Cape Coral police say 2 people’s cars burglarized outside fitness center
Cape Coral Police Department says two people's cars were burglarized outside a fitness center along Pine Island Road in Cape Coral recently.
Cape Coral police...
Wildlife agency concerned for Florida panthers due to state roadway proposal
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it has serious concerns about the Southwest-Central Florida Connector slated to run from Collier County to Polk County.
Although...
Accused Cape Coral killer connected to Tallahassee murder case
According to the testimony of a convicted kidnapper, Wade Wilson, the man arrested for killing Cape Coral women Diane Ruiz and Kristine Melton, offered...
Naples man spreads awareness about bomb threat phone scam
A man in Collier County says he received a voicemail from a caller saying there were three explosive devices near him, and, if he...
Wreaths across America gets underway to support veterans
Wreaths Across america will honor our nation's veterans Saturday.
The nationwide event begins at noon.
For more information about locations, visit the Wreaths across America website.
‘Florida Python Challenge’ awards prizes for catching the big snakes
In less than a month, The Florida Python Challenge 2020 Python Bowl gets underway, so we wanted to know what it takes to become...
Roadway clear after crash along SR-29 in Immokalee
Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash along E Main Street (State Road 29) in Immokalee Friday.
A crash in southbound lanes on SR-29 is...
Season of Savings: Apps that help you keep money in your pocket
Want to pay off student loans, or save for a vacation all while spending for the holidays?
Some apps help to find "loose change" in...
New maps show Charlotte County over a foot lower, greater flood risks
New flood maps show Charlotte County's elevation is more than a foot lower than it has been in the past. That means hundreds, if...
Firefighters extinguish North Fort Myers house fire on Jolly Rd
North Fort Myers Fire Control & Rescue Service District is responding to a house fire along the 900 block of Jolly Road in North...
1 dead in Alligator Alley crash in Collier
Florida Highway Patrol is responding to a fatal crash causing a large traffic backup along the Alligator Alley portion of southbound I-75 in Collier...
State judge recommends Chiquita Lock remain in Cape Coral
The City of Cape Coral wants the Chiquita Lock gone, but environmentalists say it will cause problems and want it to stay. A state...
Southwest Florida community gives back, despite state’s low volunteering rank
How often do you volunteer? If it's not on your list of priorities, you're not alone.
According to WalletHub, Florida ranks last in volunteering compared...
Charities donate adaptive bikes to 4 special-needs children
Greilyn Rios started out just like everyone else, but 11 days after she was born, she got a fever.
That fever caused a seizure and...
WINK News Roundtable: Where do you stand on immigration?
Immigration is not a simple issue here in the United States, and that's what we spoke about with our panel during our most recent...
Former FBI agent looks forward to ‘Richard Jewell,’ investigated 1996 Olympics bombing
Clint Eastwood film “Richard Jewell” opens Thursday. It tells the story of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park bombing in Atlanta and focuses on the...
Blue Christmas: For some, the holiday’s bring more sadness than cheer
The Christmas tree, decorations and presents are all supposed to be signs of holiday cheer, but for some, the holidays can be anything but...
Residents react to death investigation in their neighborhood
As usual, Fort Myers police aren't saying much about what happened near Palm Beach Boulevard close to the intersection of Desoto Avenue and Alderman...
Blue-collar character actor Danny Aiello has died at age 86
Danny Aiello, the blue-collar character actor whose long career playing tough guys included roles in “Fort Apache, the Bronx,” “Moonstruck” and “Once Upon a...
An octopus caught a bald eagle in a death grip. Thanks to some salmon...
A team of salmon farmers are feeling pretty proud after they were able to rescue a bald eagle from an octopus off the northwest...
