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.
FORT MYERS New fire station being built in Fort Myers Southwest Florida is exploding in population, which means we need more resources to keep people safe. With that in mind, a new fire station is being built in Fort Myers along Six Mile Cypress Parkway, just south of Colonial Boulevard. Citywide call volume for fire services in this area has seen a double-digit percentage increase […]
FORT MYERS How new small businesses grew during the pandemic Starting a business during the pandemic sounds like a risky venture, but some entrepreneurs were able to build their businesses despite COVID-19. WINK News spoke to a makeup artist, a woman who makes bath products and a man who sells pads drummers can practice on. All these young entrepreneurs found something they noticed there was […]
FORT MYERS Surge in summer school enrollment after poor end-of-year test scores Lee County is looking at a surge in summer school enrollments after the pandemic’s impact on end-of-year test scores. After a year of learning during a pandemic, most parents weren’t surprised to learn that Florida Statewide Assessment test scores dropped this year. In English and language arts, Lee County’s third grade scores went down eight […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral holds special meeting for resident concerns about waterways The Cape Coral Waterway Advisory Board is holding a special meeting at 1 p.m. Thursday to find out what residents most care about regarding their city’s water. No two residents had the same concerns regarding the waterways, which shows they’re probably always going to be a work in progress. The board meets every two months, […]
FORT MYERS FPL seeks rate increase for long-term clean energy investment You may soon have to turn up your thermostat and use your utilities less, because Florida Power & Light is asking for a pay increase to invest in cheap, clean energy. But for that to happen, the Florida Public Service Commission must approve it, so your feedback is wanted. Those looking to give their opinion can […]
FORT MYERS Catching up on screenings, checkups as pandemic winds down As people venture out more with vaccinations ramping up, there’s still the risk of catching diseases other than COVID-19, and many of us have been missing out on regular health screenings due to the pandemic. Without our normal COVID-19 precautions like masks and social distancing, we’re going to be more exposed to other infectious agents […]
FORT MYERS Free meals for Lee County children during summer with Summer BreakSpot Started Monday, the School District of Lee County is keeping children fed while school is out with its summer feeding program called “BreakSpot.” Kids 18 and younger in Lee County are eligible for free meals during summer break. At Paul Sanborn Park in Cape Coral kids were celebrating the beginning of summer break on Monday, […]
FORT MYERS Army Corps of Engineers on effectiveness of Lake Okeechobee releases Trying to keep Southwest Florida waterways clear of algal blooms makes it tricky to manage the release of water from Lake Okeechobee. On Friday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will give an update on how well the releases are working. Right now, the water level for Lake Okeechobee is at around 12.5 feet, which […]
FORT MYERS Thousands of Lee County students attending summer school this year Today is the last day of school for Lee County students, but 25,000 children will be staying in the classroom for the summer. One of the biggest things the District wants parents to know is that masks will become voluntary starting with summer school, so if your child does not want to wear one, they […]
FORT MYERS JobLink job fair brings over 200 open positions to Fort Myers At Florida JobLink’s Wednesday job fair in Fort Myers, at the Drury Inn at 9950 University Park Drive from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., more than 200 jobs will be open, with employers offering perks to get you interested and hired right away. Positions need to be filled in nearly every imaginable field. It’s more […]