Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts FestivalSports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA One step closer to decision on South Seas building density After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA One step closer to decision on South Seas building density After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
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, […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral driveways turned into makeshift food pantries People in your neighborhood might be struggling during the coronavirus pandemic and you might not even know it, but two Cape Coral women are doing what they can to help out. Ali Wilson set up a pantry last weekend at the end of her driveway. “I couldn’t sleep one night and I thought what can […]
FORT MYERS Retired nurse makes homemade hand salve for medical workers Dina Viteretti likes to be busy in the kitchen. “This is the melting pot that I use to melt the oils; we just pour it into the tin and we let it cool,” said Viteretti. She’s especially busy when she’s “creating”. “All of my ingredients are organic, all-natural,” said Viteretti. She uses butters and essential […]
COLLIER COUNTY Father helpless after 3-year-old daughter accidentally hit with lawnmower loses part of leg Right now a little girl is at Lee Memorial Hospital recovering after officials say her dad accidentally ran her over with a riding lawnmower. It happened at Golden Gate Estates. The father says that she ran up behind him when he was cutting grass and caught him off guard. We spoke to the father today, […]
LEE COUNTY Cards bring smiles to long-term care facility residents As part of a class assignment, Florida Gulf Coast University students had to write cards that were delivered to long-term care facilities across Southwest Florida. Nearly 500 cards filled with messages of hope went out to brighten the day of our most vulnerable population who are truly in isolation. “One of the cards says, ‘Be […]
COLLIER COUNTY SWFL company helping make protective supplies for first responders, healthcare workers A major Southwest Florida company is helping make supplies for first responders and healthcare workers to help protect them from COVID-19. We spoke to North Collier Fire about getting this much-needed equipment. The production line at Arthrex looks a little different these days. Its bread and butter is orthopedic devices, but now, “We are now […]
CAPE CORAL ‘RVs for MDs’ Facebook page helping healthcare workers protect their families Our medical professionals on the front lines of the COVID-19 fight don’t want to bring that battle home. Now, one Facebook page is helping connect RV owners with first responders, providing them with a vital lifeline. A Ford Forester RV has become a sanctuary for one Cape Coral family. “None of us have ever experienced […]
FORT MYERS Local farms making it easier to stay healthy during coronavirus pandemic It’s tough to find healthy options to eat during the pandemic. So now, some local farms are stepping up to bring fresh fruits and veggies right from the farm and straight to your door. “I know we’re stuck in the house and it’s easier to eat the cheaper food, but we also need the healthy,” […]