Fort Myers leaders discuss Dunbar Park renovation plansDeadline arrives for FEMA hurricane assistance in Florida
Fort Myers leaders discuss Dunbar Park renovation plans City leaders want to breathe new life into a community park many say has been neglected and forgotten Dunbar Park.
Deadline arrives for FEMA hurricane assistance in Florida The application deadline has arrived for those affected by the 2024 hurricane season to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
NAPLES Cyclists push for bike safety after recent crash Every cyclist has their story. Whether it’s a near miss or a hard hit, there’s no doubt about it: cyclists are vulnerable.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers home turns into junkyard Waking up to the smell of garbage is not a fun way to start your day.
Suspect confesses in hit-and-run that left bicyclist critically injured The man who hit bicyclist Hollie Masino with his car was arrested following his confession on Tuesday.
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.
Fort Myers leaders discuss Dunbar Park renovation plans City leaders want to breathe new life into a community park many say has been neglected and forgotten Dunbar Park.
Deadline arrives for FEMA hurricane assistance in Florida The application deadline has arrived for those affected by the 2024 hurricane season to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
NAPLES Cyclists push for bike safety after recent crash Every cyclist has their story. Whether it’s a near miss or a hard hit, there’s no doubt about it: cyclists are vulnerable.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers home turns into junkyard Waking up to the smell of garbage is not a fun way to start your day.
Suspect confesses in hit-and-run that left bicyclist critically injured The man who hit bicyclist Hollie Masino with his car was arrested following his confession on Tuesday.
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.
Giving Charlotte Correctional Institution inmates a second chance Inside the Charlotte County Correctional Facility, inmates are given an opportunity to earn an education and enhance their resumes.
FORT MYERS Lee Memorial Hospital electrical services are operational after power outages All electrical services are operational at Lee Memorial Hospital following a power outage which sent patients home Monday.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral holds 9/11 remembrance ceremony The tragedy of the 9/11 attacks is a scar on American history, and while scars remind us of the pain, they also remind us of our survival.
FORT MYERS BEACH New technology-based home building company breaks ground in Fort Myers Marking the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Ian, Homebound held its first groundbreaking in Fort Myers at a residential property on Hibiscus Drive on Friday.
Friday’s Furry Friends: Magnolia, Phil For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Collier County Domestic Animals Services to showcase two adorable dogs.
Florida Disaster Preparedness sales tax holiday ends Friday The Florida Disaster Preparedness event ends today. The two-week long tax holiday is meant to help alleviate some financial strain for people.
Lee County School District to hold virtual teacher recruitment event Due to the teacher shortage, The Lee County School District is holding a virtual teacher recruitment event.
NORTH PORT More details on suspect in the North Port homicide of adoptive parents The North Port Police arrested 21-year-old Dima Tower, who allegedly committed the homicide of his adoptive parents on Friday.
CAPE CORAL Truck hits power pole, knocking it onto Cape Coral school bus A truck accidentally crashed into a telephone pole, causing the pole to snap and fall onto a school bus in Cape Coral, Tuesday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Person pulled from retention pond at North Fort Myers construction site A child was pulled from a retention pond at a North Fort Myers construction site and was immediately given CPR after drowning.