The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardshipsMost Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
FORT MYERS All aspects of Florida water quality discussed at task force meeting The people working to keep nuisance, green muck out of our waterways are digging into every aspect of what leads to it and how to prevent it from coming back. And they brought the conversation to Southwest Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Blue-Green Algae Task Force met at the Lee County School Board chambers in Fort […]
LEE COUNTY FGCU summer campers observe threatened bird species Coastal birds are more than just graceful creatures to see out in public; they are a window into how the environment is faring. And the native black skimmer species is listed as threatened by the state. MORE: FWC – Black Skimmer WATCH above for the full story with WINK News Reporter Stephanie Byrne, who hit the […]
LEE COUNTY Water-floating fruit shows currents and tides to a new generation Going with the flow. it is not every day you see a grapefruit floating in the water, but the one you will see in the video is drifting for a good reason. Report Stephanie Byrne explains how this fruit is helping kids learn about the water around them.
FORT MYERS Keep your pet safe in the summer heat For most people, summer means lazy days at the pool or beach, lots of sunshine, and outdoor barbecues with family and friends. But certain outdoor activities — along with the extreme heat the season often brings — can put your pet’s health at risk and may even be life-threatening. Just as extremely high temperatures can […]
SANIBEL ISLAND Pregnant turtles are increasingly being hit by drivers this mating season As if pregnancy is not challenging enough, a tortoise-expecting-mother was recently hit by a car. “She came in with that car trauma,” said Rachel Rainbolt an education and development manager at CROW Clinic. That is what the folks at Crow Clinic on Sanibel Island believe happened to a gopher tortoise who was a mother-to-be. “We […]
LEE COUNTY How to tell if your US Census form is real A form, resembling the United States Census came in the mail for one viewer. She was concerned she got a fake and is part of a scam of some kind. “When I looked at the envelope,” Julia Thomas said, “I thought, ‘Oh, that doesn’t make any sense.’” Thomas knows the U.S. Census is every 10-years. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Scientists study Picayune Strand Cuban Tree Frogs to measure restoration Scientists from Florida Gulf Coast University are studying Cuban Tree Frogs to measure how restoration in the Picayune Strand State Forest is coming along. If you do an online search for the word, “Picayune,” two definitions will populate on your screen. One: a small coin. The other: worthless. But for people like FGCU’s Phoebe Clark […]
FORT MYERS Tel Aviv University, FGCU partner in support of governor’s trade mission Florida Gulf Coast University, which is already making a difference locally with its brand new “Water School,” is now stepping into the international arena. FGCU is joining forces with Tel Aviv University in Israel. Dr. Sandra Kauanui, FGCU Institute of Entrepreneurship director, will represent the school in the governor’s trade mission. She said the possibilities […]
LEE COUNTY FGCU professor and task force working on blue-green algae solutions It’s not going to be easy, but FGCU Professor Dr. Mike Parsons, who was recently appointed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Blue-Green Algae Task Force, said we will see results in the fight against algae blooms in Southwest Florida. “We will be making progress,” Parson said. “I want to assure viewers of that.” The new task […]