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 woman brings moments of joy through yard signs A Cape Coral woman is hoping to spread smiles and positivity amid the coronavirus pandemic by using her front yard to lighten the mood of the community. It’s hard to miss the colorful display outside Kristen Peterson’s home. “I really could notice just at work just how upset everybody was and anxious,” Peterson’s explained. “Every […]
FORT MYERS Homeless people in SWFL face risk of COVID-19 with nowhere to go Pamela Buettner-Pickering is one of an estimated 400 people living on the streets in Lee County. “I’m trying to keep my chin up and pray for everybody,” said Pickering. And she is praying extra hard because of the coronavirus. “Kinda scary. Because you don’t know, you don’t know if that person has it. And then […]
LEE COUNTY SWFL pawnshops say they’re essential during coronavirus pandemic Pawnshop owners in Lee County are working to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic. One owner we spoke to explains how pawnshops serve as essential businesses during this health crisis. Pawnshop owners say they are an avenue for others during desperate times. “We’re always here to help everybody,” said Eric Solomon, the owner of First […]
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda woman finally home from Peru A Punta Gorda woman is happy to be home after being stuck in Peru a week longer than she expected. The passengers aboard the charter flight carrying Fatima Diez Rivas exploded into cheers as the plane landed in Miami on Saturday. “It was exciting, the fact that we were going to go back home,” Rivas […]
LEE COUNTY Lee among Fla. counties with highest death tolls from COVID-19 Lee County has the third-highest number of COVID-19 deaths in Florida counties reporting at least 100 cases. Lee has had six reported deaths due to complications of the coronavirus, behind Broward and Palm Beach counties, and 31 people were hospitalized in Lee County as of Monday afternoon. In the last week, the number of positive […]
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres community garden grows produce for pantries Empty food shelves at local stores are a new sight for most Americans, but it has revived an idea that dates back to World War II, and the benefits go beyond consumers just having fresh food. There’s no shortage of fresh produce at Healthy Harvest Community Farms in Lehigh Acres. Lush greens and bright red […]
FORT MYERS To shut down or not to shut down, that’s the coronavirus containment question One of the busiest places in the world is a ghost town – Times Square in New York City. It’s empty because the governor ordered everyone to stay home. Now many Southwest Floridians are asking, why hasn’t Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a similar order? The Edison Mall in Fort Myers just the latest retail […]
Punta Gorda woman stuck in Peru amid pandemic A Punta Gorda woman is begging for help to get her home to her son. Fatima Diez Rives flew to Peru to see her sick father, but now she’s struggling to get back to Southwest Florida. She had no idea when she arrived in Lima a week ago that she would see the airport packed […]
LEE COUNTY Message to young people: ‘Please cooperate with us’ to help stop coronavirus spread The country’s top health officials are pleading with young people to heed their advice and avoid large gatherings to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Southwest Florida’s beaches have been packed with people, many of them spring breakers, over the last few days. The crowds go against guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease […]
LEE COUNTY SWFL cleaning businesses booming, share tips on sanitizing your home You can’t go to any business without seeing workers in masks, using spray bottles and towels to wipe away any traces of the coronavirus. “There’s a lot of panic buying going on right now because this is new,” said Michelle Spitzer with MaidPro of Southwest Florida. We went to the pros to find out what […]