El Jobean autoshop reopens after HelenePunta Gorda man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of marijuana products
El Jobean autoshop reopens after Helene A man is determined to keep his business open after facing Helene’s wrath.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of marijuana products When they reviewed the security footage they saw 23-year-old Tyrese Jackson wearing a mask, gloves, and carrying tools with tags still on them to pry open that door.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR 1.6 Million gallons of raw sewage released in Charlotte County The Department of Environmental Protection is investigating how southwest Florida will be impacted after 1.6 million gallons of raw sewage seeped into the Charlotte Harbor over the weekend.
NORTH PORT North Port man accuses insurance carrier of fraud A North Port man went on 60 Minutes to accuse his home insurance carrier, Hertigate Insurance of fraud and worse.
Adopt a Mangrove event helps protect Sanibel’s shoreline Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation invited you to adopt your very own mangrove tree. The program allows volunteers to adopt and grow mangrove seedlings to help the island’s storm surge defense.
BOKEELIA Community comes together to help Bokeelia fish house The owner of Capt’n Con’s Fish House recently said she didn’t think they would be able to keep their doors open.
Fort Myers Beach couple remains positive ahead of heavy rain Fort Myers Beach is projected to receive inches of rain on Saturday, a little over a week after Helene. A Fort Myers Beach couple remains positive despite losing so much during Helene.
Lee County School District announces Helene makeup days Hurricane Helene canceled school days across Southwest Florida, and now schools are making up for the lost days.
PORT CHARLOTTE Neighbors worried about future rain in Port Charlotte Flooded streets and road closure signs. These aren’t from a hurricane. Just an afternoon rain shower.
Charlotte Sheriff opposes Amendment 3 A highly debated topic that is going to be on the ballot in the state of Florida this November is Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana.
CAPTIVA Sanibel and Captiva picking back up after Helene It’s a race against the clock for all of Southwest Florida as communities pick up from Hurricane Helene. Rain is in the forecast again.
FORT MYERS BEACH A village helps a man rebuild on Fort Myers Beach With Helene on our minds, it’s hard to miss the impact Hurricane Ian still has on so many people two years later.
Charlotte County says they don’t have drainage issues in Port Charlotte A community left water logged over and over again is ready for it to end.
Bank of America says outages have been fixed Bank of America said an apparent glitch that caused widespread outages has been fixed.
TICE Second woman dead after September stabbing in Tice A second woman is dead after a stabbing. It happened on Sept. 20 on Montgomery Avenue in Tice.
El Jobean autoshop reopens after Helene A man is determined to keep his business open after facing Helene’s wrath.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of marijuana products When they reviewed the security footage they saw 23-year-old Tyrese Jackson wearing a mask, gloves, and carrying tools with tags still on them to pry open that door.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR 1.6 Million gallons of raw sewage released in Charlotte County The Department of Environmental Protection is investigating how southwest Florida will be impacted after 1.6 million gallons of raw sewage seeped into the Charlotte Harbor over the weekend.
NORTH PORT North Port man accuses insurance carrier of fraud A North Port man went on 60 Minutes to accuse his home insurance carrier, Hertigate Insurance of fraud and worse.
Adopt a Mangrove event helps protect Sanibel’s shoreline Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation invited you to adopt your very own mangrove tree. The program allows volunteers to adopt and grow mangrove seedlings to help the island’s storm surge defense.
BOKEELIA Community comes together to help Bokeelia fish house The owner of Capt’n Con’s Fish House recently said she didn’t think they would be able to keep their doors open.
Fort Myers Beach couple remains positive ahead of heavy rain Fort Myers Beach is projected to receive inches of rain on Saturday, a little over a week after Helene. A Fort Myers Beach couple remains positive despite losing so much during Helene.
Lee County School District announces Helene makeup days Hurricane Helene canceled school days across Southwest Florida, and now schools are making up for the lost days.
PORT CHARLOTTE Neighbors worried about future rain in Port Charlotte Flooded streets and road closure signs. These aren’t from a hurricane. Just an afternoon rain shower.
