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PINE ISLAND

New mural pays tribute to Pine Island’s resilient beauty

On Thursday afternoon, the Fort Myers Mural Society dedicated a new mural created by two artists who spoke to WINK News about their mission to honor Pine Island’s recovery from Hurricane Ian.

  • May 11, 2023
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Bokeelia

Lost kayaker found after LCSO, Pine Island Fire team up

Aided by a helicopter, a lost kayaker was found Friday night after two crews teamed up in Bokeelia.

  • March 18, 2023
Pine Island Elementary School
PINE ISLAND

Pine Island Elementary School reopened quickly after Ian

After the hurricane, many were not sure when they would be able to get back to the classroom. Pine Island Elementary School was one that people were concerned about because of the debris surrounding it, but to a lot of people’s surprise, they recovered quickly. When the faculty, students, and staff of Pine Island Elementary […]

  • November 2, 2022

Coast Guard evacuation effort planned for Pine Island on Sunday

The U.S. Coast Guard has organized a waterborne operation to help people evacuate Pine Island during daylight hours on Sunday. Residents are asked to make their way to Pine Island Fire Department, 5700 Pine Island Rd NW, Bokeelia, where they will be taken by truck to Yucatan Waterfront on Pine Island Road via truck. From […]

  • October 1, 2022
PINE ISLAND

Sand available at Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District

The Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District has sand and sandbags available for residents preparing for Nicole. Sandbags are located at 5700 Pine Island Rd., Bokeelia (Fire Station # 1) Sandbags are limited to 25 per resident within the Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District Sand is staged at the Pine Island Little League field parking lot […]

  • November 9, 2022
PINE ISLAND

LeeTran ferrying people on Pine Island to FEMA sites

On Friday, LeeTran buses will operate on Pine Island to get citizens to FEMA assistance locations. According to the Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District, FEMA will be located at the Pine Island Library, located at 10701 Russell Road, and the First Baptist Church in Saint James City, located at 3417 8th Ave. LeeTran emergency buses […]

  • October 14, 2022
PINE ISLAND

Officials: Only essential workers, residents allowed on Pine Island at this time

Officials are reminding residents that only a select few will be allowed access to Pine Island. Pine Island Road reopened on Wednesday to connect the barrier island to the mainland. On Thursday, officials said there is a lot of traffic backup near Pine Island Road and Burnt Store Road. Cape Coral police initially said only […]

  • October 6, 2022
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LEE COUNTY

Rollover crash causes brush fire, power outage on Little Pine Island

A brush fire was sparked by a rollover crash in Lee County causing a power outage for many Saturday night. According to Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District, the brush fire occurred off Pine Island Road on Little Pine Island. The rolled-over vehicle damaged a power pole and that triggered the power outage many in Lee […]

  • March 5, 2023
Crews working to fix power outage. (Credit: LCEC)
PINE ISLAND

Power begins returning to Pine Island

Power for one section of Pine Island was restored along Stringfellow Road on Wednesday. According to LCEC, the fire stations, the RO plant, the town center and Pine Island Elementary School were energized. Duke Energy and LCEC support teams will begin rebuilding the infrastructure to serve some neighborhoods on Thursday. LCEC says it is officially […]

  • October 13, 2022
LEE COUNTY

Future of Little Pine Island Bridge damaged by Hurricane Ian

Lee County Commissioners are deciding whether to add seawalls to the Little Pine Island Bridge or entirely replace it. Little Pine Island Bridge didn’t fare well during Hurricane Ian, especially its seawalls. That BBQ Place owner, John Petrus, told WINK News he’s against the idea of entirely replacing the bridge. He’d rather Lee County simply […]

  • April 18, 2023

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FORT MYERS

Two candidates out for Fort Myers police chief

Two candidates vying to become Fort Myers police chief have removed themselves from consideration.

  • May 31, 2023
FORT MYERS

Most Wanted Wednesday: Some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects for May 31

This weekly Most Wanted Wednesday WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida.

  • May 31, 2023
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2 SWFL 14-year-olds compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee

Congratulations to two Southwest Florida middle schoolers who represented our region at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

  • May 31, 2023
BONITA SPRINGS

Deputy restrains alligator found in Village Walk

A seven-foot-long alligator was found in Village Walk by Lee County deputies. They jumped into action to ‘arrest’ the scaly suspect.

  • May 31, 2023
ENGLEWOOD

Englewood woman claims $2 million Quick Pick lottery prize

An Englewood resident claimed her $2 million Powerball prize on Wednesday at the Fort Myers district lottery office.

  • May 31, 2023

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