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LEE COUNTY COVID-19 testing site at Lee County Sports Complex shutting down this week The COVID-19 testing site at the Lee County Sports Complex will be shutting down this week as the stadium, formerly known as CenturyLink, prepares for spring training. While it’s unclear if spring training will happen because of the lockout, the complex wants to be prepared. The last day to get tested there is on Saturday. […]
NAPLES Birthday parade hosted for 96-year-old WWII veteran A World War II veteran got a big surprise for his 96th birthday. Walter Hanhivara walked out of his home late Tuesday morning figuring he would celebrate quietly but was surprised by a big birthday parade hosted by firefighters. Hanhivara said he expected to go to lunch and for a bike ride. “Nothing like this,” […]
CAPE CORAL Blessings in the form of quilts Cape Coral Quilter’s Guild members say they quilt with a purpose. And these unique quilts go to nursing homes, cancer patients and anyone in need. WINK News reporter Andrea Guerrero shows us why these blankets spread blessings throughout the community.
Charlotte County 12th annual Charlotte Harbor Regatta returns this weekend The 12th annual Charlotte Harbor Regatta is scheduled for this weekend, Friday through Sunday. Approximately 45 boats are scheduled to participate this year. The Charlotte Harbor Regatta is a nonprofit whose mission is to promote sailing on Charlotte Harbor. Formed in 2009, CHR Inc., is a corporate member of US Sailing. The organization is comprised […]
FORT MYERS National Missing Persons Day brings attention to missing persons in Southwest Florida Thursday is National Missing Persons Day. Thousands of people go missing without a trace each year. In Southwest Florida, there are a number of unsolved disappearances. In Lee County, there are 17 active missing person cases. Six of them are from the first 34 days of the year. Lauren Dumolo disappeared more than a year […]
IONA Dead rabbits in Iona neighborhood causing concern Dead rabbits are causing concern in one Iona neighborhood. Wildlife authorities don’t think the rabbits are dying as a result of being prey. They are investigating to determine what is causing the deaths. Michael Monroe found a dead rabbit at his front door. “I kind of let it go and then about two weeks later […]
PUNTA GORDA Suspect identified in Punta Gorda pub shooting Just after midnight on Friday, someone opened fire at the Celtic Ray Public House in Punta Gorda. Now, Punta Gorda police are investigating. The bar’s owner is hoping the footage he gave to the police would be enough to provide some clues into why this happened. Good beer, good food, and better company are what […]
FORT MYERS Family celebrating their superhero, the first to ring Golisano’s ‘Cancer-free’ bell in 2022 A child is celebrating his recovery after ringing the first “Cancer-free bell” of 2022 at Golisano Children’s Hospital. The sound of the bell ringing through the hospital’s halls is the sound of triumph. “An explosion of happiness. But you finally make it to the point that you say that day is here. That big day […]
FORT MYERS Students reflect on MLK’s legacy as march takes place in downtown Fort Myers On Monday, many people are coming together to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On Monday morning, dozens of people marched from Dunbar High School to Centennial Park in downtown Fort Myers. New generations are getting to see what was down just decades ago in the fight for equal rights. […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Restaurants feeling the pressure of the omicron variant Restaurants across Southwest Florida are suffering as the omicron COVID-19 variant spreads rapidly. Some have even had to shut down due to staffing shortages as employees get sick. One of the restaurants that had to close its doors is the IceHouse Pub in Punta Gorda. The pub survived wave after wave on COVID-19, but on […]