Amazon pays $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build new warehouse2024 Thanksgiving may break records; around 4.5M Floridians expected to travel
Amazon pays $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build new warehouse Even the scaled-back version of a planned Amazon warehouse and distribution facility, the first to be located within Fort Myers city limits, will be a record-setter.
WINK NEWS 2024 Thanksgiving may break records; around 4.5M Floridians expected to travel Thanksgiving travel is a stressful endeavor, as AAA predicts nearly 4.5 million Floridians are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
the weather authority Clouds and humidity increase throughout your Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking higher humidity along with more clouds throughout your Tuesday afternoon.
estero Upcoming Estero council meeting to discuss land development Estero leaders are set to meet and discuss the usage of nearly 200 acres of land located north and west of Williams Road and via Coconut Point.
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?
Amazon pays $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build new warehouse Even the scaled-back version of a planned Amazon warehouse and distribution facility, the first to be located within Fort Myers city limits, will be a record-setter.
WINK NEWS 2024 Thanksgiving may break records; around 4.5M Floridians expected to travel Thanksgiving travel is a stressful endeavor, as AAA predicts nearly 4.5 million Floridians are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
the weather authority Clouds and humidity increase throughout your Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking higher humidity along with more clouds throughout your Tuesday afternoon.
estero Upcoming Estero council meeting to discuss land development Estero leaders are set to meet and discuss the usage of nearly 200 acres of land located north and west of Williams Road and via Coconut Point.
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?
LEE COUNTY Frustration, more disappointment for process to get a vaccine in Lee County Many people planned their day around the COVID-19 vaccine registration process in Lee County Wednesday. We talked to several people who say reservations are taking over their lives, and they must plan out time to call in. Those not vaccinated are frustrated they still haven’t had any luck. Beverly Morford and her husband woke up […]
LEE COUNTY SWFL couples fed up with vaccine system travel to East Coast to get first dose A woman was fed up with the vaccine reservation system in Southwest Florida, so she traveled hundreds of miles to get the shot. Betty Rahm, Cherie McArthur and their husbands took a road trip across the state Tuesday to get their first COVID-19 doses. “I just want things to be back to normal,” Rahm said. […]
WINK NEWS Collier, Lee counties seek help from retired nurses to give COVID-19 vaccine If you’re a retired nurse, you could potentially help give out the COVID-19 vaccine in Southwest Florida. Florida Department of Health in Collier County says it’s making a volunteer list. DOH-Collier wants retired nurses to send them an email at info.dohcollier@flhealth.gov. Florida Department of Health in Lee County is asking people to register with the […]
WINK NEWS SWFL hospitals say they will use all of the vaccine allocated to them Hospitals are now being asked to submit their plans to vaccinate the public. Gov. Ron DeSantis warned hospitals that if they didn’t use their vaccine supply they would not be getting more. That won’t be an issue in Southwest Florida, as hospitals in the region say they are using all of the vaccine shots they […]
60-pound boa constrictor caught in Lehigh Acres A Colombian “Red-Tailed” Boa, which is a non-native exotic snake was captured in Lehigh Acres Sunday. According to Scott Flavelle, who is licensed for nuisance animal control the python is 60 lbs. and more than 8 1/2 feet long. The snake was caught near Joel Blvd in the area of the Greenbrier community. Flavelle said […]
FORT MYERS Police search for missing Fort Myers woman with dementia Fort Myers Police Department was actively searching with K9 unit dogs Monday for a missing woman who has dementia. Maria Dilenia Espinal, 65, was reported missing early Sunday morning and is considered missing and endangered due to her condition. She was last seen walking on Luckett Road, east of Ortiz Avenue. Espinal was wearing a […]
WINK NEWS Holiday light displays add extra bright significance in 2020 Neighbors in Southwest Florida are keeping holiday traditions alive during the pandemic. People we spoke to said Christmas lights on homes are more important in 2020. Robert and Darlene Carswell like to go all out for the holidays. “It’s not so much the stuff in the yard; it’s what people get out of it,” Robert […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral family giving to those in need with ‘Operation Spreading Aloha’ A family in Cape Coral is setting an example of what Giving Tuesday is all about. The Viernes family is giving back through their initiative “Operation Spreading Aloha.” The gifts begin in a wrapping assembly line, started by Kiana’s careful cuts. “I wrap the presents. I’m very anal about perfection with presents,” said Kiana Meyer. […]
SANIBEL Sanibel to discuss permanent alcohol ban on beach The City of Sanibel is considering a permanent alcohol ban on its beach due to the pandemic after it put a temporary ban in place over the summer. Acting Mayor Mick Denham told us Sanibel learned a lot from the COVID-19 restrictions in place for the summer. He said the goal is not to keep […]
LEE COUNTY Contact tracing imperative to curb spread of COVID-19 More people are reportedly testing positive for the coronavirus in the United States and in Southwest Florida. We looked at what one of our region’s health agencies is doing to respond to the current surge in cases. At Florida Department of Health in Lee County, Jennifer Roth says she and her COVID-19 response team are […]