Manager skips town, allegedly takes Bookelia trailer park cash
BOOKELIA, Fla. – Tenants at the Palms at Pine Island said a manager skipped town with their money before providing them with receipts, leaving them without recourse.
View ArticleAuthorities investigate possible gunfire at Stars Complex
FORT MYERS, Fla. — At least two suspects were arrested Tuesday night following a reported shots fired call that took place at the Stars Complex, the Fort Myers police said. The incident occurred just...
View ArticleBonita to vote on dispensary moratorium, despite Amendment 2
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — Bonita Springs City Council members will vote Wednesday to temporarily bar medical marijuana dispensaries. Voters passed Amendment 2 in November, significantly expanding the...
View Article2-vehicle crash creates roadblock in Estero
ESTERO, Fla. — At least three people were injured in a crash Wednesday morning at the intersection of Three Oaks Parkway and Copperleaf Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The...
View Article1 dead from Tuesday Lehigh Acres crash
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — One person died in a crash at the intersection of Williams Avenue and West Sixth Street, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Santiago Valdes-Martinez, 62, of Lehigh Acres,...
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BBB provides tips for choosing the right gym
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The start of the new year marks the peak time for new gym memberships. So, finding a reputable gym is key. The top complaints reported to the Better Business Bureau are difficulties...
View ArticleLee County man accused of attack on second prostitute
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — A 19-year-old man is accused of attacking two prostitutes at gunpoint on the same night, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said. Caleb Baker, of 3528 Knollwood Road, was arrested...
View ArticleFort Myers police tout transparency amid tight media policies
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A desire for transparency is a major reason why police Chief Derrick Diggs spoke in favor of having the long-running TV show “Cops” film in the city. But that transparency doesn’t...
View ArticleBoaters rescued off coast of Key Largo by SWFL fishing charter
FORT MYERS, Fla. – A Florida family was rescued Tuesday from a rental boat that began to tip over about three miles off the coast of Key Largo. The man who helped rescue the boaters is a Fort Myers...
View ArticleFort Myers Beach looks to ease biking risks with study
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. – A $91,000 study is in the works on Fort Myers Beach where town leaders hope to make the roads and walkways safer for bicyclists and pedestrians. The town is partnering with the...
View ArticleExperts name best family cars
FORT MYERS, Fla. (CONSUMER REPORTS) — The best choice for a family car depends a lot on your family — and your budget. But picking the perfect car doesn’t have to be difficult. If you’re in the market...
View ArticleSouth Fort Myers Kmart to close
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. (CNN) — The Kmart location on 15271 McGregor Blvd. is one of 150 Sears and Kmart locations closing nationwide, the company announced. Sears Holdings, which controls both brands,...
View ArticleSTARS Complex rededicated days after reports of gunfire
FORT MYERS, Fla. – A long-serving City Council member was honored Thursday in a rededication ceremony for the popular Stars Complex, just days after reports of gunfire on basketball courts there. Dr....
View ArticleConsumer Reports lists cars drivers love to hate
FORT MYERS, Fla. (CONSUMER REPORTS) — Driving a brand new car off the lot is always exciting. Unfortunately, that new-car honeymoon can be short-lived, according to more than 300,000 people in Consumer...
View ArticleHigh-tech equipment helps North Collier firefighters train
NORTH NAPLES, Fla. — New technology is helping the North Collier Fire and Rescue District better train for disaster. The district recently partnered with Florida SouthWestern State College to purchase...
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WINK News reporters attacked in Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — WINK News reporters Nicole Valdes and Channing Frampton had a close call Thursday when they were nearly hit by a car while on assignment. The scene unfolded when Valdes and Frampton...
View ArticleCities challenge tax-savings in ‘unfavorable’ fire consolidation plan
CAPE CORAL, Fla. – City council members said they do not believe claims that consolidating Lee County’s 17 fire districts would save tax dollars. The proposal to merge the districts was proposed by...
View ArticleTrio depicted stealing motorcycle from Port Charlotte business
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – A trio of burglars is accused of breaking into an auto repair shop Tuesday before stealing the owner’s motorcycle. Ron Morgan, the owner of Complete Auto Repair at 20120 Veterans...
View ArticleExperts give advice on how to approach dementia
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Every 67 seconds, someone is diagnosed with dementia. Over 35,000 people in Southwest Florida have Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Neuropsychiatric Research Center of Southwest...
View Article2 injured in Thursday Fort Myers hit-and-run crash
FORT MYERS, Fla. — One person suffered serious injuries in a hit-and-run crash Thursday at the intersection of Interstate 75 and Palm Beach Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. A 2005...
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