Naples man accused of possessing child pornArrest report for volunteer softball coach accused of inappropriate behavior released
NAPLES Naples man accused of possessing child porn After an investigation, a Naples man has been arrested after allegedly having child pornography in his home.
CAPE CORAL Arrest report for volunteer softball coach accused of inappropriate behavior released New details have been released about the arrest of a Cape Coral volunteer softball coach accused of sending nude photos and touching a 17-year-old student.
the weather authority Dry, warm, and humid morning before isolated storms pop up this afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry and humid Wednesday morning before afternoon isolated storms in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach to test hurricane emergency messaging alert The Town of Fort Myers Beach is set to test its CodeRED alert system as hurricane season begins in 31 days.
FORT MYERS Students make goodie bags for kids fighting Cancer A special delivery, straight from the heart, to Galisano’s Children’s Hospital. Three 8th graders from Lexington Middle School delivered 100 goodie bags to bring smiles to kids fighting cancer.
TICE Large police presence seen at park in Tice Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies and K-9s were seen investigating at Schindler Hall Community Park on Palm Beach Boulevard in Tice.
CAPE CORAL Lee County superintendent candidates face off in debate These three people, Denise Carlin, Morgan Wright and Sheridan Chester, are making it clear that they want the job.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DEA to reclassify Marijuana as Schedule Three drug When you think of marijuana in Florida, You might think of an illegal drug seized by law enforcement. Kim Rivers, the CEO of Florida-based cannabis retailer Trulieve, says when used medicinally, it can help a lot of people.
FORT MYERS Expect more delays on Colonial and Fowler due to intersection project Work on the Colonial Fowler intersection in Fort Myers is underway, and there are many moving parts.
FORT MYERS Possible pay-by-text scam in downtown Fort Myers may have cost woman nearly $1,000 Pay-by-text parking may have cost one woman nearly a thousand dollars after her credit card was hacked.
FORT MYERS Lee County STET team protecting our schools with cameras There are cameras in our kid’s schools, dozens of them, but did you know that Lee County Schools sends those live video feeds to the sheriff’s office, and it’s someone’s job to watch them?
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Six-week abortion ban to take effect soon A stricter abortion ban will take effect in Florida on Wednesday.
Estero’s Golf Coast Driving Range shuts down, visitors devastated A place to relax, let loose and hit a few drives, has come to the end of an era for this community. “This is the first place we came to,” said Roxanne Henningsen, a Bonita Springs resident. “And it like became our second home. The people are wonderful. It’s just a great atmosphere. And we’ve […]
CAPE CORAL Business owners reeling after massive fire in Cape Coral “Very scary” are the words Denise Creacy used to describe what she felt when she saw plumes of black smoke, firefighters, and police fill her neighborhood.
LEHIGH ACRES Changing how you are represented in Lee County Leaders want to hear your thoughts this week at a town hall on how you elect county commissioners.
NAPLES Naples man accused of possessing child porn After an investigation, a Naples man has been arrested after allegedly having child pornography in his home.
CAPE CORAL Arrest report for volunteer softball coach accused of inappropriate behavior released New details have been released about the arrest of a Cape Coral volunteer softball coach accused of sending nude photos and touching a 17-year-old student.
the weather authority Dry, warm, and humid morning before isolated storms pop up this afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry and humid Wednesday morning before afternoon isolated storms in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach to test hurricane emergency messaging alert The Town of Fort Myers Beach is set to test its CodeRED alert system as hurricane season begins in 31 days.
FORT MYERS Students make goodie bags for kids fighting Cancer A special delivery, straight from the heart, to Galisano’s Children’s Hospital. Three 8th graders from Lexington Middle School delivered 100 goodie bags to bring smiles to kids fighting cancer.
TICE Large police presence seen at park in Tice Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies and K-9s were seen investigating at Schindler Hall Community Park on Palm Beach Boulevard in Tice.
CAPE CORAL Lee County superintendent candidates face off in debate These three people, Denise Carlin, Morgan Wright and Sheridan Chester, are making it clear that they want the job.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DEA to reclassify Marijuana as Schedule Three drug When you think of marijuana in Florida, You might think of an illegal drug seized by law enforcement. Kim Rivers, the CEO of Florida-based cannabis retailer Trulieve, says when used medicinally, it can help a lot of people.
FORT MYERS Expect more delays on Colonial and Fowler due to intersection project Work on the Colonial Fowler intersection in Fort Myers is underway, and there are many moving parts.
