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.
LEE COUNTY Lee County voting machine integrity questioned by Republican Executive Committee member A member of the Lee County Republican Executive Committee is questioning the integrity of the county’s voting machines. Chris Quackenbush says the machines are connected to the internet and have the potential to be hacked, leaving voter information at risk. Quackenbush wants the state to go back to the days when votes were counted, not […]
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres Middle School student displays gun in cafeteria, students are safe A student at Lehigh Acres Middle School pulled out a weapon in the cafeteria during lunch on Wednesday. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says a 12-year-old female student was arrested and says they are actively investigating. Lee County schools say the weapon the girl pulled was a gun but did not specify the type. In […]
LEHIGH ACRES Motorcyclist killed in crash with school bus in Lehigh Acres Florida Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist is dead after a crash with a school bus on Lee Boulevard in Lehigh Acres on Tuesday. FHP says there were 23 students on the bus, most of them teenagers. They say none of the students were injured. Troopers say the motorcyclist was a 19-year-old. They have not released […]
LABELLE Glades County man accused of firing gun in LaBelle neighborhood The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office says a man has been arrested who they say fired several shots in a LaBelle neighborhood last month. The sheriff’s office says 20-year-old Jim Penate-Martinez fired a gun in the area of Belmont Street and 6th Ave in LaBelle just after 10 p.m. on August 27. Deputies say they found […]
FORT MYERS Sanibel bathroom hidden camera suspect faces judge for first time A man accused of placing a hidden camera inside a Sanibel beach bathroom has been ordered to pay $140,000 to get out of jail. Dana Caruso is facing numerous charges of voyeurism of a child under the age of 16. Caruso faced a judge on Tuesday during his first appearance. About 55 people were recorded […]
SANIBEL Man accused of setting hidden camera in Sanibel bathroom in court Tuesday Dana Caruso, 58, is the New Hampshire man accused of setting up a hidden camera in a Sanibel bathroom, is in Lee County. Investigators said he recorded people in a family bathroom on Bowman’s Beach Park in Sanibel. The charges suggest detectives have evidence that Caruso recorded both adults and as many as four kids […]
FORT MYERS Premier Mobile Health Services bringing free health care to Lee County Premier Mobile Health Services is going directly to those in need and offering health care for free, proving itself a vital resource for many in Lee County. The mobile clinic offers several services, from regular check-ups and screenings to blood pressure checks and COVID-19 vaccinations. Nadine Singh founded Premier Mobile Health Services in 2018 after […]
FORT MYERS Updated COVID-19 booster to be available in SWFL after Labor Day Updated COVID-19 booster shots, tailored to the most widespread virus variants, will be available within days. The BA.5 variant of the omicron strain is dominant, and shots will help protect you as we head into the fall. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says the vaccine will be outdated if the department waits too long to […]
FORT MYERS Car fire at Maple Crest Apartments being investigated as arson An early Wednesday morning car fire at Maple Crest Apartments in Fort Myers is being investigated as potential arson. The Fort Myers Fire Department was called to Maples Crest Apartments, located at 3628 Crestwood Lake Ave., just before 1 a.m. after a car was seen on fire in the complex’s parking lot. The battalion chief […]
NAPLES Naples woman struck, killed by vehicle during birthday celebration in Chicago Shawman Meireis went from Naples to Chicago with her boyfriend to celebrate her 41st birthday, but she never returned home. Mereis was killed on a Chicago street by a vehicle. Chicago police responded to multiple street racing calls that night. The CBS station in Chicago said the driver of the Corvette, a 27-year-old man was […]