Drought may cause spike in SWFL mosquito population
FORT MYERS, Fla. Water levels in Southwest Florida have reached their lowest point in 40 years. But despite the recent drought, the Lee County Mosquito Control District is preparing for one of the...
View ArticleSanibel shark hunter meets Vice President Pence after catching 500-pound fish
SANIBEL, Fla. A relaxing shark tagging lesson on the beach Wednesday near West Gulf Drive turned into an 11-hour battle with a rare fish and a visit from Vice President Mike Pence. Conservationist...
View ArticleCancer therapy inspires popular Pinchers sauce
NAPLES, Fla. The story behind the iconic “One Pepper” sauce served at Pinchers began with troubling news. Tony Phelan, the founder of Pinchers and other popular restaurants in Southwest Florida was...
View ArticleCROW releases injured green sea turtle back into water
SANIBEL, Fla. The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife helped a green sea turtle make it back into the water Friday. CROW officials saved a 5-year-old turtle who had been severely affected by red...
View ArticleCrash wreaks havoc on I-75 in Estero
ESTERO, Fla. A serious crash has snarled traffic on Interstate 75 near mile marker 120, the Florida Highway Patrol said. No further information is immediately available.
View ArticleFort Myers councilwoman wants more teeth for city’s police review board
FORT MYERS, Fla. Councilwoman Terolyn Watson, inspired by a WINK News report, is calling for more reforms of the Fort Myers Police Department from within city council chambers. Watson on Friday...
View ArticleTeen killed in fatal Lehigh Acres crash
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. A 19-year-old man was killed in a crash Friday morning at the intersection of Sunniland and Lee boulevards, Lee County deputies said. The crash occurred around 9:12 a.m. Jorge...
View ArticleDeveloper unveils plans for new Fort Myers Beach condos
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. Significant changes are coming to the island in the form of new high-rise condos. London Bay Homes, a Naples-based development company, unveiled their plans Thursday night for...
View Article14th Annual Easter Bunny Toy Run
FORT MYERS, Fla. Six Bends Harley-Davidson is hosting their 14th Annual Easter Bunny Toy Run on Saturday. All registrants will depart Six Bends Harley-Davidson located at 9501 Thunder Road at 11 a.m....
View ArticlePine Manor death ruled a homicide
FORT MYERS, Fla. The death that sparked an investigation Friday night in the Pine Manor community is now considered a homicide, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies found a deceased woman on...
View ArticleBikers bring Easter cheer to children in Golisano Children’s Hospital
FORT MYERS, Fla. Hundreds of bikers gathered Saturday morning for the 14th annual Easter Bunny Toy Run. Hosted by the Six Bends Harley-Davidson at 9501 Thunder Road, the goal of the event was to bring...
View ArticleFirefighters contain North Fort Myers brush fire
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. Crews contained a small brush fire that ignited near U.S. 41 and Diplomat Parkway East Saturday evening, the Caloosahatchee Forestry Center said. The fire appeared to have...
View Article1 killed, 1 injured in Alva overnight crash
ALVA, Fla. One person died in a crash early Saturday morning on Palm Beach Boulevard near Balsey Road, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Officials responded to the two-vehicle crash at approximately...
View ArticleConsumer Reports provides guide on buying homeowners insurance
FORT MYERS, Fla. (CONSUMER REPORTS) You probably never think about your homeowners insurance. But Consumer Reports says you should and not just when disaster strikes, as there are new twists to...
View ArticleSan Carlos Park family displaced after house fire
FORT MYERS, Fla. A San Carlos Park family lost everything when their home on Albatross Road went up in flames Saturday night. The fire took place around 7 p.m. The residents were able to escape with...
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Woman, 70, robbed at North Fort Myers Wal-Mart
Surveillance footage appears to show the truck driven by an unidentified suspect in the robbery of a 70-year-old woman in the parking lot of the Wal-Mart in North Fort Myers. (Photo via Southwest...
View ArticleIdentity released of body found off Fort Myers Beach
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. The body of a 64-year-old man was discovered in the water Sunday morning off Bowditch Point Park, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said. Fort Myers Beach...
View ArticleDunbar Easter Parade rolls through Fort Myers for 73rd time
FORT MYERS, Fla. Bunny costumes, dancing teams and elaborately decorated cars were just a few of the sights Sunday at the 73rd Annual Dunbar Easter Parade. The parade began at 3 p.m. at Ford Street and...
View ArticleResidents help crews contain Lehigh Acres brush fire
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. A brush fire sent residents scrambling to protect their homes before firefighters responded Sunday. The fire ignited around 6 p.m. near West 16th Street and Rush Avenue, in the...
View ArticleLeeSar president, CEO to step down
FORT MYERS, Fla. LeeSar President Bob Simpson will retire after serving with the company for 15 years, the company said in a statement on Monday. A successor was not immediately named. LeeSar, which...
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