Electrical worker receives shock in south Fort Myers store
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. An electrician received a shock while working on a panel at a cellphone store, fire officials said. A small fire briefly broke out after the man was hurt at the T-Mobile store in...
View ArticleCape Coral man, 20, killed in Thursday crash on US 41
FORT MYERS, Fla. A 20-year-old man was killed Thursday afternoon in a motorcycle crash on U.S. 41 at the Caloosahatchee Bridge, according to the Fort Myers Police Department. Kalib Banasiak, of Cape...
View ArticleCaptiva, Fort Myers Beach seek funds for beach renourishment after Irma
CAPTIVA ISLAND, Fla. Leaders in Lee County are considering spending thousands of dollars to repair beaches after Hurricane Irma. One of those beaches is on Captiva Island. The power of Hurricane Irma...
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Lee County gang member arrested in drug bust
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. A 36-year-old man was arrested in a drug bust Friday on Pinafore Avenue, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said. Documented Latin King member Alejo Guerrero, of Estero, faces several...
View ArticleDamaged pool cages violate Lee County code
FORT MYERS, Fla. A Lee County couple is upset after they received a letter from the county warning them to repair their pool cage in 10 days or they could face a fine.
View ArticleFort Myers Atrium Executive Center to receive massive renovation
FORT MYERS, Fla. A massive renovation is set to begin at the Atrium Executive Center on the corner of College Parkway and Winkler Road. Construction is scheduled to begin after Oct. 31.
View ArticleFMPD, LCSO deputy under investigation, implicated on corruption allegations
FORT MYERS, Fla. Members of the Fort Myers Police Department and at least one Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputy are implicated in corruption allegations. An audit released in February detailed...
View ArticleTwo additional debris drop-off sites available in Lee County
FORT MYERS, Fla. Two debris drop-off sites were added Friday in Lee County. The county is expanding its public drop-off locations for residents with hurricane-related debris, bringing the total to five...
View ArticleRemains of 8 humans were found in Fort Myers a decade ago, 5 still unidentified
FORT MYERS, Fla. It was once said to be the largest excavation of human remains in Florida history. And Fort Myers Police call it their most challenging case ever. Eight unidentified human skeletal...
View Article93-X Taco Fest to offer food, music in Bonita Springs
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. It doesn’t have to be Tuesday for Southwest Florida foodies to enjoy some delicious tacos. 93-X Taco Fest will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Riverside Park on 10451...
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Cape Coral senior attacked while checking on rental property
CAPE CORAL, Fla. Brutally attacked, bruised and battered. 77-year-old Erika Lambertus, a property manager in Cape Coral, was checking on one of the homes on Thursday when she heard someone inside....
View ArticleZombicon: 1 killed, 5 injured, no arrests after 2 years
FORT MYERS, Fla. One man killed. Five people injured. A popular festival ruined. And no arrests. Two years have passed since the shooting at Zombicon that shook downtown Fort Myers, but the city...
View ArticleConclusive testing to begin on Dunbar toxic dump site
FORT MYERS, Fla. Testing designed to show what, if any, toxins remain in a former toxic dump site in Dunbar will get underway at 9 a.m. Wednesday. GFA International Inc., a geology firm contracted with...
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Suspects sought in south Fort Myers convenience store robbery
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. A 7-Eleven was robbed early Tuesday morning on Cleveland Avenue, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers said. Two male suspects entered the store just after 4 a.m. on 11700 S....
View ArticleTwo brothers arrested, accused of car burglaries in Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. Two brothers were allegedly caught in the act by Cape Coral Police burglarizing a vehicle. Police say they received a call claiming two men were going through his neighbor’s car on SE...
View ArticleWINK Feeds Families Hunger Walk kicks off annual fundraiser
Estero, Fla. Fundraising is now underway for the WINK Feeds Families Hunger Walk, and it’s a milestone year. This is the 10th year WINK has partnered with our community to feed those in need in...
View ArticleSunken ship left behind by Irma contaminates, blocks portion of Cape Coral canal
CAPE CORAL, Fla. Some neighbors believe a sunken ship left behind by Hurricane Irma is contaminating the Vernon Canal along Southwest 48th Terrace. WINK News reporter Brooke Shaffer provides...
View ArticleSchool resource deputy vying for Lee Officer of the Year
FORT MYERS, Fla. Jen Gaytan’s job is part sheriff’s deputy and part teacher. And for that, she could become the next Lee County Officer of the Year when the honor is given at the sold-out Law &...
View ArticleBoard members voice opinions on Lee County Schools superintendent
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. Lee County superintendent Greg Adkins was the topic of conversation Tuesday morning at a school board meeting. Melisa Giovanneli spoke out against Adkins Tuesday morning at a board...
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