility leads to frustration If you are under 65 and extremely vulnerable to COVID-19, you will need a special form from your doctor before you can get your vaccine. But the form’s purpose, fulfilling Gov. Ron DeSantis’ order to expand vaccine eligibility to some people under 65, is controversial. People over 65 who still haven’t gotten vaccinated say making […]
FORT MYERS Morningstar Baptist Church gives back before rebuilding Morningstar Baptist Church may have been left in ruins by a fire, but it’s serving the community Tuesday morning, giving away food because the need is there and volunteers say they’re not letting the fire stop them. They’ve received donations to rebuild the church, but not as many towards the food. Yet most of the […]