Clowns in Lee County upset over recent scary clown pranks
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Creepy clowns sightings have been reported all over the country and it has made local professional clowns upset.
View ArticleIzzy’s Fish & Oyster opening in old French Connection
FORT MYERS, Fla. – A Miami seafood diner is set to open on downtown’s First Street soon, according to its local website.
View ArticleBig banks introduce instant payment program
(CONSUMER REPORTS) — Major banks are embracing ‘Insta-Pay,’ a service that allows people to transfer money from their bank account to someone else’s using only their phone number or email. People can...
View ArticleHouse fire shuts Crystal Drive in south Fort Myers
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — A house fire has shut down Crystal Drive in both directions between Dartmouth and Fordham streets, a South Trail Fire & Rescue District official said.
View ArticleLee County high school moves toward future with charging stations
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral High School is the first school in the county to replace lockers with charging stations.
View ArticleHomeowner sues insurance company over alleged deceptive practices
FORT MYERS, Fla. – A man is suing his home insurance company because he says they were deceptive and uncooperative.
View ArticleCracked pavers present new Fort Myers Beach concerns
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. – The recently installed pavers on Estero Boulevard have several business owners located in the heart of beach construction concerned about the extension of road projects..
View ArticleSWFL residents plan for Hurricane Matthew
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers residents are beginning to prepare in case Southwest Florida gets affected by Hurricane Matthew.
View ArticleInternational Walk to School Day encourages new paths
FORT MYERS, Fla. — In honor of International Walk to School Day, Safe Kids Southwest Florida and FedEx have partnered with community members to help children find safer routes from school..
View ArticleZieler enters ‘Not Guilty’ plea in 1990 Cape Coral double murder
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Joseph Zieler, 54, who is accused of the brutal 1990 rape and murder of Robin Cornell, 11, and Lisa Story, 32, entered a not guilty plea Wednesday.
View ArticleOverpriced concert tickets frustrate consumers, government takes action
(CONSUMER REPORTS) — Affordable concert tickets have become difficult to come by. But consumers aren’t just competing against one another for good seats; they are also dealing with ticket brokers who...
View ArticleLee Memorial celebrates 100 years with new name: Lee Health
FORT MYERS, Fla. – It started from humble beginnings: just four rooms, 10 beds and two nurses.
View ArticleLee County bus drivers investigated after altercation outside Walmart
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Lee County school district is investigating an incident involving a large fight between five Lee County school bus drivers on Wednesday.
View ArticleBudget cuts make for longer waits with Lee County clerks
FORT MYERS, Fla. – State budget cuts will make for longer waiting times with the Lee County Clerk of Courts because positions remain unfilled and that leaves offices short-staffed..
View ArticleDriver arrested after ejection in fatal Tice car crash
TICE, Fla. – A driver who was ejected after losing control of his car in a fatal wreck near the intersection of Palm Beach Boulevard and Waverly Avenue back in April has been arrested and is facing...
View ArticleHive removed, dog killed in Cape Coral bee swarm
CAPE CORAL, Fla. – A dog was killed in a bee swarm that prompted a multi-agency response at the 1400 block of S.W.
View ArticleSource: Law enforcement responding to Lee County homicide
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Law enforcement officials responded to a homicide at the 3000 block of Seminole Avenue on Thursday before 7 p.m., a source told WINK News.
View ArticleFatal multi-car crash closes all lanes on Pine Island Rd in Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. – A fatal multi-car crash involving a rollover and at least one victim pinned in a vehicle closed down all lanes near the 2000 block of Pine Island Road on Thursday before 8:30 p.m.
View ArticleFort Myers fatal shooting victim ID’d, police searching for car
FORT MYERS, Fla. – A man was shot and killed at his home at the Cypress Court Apartments on Thursday night, police said.
View ArticleVictim ID’d in fatal Cape Coral multi-car wreck
CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Lynda Occean, 33, of Cape Coral, was killed in a multi-car crash involving a rollover that closed down all lanes near the 2000 block of N.E.
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