The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
FORT MYERS The Working Homeless Part 2: Fort Myers Mayor reacts to investigation What happens when a working wage isn’t a living wage? For some, they become part of a growing population known as the Working Homeless. WINK News investigative reporter Céline McArthur continues our coverage with reaction from Mayor Kevin Anderson. Mayor Kevin Anderson calls them the hidden homeless. In part, because there aren’t as many camping […]
FORT MYERS Trump campaign adviser says ‘important to drive enthusiasm’ in SWFL We spoke to one of the president’s top advisors about why they are focusing on Southwest Florida at the end of the week. President Donald Trump is expected to be in downtown Fort Myers sometime Friday. There are still not many details, but we continue to piece them together. Update: Mayor Randy Henderson confirmed President […]
CAPE CORAL Protesters in SWFL continue demonstrating solidarity with Cubans in homeland The calls for the freedom of Cubans in their homeland continued Wednesday. People in Southwest Florida protested in rallies for the fourth straight day, standing in solidarity with protesting Cubans in Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Naples. We spoke to Raul Rojas of Casa Rojas Cuban Bakery in Cape Coral Wednesday, where a protest for […]
Fort Myers Luminary Hotel general manager on benefits to Fort Myers, opening with precautions The Luminary Hotel in downtown Fort Myers officially opens next week and we have an inside look for you! The brand new rooms, the stunning views of the water and the delicious food are just a few things to look forward to. Opening a brand new hotel during a pandemic is not exactly ideal, but general […]
FORT MYERS Luminary hotel hosting a job fair on Thursday to hire nearly 100 new workers Finding a job can be hard right now, especially with businesses downsizing to save money. As the Luminary Hotel inches closer to the September 17 opening day, It’s time to start hiring. So if you’re one of many people looking for a job, Thursday is your chance to get in front of someone ready to […]
FORT MYERS New hotel in downtown Fort Myers gives a sneak peek The Luminary Hotel is set to open in downtown Fort Myers in about two months. Crews are in and out making sure that the rooms are ready to go and putting the finishing touches on the pool and conference room area. “It’s in turbo drive like any project in the last eight weeks. You have […]
FORT MYERS Luminary Hotel & Co. offers chance to win tour in downtown Fort Myers Luminary Hotel & Co. in downtown Fort Myers is offering a chance for three local residents and their guests to take part in a private “Hard Hat Tour” of the property before July ends. There is a contest on the hotel’s Facebook and Instagram pages. The contest ends Sunday, July 12, and the tour is […]
FORT MYERS Luminary Hotel set to open next week in downtown Fort Myers The Luminary Hotel is set to open next week in downtown Fort Myers and is expected to bring a steady stream of money to Southwest Florida. Light fixtures are going up and hammers are pounding nails into the wall, all in anticipation of their grand opening. “The last time I saw, they had 99 guestrooms […]
FORT MYERS Council member wants to save City of Palms Park from demolition Councilman Fred Burson of Ward 5 in Fort Myers led the discussion about saving the City of Palms Park from demolition at the Fort Myers Council meeting Mmeeting. Council voted in September to regain possession of the park but only if Lee County paid to tear it down. The park once hosted the Boston Red […]
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving is here, which for some means, hours of cooking delicious meals. But for others, it’s time to rest and have someone else cook for you. It’s important to call ahead and make sure restaurants are open, but here are some of the eateries that say they will be serving food on Thanksgiving for those […]