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 Superintendent Adkins on what comes next for Lee County schools Lee County students get out of school for the summer on Thursday. After a year of changing classroom routines during the pandemic, what’s next for Lee County Schools? Superintendent Dr. Greg Adkins says the School District of Lee County is one he absolutely loves and is eternally grateful to have served. But he acknowledges that […]
FORT MYERS Many SWFL hotels making pandemic changes permanent As travel picks up this summer, some services that made changes during the pandemic will make those changes permanent, and that includes hotels. Many are getting back to normal, but normal might have a new look for a lot of them. These hotels made changes to survive, whether by reducing the number of staff or making […]
CAPE CORAL Family searches for rightful owner of lost wedding ring in Cape Coral A mother in Cape Coral mother is using an unlikely discovery to teach her boys what it means to pass it on, and that sometimes finders keepers isn’t always the best motto. Cassie Richards’ son found a man’s wedding ring in Cape Coral. She says her son wanted to use it to buy a Nintendo […]
WINK NEWS Under proposed law, no emergency care for kids without parental consent A bill nearing law in Florida would make it criminal for a doctor or trained medical professional to step in and help an underaged child in an emergency without parental consent. That means if your child is in a life-threatening medical situation and you’re not around, a doctor wouldn’t be allowed to step in and […]
WINK NEWS Florida-based homeowners insurance companies cancel thousands of policies with little notice You wouldn’t want to head into Hurricane Season without this necessity. Some homeowners insurance carriers are canceling thousands of policies with little notice to their customers. When Becky Ghrist’s homeowners insurance dropped her just weeks before hurricane season was set to begin, she was floored. “This isn’t just. I thought it was just happening to […]
FORT MYERS South Trail fire using kits to help people on the spectrum during emergencies Firefighters train so they are ready to respond to any situation. Whether it’s a crash or fire, they are meeting someone who’s going through a traumatic experience. For people with autism, those experiences can be especially tough. Laiellah Hatcher ran back into her Arcadia home to save her dogs and never made it out. The […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Maggie Mae the Great Dane may be oldest of her breed in US, SWFL owner says Age is just a number, right? Well, one Southwest Florida dog may be the oldest of its breed in the entire country, according to her owner. The average Great Dane lives anywhere from eight to 10 years. Maggie Mae has bested that by living nearly 16 years! The first thing you notice about her is, […]
NAPLES St. Matthew’s House saved a SWFL woman’s life and now she’s paying it forward A Southwest Florida woman is sharing her journey from being homeless to using heroin to now having hope for her future. All this, because, she says, St. Matthew’s House saved her life. Now, she’s helping others who are in the same position she was once in. Brittany Hargrove was once behind bars, addicted to heroin […]
WINK NEWS Making sure your family is ready during National Hurricane Preparedness Week This week is National Hurricane Preparedness Week and it’s the time to make sure you and your family are ready before storms hit. Whether it’s your first hurricane season or you’ve lived in Southwest Florida for decades, the most important part of planning ahead is knowing how to evacuate. From the roads to shelters, Hurricane […]
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida celebrates Mother’s Day We’re experiencing another Mother’s Day during the pandemic, but there’s more joy and hopefulness this year compared to Mother’s Day 2020. More families are getting to spend time together this year instead of hopping onto a Zoom call. Mother’s Day is time to celebrate the women who raised us and gives families a reason to […]