Changing how you are represented in Lee CountyFrontier Airlines announces nonstop flights from RSW to San Juan, PR
LEHIGH ACRES Changing how you are represented in Lee County Leaders want to hear your thoughts this week at a town hall on how you elect county commissioners.
FORT MYERS Frontier Airlines announces nonstop flights from RSW to San Juan, PR These flights will take off on June 2 and run 3 times a week.
City of Naples hosts open house workshop for Naples road projects The City of Naples is hosting an open house workshop to hear from the public regarding road improvements.
CAPE CORAL Ollie’s Pub, the home of SWFL’s local music scene, closes after 4 memorable years Ollie’s Pub, once the center of local original music in Southwest Florida, is closing after a prosperous yet arduous four years.
New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis puts business degree to use Hargis began his new job at FGCU on April 29 knowing he would have about $15 million in annual funding—and also knowing the budget has more than doubled in the last decade.
Future unknown for Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel site What’s to come of the Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel and adjoining Hurricane Charley’s Sushi, Raw Bar & Grill after demolition is yet to be determined.
(CBS) Trump held in contempt for violating gag order in “hush money” trial. Here’s how much he owes. The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York held him in contempt of court on Tuesday for violating a gag order.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Shootout that killed 4 law officers began as task force tried to serve a warrant, police say A shootout that killed four law enforcement officers and wounded four others in North Carolina began as officers went serve a warrant.
WINK NEWS Semi-truck crash shuts down multiple lanes at Pine Ridge Road A crash involving a semi-truck caused lanes at Pine Ridge Road to close temporarily on Tuesday.
FORT MYERS Man accused of fatal North Fort Myers shooting held without bond The North Fort Myers man arrested for allegedly shooting into a truck, killing a man is being held without bond following a court appearance.
Lake Park Diner expands with Founders Square location Not only will the new Founders Square location of Lake Park Diner serve the growing population in North Naples and Golden Gate Estates, the second helping of the local dining spot will serve as the prototype for future iterations of the casual restaurant concept.
IONA Woman discovered in Bayside Inlet, condition unknown According to the fire district, reports of a woman in a canal were issued at around 7:50 a.m. at Junonia Court in Iona.
NAPLES Gov. DeSantis waives entrance fees for Florida State Parks for Memorial Day Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of all entry fees in Florida state parks during Memorial Day weekend.
FORT MYERS Annual SWFL Wellness Fair in Fort Myers to promote well-being The Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium is partnering with the SWFL Wellness Fair to offer a day of fun and inspiration in Fort Myers.
Tampa Gov. DeSantis renews the Freedom Sales Tax holiday in Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the renewal of the Freedom Sales Tax holiday in Tampa.
LEHIGH ACRES Changing how you are represented in Lee County Leaders want to hear your thoughts this week at a town hall on how you elect county commissioners.
FORT MYERS Frontier Airlines announces nonstop flights from RSW to San Juan, PR These flights will take off on June 2 and run 3 times a week.
City of Naples hosts open house workshop for Naples road projects The City of Naples is hosting an open house workshop to hear from the public regarding road improvements.
CAPE CORAL Ollie’s Pub, the home of SWFL’s local music scene, closes after 4 memorable years Ollie’s Pub, once the center of local original music in Southwest Florida, is closing after a prosperous yet arduous four years.
New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis puts business degree to use Hargis began his new job at FGCU on April 29 knowing he would have about $15 million in annual funding—and also knowing the budget has more than doubled in the last decade.
Future unknown for Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel site What’s to come of the Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel and adjoining Hurricane Charley’s Sushi, Raw Bar & Grill after demolition is yet to be determined.
(CBS) Trump held in contempt for violating gag order in “hush money” trial. Here’s how much he owes. The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York held him in contempt of court on Tuesday for violating a gag order.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Shootout that killed 4 law officers began as task force tried to serve a warrant, police say A shootout that killed four law enforcement officers and wounded four others in North Carolina began as officers went serve a warrant.
WINK NEWS Semi-truck crash shuts down multiple lanes at Pine Ridge Road A crash involving a semi-truck caused lanes at Pine Ridge Road to close temporarily on Tuesday.
FORT MYERS Man accused of fatal North Fort Myers shooting held without bond The North Fort Myers man arrested for allegedly shooting into a truck, killing a man is being held without bond following a court appearance.
