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Boca Grande's Banyan Street gets 14 new trees after hurricane damages

BOCA GRANDE, Fla. (WINK)—Fourteen new banyan trees arrived on Banyan Street this week as crews worked to restore the iconic road after years of hurricane damage. "This project is to restore the historic canopy to this iconic street on the island," Rick Joyce, president and certified arborist with Forestry Resources Ecological, said.

Boca Grande, FL · 18h
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Bokeelia man involved in fatal Hardee County crash on State Road 64

HARDEE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK)—A 64-year-old Westlake man died after a motorcycle crash involving a Bokeelia driver at the intersection of County Road 663 and State Road 64 in Hardee County. Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened at 8:22 p.m. Nov. 8. Troopers said a 66-year-old Bokeelia man was...

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List of Charlotte County, Florida, Restaurants With Most Health Violations in October 2026

State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections at 71 restaurants in Charlotte County in the last 30 days. The good news is that 54 establishments passed on their first visit.

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Charlotte County pool worker suffers 7 facial fractures in pool filter explosion

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Weslee Blakeslee, a pool service worker in Charlotte County, is recovering after a pool filter explosion caused severe injuries to his face, leaving him hospitalized for two nights. Blakeslee said the incident happened unexpectedly while he was working on a pool filter for his company....

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Cops: Gun ‘gesture’ ends in arrest

VENICE — A Venice woman who allegedly pointed a gun at neighbors is free on $15,000 bond. She told police she had only made a “gun gesture.”

Venice, FL · 2d

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Dean’s South of the Border to reopen in Punta Gorda

After a 16-month closure, Dean’s South of the Border is scheduled to reopen at its Punta Gorda location at 3 p.m. Nov. 13. The Tex-Mex restaurant has been a local gathering place for more than three decades, combining dining with live music. The reopening marks a new chapter for...

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Monday morning crash leaves one dead

An Englewood motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday morning on Jacaranda Boulevard north of Center Road.

Englewood, FL · 2d

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Sinking Lee County apartment building sits vacant for 3 years as residents seek updates

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — An apartment building at the 81 West Apartments complex in Lee County has been vacant for three years due to noticeable sinking, prompting residents to call for transparency from property management. "It does look like, like it's about to collapse," said Christian Cowan, a resident...

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Port Charlotte building with 50 renters faces AC, power issues

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WINK) — Renters at Charlotte Commons said they had spent nearly a week without air conditioning and with limited power. People in building seven told WINK News more than 50 people lived in the units and some had no air conditioning and barely enough power to keep the lights on.

Port Charlotte, FL · 11h

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Trouble stopped: Deputies accuse Lee County teenager of stealing neighborhood stop sign

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — An 18-year-old was arrested after a stop sign and two street signs disappeared from a San Carlos Park intersection, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office. Andrew Glenn Ippolito was arrested Monday, Nov. 9, on a felony charge of interfering with an official traffic...

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52-year-old motorcyclist dies after being thrown from bike on San Carlos Boulevard in Iona

IONA, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol said a person is dead after a single-motorcycle crash at Chitwood Drive and San Carlos Boulevard in Iona on Tuesday night. According to FHP, a 52-year-old motorcyclist was traveling north on San Carlos Boulevard and attempted to pass another vehicle on the left. While attempting to pass, the motorcyclist hit a raised curb and was thrown from his motorcycle.

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This Florida Lobster Spot In Cape Coral Keeps Things Simple And The Seafood Deals Worth A Look

An aged canoe hangs from the ceiling, wrapped in sea netting, right above people working through bowls of award-winning clam chowder. That’s the scene at one Florida seafood joint, and I like it already. The menu leans hard into New England classics. Lobster rolls come hot with butter or...

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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3 firefighters among 4 hurt in rollover crash with Brink's truck on US-41 in Lee County

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Four people were injured after a rollover crash with a fire truck and a Brink's truck on US-41 just north of Island Park Road in Lee County on Tuesday. According to the San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District, the crash happened just after 4 p.m. In addition, three of the patients were firefighters, with two having minor injuries and the other one having moderate injuries, the fire district said.

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Fishermen’s Village Waterfront Dining Could Expand with Raised Terrace

Fishermen’s Village waterfront dining is expanding. Punta Gorda City Council approved a variance on Oct. 28 that lets The Islands Kitchen & Cocktail House add raised outdoor seating 10 feet from the water. City code normally requires a 25-foot waterfront setback. The council attached four conditions, including a clear route of at least 10 feet between the new deck and the seawall for pedestrians, bicycles and emergency access, Gulfshore Business reported.

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Charlotte County contractor sentenced for fraud scheme

NORTH PORT, Fla. (WINK) — A Charlotte County contractor faces prison time after prosecutors said he took hundreds of thousands of dollars from customers, but never completed the work. A Charlotte County judge sentenced Brian White to seven years in prison, followed by 23 years of probation last month....

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‘Everything else is on the chopping block’: Lee County weighs cuts, including Civic Center

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee County is preparing for significant budget cuts as Amendment 3 is expected to reduce property tax revenue by $109 million, forcing tough decisions about funding priorities. "We're losing essentially 26% of the money we had to work with," Commissioner Brian Hamman said. Hamman stressed...

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Shelter-in-place near Brookhaven Terrace in Charlotte County canceled, deputies say

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A shelter-in-place in the area of Brookhaven Terrace that was issued for residents Wednesday has been canceled, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, the "law enforcement incident" has been resolved. Gulf Coast News has reached out to the...

Charlotte County, FL · 21h

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Man arrested, accused of unprovoked attack outside Cape Coral bar

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral Police arrested a man accused of an unprovoked attack on a victim outside the Mermaid Liquor Bar. According to the Cape Coral Police Department arrest report, on November 1, officers responded to the bar, which is located at 111 Del Prado Boulevard North, at around 1:55 a.m. When they arrived at the scene, officers found the victim, a 58-year-old man, lying on the ground in the parking lot, bleeding from his head, with visible injuries to his face and his eyes swollen shut.

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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Driver still at large after FHP chase from I-75 ends in crash near Charlotte County apartments

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A high-speed chase in Charlotte County ended with a crash near the Charleston Cay Apartments, and authorities are still searching for the driver who reportedly fled into the woods. The Florida Highway Patrol said the pursuit began Tuesday evening on I-75 near the Tuckers Grade...

Charlotte County, FL · 10h

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Punta Gorda's Dean's South of the Border reopens Nov. 13

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WINK)—Dean’s South of the Border will reopen Friday, Nov. 13, after more than a year closed. Dean’s closed in July 2025 after Dean and Sandy Stainton decided to retire after more than 30 years in business. But after 16 months of a strong push from the community, plus a new team, Dean's is almost ready to welcome new and returning customers.

Punta Gorda, FL · 15h