How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers?Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
Ultrasound technology shows promise for pain and depression treatment Chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression — both impact millions of people, both can be debilitating and both can leave people feeling hopeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department launches annual toy drive The Cape Coral Fire Department is collecting toys and gifts for children in need this holiday season.
Bruno’s of Brooklyn opens new downtown Fort Myers location The new Bruno’s of Brooklyn Italian Eatery opens the evening of Nov. 18 at 2149 First St. in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA deadline looms for Lee County: flood insurance discounts at risk FEMA will soon announce whether homeowners in five different areas of Lee County will keep that 25% discount on their flood insurance policies long term.
NORTH FORT MYERS Man wanted for grand theft at North Fort Myers Dollar Tree SWFL Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for committing grand theft at a Dollar Tree in North Fort Myers last week.
WINK NEWS 1 dead from e-coli outbreak due to carrots sold in popular grocery stores The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an outbreak of e-coli linked to tainted carrots.
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 9 locations You may notice 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 middle of the week.
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.
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
Ultrasound technology shows promise for pain and depression treatment Chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression — both impact millions of people, both can be debilitating and both can leave people feeling hopeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department launches annual toy drive The Cape Coral Fire Department is collecting toys and gifts for children in need this holiday season.
Bruno’s of Brooklyn opens new downtown Fort Myers location The new Bruno’s of Brooklyn Italian Eatery opens the evening of Nov. 18 at 2149 First St. in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA deadline looms for Lee County: flood insurance discounts at risk FEMA will soon announce whether homeowners in five different areas of Lee County will keep that 25% discount on their flood insurance policies long term.
NORTH FORT MYERS Man wanted for grand theft at North Fort Myers Dollar Tree SWFL Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for committing grand theft at a Dollar Tree in North Fort Myers last week.
WINK NEWS 1 dead from e-coli outbreak due to carrots sold in popular grocery stores The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an outbreak of e-coli linked to tainted carrots.
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 9 locations You may notice 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 middle of the week.
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.
FORT MYERS Answers still sought 9 years after man gunned down at Edison Mall right before Christmas Nine years after a man was shot and killed two days before Christmas at the Edison Mall in Fort Myers, investigators are still looking for answers. The killer – or killers – who gunned down 25-year-old Thomas Goodman are still out there. Investigators say Goodman was shot from a gray car outside the entrance to […]
WINK NEWS USF epidemiologist says following COVID-19 guidelines crucial for end of year Health officials are warning this holiday season will create a huge surge in COVID-19 cases. We wanted to know how different holiday cases could look compared to when Gov. Ron DeSantis reopened the state in late September. We spoke to Epidemiologist Edwin Michael, Ph.D., Monday who studies Florida trends, and he showed us whether we […]
WINK NEWS Health experts say one negative COVID-19 test result not enough to travel Sunday, more than 1 million travelers were screened at airport security checkpoints ahead of Thanksgiving. Most people prepared for their flights by getting tested for COVID-19 before they went up in the air. But health experts warn one negative test result is not an indication of being safe to travel. Getting ready for Thanksgiving for […]
PUNTA GORDA Kindergarten classes help donate Thanksgiving meals to students at another school With COVID-19 leaving many families financially disrupted and facing food insecurity, Thanksgiving will look different this year. This will also affect many children who might not have Thanksgiving dinner. Kindergarteners at one elementary school wanted to make it their job to help other kids. “I’m super excited to go on the news, tough questions and […]
Naples Volunteers get ready for St. Matthew’s House Turkey Drop as need grows St. Matthew’s House plans to help struggling families make ends meet while celebrating Thanksgiving with its 16th annual Turkey Drop event on Thursday. Preparations for the event began on Monday. The need in Southwest Florida continues to grow. When the Turkey Drop first started, it only gave out around 20 turkeys. This week’s Turkey Drop […]
FORT MYERS Snowbird says suspects took car on joyride, stayed at his home Crooks are accused of invading an empty townhome. A man who splits his time between Illinois and Southwest Florida says he feels violated. Frank Warga lives in suburban Chicago but winters in Fort Myers — a perfect setup until 3 a.m. Monday when police pounded on his door. “They came over here to tell me […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY 11-year-old recovering in hospital after ATV crash in Charlotte County An 11-year-old boy is still in the hospital Monday after the driver of an ATV ran him over at the Redneck Mud Park in Charlotte County. The boy he had to be airlifted to Tampa due to his injuries. According to a Florida Highway Patrol arrest report, on Friday Night, an ATV flipped over as […]
LEE COUNTY White House Coronavirus Task Force shows Lee County could see COVID-19 spike New information shows the risk of contracting the coronavirus in parts of Southwest Florida is growing. There is also new question about why doctors in the region didn’t see it sooner. We only learned about the possibilities after asking the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis to share information from the White House. A doctor we […]
LEE COUNTY Man gifted AC after living 15 years without one in North Fort Myers Imagine not having air conditioning for almost two decades. In Florida, it’s one thing most of us can’t live without, and one man lived that way until a community organization stepped in to help. Jon Smith lived in his North Fort Myers house for 15 years without an AC unit. He calls it his “hot […]
WINK NEWS Florida not among states where voters can change votes after ballot cast President Donald Trump is telling people to change their votes. With one week left to the election, voters are calling elections offices to do that. The president tweeted Tuesday morning, saying that the question “Can I change my vote?” is trending on Google because of him, and he says the answer is yes in most […]