Boil water notice lifted in South Fort Myers areaTracking the Tropics: Possible development in the Gulf of Mexico has 70% chance of formation
SOUTH FORT MYERS Boil water notice lifted in South Fort Myers area After taking necessary precautions, Lee County Utilities has rescinded the boil water notice that affected 420 residences and 15 commercial sites for South Fort Myers.
The Weather Authority Tracking the Tropics: Possible development in the Gulf of Mexico has 70% chance of formation The Weather Authority is tracking a possible development in the Gulf of Mexico that is slowly gaining strength.
FORT MYERS RSW to offer remote parking for Thanksgiving travelers The Southwest Florida International Airport has announced its RSWRemote parking option for Thanksgiving travelers.
Tim Aten Knows: Mexican restaurant changes name in North Naples La Santa Tacos & Tequilas in North Naples was forced to change its name by another user of the La Santa name.
Deadly crash on I-75 in Lee County; dump truck flipped upside down The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Interstate 75, three miles south of Corkscrew Road in Lee County.
The Weather Authority Warm with a few showers for Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a warm Friday with the possibility of afternoon and evening showers.
PORT CHARLOTTE Keeping the Halloween spirit alive in Port Charlotte It’s a Halloween miracle! The owner of a popular haunted house in Port Charlotte thought this year would be its last, but the community isn’t ready to say farewell.
CLEWISTON Clewiston Police: toddler dies from accidental gunshot wound New information has been released about the 2-year-old Clewiston boy who died from a single gunshot wound.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents having concerns over power outages A neighborhood in Bointa has had more than five power outages in one night. Many residents are wondering, ‘When will it come to an end?’
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island beach berm restoration continues after storms The Marco Island restoration project that began in 2022 will continue after being paused by Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach storm recovery efforts in progress On Fort Myers Beach recovery efforts from the back-to-back storms still have a long way to go. With the debris mostly cleaned up, the beach now needs some nourishment.
Charlotte County celebrates Halloween with annual Cops and Goblins event The best way to celebrate Halloween is with costumes and candy. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s office will have plenty of both with this year’s cops and goblins event.
SANIBEL Keeping Count: Sea turtle nesting season ends on Sanibel island Thousands of baby sea turtles have hatched and have made their way to their forever home on Sanibel Island, marking the end of nesting season.
FORT MYERS Man connected to Fort Myers homicide investigation held without bond A 45-year-old man appeared in court charged in connection to an incident that happened on Colonial Boulevard near Ortiz Avenue.
Five SWFL high school volleyball teams to states Five Southwest Florida high school volleyball teams are heading to Winter Haven to compete for a state championship.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Boil water notice lifted in South Fort Myers area After taking necessary precautions, Lee County Utilities has rescinded the boil water notice that affected 420 residences and 15 commercial sites for South Fort Myers.
The Weather Authority Tracking the Tropics: Possible development in the Gulf of Mexico has 70% chance of formation The Weather Authority is tracking a possible development in the Gulf of Mexico that is slowly gaining strength.
FORT MYERS RSW to offer remote parking for Thanksgiving travelers The Southwest Florida International Airport has announced its RSWRemote parking option for Thanksgiving travelers.
Tim Aten Knows: Mexican restaurant changes name in North Naples La Santa Tacos & Tequilas in North Naples was forced to change its name by another user of the La Santa name.
Deadly crash on I-75 in Lee County; dump truck flipped upside down The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Interstate 75, three miles south of Corkscrew Road in Lee County.
The Weather Authority Warm with a few showers for Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a warm Friday with the possibility of afternoon and evening showers.
PORT CHARLOTTE Keeping the Halloween spirit alive in Port Charlotte It’s a Halloween miracle! The owner of a popular haunted house in Port Charlotte thought this year would be its last, but the community isn’t ready to say farewell.
CLEWISTON Clewiston Police: toddler dies from accidental gunshot wound New information has been released about the 2-year-old Clewiston boy who died from a single gunshot wound.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents having concerns over power outages A neighborhood in Bointa has had more than five power outages in one night. Many residents are wondering, ‘When will it come to an end?’
