Hurricane Milton debris collection complete for unincorporated areas of Lee CountyAlico Inc. to wind down citrus division; cites greening as reason
Hurricane Milton debris collection complete for unincorporated areas of Lee County Lee County Solid Waste announced that debris collection for Hurricane Milton has concluded for unincorporated areas of Lee County.
Alico Inc. to wind down citrus division; cites greening as reason Alico Inc., a company deep-rooted in Florida, has announced the diversification of its Alico Citrus division to focus on being a land company.
PORT CHARLOTTE Trio wanted for attempted burglary in Port Charlotte neighborhood Three individuals are wanted for attempting to break into two cars in the driveway of a home in Port Charlotte.
marco island Red tide advisory in effect for South Marco Beach in Collier County The Florida Department of Health has informed the public of the presence of red tide reported near South Marco Beach.
Maine Shack shares taste of New England in North Naples Specializing in lobster rolls, fried clams and roast beef sandwiches, Maine Shack quietly launched Dec. 23 in the former space of Kruk’s Philly Steaks in the Promenade at Naples Centre on the corner of Naples Boulevard and Airport-Pulling Road.
Lee Health experiencing higher influx of patients amid cold and flu season Patients at Lee Health have been experiencing higher wait times as an influx of people with illnesses has overflooded several locations.
Lee County Ground transportation location changes happening at RSW Southwest Florida International Airport is making changes to its ground transportation locations because of its terminal expansion project.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Cold morning makes way for another chilly day The Weather Authority is tracking the coldest morning of the season as Southwest Florida braces for another chilly Wednesday afternoon.
NAPLES MANOR Collier County hit-and-run victims seek justice after New Year’s Day crash A mother and daughter were left for dead on the side of the road; the crash happened on New Year’s Day on Texas Avenue in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Florida wildlife affected by cold weather If you’re not a snowbird you’re probably going to spend this week shivering.
Fort Myers leaders discuss Dunbar Park renovation plans City leaders want to breathe new life into a community park many say has been neglected and forgotten Dunbar Park.
Deadline arrives for FEMA hurricane assistance in Florida The application deadline has arrived for those affected by the 2024 hurricane season to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
NAPLES Cyclists push for bike safety after recent crash Every cyclist has their story. Whether it’s a near miss or a hard hit, there’s no doubt about it: cyclists are vulnerable.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers home turns into junkyard Waking up to the smell of garbage is not a fun way to start your day.
Hurricane Milton debris collection complete for unincorporated areas of Lee County Lee County Solid Waste announced that debris collection for Hurricane Milton has concluded for unincorporated areas of Lee County.
Alico Inc. to wind down citrus division; cites greening as reason Alico Inc., a company deep-rooted in Florida, has announced the diversification of its Alico Citrus division to focus on being a land company.
PORT CHARLOTTE Trio wanted for attempted burglary in Port Charlotte neighborhood Three individuals are wanted for attempting to break into two cars in the driveway of a home in Port Charlotte.
marco island Red tide advisory in effect for South Marco Beach in Collier County The Florida Department of Health has informed the public of the presence of red tide reported near South Marco Beach.
Maine Shack shares taste of New England in North Naples Specializing in lobster rolls, fried clams and roast beef sandwiches, Maine Shack quietly launched Dec. 23 in the former space of Kruk’s Philly Steaks in the Promenade at Naples Centre on the corner of Naples Boulevard and Airport-Pulling Road.
Lee Health experiencing higher influx of patients amid cold and flu season Patients at Lee Health have been experiencing higher wait times as an influx of people with illnesses has overflooded several locations.
Lee County Ground transportation location changes happening at RSW Southwest Florida International Airport is making changes to its ground transportation locations because of its terminal expansion project.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Cold morning makes way for another chilly day The Weather Authority is tracking the coldest morning of the season as Southwest Florida braces for another chilly Wednesday afternoon.
NAPLES MANOR Collier County hit-and-run victims seek justice after New Year’s Day crash A mother and daughter were left for dead on the side of the road; the crash happened on New Year’s Day on Texas Avenue in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Florida wildlife affected by cold weather If you’re not a snowbird you’re probably going to spend this week shivering.
Fort Myers leaders discuss Dunbar Park renovation plans City leaders want to breathe new life into a community park many say has been neglected and forgotten Dunbar Park.
Deadline arrives for FEMA hurricane assistance in Florida The application deadline has arrived for those affected by the 2024 hurricane season to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
NAPLES Cyclists push for bike safety after recent crash Every cyclist has their story. Whether it’s a near miss or a hard hit, there’s no doubt about it: cyclists are vulnerable.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers home turns into junkyard Waking up to the smell of garbage is not a fun way to start your day.
CAPE CORAL Plans to reduce traffic move forward in Cape Coral The City of Cape Coral is moving forward with their plan to reduce traffic Friday morning after several crashes.
PINE ISLAND Tornado touched down in Pine Island, NWS says A tornado touched down on Pine Island Sunday morning, marking the second confirmed tornado to hit Southwest Florida in 2023.
Cape Coral approves transmittal of removing development caps in Pine Island Road District Cape Coral City Council approved an amendment Dec. 6 revising the development cap table for the Pine Island Road District by removing all development caps on retail, office and warehousing square footage and hotel rooms. The amendment also increases the development cap for residential units. This approval isn’t for adoption but for transmittal of the […]
LEE COUNTY Future of Little Pine Island Bridge damaged by Hurricane Ian Lee County Commissioners are deciding whether to add seawalls to the Little Pine Island Bridge or entirely replace it. Little Pine Island Bridge didn’t fare well during Hurricane Ian, especially its seawalls. That BBQ Place owner, John Petrus, told WINK News he’s against the idea of entirely replacing the bridge. He’d rather Lee County simply […]
More cases of bad gas in Lee County; no resolution in sight The people of Lee County are experiencing bad gas.
LEE COUNTY Rollover crash causes brush fire, power outage on Little Pine Island A brush fire was sparked by a rollover crash in Lee County causing a power outage for many Saturday night. According to Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District, the brush fire occurred off Pine Island Road on Little Pine Island. The rolled-over vehicle damaged a power pole and that triggered the power outage many in Lee […]
MATLACHA Assessing Hurricane Idalia’s damage in Matlacha The roadways and bridges were all in question following the severe flooding in Matlacha, the day after Hurricane Idalia just missed the area, but now that it is out of our coast with most flooding receding, the cleanup begins.
CAPE CORAL FDOT presents Pine Island Road improvements to Cape Coral Committee The Florida Department of Transportation has a plan to improve Pine Island Road in Cape Coral.
St. James City Lithium-ion batteries ignite mobile home fire in St. James City The Florida State Fire Marshal responded to the scene of a fire caused by lithium-ion batteries in St. James City.
MATLACHA Lee commissioners approve contract to repair Bat House Park in Matlacha The Lee Board of County Commissioners have approved a contract to repair damage from Hurricane Ian at Bat House Park on Pine Island Road in Matlacha.