Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot LakeThe story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships
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.
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.
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.
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.
EAST NAPLES DOH removes residents from East Naples nursing facility with dozens of COVID-19 cases The Florida Department of Health said Wednesday that residents are being moved out of ManorCare Nursing & Rehabilitation Center-Naples. We know 11 people have died in the facility so far from the coronavirus. The Department of Health said they are moving 24 COVID-19 negative residents from ManorCare to another facility. This facility on Lakewood Boulevard […]
CAPE CANAVRAL Space Coast hopes manned SpaceX launch will help jump-start economy For the first time since 2011, American astronauts will blast off from U.S. soil. Florida’s Space Coast company is officially ready for liftoff. After falling on some hard times, Space Coast is looking to restart the economy and revitalize Florida by welcoming back tourists and visitors. “We certainly saw an economic downturn after 2011 when […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s Red, White & Boom July 4 celebration postponed until Labor Day COVID-19 has impacted jobs, businesses and events worldwide. Now, you can add Cape Coral’s huge Independence Day celebration to the list. Cape Coral city leaders decided to postpone this year’s “Red, White & Boom” celebration due to concerns of COVID-19. According to city spokeswoman Maureen Buice, the event was postponed to Labor Day weekend to […]
WINK NEWS Getting early hurricane supplies imperative during pandemic Shelves are wiped out week after week, forcing limits on the number of items you can buy at a time when Southwest Florida is getting ready to stock up. We spoke to community members and an expert, who offers advice, about preparing for hurricane season during the coronavirus pandemic. “There was still areas that were, […]
FORT MYERS Catholic churches prepare to reopen next week, look forward to in-person masses A homily offering hope. “This Sunday, the gospel is the gospel in which Jesus says, ‘I will not leave you, orphans,’” said Jerry Harrington with St. Andrew Catholic Church, just one of several SWFL Catholic churches where deep cleaning is underway. “Anything we can to keep it as clean and sanitized as we can,” says […]
FORT MYERS Survey: 26% of SWFL business owners believe they may have to close permanently A study looking into how the coronavirus impacted Southwest Florida’s economy shows that 26 percent of business owners believe they may have to close permanently. Yuri and Jasmine Fedoriv owns Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls in downtown Fort Myers. They’re among millions of business owners trying to stay afloat across the country. Their restaurant hadn’t been […]
COVID-19 may have been in SWFL earlier than thought Could the coronavirus have been in Southwest Florida prior to when the state recorded the first case? A Collier County woman believes she may have had it in January. Lee Health announced Southwest Florida’s first case on March 7, but Thais Tepper of Chokoloskee said her antibody results confirm she was infected before the first […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral reopens Yacht Club Beach, dog parks Cape Coral is easing restrictions at some places around the city, and the beach at the Cape Coral Yacht Club was filled with people on Tuesday. Some expected bigger crowds for the first day of reopening, but they were happy to see social distancing was in place between the people that did show up. “I […]
WINK NEWS Lee County restaurants take advantage of first day at 25% capacity Excited, nervous, relieved, those are the range of emotions restaurant owners in Lee County said they felt on the first day of reopening. People in the region were already taking advantage of the rollback on some restrictions during the first phase of reopening in the state Monday. And restaurants were ready to adapt to the […]
Man opens up about losing Naples grandfather to COVID-19 The family of a Naples grandfather who died from COVID-19 has opened up about their loss. Travis Hutchinson, 77, and his wife of 55 years bought a vacation home in Naples last year. They excitedly showed off their home to their grandchildren just a month and a half ago. “We just walked around the beach, […]