Apartment developer buys, plans to demolish Gateway office buildingCharlotte County kicks off their 24th annual boat show
Apartment developer buys, plans to demolish Gateway office building Construction of a 256-unit, four-story, five-building apartment complex with a clubhouse and swimming pool should be finished by summer 2027.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County kicks off their 24th annual boat show Charlotte County will celebrate its 24th annual boat show, featuring hundreds of boats from major dealers, marine accessories, and services.
Lee County man accused of driving the wrong way while intoxicated on US 41 The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a man accused of driving on the wrong side of US-41 while intoxicated in Lee County.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County elementary student accused of swatting call A Lee County elementary student has been arrested after allegedly calling about a school shooting incident that never happened.
Deputies confirm 1 dead in Charlotte County house fire Several fire departments and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an overnight fire that broke out in a neighborhood and killed one person.
Save Energy: LCEC urges customers to forego heaters as temperatures drop The Lee County Electric Cooperative is encouraging people to conserve energy as temperatures drop throughout Southwest Florida.
the weather authority Cold and sunny for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a frigid Thursday with more sunshine expected this afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
NAPLES Expert at Naples Botanical Garden speaks on prescribed burns There’s no need to sound the alarms for this smoke in the air, as Southwest Florida is actually seeing many controlled or ‘prescribed’ fires.
Sawfish caught with fishing wire tied around rostrum and hooks in mouth; removed and released An endangered smalltooth sawfish was not what Mac expected to be at the end of his fishing line after fishing with buddies New Year’s Day.
Florida Power and Light Set to potentially raise prices in 2026 Florida Power and Light has announced their proposal for a need to increase rates from 2026 – 2029.
PORT CHARLOTTE Home of Port Charlotte couple destroyed due to mold from Hurricane Ian A Port Charlotte couple inherited a home after the wife’s parents died. The home is now destroyed because of mold from Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Update on the Naples Pier construction The Naples Pier has been destroyed since Hurricane Ian. Since then, the city has considered ways to restore the pier but questions linger over the work, especially on how long it will take to complete.
FORT MYERS BEACH Pink Shell resort expansion project moves onto final vote The future for the expansion of a Fort Myers Beach staple comes down to one vote.
PUNTA GORDA Fatal crash on Burnt Store Road stops traffic for 4 hours A crash on Burnt Store Road near Charlee Road in Charlotte County has reportedly resulted in a fatality.
Apartment developer buys, plans to demolish Gateway office building Construction of a 256-unit, four-story, five-building apartment complex with a clubhouse and swimming pool should be finished by summer 2027.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County kicks off their 24th annual boat show Charlotte County will celebrate its 24th annual boat show, featuring hundreds of boats from major dealers, marine accessories, and services.
Lee County man accused of driving the wrong way while intoxicated on US 41 The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a man accused of driving on the wrong side of US-41 while intoxicated in Lee County.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County elementary student accused of swatting call A Lee County elementary student has been arrested after allegedly calling about a school shooting incident that never happened.
Deputies confirm 1 dead in Charlotte County house fire Several fire departments and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an overnight fire that broke out in a neighborhood and killed one person.
Save Energy: LCEC urges customers to forego heaters as temperatures drop The Lee County Electric Cooperative is encouraging people to conserve energy as temperatures drop throughout Southwest Florida.
the weather authority Cold and sunny for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a frigid Thursday with more sunshine expected this afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
NAPLES Expert at Naples Botanical Garden speaks on prescribed burns There’s no need to sound the alarms for this smoke in the air, as Southwest Florida is actually seeing many controlled or ‘prescribed’ fires.
Sawfish caught with fishing wire tied around rostrum and hooks in mouth; removed and released An endangered smalltooth sawfish was not what Mac expected to be at the end of his fishing line after fishing with buddies New Year’s Day.
Florida Power and Light Set to potentially raise prices in 2026 Florida Power and Light has announced their proposal for a need to increase rates from 2026 – 2029.