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island beach berm restoration continues after storms The Marco Island restoration project that began in 2022 will continue after being paused by Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach storm recovery efforts in progress On Fort Myers Beach recovery efforts from the back-to-back storms still have a long way to go. With the debris mostly cleaned up, the beach now needs some nourishment.
Charlotte County celebrates Halloween with annual Cops and Goblins event The best way to celebrate Halloween is with costumes and candy. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s office will have plenty of both with this year’s cops and goblins event.
SANIBEL Keeping Count: Sea turtle nesting season ends on Sanibel island Thousands of baby sea turtles have hatched and have made their way to their forever home on Sanibel Island, marking the end of nesting season.
FORT MYERS Man connected to Fort Myers homicide investigation held without bond A 45-year-old man appeared in court charged in connection to an incident that happened on Colonial Boulevard near Ortiz Avenue.
Five SWFL high school volleyball teams to states Five Southwest Florida high school volleyball teams are heading to Winter Haven to compete for a state championship.
NAPLES Biking from Florida to New York to honor fallen heroes A group of 60 law enforcement officers and health care workers is biking from Naples to New York to honor heroes killed in the line of duty. Their 1,700-mile journey began on Saturday. Mike Randall is the Vice President of the Fallen Officers Foundation. “They go out and the pedal and they’re working to remember […]
CAPE CORAL High school football kicks off in Southwest Florida as COVID-19 cases rise amongst kids A new high school football season is officially kicking off in Southwest Florida as COVID-19 cases increase in our schools. There aren’t any restrictions in Lee and Collier Counties, for now. On Friday evening, teams warmed up and got ready for kickoff at the Preseason Jamboree. Weather permitting, three teams: Cape Coral, Fort Myers and […]
NAPLES Naples doctor, a gay community advocate, dies of COVID-19 A community is mourning a health care worker who dedicated his life to helping others. Dr. Clinton Potter died of COVID-19 recently after he had already battled cancer and become cancer-free. He spent a lifetime serving his community, helping people living with HIV/AIDS and being a prominent figure in Naples Pride events. The pain of […]
NORTH NAPLES Families facing ALS want leaders to pass ACT for ALS In a tiny home office in North Naples, Brian Valimont is quietly hard at work. The 44-year-old is a proud father to his son Eli and Eli is pretty fond of his dad, too . “Because he’s the best of the best,” Eli said. But the two are living on borrowed time. Valimont has ALS, […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County commissioner finds storm protection plan lacking U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has proposed a multibillion-dollar project to protect communities in Collier County from storms. Some Collier County leaders are skeptical and say this plan doesn’t go far enough and isn’t worth the price tag. We asked Collier County Board of County Commissioners and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for their responses […]
IMMOKALEE Immokalee doctor works to curb COVID-19 spread in community Hospitals and clinics in Southwest Florida are struggling as the coronavirus surges, but it’s the small community clinics that really need help. We spoke to a doctor at an Immokalee clinic, and limited resources for patients are making things more difficult. Most people in Immokalee live in small homes with family and friends. They don’t […]
COLLIER COUNTY Woman in vulgar rant in King Lakes neighborhood fired from Collier school district A woman caught ranting on video at a mother and her sons walking in a neighborhood near East Naples has been fired from her job with the Collier County school district. The woman was caught on camera circling the family in her vehicle last weekend and hurling insults as they walked the Kings Lakes community. […]
WINK NEWS Exclusive Interview: Legendary Vietnam war correspondent Joe Galloway Honoring veterans who weren’t welcomed home, war correspondent Joe Galloway began his career covering the Vietnam War. The men he met overseas are his friends to this day. He’s now making sure they and their fallen comrades are paid the respect they deserve. We spoke to Galloway about his new mission to support veterans and […]
COLLIER COUNTY Family says bear rummaging around community in Collier County A family says a bear is terrorizing their neighborhood, and they are afraid to ride their bikes. The family we spoke to says a bear has been seen near the Amberton Townhomes community in Collier County. The family say the bear rummages through trash day and night. They want Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commision […]
COLLIER COUNTY Opening of new fire station in Collier County delayed due to COVID-19 A fire station planned for a fast-growing neighborhood east of Lely has been put on hold due to COVID. The delay happened because a number of firefighters became infected and there are not enough to staff a new station. The new fire station, off of Collier Boulevard, is a collaboration between the Greater Naples Fire […]