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Pawz-a-Palooza brings next-level dog sports, vendors and food trucks to Punta Gorda

Dogs of all shapes and sizes are showing off their skills in Punta Gorda as Pawz-a-Palooza brings canine athletes, competitions and a whole lot of tail-wagging excitement to Bratty Paws Dog Plex. The event is open to the community and gives visitors a chance to see dogs compete in sports...

Punta Gorda, FL · 1d
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Purple 'exotic massage’ signs pop up around Cape Coral, leaving parents uneasy

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Bright purple signs featuring a mermaid symbol and advertising exotic massages have appeared across Cape Coral, prompting residents to question their legality and express concerns about their impact on children. Photos of the signs have circulated widely on social media, generating hundreds of comments from...

Cape Coral, FL · 3d
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The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools hosts 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala

The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools proudly hosted its 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala on Friday, Nov. 6, celebrating four decades of impact and looking ahead to the future of education in the Lee County community. “The 40th celebration of The Foundation represented so much about what is good in...

Lee County, FL · 2d
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Punta Gorda issues precautionary boil water notice for part of Knollwood Drive

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — The City of Punta Gorda Utilities issued a precautionary boil water notice Thursday for some residents on Knollwood Drive. According to the city, the homes in the affected area are between Pebble Beach Lane and Tam O Shanter Lane. Residents are being notified through door hangers and signage.

Punta Gorda, FL · 2d
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North Fort Myers Fights To Save Civic Center As Lee County Eyes $109M Budget Hole

North Fort Myers residents are speaking out against the possible permanent closure of the Lee County Civic Center, a decades-old gathering spot now caught in the middle of a budget crunch tied to Amendment 3. The venue, which has hosted everything from concerts to the county fair since 1978, could be shuttered as commissioners look for ways to close a massive property-tax revenue gap.

North Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Waste Pro sues Cape Coral over garbage contract

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK) — Cape Coral's longtime solid waste provider is suing the city over a deal that would hand over trash collection to a different company. Waste Pro filed an 850-page lawsuit against the city that claims Cape Coral didn't follow it's own guidelines for selecting a contractor. Waste Pro has exclusively collected Cape Coral's residential and commercial waste since 2010. Cape Coral twice renewed the deal, which expires in September of 2027.

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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Guest Commentary | Transparency: What a load of garbage!

Transparency. We all campaign on it. We all promise it. Apparently, it’s easier to talk on the campaign trail than to actually practice it. Let’s talk trash … Literally. Cape Coral canceled its original Solid Waste RFP (Request for Proposal) and issued another requiring bidders to include plans for a transfer station (aka a DUMP … with a roof!) Meanwhile, Waste Pro had purchased property in District 7 for a reported $13.5 million (Lee County Property Appraiser’s website), and land-use changes were moving through the city.

Cape Coral, FL · 3d

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Punta Gorda council OKs parking for AdventHealth ER that will grow into 80-bed hospital

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — Punta Gorda residents are closer to having emergency care nearby after city council approved parking space for a new AdventHealth facility at their last meeting. Jim Blue, a local resident, shared a time when he wished there was an option nearby. "When our daughter was...

Punta Gorda, FL · 1d

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From Blown Glass to Watercolors: Celebrate Creativity at Englewood’s Must-See Fall Art Festival

Mark your calendar for the Annual Englewood Invitational Fall Art Festival, coming up November 28–29, 2026, at Pioneer Plaza on Dearborn Street in Englewood, Florida. This year, approximately 50 talented artists and artisans will fill the plaza, showing off their original work in just about every medium you can imagine. Expect watercolors, sculpture, jewelry, blown glass, photography, mixed media; you name it. The featured artist is Carol Swayze, so be sure to stop by her booth.

Englewood, FL · 2d

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Charlotte County Libraries & History to host Merry Makers holiday craft event

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) – Get into the holiday spirit with Charlotte County Libraries & History at the Merry Makers holiday craft event on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, at the Mid-County Regional Library, 2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte. Families are invited to get creative, make handmade holiday gifts...

Charlotte County, FL · 21h

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Shoe drive to support local students

The Jr. Jones Memorial Fund is accepting new unwrapped shoes for the holidays, with the goal of collecting enough to donate 600 pairs to local elementary students. The fund was created to honor the memory and legacy of J.R. Jones, whose life continues to inspire a mission of helping children and families in the community.

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Veteran oncologist, patient find trust in cancer treatment

WELLEN PARK — Scott Fusco, a 30-year U.S. Navy veteran, takes comfort in the fact that Brian Lawenda, another veteran, is the doctor treating his prostate cancer.

Port Charlotte, FL · 19h

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UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members are set to lose Lee Health in Southwest Florida and M Health Fairview in Minnesota on Jan. 1 unless they switch plans by Dec. 7

Medicare Advantage members who have UnitedHealthcare plans are set to lose two large health systems on Jan. 1, 2027: Lee Health in Fort Myers, Florida, and M Health Fairview in Minnesota. People in those plans who want to keep seeing the same hospitals and doctors have until Dec. 7 to move to a plan that […]

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Charlotte County man says trailer plate mix-up triggered toll bills, he went to WINK Listens

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK)—A Charlotte County man said toll invoices kept showing up in his mailbox for trips he never took. Ken Braglia said FDOT’s Toll-By-Plate system had billed him for nine months for a plate that was not his. He said the plate numbers matched his except for one letter.

Charlotte County, FL · 1d

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Charlotte County Site Selector Intelligence | November 2026

Local site availability, capital investment, talent pathways, and quality of place. This month’s brief covers local site availability, healthcare capital investment, cybersecurity workforce preparation, and a local arts amenity. The EDO’s current property listing shows 53.9 acres at 6200 Copley Drive in Punta Gorda, in the Enterprise Charlotte Airport...

Charlotte County, FL · 1d

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Southwest Florida solar co-op aims to cut upfront costs

Solar-curious area residents are forming a group to explore whether “going solar” makes financial sense for each member individually — and to leverage group buying power to secure favorable deals on installation costs. The latest Southwest Florida Solar Co-op, organized by the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit Solar United...

Lee County, FL · 2d

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Cape Coral Community Fridge Faces $150 Daily Fines Over Enclosure Delay

A free community fridge that has fed hungry neighbors outside Lee County Plumbing and Supply in Cape Coral for more than five years could soon face $150-a-day fines, and its owner says the refrigerators may have to be hauled away entirely if the city doesn't sign off on a proposed enclosure by Nov. 15.

Cape Coral, FL · 1d

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Cape Coral bald eagle rescued after fight with rival eagle

SANIBEL, Fla. (WINK)—A female bald eagle rescued from Cape Coral arrived at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) on Monday after what the clinic believed was a fight with another eagle. CROW's medical team found minor scrapes and abrasions on the eagle's feet that appeared to come...

Cape Coral, FL · 3d

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Nationwide Microsoft outage affects local businesses

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK) — A global Microsoft outage is causing headaches for millions of people, disrupting Outlook and other Microsoft 365 services. The technical issues are being addressed, but local businesses are still dealing with the aftermath. “Microsoft has servers all around the planet, they have half a...

Cape Coral, FL · 1d

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Entrees Caribbean Pot Plans New Location in North Fort Myers

Entrees Caribbean Pot is planning a new restaurant in North Fort Myers, Florida, bringing Caribbean-inspired cuisine to the area. The proposed establishment is planned for 4521 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers, FL 33917. According to records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, an application for Entrees Caribbean Pot was filed on November 6, 2026. The project is currently listed as in process under the agency’s plan review and initial review category.

North Fort Myers, FL · 3d