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FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Painful memories are lurking below the surface in the bay along Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Ian, and divers are starting to pull out lost treasures. “We are starting to get a lot more reports and complaints about what is in the water,” Austin...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — State officials dismissed a complaint against the Lee County sheriff, citing insufficient evidence of an ethics violation after a woman claimed her sister was mistreated by a sheriff’s deputy during a Baker Act. A Miami woman took her complaints against the Lee County Sheriff’s...

Fort Myers Beach was unrecognizable after Hurricane Ian with iconic landmarks and street signs missing. “I was riding my bike while I was there one Saturday morning, and passing each of these signs on Estero Boulevard. It occurred to me what kind of resilience that demonstrated for the community that their houses are demolished, but they’re committed to coming back,” said Keith Wilkins, former interim town manager.

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Students, teachers and parents attended the ribbon cutting of the Fort Myers Beach Elementary School Tuesday. The school had its first day for the first time since Hurricane Ian. After facing a demolition and a reconstruction, the school welcomed 50 students. Parents fought to...

PINE ISLAND, Fla. — On Tuesday, during the homicide investigation on Luloma Lane, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman on battery charges. Lori Quinn was taken to the Lee County Jail nearly 12 hours after deputies were in and out of her home in reference to the stabbing investigation.

Craving a Burger that’ll Make You Say “Holy Cow”? Here’s Some Cape Coral Burger Joints Deliver. Craving a burger that’ll make you say “Holy Cow”? Look no further because Cape Coral burger joints that deliver on their promise are here to satisfy your burger cravings. In this article, we’ll take you on a tasty journey through three of these fantastic Cape Coral burger joints – The Burger Den, Foster’s Grille, and Metro Diner.

This weekly Most Wanted Wednesday WINK News segment features fugitives from justice in Southwest Florida. This is your chance to help the community with the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and if you can help, you could earn a cash reward of up to $3,000.

An analysis by the financial tech firm Lending Tree found Florida has seen a 52% increase in identity theft since 2019. Miami, Orlando, Lakeland and Tampa all ranked in the 20 cities.

You typically see styrofoam in your packages, not as a piece to build a house. One Lee County contractor says a styrofoam-like material he uses is the most durable on the market.

Deputies found the elusive creature snoozing away near a house.

In what's turning into a historic week for Fort Myers Beach, its elementary school reopened on a crisp sunny Southwest Florida Tuesday morning, 433 days after Hurricane Ian's demoralizing devastation. "Now I'm a parent of a child who is fortunate enough to return today," said Beach native and former student Jenny-Tardiff-Paradiso, echoing others...

The Whale on Fort Myers Beach has released renderings of what the final product of their rebuilding will look like after Hurricane Ian’s destruction. Dawn Miller, owner of The Whale, told WINK News she and her husband worked hard with the town of Fort Myers Beach to get the variances they needed to rebuild after Hurricane Ian destroyed their popular restaurant.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A boat has now been removed after it was stuck in the Caloosahatchee River since June. NBC2 first told you about the boat in August and then again in October. Residents were concerned about how the vessel was affecting animals living in the water. On Wednesday, the boat was finally removed.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A registry of convicted animal abusers is being created in Lee County. During a meeting Tuesday morning, Lee County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the creation of the registry through the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. The registry will work similarly to the sex offender...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around fort myers..

The FBI has warned the country of some historically high-level threats made to both the Jewish and Muslim communities. One that brought a lot of concern in Southwest Florida. “Some people were spreading the word; we should take these things off of our doors so that they will not know that Jews live here,” said Rabbi Bruce Diamond. “They feel concerned and maybe a bit threatened.”

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Authorities are searching for two people accused of stealing approximately $900 worth of merchandise from a Walgreens in Fort Myers. The Walgreens is located at 12041 Palm Beach Boulevard. According to SWFL Crime Stoppers, the incident happened on Nov. 25 around 3:30 p.m. Investigators said...

A mother is facing charges after falsely reporting that Christmas gifts were stolen from her Southwest Florida home.

The Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival is scheduled to take place in Fort Myers on January 27-28, 2024. This will be the 20th edition of the festival, which is a significant event for the city. The festival will highlight Irish culture through music, dance, food, and Guinness.