Smell the SWFL burn? It’s from a combination of two fires
FORT MYERS, Fla. The smell of smoke permeating Southwest Florida on Friday is due to two fires, including one set on purpose. A prescribed fire was set in Charlotte County, and four firefighters from...
View ArticleTrying to eat healthy? Avoid these six words
FORT MYERS, Fla. Every day is hectic for Valentine Antal, who has two young children. “Meals are really difficult,” she said. “I struggle constantly. Anyone who wants to bring me dinner, I welcome it!”...
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Burglar targets Bonita Springs church
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. An alleged thief remains at large after robbing Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church Tuesday, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said. The thief used the claw of a hammer to break into the...
View ArticleEdison Festival of Light set to attract thousands
FORT MYERS, Fla. A big weekend lies ahead for Southwest Florida. The Edison Festival of Light, which honors Thomas Edison and his impact, will be celebrating it’s 79th year Saturday. The parade begins...
View ArticleFamily of Mark Sievers speaks out before ’48 Hours’ special
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. The family of Mark Sievers, the man accused of orchestrating his wife’s murder, are speaking out for the first time shortly before the “48 Hours” special on the case. Dr. Teresa...
View ArticleEmployee injured in Lee County restaurant fire
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. At least one employee was injured following a fire at the Bayfront Bistro on 4761 Estero Blvd., fire officials said. The fire took place around 7:30 p.m. after an explosion was...
View Article48 Hours’ Moriarty details Sievers murder case story
FORT MYERS, Fla. 48 Hours reporter Erin Moriarty details her story on the Sievers murder case, set to air on Saturday at 10 p.m. on WINK-TV, to WINK News Anchor Lois Thome.
View ArticleRed Sox fans flock to open house at JetBlue Park
FORT MYERS, Fla. Spring training preparations were in full swing Saturday at JetBlue Park. The Boston Red Sox hosted a free open house featuring family-friendly activities, autograph opportunities and...
View ArticleNo rain on this parade: Edison Festival of Light draws thousands
FORT MYERS, Fla. No amount of rain could put a damper on the 79th Edison Festival of Light Parade Saturday night. The largest event in Southwest Florida celebrates former winter resident Thomas Edison,...
View Article‘Anti-Mall Market’ draws hundreds to Fort Myers brewery
FORT MYERS, Fla. Hundreds of people turned out for a new event Saturday with a local emphasis. Bury Me Brewing Company, a Fort Myers-based brewery, started the monthly “Anti-Mall Market” as an event...
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Brush fire threatens homes in North Fort Myers
SAM JONES / WINK News NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. A 15-acre brush fire threatened six homes Sunday near the Lee Civic Center, a Florida Forest Service official said. The flames began at around 2:45 p.m....
View ArticleGirl, 7, eschews Red Sox autograph for Army reservist’s
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. A 7-year-old girl made a lasting connection with a hero in uniform Saturday during a Boston Red Sox open house at JetBlue Park. But the hero wasn’t wearing a baseball uniform....
View ArticleNorth Fort Myers brush fire ruled arson
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. The 15-acre brush fire that threatened six homes Sunday afternoon near the Lee County Civic Center was ruled arson, the Bayshore Fire Department said. The flames began around...
View ArticleCape family seeks funding for girl’s service dog
CAPE CORAL, Fla. The family of an 11-year-old Cape Coral girl who underwent scoliosis surgery is trying to raise money to train a service dog to help her recovery. They’re accepting contributions...
View ArticleState targets Lee Memorial Hospital for $20.3M cut
FORT MYERS, Fla. Lee Memorial Hospital faces a $20.3 million reduction in state funding because it doesn’t spend enough of its excess revenue on health care for the poor.
View ArticlePedestrian killed in Lee Blvd. crash
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. A pickup truck hit and killed a pedestrian on Lee Boulevard just east of Ida Avenue North, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Fort Myers resident Meria Ann Jiles, 46, died in the crash...
View ArticleTeddy bear effort embodies character of slain deputy
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. Tears streamed down Norma Lewis’ cheeks as she touched one of the last shirts her son wore. The shirt took on a new form – a teddy bear. But the memories of her son, and the pain...
View ArticleBoston Red Sox players tee off to help sick kids
FORT MYERS, Fla. Boston Red Sox players and golfers alike can hit the links for a good cause at the 24th Annual Boston Red Sox Children’s Hospital Celebrity Classic. The Forest Country Club, the Boston...
View ArticleFMPD announces new technology improvements
FORT MYERS, Fla. Body cameras, tasers and virtual reality tools will be issued to Fort Myers Police Department officers. The Fort Myers Police Department announced these technological advancements in...
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