Taiwan scrambles jets, puts forces on alert as China calls new war games “powerful punishment” for the islandCountry House Restaurant expands into Golden Gate
TAIPEI, TAIWAN Taiwan scrambles jets, puts forces on alert as China calls new war games “powerful punishment” for the island Taiwan scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert Thursday over Chinese military exercises being conducted around the self-governing island democracy where a new president took office this week. China’s military said its two-day exercises around Taiwan were punishment for separatist forces seeking independence.
Country House Restaurant expands into Golden Gate Country House Restaurant launched a new location May 23 at 11985 Collier Blvd. on the eastern edge of Golden Gate.
WINK NEWS Thomas Stein appears in court in Kayla Rincon-Miller murder case; waives right to speedy trial One of the teenagers allegedly involved in the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old girl appeared before a judge this morning.
Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel owner applies for demolition permit In addition to the five-story hotel at 300 W. Retta Esplanade, there is a two-story addition, which shares a common wall with the now-closed Hurricane Charley’s Sushi, Raw Bar & Grill.
FORT MYERS Osprey statue stolen from Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on an Osprey statute stolen from Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers.
The Weather Authority Tropical Disturbance reported in the Greater Antilles The Weather Authority has been tracking an area of showers and thunderstorms in the Caribbean, and now the National Hurricane Center is also monitoring it.
LABELLE 1 dead after Hendry County crash involving dump truck; eastbound lanes on State Road 80 closed A crash in Hendry County closed the State Road 80 eastbound lanes near Birchwood Parkway early this morning.
CAPE CORAL 2 evacuated from Cape Coral house fire The Cape Coral Fire Department responded to a house fire that forced two people out on Thursday morning.
Nokomis Arrest made in Sarasota shooting that killed a Port Charlotte man The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for the Sunday shooting that killed a man from Port Charlotte.
the weather authority Feeling hotter this Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot Thursday with more humid conditions attributed to “feels like” temperatures nearing 100°.
BONITA SPRINGS Food truck catches fire in Bonita Springs The Bonita Springs Fire Control & Rescue District has been working to extinguish a food truck fire that occurred on Thursday.
WINK NEWS Keeping your kids safe online over summer break As students enter the summer break, the use of tablets and phones will increase, which stresses the importance of online protection.
Annual Fort Myers Film Festival officially underway The Fort Myers Film Festival opened their 14th annual edition in Downtown Fort Myers on Wednesday night, featuring 92 films within the next four days.
Baby survives fentanyl overdose, Collier couple arrested Somewhere between the infant’s mother getting into the shower and getting out, it got its hands on a piece of tin foil.
FORT MYERS How dangerous is the five-point intersection in Fort Myers? Fort Myers City councilman Liston Bochette claimed that the closure of the Caloosahatchee Bridge will make the “5 points” intersection in Fort Myers more dangerous.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN Taiwan scrambles jets, puts forces on alert as China calls new war games “powerful punishment” for the island Taiwan scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert Thursday over Chinese military exercises being conducted around the self-governing island democracy where a new president took office this week. China’s military said its two-day exercises around Taiwan were punishment for separatist forces seeking independence.
Country House Restaurant expands into Golden Gate Country House Restaurant launched a new location May 23 at 11985 Collier Blvd. on the eastern edge of Golden Gate.
WINK NEWS Thomas Stein appears in court in Kayla Rincon-Miller murder case; waives right to speedy trial One of the teenagers allegedly involved in the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old girl appeared before a judge this morning.
Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel owner applies for demolition permit In addition to the five-story hotel at 300 W. Retta Esplanade, there is a two-story addition, which shares a common wall with the now-closed Hurricane Charley’s Sushi, Raw Bar & Grill.
FORT MYERS Osprey statue stolen from Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on an Osprey statute stolen from Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers.
The Weather Authority Tropical Disturbance reported in the Greater Antilles The Weather Authority has been tracking an area of showers and thunderstorms in the Caribbean, and now the National Hurricane Center is also monitoring it.
LABELLE 1 dead after Hendry County crash involving dump truck; eastbound lanes on State Road 80 closed A crash in Hendry County closed the State Road 80 eastbound lanes near Birchwood Parkway early this morning.
CAPE CORAL 2 evacuated from Cape Coral house fire The Cape Coral Fire Department responded to a house fire that forced two people out on Thursday morning.
Nokomis Arrest made in Sarasota shooting that killed a Port Charlotte man The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for the Sunday shooting that killed a man from Port Charlotte.
the weather authority Feeling hotter this Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot Thursday with more humid conditions attributed to “feels like” temperatures nearing 100°.