Lake Park Diner expands with Founders Square location Not only will the new Founders Square location of Lake Park Diner serve the growing population in North Naples and Golden Gate Estates, the second helping of the local dining spot will serve as the prototype for future iterations of the casual restaurant concept.
IONA Woman discovered in Bayside Inlet, condition unknown According to the fire district, reports of a woman in a canal were issued at around 7:50 a.m. at Junonia Court in Iona.
NAPLES Gov. DeSantis waives entrance fees for Florida State Parks for Memorial Day Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of all entry fees in Florida state parks during Memorial Day weekend.
FORT MYERS Annual SWFL Wellness Fair in Fort Myers to promote well-being The Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium is partnering with the SWFL Wellness Fair to offer a day of fun and inspiration in Fort Myers.
Tampa Gov. DeSantis renews the Freedom Sales Tax holiday in Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the renewal of the Freedom Sales Tax holiday in Tampa.
Hazmat team and bomb squad called to Fort Myers home Early on Thursday morning, a bomb squad and the Fort Myers Hamat team were called to a house in a Fort Myers neighborhood about a substance found in a bucket. Neighbors who witnessed the the whole thing go down say it was a crazy situation. “We just woke up to like the cops saying come […]
Hero Project restoring fallen officer’s jeep to look new again The Jeep of a fallen police officer will recieve a make-over thanks to a local auto body shop. Officer Adam Jobber-Miller was killed in the line of duty back in July. Since his death his 2007 Jeep has been with his family. “It’s got dents in it, it’s got some scrapes on it. You know, […]
FORT MYERS FMPD Officer Emilia Lock nominated for ‘Officer of the Year’ You have to walk a mile in someone’s shoes to understand their life and you’d have to walk pretty far to keep up with ‘Officer of the Year’ nominee Emilia Lock. MORE: Sergeant Sylvester Smalls up for ‘Officer of the Year’ Lock balances four kids at home and keeps the streets of her hometown safe as […]
Fort Myers Two Fort Myers kids left in hot car for more than an hour Tuesday Deputies arrested a man and a teenager accused of leaving children in a hot car. Hilberto Domingo Gaspar-Miguel, 27, and a 17-year-old left two children in a hot car at First Choice Kid Care Pediatrics at 19701 South Tamiami Trail in Fort Myers Tuesday. Surveillance camera footage showed them park and get out of their car […]
Sergeant Sylvester Smalls up for ‘Officer of the Year’ One Lee County deputy is using his love for hoops to help kids in Southwest Florida. Sergeant Sylvester Smalls is going beyond the call of duty to help teens get accepted into collegiate work. Sergeant Smalls, a 24-year Lee County Sheriff’s Office veteran is up for ‘Officer of the Year.’ MORE: Deputy Michael Truscott up for […]
LEHIGH ACRES Deputy Michael Truscott up for ‘Officer of the Year’ For Lee County Sheriff Deputy Michael Truscott, patroling the streets of Lehigh Acres hits home. Truscott, a finalist for ‘Officer of the Year,’ goes the extra mile for the people of his hometown. For him, the job is more than just getting bad guys off the streets. “I went to all the local schools here, […]
Cape Coral CCPD K-9 Officer Stephen Scrobe up for ‘Officer of the Year’ The bond between a police officer and a K-9 animal is something special. Countless hours of training go in to making sure the two are able to protect not only their community but each other on the job. Cape Coral Police Officer Stephen Scrobe is an animal person. “I’ve had dogs my whole life, so […]
FORT MYERS Lee County looking for solution to algae problem through partnership with East Coast company Lee County is looking at a partnership with a company on the east coast to clean up the algae plaguing Southwest Florida waterways. “Clearly you don’t want to drive through it because you don’t know what’s stuck in it,” said Heather O’Brien, of Seatow. “You can’t see it. What’s under there? You can’t tell.” The […]
FORT MYERS Study hopes to improve traffic during rush hour in Fort Myers Residents of Fort Myers are hoping a new traffic study will ease up traffic during busy travel times. As the county is looking to improve traffic during rush hour, Fort Myers has approved a $350,000 traffic study, they hope will lead to a solution from all the congestion of rush hour traffic. Residents like William […]
FORT MYERS Scientists want to try possible solution to help combat algae on larger scale One other solution could be this: a giant sponge mat: It’s part of the Aquaflex Project. WINK News first told you about crews testing out the project along the Caloosahatchee about a week-and-a-half ago. Scientists say it worked, and now want to try it out on a bigger scale. “This demo did illustrate that it […]