Pedestrian killed in crash on Ortiz Ave in Fort MyersVictim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large
Pedestrian killed in crash on Ortiz Ave in Fort Myers Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Monday night in Fort Myers.
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
ESTERO Hello Kitty Café truck coming to Estero Calling all Sanrio fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will make its way to Estero in December.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react as Tropicana Park construction starts Crews broke ground at Tropicana Park in Cape Coral on Monday, the first step toward the park’s future.
Body camera footage released of deputy involved crash A driver not paying attention to the road slams into several deputy patrol cars.
PUNTA GORDA Tow company denies access to boat owner after Hurricane Milton A woman’s boat sank during Hurricane Milton while she was in Michigan, but the company allegedly will not let her collect her belongings.
CAPE CORAL New billboard asks for help in solving Cape Coral cold case A new billboard towering over a busy Cape Coral intersection asks for your help in solving a 10 year old cold case.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA’s deadline forces tough choices for Fort Myers Beach businesses FEMA’s deadline is Monday for temporary structures like shipping containers or trailers to get off the island.
NAPLES Naples tops the U.S. News & World Report list for places to retire in 2025 at number 1 spot If you could pick a place to retire, what city would you choose?
What are the impacts to southwest Florida if the U.S. Department of Education gets eliminated? A lot of changes are in store when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. One of those changes is the possible dismantlement of the U.S. Department of Education.
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
Ultrasound technology shows promise for pain and depression treatment Chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression — both impact millions of people, both can be debilitating and both can leave people feeling hopeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department launches annual toy drive The Cape Coral Fire Department is collecting toys and gifts for children in need this holiday season.
Bruno’s of Brooklyn opens new downtown Fort Myers location The new Bruno’s of Brooklyn Italian Eatery opens the evening of Nov. 18 at 2149 First St. in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA deadline looms for Lee County: flood insurance discounts at risk FEMA will soon announce whether homeowners in five different areas of Lee County will keep that 25% discount on their flood insurance policies long term.
Pedestrian killed in crash on Ortiz Ave in Fort Myers Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Monday night in Fort Myers.
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
ESTERO Hello Kitty Café truck coming to Estero Calling all Sanrio fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will make its way to Estero in December.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react as Tropicana Park construction starts Crews broke ground at Tropicana Park in Cape Coral on Monday, the first step toward the park’s future.
Body camera footage released of deputy involved crash A driver not paying attention to the road slams into several deputy patrol cars.
PUNTA GORDA Tow company denies access to boat owner after Hurricane Milton A woman’s boat sank during Hurricane Milton while she was in Michigan, but the company allegedly will not let her collect her belongings.
CAPE CORAL New billboard asks for help in solving Cape Coral cold case A new billboard towering over a busy Cape Coral intersection asks for your help in solving a 10 year old cold case.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA’s deadline forces tough choices for Fort Myers Beach businesses FEMA’s deadline is Monday for temporary structures like shipping containers or trailers to get off the island.
NAPLES Naples tops the U.S. News & World Report list for places to retire in 2025 at number 1 spot If you could pick a place to retire, what city would you choose?
What are the impacts to southwest Florida if the U.S. Department of Education gets eliminated? A lot of changes are in store when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. One of those changes is the possible dismantlement of the U.S. Department of Education.
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
Ultrasound technology shows promise for pain and depression treatment Chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression — both impact millions of people, both can be debilitating and both can leave people feeling hopeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department launches annual toy drive The Cape Coral Fire Department is collecting toys and gifts for children in need this holiday season.
Bruno’s of Brooklyn opens new downtown Fort Myers location The new Bruno’s of Brooklyn Italian Eatery opens the evening of Nov. 18 at 2149 First St. in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA deadline looms for Lee County: flood insurance discounts at risk FEMA will soon announce whether homeowners in five different areas of Lee County will keep that 25% discount on their flood insurance policies long term.
WINK NEWS Lee County man charged after alligator dies from gunshot wound A Lee County man has been charged after he shot an alligator that later had to be euthanized. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded March 20 to a pond in the Brookshire Lakes community after someone reported an alligator had been shot. The FWC said Andrew Lynn […]
CAPE CORAL Family on the hook for past homeowner’s late utility bills in Cape Coral A family was slapped with an old water bill from the previous homeowners, and now, late fees are piling up. A job transfer brought the Rodriguez family to Cape Coral in last year. “We fell in love with the house; we really did,” Marlen Rodriguez said. They closed on their canal front property in July […]
CAPE CORAL Proposed $50M project would bring apartments, businesses to Bimini Basin in Cape Coral A project that has been years in the making is moving closer to a reality. A proposed Bimini Basin project would bring apartments, stores, a parking garage and a waterfront restaurant to Cape Coral. It still needs financing and development approval by the city. The community redevelopment agency signed off on the letter of intent […]
TICE Fort Myers man dies in Tice crash Tuesday A 73-year-old Fort Myers man was killed in a crash in Tice Tuesday night. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the man was driving an SUV north on New York Drive with a 66-year-old woman as a passenger around 8:45 p.m. He lost control of the vehicle, traveling onto the grass shoulder and colliding with […]
LEE COUNTY Door Dash driver says he was followed, attacked by 2 unknown suspects Saturday, two unknown suspects are accused of attacking a Door Dash delivery driver. The driver says two crooks followed him for miles from Fort Myers to Lehigh Acres before one of them punched him. But he says they didn’t get away with anything. Investigators says the attack happened over the weekend just after 7 p.m. […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral shooting turns deadly, investigation continues A man was killed during a shooting in Cape Coral on Tuesday night. The Cape Coral Police Department spent about 12 hours investigating the shooting scene at a home in the 900 block of SE 16 Place on Tuesday night. On Wednesday afternoon, police announced 28-year-old Melson Leyva died after being transported to a hospital. […]
CAPE CORAL Police respond to shooting near Viscaya Pkwy, Del Prado in Cape Coral Police are investigating a shooting that reportedly took place at a Cape Coral home Tuesday night. Cape Coral Police Department established a heavy presence around a house in the 900 block of Southeast 16th Place, around 10 p.m. where at least one person was shot. Investigators were seen entering the home, searching the driveway, and […]
LEE COUNTY Inmate convicted of son’s death argues charges that sent him to prison Inmate Ryan Christian Costello, 42, was sentenced to 30 years in prison after being accused of beating his son to death in 2010. He was convicted in 2013, and Monday we learned he is fighting to get back into a courtroom. Costello’s attorney argues he was convicted of something he was never charged with. He […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Mother shares message after drug dealer arrested for daughter’s overdose The state attorney’s office is charging a woman with murder in a drug-overdose death for the first time in Charlotte County. The sheriff’s office arrested Lacey Jayne Shaver, 32, after investigators say she sold drugs to Erin Clevenger before she lost consciousness and died. We spoke to Erin’s mother about what this means for her […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral mourns death of retired firefighter, department’s first female lieutenant Cape Coral Fire Department is mourning the death of a retired Cape Coral firefighter Monday, who served 25 years in the city and also served her country. According to the CCFD Facebook post, retired Lt. Michelle Clore died of an aggressive form of cancer over the weekend. “Lt. Clore’s passing is deeply felt by her […]