Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5KPurple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
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.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
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.
SANIBEL ISLAND Sanibel Island’s ‘Spider in the Sand’ sells for $920,000 Nestled next to palm trees and surrounded by sand, the Walter Guesthouse on Sanibel Island has been in Eve Konstantine’s family for decades. “We would all just pile into the guesthouse,” Eve said, “which I think my mother used as very clever leverage of having a larger house built.” The guesthouse was built in 1954. […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County ‘Officer of the Year’ awardees give money to favorite charities Five people in law enforcement received a $25,000 award on Monday. But they will not keep the money. Instead, it goes to each of their favorite charities. Cooking up meals at Buckingham Exceptional Student Center will soon get significantly easier for its special students. “It’s going to change lives,” said Donna Aiossa-McNally, of Lee County […]
FORT MYERS Mark Sievers trial: Long jury selection process continues: Day 5 After a long day of jury selection on Friday, ending at 9:35 p.m., the process continues on Monday as the list of possible jurors in the Mark Sievers murder trial is narrowed down. Mark Sievers diligently took notes at the defense table while the attorneys asked more potential jurors if they would be able to recommend […]
WINK NEWS Ohio activists support ‘Caloosahatchee Bill of Rights’ initiative We shared previous reports about activists working to allow voters to decide if the Caloosahatchee River will have its own bill of rights, ensuring Southwest Florida’s vital water source will remain pristine for now and future generations. Activists in Southwest Florida have not given up on their plans for the “Caloosahatchee Bill of Rights,” and […]
Florida families sue makers of ‘Banana Boat’ sunscreen that left kids with blisters, burns Huge blisters, raw, exposed skin and dark, burn spots. Three Florida families say the sunscreen that is supposed to protect their children caused these burns. That’s why they’re suing the makers of “Banana Boat Sport For Kids.” Deanna Chiaradio’s children had a full day of football on Fort Myers Beach. The family from Connecticut came […]
FORT MYERS Bikers, downtown businesses fight to bring back Bike Nights This weekend, Chuck Debono is keeping his motorcycle parked at home. “Let’s wait and see what happens and what they decide to do because they got 60 days to fix it,” he said. Fix, or in Debono’s opinion, reverse the River District Alliance’s controversial decision to move Bike Night out of Downtown Fort Myers. “That’s […]
FORT MYERS Some business owners want bike night back in downtown Fort Myers There is a last-ditch effort underway to restore the roar of bike night in downtown Fort Myers. A small business owner started a petition after the city canceled the popular event over safety concerns. Business and property owners are working to rally support to get bike night back downtown, and they hope to convince Fort […]
FORT MYERS West End at City Walk breaks ground without $10.5 million in tax incentives Crews are clearing the way for $90 million worth of apartments. Realtor Kynse Leigh Agles said the location is perfect for the new West End at City Walk apartments. “We have people that walk into our door every single day that want to have an apartment on First Street,” she said. “People really do like […]
FORT MYERS Why do we still set our clocks back in Florida? It is that time of the year again. You have to set your clocks back an hour on Sunday. That means it is going to get darker earlier. Last year, Florida lawmakers voted to stick to one time. But lots of you are asking, why we are still changing our clocks this year. Reporter Taylor […]
LEHIGH ACRES Strangers show up at Lehigh family’s home twice in a week A woman was caught on a Lehigh Acres family’s home surveillance camera banging on their front door in the middle of the night recently. We looked at how to make the best decision in a situation where someone is crying for help, and a homeowner must decide if this is an honest plea or an […]