WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA Judge upholds decision in fight over building heights and density on Captiva Island After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
Community input needed for renaming Challenger Boulevard While Lee Health continues construction on the area’s newest hospital, there are decisions to be made.
ESTERO SWFL Lady Hammerheads find community through rugby The southwest Florida Lady Hammerheads are the Florida Women’s Rugby Union’s newest team.
Heavy law enforcement presence near Arcadia Popeyes According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, there is a heavy law enforcement presence near a Popeyes restaurant.
Punta Gorda City Council searches for new home Punta Gorda City Council sought a temporary solution when it was unable to meet Jan. 9 at the Military Heritage Museum because elevators weren’t working, which would have been a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Heavy metal drummer turns Winkler House into Stet’s Bar rock venue Stet Howland, who as a drummer has an affinity for heavy metal music, bought a longtime Fort Myers dive bar and then transformed it into a haven for rock and roll.
CAPE CORAL 40th annual Cape Coral Art Festival to close roads Cape Coral Parkway will close off Coronado Parkway to Del Prado Boulevard for this weekend’s 40th annual Art Festival.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County man arrested after holding woman at knifepoint The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for holding a woman at knifepoint during a domestic disturbance.
2 accused of multiple thefts while using stolen vehicle in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men accused of multiple thefts and driving a stolen vehicle.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA Judge upholds decision in fight over building heights and density on Captiva Island After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
Community input needed for renaming Challenger Boulevard While Lee Health continues construction on the area’s newest hospital, there are decisions to be made.
ESTERO SWFL Lady Hammerheads find community through rugby The southwest Florida Lady Hammerheads are the Florida Women’s Rugby Union’s newest team.
Heavy law enforcement presence near Arcadia Popeyes According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, there is a heavy law enforcement presence near a Popeyes restaurant.
Punta Gorda City Council searches for new home Punta Gorda City Council sought a temporary solution when it was unable to meet Jan. 9 at the Military Heritage Museum because elevators weren’t working, which would have been a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Heavy metal drummer turns Winkler House into Stet’s Bar rock venue Stet Howland, who as a drummer has an affinity for heavy metal music, bought a longtime Fort Myers dive bar and then transformed it into a haven for rock and roll.
CAPE CORAL 40th annual Cape Coral Art Festival to close roads Cape Coral Parkway will close off Coronado Parkway to Del Prado Boulevard for this weekend’s 40th annual Art Festival.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County man arrested after holding woman at knifepoint The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for holding a woman at knifepoint during a domestic disturbance.
2 accused of multiple thefts while using stolen vehicle in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men accused of multiple thefts and driving a stolen vehicle.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Town of Big Cypress planned in eastern Collier A new town is in the works in Collier County. Developer Collier Enterprises hopes the new area, the Town of Big Cypress, will serve as a hub for three separate 1,000-acre villages in eastern Collier. Collier Enterprises said they’ll put in an application for the Town of Big Cypress after their three villages are approved. […]
NAPLES Pro-life group rallies for Naples to become a ‘sanctuary city for the unborn’ A pro-life organization is working to outlaw abortion in a Southwest Florida city. Nonprofit Action for Life is fighting for Naples to become a “sanctuary city for the unborn.” They rallied outside Wednesday morning’s city council meeting. Dozens gathered in front of Naples City Hall holding signs, rosaries and flags. It’s the second time this […]
NAPLES Naples PD searches for woman accused of ‘witchcraft’ fraud The Naples Police Department is searching for a woman involved in a fraud investigation who was said to be offering spiritual/witchcraft services. Police say, at this time, 10 victims have come forward and have lost a combined total of about $100,000. Investigators said one victim brought the woman more than $29,000 in cash. Officers found […]
COLLIER COUNTY Florida’s work to stop crimes against seniors continues Frustrated, angry and embarrassed. That’s how a Vietnam veteran felt after he fell victim to a scam. The scammer was preying on seniors in need of money, finding a way to make them believe they would get paid for a job but instead taking advantage of them. Leslie Sapp, 70, has had his share of […]
COLLIER COUNTY Pickleball championship big boost for Collier County It’s just about time for the pickleball championship in Collier County, which brings thousands of people to the area. This year’s tournament will bring in a much-needed boost for businesses. Jody Davis is the only wheelchair-bound player in Indianapolis, so a trip to East Naples to play in the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships is a […]
COLLIER COUNTY North Collier firefighters build playground for 4-year-old cancer survivor Adrian Cruz may only be four years old but he already knows what he wants to do as an adult. Adrian wants to be a firefighter and members of the North Collier Fire Department are helping him achieve that by building him a new playground. Adrian has spent half his life battling leukemia. Doctors declared […]
COLLIER COUNTY Miccosukee Tribe protests big oil company drilling at Big Cypress Members of the Miccosukee Tribe gathered in protest this past weekend to rally against drilling by a big oil company near their homes at Big Cypress National Preserve, as well as the threat to endangered wildlife species. We spoke to an elder tribe member about her fight to keep the future of their land bright. […]
MARCO ISLAND Neighbors concerned about changes to Marco Island beach Some residents on Marco Island are upset over changes at their beloved beach. Shifting sands and moving tides at Tigertail Lagoon are bringing along new worries that they’ll lose a “jewel” of the island. Linda Colombo with Friends of Tigertail has dedicated much of her life to preserving the special area. “Residents of Collier County […]
NAPLES Naples man walks five miles a day while keeping beaches beautiful One Southwest Florida man is working to keep paradise beautiful by cleaning up trash left behind on the beaches. Every day Bob Daniels walks along Park Shore Beach in Naples, “Some of this stuff is pretty disgusting.” He’s been walking five miles almost every morning for the last 20 years, all while picking up trash. […]
GOODLAND Work set to begin soon on Goodland’s only access road Crews are working to fix Goodland Drive from flooding. The roadway is the only one leading to Goodland, a small community east of Marco Island. Business owners are worried the construction will keep customers away but everyone agrees the work needs to be completed. Goodland is a small community with just four restaurants, a boutique, […]