FORT MYERS Possible pay-by-text scam in downtown Fort Myers may have cost woman nearly $1,000 Pay-by-text parking may have cost one woman nearly a thousand dollars after her credit card was hacked.
FORT MYERS Lee County STET team protecting our schools with cameras There are cameras in our kid’s schools, dozens of them, but did you know that Lee County Schools sends those live video feeds to the sheriff’s office, and it’s someone’s job to watch them?
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Six-week abortion ban to take effect soon A stricter abortion ban will take effect in Florida on Wednesday.
Estero’s Golf Coast Driving Range shuts down, visitors devastated A place to relax, let loose and hit a few drives, has come to the end of an era for this community. “This is the first place we came to,” said Roxanne Henningsen, a Bonita Springs resident. “And it like became our second home. The people are wonderful. It’s just a great atmosphere. And we’ve […]
CAPE CORAL Business owners reeling after massive fire in Cape Coral “Very scary” are the words Denise Creacy used to describe what she felt when she saw plumes of black smoke, firefighters, and police fill her neighborhood.
LEHIGH ACRES Changing how you are represented in Lee County Leaders want to hear your thoughts this week at a town hall on how you elect county commissioners.
LEE COUNTY Lee County highway projects being fast-tracked due to reduced traffic With many people now staying at home during this coronavirus outbreak—traffic on Southwest Florida roads is cut in half. Lee County Commissioner, Brian Hamman says typically this time of year they try to avoid road work—but with so few cars out on the road, they may reconsider. “This is a good time to start looking […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health to begin testing in-house to reduce wait time for test results Lee Health expects to begin in-house testing this week for the samples collected at its mobile collection sites, which should reduce wait times for results and give all of us a clearer picture of the infections. That’s crucial because some have waited days or even weeks. Jeffrey Mandel got tested at the Page Field location […]
Lee County leaders working to clarify what changes when executive order goes into effect Lee County leaders are working around the clock to clarify what will change at midnight. At an emergency meeting last night they zeroed in on what the order requires and one word makes all the difference—that word is “shall”. The county attorney defined for commissioners, and you, the restrictions in this order are binding and […]
FORT MYERS Grocery stores adding more precautions to keep shoppers safe These days grocery stores are where you are most likely to run into the biggest crowds when you leave your home, and changes are coming to keep you and workers safe. To ensure safety to workers and shoppers, Walmart will now be using infrared thermometers to take their employee’s temperature. If it reads 100 degrees […]
FORT MYERS Options are available if you’re struggling to make rent or mortgage payments this month Wednesday is the first of the month and many have hard decisions they will have to make–what bill they are going to pay. If you can’t make your rent or mortgage payment you do have options. Hours are cut, businesses are closed and people are trying to work from home— if they can. That’s the […]
FORT MYERS Lee County leaders: Stay home or we’ll take action Orange County in Central Florida just announced a stay-at-home order for its 1.3-million residents and Alachua Broward and Miami-Dade counties have also ordered nonessential businesses to close. Lee County commissioners held a meeting Wednesday afternoon to discuss implementing a stay-at-home order for the county but ultimately decided to wait. One said they want to support […]
FORT MYERS Keeping a safe 6-foot distance might not be as easy as you think Six feet apart—everyone keeps saying it and suggesting it, but actually keeping the safe recommended distance is harder than you may think. “At some point, everyone’s going to be closer than 6 feet,” said Physician Assistant at FGCU, Robert Hawkes. We asked why six feet was the recommended safe distance from other individuals, he told […]
CAPE CORAL Mobile coronavirus testing sites open in Cape Coral, by appointment only Monday morning, new testing sites for COVID-19 will open in Cape Coral at the Cape Coral Sports Complex off of Trafalgar Parkway near Pine Island Road. Once patients arrive at the testing site you drive up to the tent where staff in full protective gear will provide the testing. They will take your information, swab […]
FORT MYERS Fines enforced: All Southwest Florida beaches closed or will close starting Sunday morning Starting Thursday night, Fort Myers Beach will be closed to all visitors to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Fort Myers Beach now joins a list of other beaches in Southwest Florida that have shut off access. The mayor of Fort Myers Beach told WINK News this move was made to protect the public’s […]
FORT MYERS Lee, Collier, Charlotte school districts will continue providing meals to students during break The extended spring break is not stopping Southwest Florida school districts from feeding your children. Lee, Collier DeSoto and Charlotte counties will serve free meals to all children 18 years old or younger. LEE COUNTY The School District of Lee County’s Food and Nutrition Services department continues to serve “Grab & Go” meals at numerous […]