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On Friday afternoon, a wildfire broke out at Billy Creek. Currently, two Florida Forest Service crews are on the scene as well as Lee County Sherriff’s Deputies. This wildfire is now 100% contained. #wildfire update: Billy Creek fire is now 100% contained. pic.twitter.com/nGLthDeFqo — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) July 10, 2020

Governor Ron DeSantis announced $8.6 million in funding to strengthen Florida’s electric vehicle infrastructure Friday. This investment marks a step in the state’s efforts to provide accessible electric vehicle infrastructure while also protecting air quality and expanding the state’s charging stations by 50 percent along most traveled corridors. “This long-term investment in electric vehicle charging […]

The Minnesota town where one of the most famous scenes from Prince’s movie “Purple Rain” was filmed has unveiled a life-sized bronze statue of The Purple One in a garden filled with purple flowers and other tributes to the artist. A mural of Prince leaning on a Little Red Corvette looks down on the statue, which was […]

The City of Bonita Springs held a drive-in fireworks display in celebration of Independence Day. The city also set it up so people could watch from home on a number of television channels as well as the city’s website.   You can watch the show here:

Lee County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a scene in North Fort Myers Friday night. Slater Road was blocked off and deputies are searching for an individual via helicopter. No suspects have been identified at this time. WINK News will keep you updated on this developing scene.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office was called to a scene in the Calusa Palms community in South Fort Myers Friday night. Deputies are saying an altercation occurred and that the crime scene had taped off, but did not say what had happened. So far it is not known if anyone has been hurt or arrested. […]

The Cape Coral Police department is asking for help from the community to identify these two individuals, one man and one woman. The two were involved in criminal mischief in Rotary Park in Cape Coral on Monday afternoon. If you have any information on the identities or whereabouts of these two, you are asked to […]

Officials in California and Florida — two states where coronavirus cases are jumping — are taking different approaches toward reopening amid spikes in infections. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told the reporters that there’s no going back to stricter measures, while California Gov. Gavin Newsom hinted that on Wednesday he’ll tighten restrictions, especially at beaches, this […]

Three players have decided to opt out of the rescheduled Major League Baseball season due to health concerns amid coronavirus outbreak. Washington Nationals infielder Ryan Zimmerman and pitcher Joe Ross will not be playing the 2020 season, the team confirmed on Monday. Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Mike Leake also has decided not to play this season, according […]

A Florida AMBER Alert that was issued for 8-year-old Josiah Brantly in Leon County was canceled after he was located safely. Update: The Florida AMBER Alert for 8-year-old Josiah Brantley out of Tallahassee has been resolved. The child is safe. Thank you for sharing! — FDLE (@fdlepio) June 30, 2020 On Monday, the Florida Department […]