CCSO implements new tools to help crack down on animal crueltyThe Division of Administrative hearings have started on Fort Myers Beach
CCSO implements new tools to help crack down on animal cruelty Our deputies swear an oath to serve and protect everyone in our county, even those with four legs.
FORT MYERS BEACH The Division of Administrative hearings have started on Fort Myers Beach Will they stay or will they go? Tuesday is the day six properties on Fort Myers Beach fight to stay.
Attorneys seek evidence review in death sentence for man accused of killing wife Attorneys on Mark Sievers’ post-conviction counsel are asking a Lee County judge to review the evidence they say was kept secret during the trial.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island intersection shut down due to gas leak The Marco Island Police Department and Fire Rescue Department are responding to a gas leak at the intersection of Windward and Bald Eagle Drive.
FORT MYERS BEACH Concrete piling falls off Big Carlos Pass Bridge on Fort Myers Beach Crews working on the Big Carlos Pass Bridge had a concrete beam fall over onto a crane as Lee County deputies and other departments helped out. Traffic on Fort Myers Beach was backed up, but the bridge is now back open.
Charlotte County man accused of killing grandfather sentenced A man accused of murdering his grandfather in December of 2023 pleaded no contest and has been sentenced to 20 years.
State report on COVID-19 vaccine issues released For the first time, we’re hearing what a state grand jury has recommended regarding issues with COVID-19 vaccines.
Lee County Sheriff addresses FBI investigation in State of the Agency address Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno is breaking his silence about the FBI investigation into his department during his State of the Agency address.
ARCADIA Historic Heard Opera House in Arcadia hosting Phantom Fest, featuring 10 local bands and more Heard Opera House, a 100-year-old venue in downtown Arcadia, is hosting Phantom Fest. The event will feature 11 local original bands from varying genres.
Lee County Frito Lay distribution center sells for $33M The warehouse is at 9111 Cheetos Circle, which is on the east side of Oriole Road, just north of Alico Road in south Fort Myers and west of Interstate 75.
Punta Gorda seeks state funding for high-water rescue vehicles The Punta Gorda fire and police departments requested the purchase of several vehicles.
CLEWISTON Man arrested for allegedly pulling gun during confrontation at Clewiston Walmart Clewiston Police are investigating what led a man to pull a gun at a Walmart during an altercation.
Former Cape Coral charter school superintendent arrested for child porn possession A former Cape Coral charter school superintendent has been arrested on child pornography possession charges.
IMMOKALEE Harvest Nights Charity Music Festival canceled in Immokalee After months of postponement, Charity Pros announced that the Harvest Nights Charity Music Festival in Immokalee had been canceled.
Bonita springs Lee County man arrested for slashing tires following road rage incident The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of slashing the tires of a vehicle following a road rage incident.
CCSO implements new tools to help crack down on animal cruelty Our deputies swear an oath to serve and protect everyone in our county, even those with four legs.
FORT MYERS BEACH The Division of Administrative hearings have started on Fort Myers Beach Will they stay or will they go? Tuesday is the day six properties on Fort Myers Beach fight to stay.
Attorneys seek evidence review in death sentence for man accused of killing wife Attorneys on Mark Sievers’ post-conviction counsel are asking a Lee County judge to review the evidence they say was kept secret during the trial.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island intersection shut down due to gas leak The Marco Island Police Department and Fire Rescue Department are responding to a gas leak at the intersection of Windward and Bald Eagle Drive.
FORT MYERS BEACH Concrete piling falls off Big Carlos Pass Bridge on Fort Myers Beach Crews working on the Big Carlos Pass Bridge had a concrete beam fall over onto a crane as Lee County deputies and other departments helped out. Traffic on Fort Myers Beach was backed up, but the bridge is now back open.
Charlotte County man accused of killing grandfather sentenced A man accused of murdering his grandfather in December of 2023 pleaded no contest and has been sentenced to 20 years.
State report on COVID-19 vaccine issues released For the first time, we’re hearing what a state grand jury has recommended regarding issues with COVID-19 vaccines.
Lee County Sheriff addresses FBI investigation in State of the Agency address Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno is breaking his silence about the FBI investigation into his department during his State of the Agency address.
ARCADIA Historic Heard Opera House in Arcadia hosting Phantom Fest, featuring 10 local bands and more Heard Opera House, a 100-year-old venue in downtown Arcadia, is hosting Phantom Fest. The event will feature 11 local original bands from varying genres.