PORT CHARLOTTE Home of Port Charlotte couple destroyed due to mold from Hurricane Ian A Port Charlotte couple inherited a home after the wife’s parents died. The home is now destroyed because of mold from Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Update on the Naples Pier construction The Naples Pier has been destroyed since Hurricane Ian. Since then, the city has considered ways to restore the pier but questions linger over the work, especially on how long it will take to complete.
FORT MYERS BEACH Pink Shell resort expansion project moves onto final vote The future for the expansion of a Fort Myers Beach staple comes down to one vote.
PUNTA GORDA Fatal crash on Burnt Store Road stops traffic for 4 hours A crash on Burnt Store Road near Charlee Road in Charlotte County has reportedly resulted in a fatality.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Rockin’ on the River concert showcasing what direction Fort Myers is trending The free Rockin’ on the River concert in downtown Fort Myers series kicks off Tuesday night at the new Caloosa Sound Amphitheater. The energy permeated throughout the Caloosa Sound Amphitheater on Tuesday night. Southwest Floridians, both young and old, came out in full force to celebrate the amphitheater’s inaugural concert featuring alternative rock band The […]
CAPE CORAL UPDATE: City of Cape Coral rescinds boil water notice, water safe to drink BREAKING UPDATE The City of Cape Coral has said they have received clearance from the health department to rescind the citywide boil water notice. “The City-wide boil water notice was done out of an abundance of caution because Cape Coral follows very strict federal and state laws on monitoring water contaminants,” according to the city. […]
FORT MYERS Grandson of Rock Lake Resort builder says a final goodbye Part of the Rock Lake Resort near downtown Fort Myers is set to be demolished at the end of the month, and one person has made the trip to say a final goodbye to a city staple of more than 80 years. Michael George is the grandson of James Moore, the original owner of the […]
FORT MYERS Golf carts discussion tabled by the Fort Myers City Council Those with golf carts will have to wait a little bit longer to know if they can drive on certain roads after the city of Fort Myers tabled the Tuesday discussion. Many felt it was too big of a safety concern given all the accidents and traffic on the roads lately. Tuesday was just the […]
FORT MYERS Lee County School Board adopts policy to follow Parents Bill of Rights The Lee County School Board adopted the Parent’s Bill of Rights during their Tuesday meeting. Considering all the opinions thrown at the Parents’ Bill of Rights, the discussion during the meeting was very tame. And in a rare sight, the Lee County School Board was almost in total agreement. When Superintendent Christopher Bernier recommended the […]
FORT MYERS ‘Every day is a battle’: Parents of infant with rare genetic disorder seeking miracle A baby is fighting for her life after being diagnosed with a disease so rare that only 13 others worldwide are known to have it. Evelyn, the 3-month-old infant, has been diagnosed with Wolman’s disease. And she isn’t expected to live a very long life, but her family relentlessly refuses to quit. The family, hoping […]
FORT MYERS Dog found taped up and left for dead on busy road gets foster mom A dog found taped up and left alone on a busy North Fort Myers road is getting a chance at a new life with a foster mom. Paco was found limping alone near a Race Trac gas station on Cleveland Avenue with his paws and mouth taped up. He had never known love. His owner, […]
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers wildlife facility under FWC investigation; animals seized A captive wildlife facility in North Fort Myers is under investigation by the FWC after more than 200 exotic animals were seized. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said they searched Carl Laquidara’s property, Bad Attitude Everglades Exotics, at 18450 Nalle Road on Aug. 1. The FWC said it intends to revoke Laquidara’s wildlife […]
LEE COUNTY Father speaks out on Andrew Byrd punishment involving ghost gun A father wants more done after his 17-year-old daughter, Destiny Padilla, accidentally shot and killed herself with a ghost gun in Lee County on July 18. The ghost gun belonged to her cousin, who’s already facing charges for a drug incident. But, all Andrew got for his cousin’s death was a probation violation. The gun […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Lightning sparks house fire in south Fort Myers A fire was seen at a home struck by lightning in south Fort Myers late Monday afternoon. According to Iona McGregor Fire, the home, on Medoc Lane in south Fort Myers, was struck by lightning. Flames seen through the roof of the home. An area on the roof is clearly blackened marking where lightning hit. […]