Accused Cape Coral heroin dealer arrested twice in 3 months
CAPE CORAL, Fla. A 30-year-old man accused of selling heroin is in custody, the Cape Coral Police Department said. Steven Grover, of 5219 Calusa Court, was arrested Feb. 10 after police caught him...
View ArticleNew report sheds light on Estero I-75 shooting
ESTERO, Fla. A newly released report details how quickly the scene unfolded Nov. 14, 2016 when Ashad Russell, a Concealed Weapons Permit holder, shot and killed Edward Strother at Exit 123 on...
View ArticleFMPD officers on paid administrative leave identified
FORT MYERS, Fla. Five Fort Myers police officers were placed on administrative leave, according to two sources. Sergeants Rick Natard and Michael Forces, Capt. Duke Perry, as well as Officer Jason...
View ArticleDespite scathing report, crime victim says have faith in FMPD
FORT MYERS, Fla. Taunya Cola still has faith in the Fort Myers Police Department – even with her nephew’s unsolved killing and a scathing report questioning the agency’s ability to solve homicides. “I...
View ArticleExtreme fitness classes: Are they right for you?
FORT MYERS, Fla. If you’re someone who finds a regular run on the treadmill or laps in the pool too easy, you may want to consider extreme fitness classes. Extreme fitness classes are gaining...
View Article‘Historic’ $10M gift to benefit FGCU health, social work programs
FORT MYERS, Fla. A $10 million gift from Elaine Marieb, a well-known expert in anatomy and physiology, will benefit health and social work students and faculty at Florida Gulf Coast University, the...
View ArticleOne person shot in Lehigh Acres
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. One person was shot late Friday morning on the 200 block of W. 12th Street. The 30-year-old man was flown to Lee Memorial Hospital. Authorities did not immediately detail his...
View ArticleFighting for access: SWFL woman wants FDA to approve drug
FORT MYERS, Fla. A Lee County woman diagnosed with porphyria is fighting for her quality of life and access to better medicine in this modern day case of David versus Goliath.
View ArticleMake-A-Wish recipient organizes walk to grant wishes for others
FORT MYERS, Fla. After Lauren Major, 13, lived out her singing dreams through the Make-A-Wish foundation, she’s now organizing a walk to help other sick children live out their dreams.
View ArticleLee County man reunited with dog after spending weeks apart
FORT MYERS, Fla. A Lee County man was reunited with his dog Friday after nearly a month apart. Dave Cunningham and his dog Fred were regulars at the Bottom Line on Evans Avenue. However, Fred ran out...
View ArticleFULL INTERVIEW: Fort Myers mayor reacts to critical FMPD audit
FORT MYERS, Fla. Fort Myers Mayor Randy Henderson speaks exclusively with WINK News about the critical audit detailing long-standing problems within the Fort Myers Police Department.
View ArticleValidation & anger: Dunbar, mayor, react to FMPD audit
FORT MYERS, Fla. Encouraged, but not surprised. That’s how Rev. Dr. William L. Glover took a report released this week detailing long-standing problems within the Fort Myers Police Department. “I think...
View ArticleBridge in Fort Myers Beach reopens following investigation
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. The Matanzas Pass Bridge has reopened Sunday morning following an active investigation, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said. The bridge reopened just after 9 a.m. Eastbound and...
View ArticleBurglar dies during attempted robbery in South Fort Myers
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. One person died after an attempted burglary at Heronwood Apartments near Florida SouthWestern State College early Saturday morning, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies...
View ArticleFort Myers Brewing Company celebrates fourth birthday
FORT MYERS, Fla. Fort Myers Brewing Company is celebrating its fourth anniversary with four-day long celebration. The festivities include a food truck rally, live entertainment and over 50 craft beers...
View ArticleHundreds across SWFL protest Affordable Care Act repeal
FORT MYERS, Fla. Hundreds of people across Southwest Florida gathered for multiple protests Saturday in opposition of Republican plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act. President Trump believes the...
View Article1 arrested in connection with shooting, Matanzas Pass Bridge closure
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with two early morning incidents, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said. Morgan Brett Reilly, of Lehigh Acres, was arrested...
View ArticleBonita Springs girl found; was missing since January
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. A 14-year-old girl missing since January has been found safe, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said. Kayla Joy Manwell had last been seen at about 8 a.m. Jan. 9 at her home on 10208...
View ArticleFamily escapes injury in Fort Myers car fire
FORT MYERS, Fla. A car on fire. Sirens blaring. A woman in tears a day before her 88th birthday. A Sunday afternoon scene that had all the elements of tragedy instead turned out OK. No one was hurt...
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Lee County protest takes aim at Trump transgender decision
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. An appearance by an unlikely opponent of President Trump set the scene for a demonstration in support of her cause Sunday. Between 30 and 40 protesters waved signs and shouted to...
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