Lee County Frito Lay distribution center sells for $33M The warehouse is at 9111 Cheetos Circle, which is on the east side of Oriole Road, just north of Alico Road in south Fort Myers and west of Interstate 75.
Punta Gorda seeks state funding for high-water rescue vehicles The Punta Gorda fire and police departments requested the purchase of several vehicles.
CLEWISTON Man arrested for allegedly pulling gun during confrontation at Clewiston Walmart Clewiston Police are investigating what led a man to pull a gun at a Walmart during an altercation.
Former Cape Coral charter school superintendent arrested for child porn possession A former Cape Coral charter school superintendent has been arrested on child pornography possession charges.
IMMOKALEE Harvest Nights Charity Music Festival canceled in Immokalee After months of postponement, Charity Pros announced that the Harvest Nights Charity Music Festival in Immokalee had been canceled.
Bonita springs Lee County man arrested for slashing tires following road rage incident The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of slashing the tires of a vehicle following a road rage incident.
Retailers explore potential of gender neutral clothing (SWEEPS FEEDS) Clothing lines are taking gender out of the equation for its shoppers by offering the same options in everything from sweat to t-shirts, jeans and jackets to both women and men. There are many companies that are profiling gender neutral clothing. If you Google, you will find dozens of online-focused brands, but there […]
First flights take off from Naples to Newark NAPLES, Fla. – A new non-stop route from Naples to Newark took off for the first time Saturday. Elite Airways is now offering commercial flights from the Naples Airport to Newark Airport on select days. The first flight departed from Naples at 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning heading to Newark, and the first return flight landed back […]
$1.6 billion Powerball jackpot goes to 3 winners in 3 states MUNFORD, Tenn. (AP) – An eye-popping and unprecedented Powerball jackpot whose rise to $1.6 billion became a national fascination will be split three ways. The winners’ identities remain a mystery, but they bought their tickets in Florida, Tennessee and a Los Angeles suburb where even lottery losers were celebrating Thursday that such heady riches were […]
Naples man dead, wildlife officer seriously injured in head-on crash COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – One man is dead and a federal wildlife officer is seriously injured after a head-on collision on Tamiami Trail East. The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened just before 10 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Newport Drive. Officials told WINK News a 32-year-old Naples man was traveling at a […]
FORT MYERS Is your scale lying to you? How to balance weight loss We’re all victims of it. It is right on your bathroom floor, staring you in the face, and sometimes it feels completely out of our control. We’re talking about the number on your bathroom scale. But have you ever wondered just how accurate that number is? And is your scale just outright lying to you? […]
Missing Punta Gorda woman found dead in Fisherman’s Village PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – Punta Gorda Police are investigating after finding the body of woman reported missing days ago. Police said Bonnie Watts was last seen leaving her home on Slash Pine Circle around 11 a.m. on August 9th. A concerned family member contacted police the following day, after not seeing Watts return home. Saturday, […]
Naples man swerves to avoid dog, crashes vehicle CLEWISTON, Fla. – One person is in critical condition after a rollover crash. The Florida Highway Patrol said 33-year-old Delwayne Mize of Naples was driving on Montura Avenue and South Olivo Street just before 8 p.m. Friday night. A witness told troopers Mize tried to swerve to avoid a dog darting across the road. Mize’s […]
FAA: Problem that caused flight delays is resolved WASHINGTON (AP) – Air traffic was snarled and passengers’ tempers frayed on Saturday as many flights to and from airports throughout a large swath of the Northeast stretching from New York down to the Carolinas were delayed or cancelled. The Federal Aviation Administration blamed the problem on “technical issues” at an air traffic control center […]
Man crashes stolen motorcycle on Alligator Alley COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – One man is in the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, after he crashed a stolen motorcycle on Alligator Alley. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office said deputies attempted to pull over two motorcycles driving recklessly on I-75 southbound near Golden Gate Parkway around 4:13 Friday morning. Deputies attempted to pull the motorcyclists […]
United suffers 2nd major grounding in 2 months NEW YORK (AP) – All United Continental flights in the U.S. were grounded Wednesday due to computer problems. Just shy of two hours after the problems began, the Federal Aviation Administration lifted the ground stop order. United said it was recovering from a “network connectivity issue” and restoring regular flight operations. The airline said that […]