Man accused of stealing $900 worth of meat from 2 local Publix storesMan robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace meetup
Man accused of stealing $900 worth of meat from 2 local Publix stores A 26-year-old man is going to meet the jail cell after being caught red-handed pulling provisions.
ESTERO Man robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace meetup According to The Lee County Sherriff’s Office, a man was robbed at gunpoint at an Estero Publix while trying to buy an Apple Watch.
Nearly 50 proof of claims filed against Beattie Development Southwest Florida builder Beattie Development has collected dozens of lawsuits and millions of dollars in debt. He has left many with unfinished homes and drained bank accounts.
ESTERO 1 injured in deputy involved crash on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy involved crash Thursday evening.
CLEWISTON Business owner attempting to bring glamping to Clewiston In Hendry County, rugged camping, or glamping, is at the center of a neighborhood fight.
FORT MYERS Goodwill Industries to build new headquarters with housing in SWFL Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida plans to build a new headquarters and affordable housing on 27 acres of land.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda City Council approves funding request for high-water vehicles Punta Gorda City Council approved the go-ahead to ask Tallahassee for help in purchasing high-water rescue vehicles.
How SWFL man secured 1-on-1 interview with former President Carter How an airsick bag helped a Southwest Florida man secure a coveted one-on-one interview with the former president.
FORT MYERS SFCA’s Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring Southwest Florida Christian Academy point guard Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring, averaging 38.4 points per game.
PALMDALE Glades County community feels unheard when it comes to their post office A tight-knit community feels like their cries for help are not being heard. Earlier this week, the Palmdale post office had been closed down.
David Osborne: Pianist and Friend of Jimmy Carter Meet the man behind the presidential keys: David Osborne.
Florida Supreme Court to hear convicted killer Joseph Zieler’s appeal Less than a year after he was sentenced to die for his crimes, the Florida Supreme Court will hear Joseph Zieler’s appeal.
FORT MYERS BEACH Plans for proposed food truck park on Fort Myers Beach reach stalemate A food truck park could be on the way to Fort Myers Beach, but right now, its future seems uncertain.
Understanding iron deficiency symptoms A constant feeling of exhaustion may be from a lack of good sleep, but it could also be a sign of low iron.
FGCU FSW’s revered volleyball coach taking over FGCU program Baziquetto-Allen takes over from FGCU’s 11-year head coach Matt Botsford, who is taking over at the University of Central Florida.
Man accused of stealing $900 worth of meat from 2 local Publix stores A 26-year-old man is going to meet the jail cell after being caught red-handed pulling provisions.
ESTERO Man robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace meetup According to The Lee County Sherriff’s Office, a man was robbed at gunpoint at an Estero Publix while trying to buy an Apple Watch.
Nearly 50 proof of claims filed against Beattie Development Southwest Florida builder Beattie Development has collected dozens of lawsuits and millions of dollars in debt. He has left many with unfinished homes and drained bank accounts.
ESTERO 1 injured in deputy involved crash on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy involved crash Thursday evening.
CLEWISTON Business owner attempting to bring glamping to Clewiston In Hendry County, rugged camping, or glamping, is at the center of a neighborhood fight.
FORT MYERS Goodwill Industries to build new headquarters with housing in SWFL Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida plans to build a new headquarters and affordable housing on 27 acres of land.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda City Council approves funding request for high-water vehicles Punta Gorda City Council approved the go-ahead to ask Tallahassee for help in purchasing high-water rescue vehicles.
How SWFL man secured 1-on-1 interview with former President Carter How an airsick bag helped a Southwest Florida man secure a coveted one-on-one interview with the former president.
FORT MYERS SFCA’s Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring Southwest Florida Christian Academy point guard Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring, averaging 38.4 points per game.
PALMDALE Glades County community feels unheard when it comes to their post office A tight-knit community feels like their cries for help are not being heard. Earlier this week, the Palmdale post office had been closed down.
David Osborne: Pianist and Friend of Jimmy Carter Meet the man behind the presidential keys: David Osborne.
