Hot and humid Thursday before evening isolated storms impact coastal communitiesGov. DeSantis to hold a news conference in Jacksonville
the weather authority Hot and humid Thursday before evening isolated storms impact coastal communities The Weather Authority is tracking a humid Thursday morning with high afternoon temperatures and evening coastal isolated storms.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis to hold a news conference in Jacksonville Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jacksonville.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sea turtle nesting season begins in Fort Myers Beach Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun, and the FWC wants to remind visitors about the fragility of the young reptiles.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
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.
the weather authority Hot and humid Thursday before evening isolated storms impact coastal communities The Weather Authority is tracking a humid Thursday morning with high afternoon temperatures and evening coastal isolated storms.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis to hold a news conference in Jacksonville Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jacksonville.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sea turtle nesting season begins in Fort Myers Beach Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun, and the FWC wants to remind visitors about the fragility of the young reptiles.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
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.
NAPLES New initiative to protect firefighters from on-the-job cancer Firefighters know they will live alongside grave danger when they sign up for the job, but it is not just the fire that could hurt them: One in three firefighters gets cancer in the line of duty, and there’s a new initiative to help preserve the wellbeing of those who work to preserve ours. Carcinogenic […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Developer addresses Pine Lakes residents concerns over neighboring project Dozens of people are living on edge as the future of their private neighborhood is undecided. A hearing examiner is deciding if hundreds of new manufactured homes will be allowed next to Pine Lakes in North Fort Myers. The people inside the homes inside Pine Lakes Country club adore their neighborhood, but they loathe the […]
PINE LAKES Pine Lakes residents pleading their case against connecting new community to theirs On Wednesday, more than 100 people from a neighborhood in North Fort Myers gathered to fight against a proposed community right next door. They say a bunch of new homes near Pine Lakes Country Club will make their lives a lot harder. All of the people may be retired, but that doesn’t mean they forgot […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Homeowners upset over possible new neighbors, community changes Hundreds of homeowners are upset over the possibility of new neighbors. Those homeowners live inside of a private, manufactured community. They say the company in charge of their community is entertaining the idea of purchasing the property next door. That would give them hundreds of new neighbors next door. People who live in Pine Lakes […]
TALLAHASSEE Florida Legislature’s special session ends with four bills headed to Gov. DeSantis’ desk Four anti-mandate bills are headed to the governor’s desk after the Florida Senate and House approved all of them. They will require more exemptions for businesses with mandates and develop a plan to withdraw from OSHA. The special session is now over, but that does not mean the work is done. Gov. DeSantis still has […]
TALLAHASSEE Republicans get a win in OSHA withdrawal during Florida special session The Florida House and Senate are holding special sessions this week to debate COVID-19 related mandates. Florida could become the first state to pass a law fining businesses and hospitals that comply with President Biden’s vaccine mandate. That session began on Monday, but there’s no telling how long it could take for this bill to […]
TALLAHASSEE, FLA Florida House and Senate hold special session, focus on mask and vaccine mandates The battle against vaccine and mask mandate in the State of Florida is heating up this week. The Florida House and Senate are holding special sessions this week to debate COVID-19 related mandates. Florida could become the first state to pass a law fining businesses and hospitals that comply with President Biden’s vaccine mandate. That […]
FORT MYERS Former FMPD Major William Newhouse: former inspector general ‘got it completely wrong’ A high-ranking police official at the Fort Myers Police Department who unexpectedly retired last week amid scandal is speaking to WINK News. Former Major William Newhouse was accused of telling a subordinate not to disclose to city leaders the cost overruns of a new police headquarters. In his attorney’s office Friday morning, Newhouse said he’s […]
FORT MYERS Attorney for William Newhouse, former FMPD official, sheds light on retirement Former Fort Myers police Maj. William Newhouse retired from the force last week, amid scrutiny. For the first time, through an attorney, Newhouse is addressing the issue. Newhouse’s attorney, Robert Burandt, said his client’s departure had nothing to do with the chaos, but instead with the ensuing stress it caused. Newhouse retired on Nov. 4, […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers city council could order FMPD investigated on Monday Fort Myers city officials want an independent probe into the handling of a Fort Myers Police Department internal affairs investigation that cleared a high-ranking officer accused of asking a subordinate to keep information from city council. Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson and at least four city councilmembers, including Liston Bochette, say they are in favor […]