Charlotte Sheriff opposes Amendment 3 A highly debated topic that is going to be on the ballot in the state of Florida this November is Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana.
CAPTIVA Sanibel and Captiva picking back up after Helene It’s a race against the clock for all of Southwest Florida as communities pick up from Hurricane Helene. Rain is in the forecast again.
FORT MYERS BEACH A village helps a man rebuild on Fort Myers Beach With Helene on our minds, it’s hard to miss the impact Hurricane Ian still has on so many people two years later.
Charlotte County says they don’t have drainage issues in Port Charlotte A community left water logged over and over again is ready for it to end.
Bank of America says outages have been fixed Bank of America said an apparent glitch that caused widespread outages has been fixed.
TICE Second woman dead after September stabbing in Tice A second woman is dead after a stabbing. It happened on Sept. 20 on Montgomery Avenue in Tice.
FORT MYERS Thursday’s Coronavirus Updates: 11,423 new cases, 202 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Thursday, there have been 1,687,594 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,656,697 Florida residents and 30,897 non-Florida residents. There are 26,035 Florida resident deaths reported, 421 non-resident deaths, and 71,535 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. According […]
WINK NEWS Osaka’s struggles with mental health hit home for other athletes The woman expected to win the French Open dropped out of the tournament for her mental health. Naomi Osaka’s decision to pull out of the competition came after tournament officials fined her $15,000 for not speaking to the media following her first-round match on Sunday. The four-time major champion, 23, announced on Twitter before the […]
FORT MYERS Wednesday’s Coronavirus Updates: 8,408 new cases, 160 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, there have been 1,676,171 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,645,507 Florida residents and 30,664 non-Florida residents. There are 25,833 Florida resident deaths reported, 416 non-resident deaths, and 71,155 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. According […]
FORT MYERS Tuesday’s Coronavirus Updates: 9,594 new cases and 227 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, there have been 1,667,763 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,637,296 Florida residents and 30,467 non-Florida residents. There are 25,673 Florida resident deaths reported, 407 non-resident deaths, and 70,802 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. According […]
FORT MYERS Sanibel Captiva Community Bank partners with PACE to collect dresses for event Sanibel Captiva Community Bank will be collecting dress donations at drop-off locations to benefit PACE Center for Girls of Lee County. The bank locations are accepting new and gently-loved dresses that will go toward resale at the Annual Love that Dress! fundraiser. The fundraiser is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the Embassy Suites by […]
FORT MYERS Thursday’s Coronavirus Updates: 13,147 new cases, 121 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Thursday, there have been 1,247,546 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,226,530 Florida residents and 21,016 non-Florida residents. There are 20,995 Florida resident deaths reported, 300 non-resident deaths, and 61,100 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. *Numbers […]
WINK NEWS Monday’s Coronavirus Updates: 8,720 new cases, 153 new deaths reported As of 3 p.m. Monday, there have been 1,658,169 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,627,830 Florida residents and 30,339 non-Florida residents. There are 25,446 Florida resident deaths reported, 403 non-resident deaths, and 70,346 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. According […]
FORT MYERS Wednesday’s Coronavirus Updates: 11,294 new cases and 120 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, there have been 1,234,399 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,213,760 Florida residents and 20,639 non-Florida residents. There are 20,874 Florida resident deaths reported, 299 non-resident deaths, and 60,800 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. *Numbers […]
WINK NEWS Sunday’s Coronavirus Updates: 9,535 new cases, 129 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Sunday, there have been 1,649,449 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,619,288 Florida residents and 30,161 non-Florida residents. There are 25,293 Florida resident deaths reported, 400 non-resident deaths, and 70,181 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. According […]
Tuesday’s Coronavirus Update: 10,524 new cases and 74 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, there have been 1,223,105 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,202,660 Florida residents and 20,355 non-Florida residents. There are 20,754 Florida resident deaths reported, 298 non-resident deaths, and 60,471 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. *Numbers […]