BONITA SPRINGS Food truck catches fire in Bonita Springs The Bonita Springs Fire Control & Rescue District has been working to extinguish a food truck fire that occurred on Thursday.
WINK NEWS Keeping your kids safe online over summer break As students enter the summer break, the use of tablets and phones will increase, which stresses the importance of online protection.
Annual Fort Myers Film Festival officially underway The Fort Myers Film Festival opened their 14th annual edition in Downtown Fort Myers on Wednesday night, featuring 92 films within the next four days.
Baby survives fentanyl overdose, Collier couple arrested Somewhere between the infant’s mother getting into the shower and getting out, it got its hands on a piece of tin foil.
FORT MYERS How dangerous is the five-point intersection in Fort Myers? Fort Myers City councilman Liston Bochette claimed that the closure of the Caloosahatchee Bridge will make the “5 points” intersection in Fort Myers more dangerous.
Second arrest made in April fatal Cape Coral vehicle wreck CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A second suspect was arrested Friday in connection to a fatal crash on Northeast Pine Island Road in April, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. Francis Paulette III, 20, of North Fort Myers, is being charged with driving under the influence having a blood alcohol content (BAC) over 0.150. Michael […]
11-year-old bicyclist seriously hurt in Cape Coral wreck CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Pine Island Road was temporarily closed Sunday night between the 1900 and 2000 blocks west near the German-American Club because of a crash involving serious injuries, the Cape Coral Police Department said. A 13-year-old cyclist and his 11-year-old passenger, both Cape Coral residents, were flown to a hospital after colliding with […]
Matlacha residents fear development, Cape Coral expansion plans MATLACHA, Fla. – Cape Coral’s plans to annex and rezone five acres of land along Pine Island Road is stirring up resentment among Matlacha residents. Even though the city has not detailed its plans for the site, which the city already owns, people living in Matlacha said they fear the rezoning will create congestion and […]
Cape Coral Outdoor Expo & Boat Show Gets Underway CAPE CORAL, Fla. – The German American Social Club in Cape Coral has been transformed into a boating and outdoor paradise for the entire weekend. Starting Friday at 10:00 a.m. visitors can view more than 30 brands of boats from Bayliner to SeaHunter and Action Craft, along with boating and outdoor merchandise from more than […]
SWFL squarely in Hurricane Irma’s path; winds increase to 160 mph FORT MYERS, Fla. Here is what you need to know about Hurricane Irma as the storm develops: 11 p.m. Hurricane Irma strengthened slightly with 160 mph winds in the 11 p.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center. The Category 5 storm is about 300 miles south-southeast of Miami, moving west at 13 mph. The Storm […]
Matlacha woman’s Trump sign, art gallery vandalized MATLACHA, Fla. – The owner of a Pine Island Road gallery says she woke up to two things Wednesday: Donald Trump as the country’s new president-elect and vandalism of Trump-themed art at her shop. Five signs, one for each letter, spell out T-R-U-M-P atop Leoma Lovegrove’s pink-and-green building on Pine Island Road. The signs were partially obscured […]
Suspect sought in Lee County tire slashing spree FORT MYERS, Fla. — Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers need help identifying an unknown suspect who slashed the tires of 15 cars along Pine Island Road in Matlacha Thursday evening. The first incident was discovered around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday when an employee of Miceli’s Restaurant was told his tires had been slashed. Upon further investigation, […]
Cape Coral-Fort Myers tops nation for pedestrian danger FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Cape Coral-Fort Myers area is the most dangerous for pedestrians in the nation, according to a newly released report. An average of 20 pedestrians are killed and about 200 injured on Lee County roads every year, the study said. North Fort Myers, where a driver hit and killed a man crossing […]
Victim ID’d in fatal Cape Coral multi-car wreck CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Lynda Occean, 33, of Cape Coral, was killed in a multi-car crash involving a rollover that closed down all lanes near the 2000 block of N.E. Pine Island Road Thursday night, police said. Occean drove head on into a second car after she suddenly changed directions, crossing out of the westbound […]
18th Annual Pine Island Elementary Fishing Tournament & Derby FORT MYERS, Fla. – A tournament is reeling in fishermen on Matlacha. The 18th Annual Pine Island Elementary Fishing Tournament & Derby is this weekend. The fun event is for both adults and kids. Julia Simpson and Lorah Tidwell stopped by the WINK News studio to tell us more about the event.