FORT MYERS GL Homes volunteers give back through friendly competition Box after box, GL Homes volunteers put in the work at the Harry Chapin food bank’s “Pack the Pantry” event.
New treatment may help your runny nose Stuffy or runny nose, itchy eyes and constant throat clearing are common complaints for millions of Americans.
FORT MYERS First responders take part in full-scale training exercise at JetBlue Park Gaping wounds, people limping, firefighters in protective gear, and first responders in hazmat suits. It might look and sound scary, but it’s all apart of first responder training at JetBlue Park.
Day 2 of jury selection for Wade Wilson, man accused of double murder The man accused of murdering two women sat in court for a second day in a row as lawyers worked to cut a list of 60 potential jurors down to just 12.
Burmese pythons found slithering further north FWC said that Burmese pythons were discovered in Lee, Charlotte, and Sarasota counties in the past 9 years, but they are still working to find out why.
First step complete in Lee County keeping FEMA flood discount After Hurricane Ian, Lee County officials said they expanded every resource to help our neighbors recover and be more resilient.
Investor purchases 20-acre land parcel near Punta Gorda Airport Randy Krise, founder of Fort Myers-based Krise Commercial Group, bought the land in in the Enterprise Charlotte Airport Park zone.
College Plaza shopping center hits market for $15.2M College Plaza includes 56,386 square feet of space. It’s a fully leased shopping center, with Ada’s Natural Market, West Marine boat supply store and Pet Supermarket the largest tenants.
Gladiolus Optima Classical Academy delays opening to Fall 2025, leaving parents scrambling Students, parents and teachers are left in limbo after their school says the doors won’t open in August.
ESTERO Craig Lang extradited to U.S., accused of involvement in deadly robbery of married couple The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is extraditing an accused criminal back to U.S. soil for his role in the fatal shooting of a married couple during a gun deal gone wrong.
Chef Rocco Scarpino opens Rossini in Port Charlotte Rossini by Chef Rocco has been completely renovated with custom-made wine racks that adorn walls, subdued decor and a ceiling painted with a blue sky and clouds.
FORT MYERS Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers not happening The dream of riding in a Ferris wheel, enjoying scenic views in downtown Fort Myers is being scrapped for now.
Collier County Public Schools breaks ground on Bear Creek Elementary Construction is underway and Bear Creek Elementary will open its doors in August 2025.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Don’t forget to make a plan for your pets when a storm approaches Here’s a road map for evacuating with your pet.
FHSAA board unanimously approves NIL plan for student athletes The FHSAA board of directors has unanimously approved a plan to allow student-athletes in Florida to receive NIL opportunities.
FORT MYERS GL Homes volunteers give back through friendly competition Box after box, GL Homes volunteers put in the work at the Harry Chapin food bank’s “Pack the Pantry” event.
New treatment may help your runny nose Stuffy or runny nose, itchy eyes and constant throat clearing are common complaints for millions of Americans.
FORT MYERS First responders take part in full-scale training exercise at JetBlue Park Gaping wounds, people limping, firefighters in protective gear, and first responders in hazmat suits. It might look and sound scary, but it’s all apart of first responder training at JetBlue Park.
Day 2 of jury selection for Wade Wilson, man accused of double murder The man accused of murdering two women sat in court for a second day in a row as lawyers worked to cut a list of 60 potential jurors down to just 12.
Burmese pythons found slithering further north FWC said that Burmese pythons were discovered in Lee, Charlotte, and Sarasota counties in the past 9 years, but they are still working to find out why.
First step complete in Lee County keeping FEMA flood discount After Hurricane Ian, Lee County officials said they expanded every resource to help our neighbors recover and be more resilient.
Investor purchases 20-acre land parcel near Punta Gorda Airport Randy Krise, founder of Fort Myers-based Krise Commercial Group, bought the land in in the Enterprise Charlotte Airport Park zone.
College Plaza shopping center hits market for $15.2M College Plaza includes 56,386 square feet of space. It’s a fully leased shopping center, with Ada’s Natural Market, West Marine boat supply store and Pet Supermarket the largest tenants.
Gladiolus Optima Classical Academy delays opening to Fall 2025, leaving parents scrambling Students, parents and teachers are left in limbo after their school says the doors won’t open in August.
ESTERO Craig Lang extradited to U.S., accused of involvement in deadly robbery of married couple The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is extraditing an accused criminal back to U.S. soil for his role in the fatal shooting of a married couple during a gun deal gone wrong.
Chef Rocco Scarpino opens Rossini in Port Charlotte Rossini by Chef Rocco has been completely renovated with custom-made wine racks that adorn walls, subdued decor and a ceiling painted with a blue sky and clouds.
FORT MYERS Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers not happening The dream of riding in a Ferris wheel, enjoying scenic views in downtown Fort Myers is being scrapped for now.
Collier County Public Schools breaks ground on Bear Creek Elementary Construction is underway and Bear Creek Elementary will open its doors in August 2025.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Don’t forget to make a plan for your pets when a storm approaches Here’s a road map for evacuating with your pet.
FHSAA board unanimously approves NIL plan for student athletes The FHSAA board of directors has unanimously approved a plan to allow student-athletes in Florida to receive NIL opportunities.
The attacks in Israel are affecting people around the world, including here in Southwest Florida. WINK News talked with a local man who is currently in Jerusalem. WINK News got in touch with Bob Vinakoor from Fort Myers. When he’s not here, he’s in Israel, and now he’s caught in a war zone. “Schools are canceled. You’ll see people in the synagogue or on the street, and they’ve got a pistol. It’s eerie, almost how quiet it is in Jerusalem, and we’re the lucky ones because we’re that far from the real war that’s going on,” Vinakoor said. He splits his time between Fort Myers and Jerusalem. He and his girlfriend Mindy have dual citizenship. They arrived in the Holy Land a week ago. On Saturday, Hamas fighters crossed from Gaza into Israel and started kidnapping, torturing and killing people. “It’s just horrendous what Hamas has done. You know, it’s one thing to take an army against army or militants against militants, but these are innocent civilians,” Vinakoor said. Vinakoor said his girlfriend’s son has been called to fight. They don’t know where he is or whether he’s safe. “Mindy is very concerned about it. Our daughter-in-law is concerned. They have a couple of young kids, but ’til they hear from them, they just worry,” Vinakoor said. As for Vinakoor, he said he and Mindy take shelter a few times a day. When they hear the siren go off, they know a missile is headed their way. But Vinakoor said the fear in Jerusalem is nothing compared to the evil acts of brutality against his brothers and sisters near Gaza. A SWFL father fears for his daughter’s life as she is in Israel. Watch the related story below.