Arrest has been made in robberies of targeted MidWestOne Bank, Fifth Third Bank

Glenn Michael Aiken has been arrested in connection with Friday’s bank robbery at MidWestOne in south Fort Myers. CrimeStoppers received a tip over the weekend that led to his arrest. Lee County Sheriff’s deputies were at the scene of a bank robbery in south Fort Myers. Now, CrimeStoppers needs your help searching for the suspect. […]

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Here’s what time your favorite stores open on Black Friday

For some, the thrill of Black Friday shopping even tops a pandemic. So, for those of you setting your alarms super early, here’s what time your favorite stores will be open. BEST BUY Best Buy opens at 5 a.m. on Black Friday and begins offering curbside pickup at 5. BELK Belk will be opening at […]

Bicyclist killed in North Fort Myers crash

FHP is investigating a fatal crash in North Fort Myers. Officers say a car collided with a bicycle at the intersection of North Tamiami Trail and Bayshore Road in North Fort Myers. They say that the man on the bike traveled into the car’s path and that’s when the car struck him. The bicyclist died […]

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Ortiz Ave. reopens after crash sends 3 to hospital

Fort Myers police have reopened Ortiz Avenue after it was closed for several hours following a serious crash. Three people were sent to the hospital, two of them with serious injuries, after the Sunday evening crash. Trust WINK News for updates.

Teen faces charges in Fort Myers homicide

A 17-year-old male was arrested Monday for a shooting death at a Fort Myers apartment complex over the weekend. Sunday, Fort Myers Police Department said a man was found dead inside a car that had crashed into the clubhouse at The Retreat at Vista Lake apartment complex near Winkler Avenue and Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard. The […]

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Southeastern Grocers recalls organic basil

Southeastern Grocers announced Friday that they are voluntarily recalling SE Grocers Naturally Better Organic Fresh Cut Basil. The recall is due to Cyclospora. Cyclospora infections, known as cyclosporiasis, can cause diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting, among other symptoms. SE Grocers says if customers still have this product, regardless of the expiration date, they should […]

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Leader of Lee County drug ring sentenced to 14 years in federal prison

Alphonda Baker, of Cape Coral, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute heroin and fentanyl and being in possession of multiple firearms as a felon. Baker, 45, plead guilty back on February 5. Three of Baker’s associates had already been sentenced: Travis Lee Watkins was sentenced to 13 years, […]

Suncoast Humane Society looking for fosters for the holidays

Suncoast Humane Society is looking for volunteers to participate in their “Holiday Crashers” program. In the past, they would recruit volunteers to come to the shelter to spend time with the animals. This year, in order to slow the spread of coronavirus, instead of coming to the shelter you can foster animals in your own […]

Shooting at a Wendy’s location in Naples

Collier County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a shooting in Naples. Officials got the call just before 1 p.m. on Sunday that shots had been fired behind the Wendy’s at 4114 Tamiami Trail North. Deputies say the victim was an adult male but he sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The investigators believe this was an isolated incident.

Cape Coral cancels in-person Art Festival and Market Place

The Cape Coral Arts and Music Festival said on Facebook that the Art Festival and Market Place has canceled in-person activities for the year. The Cape Coral Rotary Club, who sponsors the event, says they’re “disappointed.” But, due to coronavirus, they say it wouldn’t be possible to hold it in person safely. Instead, they will […]