Heavy police presence near Pine Island and Barrett roadsCity of Cape Coral discussing bringing YMCA to Lake Mead Park
NORTH FORT MYERS Heavy police presence near Pine Island and Barrett roads A large law enforcement presence has been spotted in a Lee County neighborhood.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral discussing bringing YMCA to Lake Mead Park The city is hoping to build a YMCA at Lake Mead Park. It’s just off Kismet Parkway and del Prado Boulevard.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for June 5, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for June 5, 2024.
Shining a Federal spotlight on Florida’s Insurance Crisis How bad is Florida’s homeowners insurance crisis? The federal government wants to know. Lawmakers dove into that question in the hopes of gaining a greater understanding and exploring the growing insurance problems across the country.
Building a cash stash amid inflation crisis WINK News consumer reporter Andryanna Sheppard shares some clever ways to spend less and build a cash stash.
FORT MYERS Mayor Anderson weighs in: Is standstill traffic the new norm in Downtown Fort Myers? Just five days into the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure and bumper to bumper traffic is adding time to the commute of thousands in downtown Fort Myers.
New technology helping people who experience wrist pain Now, new technology and improved techniques are helping surgeons help people with painful, arthritic wrists.
NAPLES New Naples Pier design may recognize major donors The Naples Pier is still damaged from hurricane Ian almost two years later, but construction is set to begin soon.
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s response to Chairman Whitehouse April 12, 2024 The Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse, ChairmanSenate Committee on the Budget530 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510-6100 Dear Chairman Whitehouse, I am in receipt of your March 18, 2024, correspondence regarding our ongoing communications concerning the Florida property insurance market and Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s ability to protect its policyholders in its role as […]
SANIBEL Businesses luring back locals on Sanibel The sounds of summer are ringing through Sanibel. If you look around, the island has a different look from last year.
Billionaire Stan Kroenke’s group redesigns, delays North Fort Myers apartments The undeveloped land, sandwiched between Diplomat Parkway to the south and Littleton Road to the north, at 15781 N. Cleveland Ave. sold for $2.6 million in February 2023.
Mazda dealership opens in Port Charlotte It took some convincing, but Andrew Bernard sold Mazda Motor Corp. on the idea of bringing a Mazda dealership back to Charlotte County for the first time in seven years.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Burn ban in effect for Lee County There is now a burn ban for Lee County due to dry conditions throughout Southwest Florida.
PORT CHARLOTTE Arcades in Charlotte County closed after multiple arrests connected to illegal gambling Two men have been arrested after Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said they discovered an illegal casino in Port Charlotte.
FORT MYERS Avoid First Street during evening rush hour First Street in downtown Fort Myers has seen bumper-to-bumper traffic between 4-6:30 p.m. every day since the Caloosahatchee Bridge was closed for construction.
NORTH FORT MYERS Heavy police presence near Pine Island and Barrett roads A large law enforcement presence has been spotted in a Lee County neighborhood.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral discussing bringing YMCA to Lake Mead Park The city is hoping to build a YMCA at Lake Mead Park. It’s just off Kismet Parkway and del Prado Boulevard.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for June 5, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for June 5, 2024.
Shining a Federal spotlight on Florida’s Insurance Crisis How bad is Florida’s homeowners insurance crisis? The federal government wants to know. Lawmakers dove into that question in the hopes of gaining a greater understanding and exploring the growing insurance problems across the country.
Building a cash stash amid inflation crisis WINK News consumer reporter Andryanna Sheppard shares some clever ways to spend less and build a cash stash.
FORT MYERS Mayor Anderson weighs in: Is standstill traffic the new norm in Downtown Fort Myers? Just five days into the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure and bumper to bumper traffic is adding time to the commute of thousands in downtown Fort Myers.
New technology helping people who experience wrist pain Now, new technology and improved techniques are helping surgeons help people with painful, arthritic wrists.
NAPLES New Naples Pier design may recognize major donors The Naples Pier is still damaged from hurricane Ian almost two years later, but construction is set to begin soon.
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s response to Chairman Whitehouse April 12, 2024 The Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse, ChairmanSenate Committee on the Budget530 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510-6100 Dear Chairman Whitehouse, I am in receipt of your March 18, 2024, correspondence regarding our ongoing communications concerning the Florida property insurance market and Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s ability to protect its policyholders in its role as […]
SANIBEL Businesses luring back locals on Sanibel The sounds of summer are ringing through Sanibel. If you look around, the island has a different look from last year.
Billionaire Stan Kroenke’s group redesigns, delays North Fort Myers apartments The undeveloped land, sandwiched between Diplomat Parkway to the south and Littleton Road to the north, at 15781 N. Cleveland Ave. sold for $2.6 million in February 2023.
Mazda dealership opens in Port Charlotte It took some convincing, but Andrew Bernard sold Mazda Motor Corp. on the idea of bringing a Mazda dealership back to Charlotte County for the first time in seven years.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Burn ban in effect for Lee County There is now a burn ban for Lee County due to dry conditions throughout Southwest Florida.
PORT CHARLOTTE Arcades in Charlotte County closed after multiple arrests connected to illegal gambling Two men have been arrested after Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said they discovered an illegal casino in Port Charlotte.
FORT MYERS Avoid First Street during evening rush hour First Street in downtown Fort Myers has seen bumper-to-bumper traffic between 4-6:30 p.m. every day since the Caloosahatchee Bridge was closed for construction.
This weekly Most Wanted Wednesday WINK News segment features fugitives from justice in Southwest Florida. This is your chance to help the community with the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and if you can help, you could earn a cash reward of up to $3,000. If you have seen them, contact SWFL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online. You can remain anonymous. Here are three fugitives wanted by Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. Nicolas Bartolome is wanted in Lee County on a bench warrant. Officers first busted Bartolome for driving more than 100 miles per hour over the Caloosahatchee Bridge. He ended up being charged with DUI, and several other traffic infractions He was released from jail and never showed up for court. Look for him in Central Fort Myers. SWFL Crime Stoppers tells us Sheldon Cadore skipped court on two counts of sexual battery on an 11-year-old boy. Investigators said he confessed to the crime during his trial but took off before it ended. He was convicted in his absence, and the judge sentenced him to two life terms. Finally, Bobby Jones violated probation for possession of cocaine and driving while his license was revoked. Investigators called him a repeat offender with 25 previous bookings under his belt. He has a tattoo of the Tasmanian devil on his right arm.