Crash investigation underway in downtown Fort MyersCool, comfortable Sunday in store with highs in the low 70s
FORT MYERS Crash investigation underway in downtown Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash in downtown Fort Myers on Fowler Street.
Cool, comfortable Sunday in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority is tracking a beautiful Sunday in store across Southwest Florida, with afternoon highs only topping out in the low 70s.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
CAPTIVA Impacts of hurricane season on fishing in SWFL Whipping winds and torrential downpours are all too common with hurricanes.
CAPE CORAL What to know before gifting pets this holiday season Gifting someone a pet for Christmas may sound like a good idea but not always. Animal experts remind us that owning an animal takes a big commitment.
NAPLES ‘Beverly’s Angels’ prepare holiday sacks for kids in need Beverly’s Angels in Naples is providing kids the essentials they need during the holiday season, and they got some help from high school students across Southwest Florida.
‘He was a phenomenal human being’: Woman says Elio Diaz inspired her to turn life around WINK News has shared stories about people greatly impacted by Deputy Sergeant Elio Diaz’s work. Now we hear from a woman whose life he affected for the better.
FORT MYERS Crash investigation underway in downtown Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash in downtown Fort Myers on Fowler Street.
Cool, comfortable Sunday in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority is tracking a beautiful Sunday in store across Southwest Florida, with afternoon highs only topping out in the low 70s.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
CAPTIVA Impacts of hurricane season on fishing in SWFL Whipping winds and torrential downpours are all too common with hurricanes.
CAPE CORAL What to know before gifting pets this holiday season Gifting someone a pet for Christmas may sound like a good idea but not always. Animal experts remind us that owning an animal takes a big commitment.
NAPLES ‘Beverly’s Angels’ prepare holiday sacks for kids in need Beverly’s Angels in Naples is providing kids the essentials they need during the holiday season, and they got some help from high school students across Southwest Florida.
‘He was a phenomenal human being’: Woman says Elio Diaz inspired her to turn life around WINK News has shared stories about people greatly impacted by Deputy Sergeant Elio Diaz’s work. Now we hear from a woman whose life he affected for the better.
FORT MYERS Salvation Army resource center, rehousing program assists Lee County families A new Salvation Army resource center is trying to help those in need in Lee County. When the center first opened up in January, it only served 100 people in its first month; in the second month, close to 600. It’s something that many people can now rely on as a place to take a […]
FORT MYERS Lee County school board meeting to discuss transgender student policies The Lee County School District will hold a public meeting Monday, and it is expected to be dramatic. Parents will have a chance to express their views about the schools’ code of conduct, specifically surrounding a poster focused on transgender students. This poster is something that has been in the code of conduct for a […]
FORT MYERS SWFL boasts booming job market for college graduates Across the country, nearly half of recent college graduates are stuck looking for work, and when they do find jobs, 69% expect lower salaries. But here in Southwest Florida, we are experiencing just the opposite of that trend: Here, there are too many jobs, and not enough people to fill them. CareerSource of Southwest Florida […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police offer programs for crime victims This week is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, and the Cape Coral Police Department has put certain steps in place for neighbors in the community who become victims to crime. The CCPD offers several programs as well as one-on-one assistance to help people in crisis. The victim assistance unit says it deals with around 5,000 […]
FORT MYERS Lee County deputies investigating death near Fort Myers Waste Pro Deputies are conducting a death investigation near the Fort Myers Waste Pro location at 13110 Rickenbacker Parkway, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed. An employee directing traffic says one Waste Pro employee saw a body on the side of the road when he got to work Monday morning around 3 a.m. The LCSO says […]
FORT MYERS Lee County schools in desperate need of teachers The Lee County School District has a lot of work before the start of school this fall. A new superintendent needs to be found, now that Dr. Greg Adkins announced he’s stepping down in June, and Lee County schools are also in desperate need of teachers, which is why virtual interviews will be conducted next […]
FORT MYERS Hispanic pastors join forces to educate themselves, reassure community on vaccine safety Hispanic pastors are coming together to team up with Lee Health, Hodges University and the Florida Department of Health to vaccinate the community. If the pastors were not on board with the COVID-19 vaccine, or fearful of it, people in their congregations likely would be, too, which is why 32 pastors will meeting Friday to […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Pedestrian killed in North Fort Myers crash A pedestrian has been killed after being struck by a vehicle in North Fort Myers, despite a witness’ attempt to save him, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The fatal crash took place Friday morning on Orange Grove Boulevard near Saint Clair Avenue. Linda Buxin, a nurse, was awake reading her Bible when she heard […]
FORT MYERS SWFL high schools, universities plan in-person graduations Graduation time has arrived, but 2021 won’t see those drive-thru ceremonies from the beginning of the pandemic. Instead, school districts and universities in Southwest Florida will give their seniors their much-deserved diplomas in person. The Lee County School District says the COVID-19 safety requirements may vary depending on the venue, but still had a good list […]
NAPLES New plans to make Logan Boulevard safer Collier County commissioners will discuss new safety improvement plans for the Logan Boulevard extension in a meeting Tuesday. They will be adding two median crossovers, which will allow cars to turn around more easily. The biggest issue many people have with the road is the trucks that are passing through. In order to get to […]