Florida Supreme Court to hear convicted killer Joseph Zieler’s appeal Less than a year after he was sentenced to die for his crimes, the Florida Supreme Court will hear Joseph Zieler’s appeal.
FORT MYERS BEACH Plans for proposed food truck park on Fort Myers Beach reach stalemate A food truck park could be on the way to Fort Myers Beach, but right now, its future seems uncertain.
Understanding iron deficiency symptoms A constant feeling of exhaustion may be from a lack of good sleep, but it could also be a sign of low iron.
FGCU FSW’s revered volleyball coach taking over FGCU program Baziquetto-Allen takes over from FGCU’s 11-year head coach Matt Botsford, who is taking over at the University of Central Florida.
CAPE CORAL Securing blue tarps on roofs ahead of Nicole Many people in Southwest Florida have tarps covering their roofs, and now there’s a major concern for them as Subtropical Storm Nicole pushes toward Florida. Those homes are very vulnerable right now, and more rain could mean more trouble. If you have a tarp on your roof, check it out sooner rather than later. If […]
LEE COUNTY Portable campus approved for Lee County school worth nearly $20M The price tag on a proposal to get kids out of crowded classrooms just got bumped up to $20,000,000. The Lee County School District approved the contract to build a portable campus next to Hector Cafferata Elementary. The building in Cape Coral was severely damaged in the storm, and students were moved to other schools. […]
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres teen asks for welfare check on himself due to dirty, dog-filled home The conditions in a Lehigh Acres home were so bad that a 16-year-old called the authorities for a welfare check on himself. At the home, Lee County deputies found urine-soaked floorboards and a buildup of feces at the home the teen shared with 13 dogs. The teen told authorities he resorted to using a respirator […]
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee Bridge reopens after emergency repairs UPDATE The Caloosahatchee Bridge has now been reopened after emergency repairs to the roadway. The bridge was closed for about 24 hours to replace fill material to the approach slab where a minor washout had occurred. Officials previously said the bridge closure could last between three to seven days. EARLIER All the north and southbound […]
LEE COUNTY Lexington and Diplomat middle schools reopening on Tuesday There is good news for students of both Lexington and Diplomat middle schools. the two schools are set to reopen this week, more than a month after Hurricane Ian hit. There is still damage to carpets, ceiling tiles, drywall, and a few windows, which will continue to be worked on over the weekend, but the […]
FORT MYERS Frustration in Lee County over debris disposal Frustration is growing over debris pickup and the proper way to put your stuff on the curb. On Thursday, WINK News explained you can’t put debris in black trash bags and that you need to make three distinct piles for vegetation, appliances, and construction debris. It’s been over a month since the storm and neighbors […]
SANIBEL Sanibel Lighthouse gets its leg back, construction continues The leg of the Sanibel Lighthouse was found in pieces last weekend. Now crews are working to put it back together as soon as possible. The lighthouse took quite a punch from Hurricane Ian. One of its legs was broken into four pieces and its staircase foundation was swept away. But the historical site is […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Rowing Club loses it all due to Ian Many of people’s favorite things were destroyed because of Ian. It’s caused pain for the community as a whole. In Cape Coral, a team lost their rowing club. The club teaches people, young and old, the sport of rowing. Ian destroyed almost every piece of equipment the team uses, including a new dock, training equipment, […]
CAPE CORAL Burrowing owls returning to a damaged habitat after Hurricane Ian Hurricane Ian destroyed the habitats for animals in Southwest Florida, including the underground burrows for burrowing owls. The storm left the birds without a place to go back to, and many of them were injured. The owls are all over our community, and without a home, they’ll become scarce. In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, […]
CAPE CORAL Coast Guard opens temporary hub, warns against recreational boating Hurricane Ian washed away the U.S. Coast Guard base of operations on Fort Myers Beach. Now, they are setting up shop in the Cape. The only people allowed to visit the Horton Park and Boat Ramp right now are Coast Guard members, using the boat ramp in Cape Coral as its new hub after Moss […]