East of Chicago Pizza ‘blankets’ Cape Coral The Lima, Ohio-based franchise with about 100 locations added the first three in Florida over the past two years. All of them are in Cape Coral and co-owned by Horstman and Barry Goettemoeller.
2 new subdivisions planned for Punta Gorda Punta Gorda Planning Commission approved final plat plans for two subdivisions near Jones Loop Road that will bring 368 new homes to the area.
WINK NEWS Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office retired K-9 dies The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office announced yesterday the passing of their beloved retired K-9 named Wiley.
WINK NEWS 1 dead from deadly intersection crash on SR31 and Bermont Road A 21-year-old woman from Sarasota died after a deadly crash involving two cars occurred on State Route 31 and Bermont Road.
downtown fort myers Bay Street Yard grand opening moved up to Memorial Day weekend Bay Street Yard, an entertainment venue in downtown Fort Myers, announced on Facebook its grand opening for Saturday.
A Message from Matt Devitt Welcome to the 2023 WINK News Hurricane Guide. Hurricane season is now here, and for the next six months, the WINK Weather Team will constantly monitor for tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes that could be potential threats.
What to know about evacuating to a shelter during a hurricane If an evacuation order has been issued, officials strongly encourage you to make every effort to leave the area. Evacuation options that may be better than going to a public shelter include:
Dangers of Electricity Following a hurricane, electrical equipment, downed power lines and household wiring can all pose potential hazards if not dealt with properly. Here’s how to safely contend with such problems.
FORT MYERS Police: woman recovered dead after intentionally entering storm drain at Fort Myers County Club A woman who was found naked and wandering inside a storm drain at the Fort Myers Country Club has died, according to police.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for possession of child pornography A man from Cape Coral was arrested yesterday morning for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material.
downtown fort myers Downtown Fort Myers post office fully reopens The downtown Fort Myers post office has fully reopened, having begun retail operations on Wednesday.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Hot Wednesday with isolated storms closer to the coast The Weather Authority is tracking a hotter Wednesday with isolated storms closer to the coast in the late afternoon and into the evening.
Mosquito control boundaries expanding in Collier County New boundaries have been established for the Collier Mosquito Control District, the first expansion in over 20 years.
FORT MYERS BEACH Caught on video: Man arrested at Margaritaville, accused of throwing beer bottles off balcony 23-year-old Connor Thurman is accused of throwing beer bottles off his balcony. When he was asked to leave, he was determined to take his Corona with him.
House passes bill for writing off Hurricane Ian expenses What looked like progress in getting tax relief for Hurricane Ian victims has hit a potential new snag.
East of Chicago Pizza ‘blankets’ Cape Coral The Lima, Ohio-based franchise with about 100 locations added the first three in Florida over the past two years. All of them are in Cape Coral and co-owned by Horstman and Barry Goettemoeller.
2 new subdivisions planned for Punta Gorda Punta Gorda Planning Commission approved final plat plans for two subdivisions near Jones Loop Road that will bring 368 new homes to the area.
WINK NEWS Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office retired K-9 dies The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office announced yesterday the passing of their beloved retired K-9 named Wiley.
WINK NEWS 1 dead from deadly intersection crash on SR31 and Bermont Road A 21-year-old woman from Sarasota died after a deadly crash involving two cars occurred on State Route 31 and Bermont Road.
downtown fort myers Bay Street Yard grand opening moved up to Memorial Day weekend Bay Street Yard, an entertainment venue in downtown Fort Myers, announced on Facebook its grand opening for Saturday.
A Message from Matt Devitt Welcome to the 2023 WINK News Hurricane Guide. Hurricane season is now here, and for the next six months, the WINK Weather Team will constantly monitor for tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes that could be potential threats.
What to know about evacuating to a shelter during a hurricane If an evacuation order has been issued, officials strongly encourage you to make every effort to leave the area. Evacuation options that may be better than going to a public shelter include:
Dangers of Electricity Following a hurricane, electrical equipment, downed power lines and household wiring can all pose potential hazards if not dealt with properly. Here’s how to safely contend with such problems.
FORT MYERS Police: woman recovered dead after intentionally entering storm drain at Fort Myers County Club A woman who was found naked and wandering inside a storm drain at the Fort Myers Country Club has died, according to police.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for possession of child pornography A man from Cape Coral was arrested yesterday morning for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material.
downtown fort myers Downtown Fort Myers post office fully reopens The downtown Fort Myers post office has fully reopened, having begun retail operations on Wednesday.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Hot Wednesday with isolated storms closer to the coast The Weather Authority is tracking a hotter Wednesday with isolated storms closer to the coast in the late afternoon and into the evening.
Mosquito control boundaries expanding in Collier County New boundaries have been established for the Collier Mosquito Control District, the first expansion in over 20 years.
FORT MYERS BEACH Caught on video: Man arrested at Margaritaville, accused of throwing beer bottles off balcony 23-year-old Connor Thurman is accused of throwing beer bottles off his balcony. When he was asked to leave, he was determined to take his Corona with him.
House passes bill for writing off Hurricane Ian expenses What looked like progress in getting tax relief for Hurricane Ian victims has hit a potential new snag.
For Landon Hiatte, every weight he lifts is viewed as a barrier. A challenge to meet. “I hit 245 (pounds) almost last competition,” Landon said. And in the process, Landon is getting stronger. “Powerlifting is building you up instead of breaking you down,” Landon said. The Cypress Lake High School sophomore didn’t envision powerlifting as the sport for him. He thought it was football. But Landon couldn’t play because he has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, or EDS, which causes hypermobility in joints and connective tissues. “I was very disappointed with everything in life at that point,” Landon explained about not being able to play football. “And then I just found this new path and it made me happy.” Every day at 3 a.m. you can find Landon working out. Since he started powerlifting a year and a half ago, he’s bulked up 45 pounds. His regimen is structured to keep him safe. “We got to take heavy heavy amounts of breaks,” trainer Jordan Daniels explained. “If we don’t do that, he’s at high risk for muscular injury and muscular heavy amounts of pain.” That hard work has paid off. He held the record in his age group and class on bench for Powerlifting America at 242.5. “That whole wave of emotions like oh I’m going to hit it, oh I’m not going to hit it, I don’t know. Just like made it more rewarding for me,” Landon said. Now, he’s off to New Orleans for the High School Nationals. “Just have fun,” Landon said. “Don’t embarrass myself and hit the weights I want to hit.”