Fort Myers police arrest man accused of breaking into a Publix

A man was arrested after police say he stole a car and broke into a Fort Myers Publix before tripping a fire alarm. Around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Fort Myers police responded to Publix at 5781 Lee Blvd. after an alarm was triggered. Police say Brandon Gama, 19, pried his way through a set of double […]

Lehigh Acres cockfighting ring exposed, suspect arrested

Lee County deputies arrested a man they say was running a cockfighting ring in Lehigh Acres. They were alerted Wednesday to a property on South Naples Avenue and found 22 full-grown roosters in cages, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. A search warrant led to the discovery of items used in cockfighting, as well […]

People running in a 5K. (Credit: WINK News)

Fort Myers Chamber to host virtual 5K in support of SWFL businesses

The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce wants the community to get active, or not, in support of local business. The Business as (Un)usual 5K will begin on Friday, May 22, and continue until Monday, to encourage exercising while social distancing and also raising money for businesses. Those who register before the start will receive […]