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Lee County ambulance crash sends 5 people to hospital, with two being trauma-alerted

LEE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) - A crash involving a Lee County ambulance carrying a patient sent the driver of another vehicle, the patient and three additional people in the ambulance to the hospital at the intersection of Shell Point Boulevard and McGregor Boulevard on Saturday night. Iona Fire Department said...

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Publix, Target spend $35M on eastern Lee County sites

As Lee County’s population pushes inland and eastward, major retailers like Publix and Target are following. The two retail giants have each invested millions in real estate to accommodate customers of the present and future, with separate, unrelated deals sharing the same closing date of Oct. 29. Publix paid...

Lee County, FL · 2d

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U.S. Marshals arrest Cape Coral man for threatening school

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK) — Police arrested a Cape Coral man for threatening a student, school, and law enforcement on social media. Police arrested Michael George Davis at his Cape Coral home on Saturday night, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office said someone alerted law enforcement on Friday about concerning TikTok posts from Davis.

Cape Coral, FL · 12h

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Updating Breaking News: Riverview woman seriously injured, two juveniles hospitalized after colllision in Lee County

A Chevrolet Tahoe collided with a dump truck on southbound I-75 near mile marker 136 in Lee County at approximately 3:22 pm on November 6. The SUV then struck a guardrail and overturned, leaving its 34-year-old driver seriously injured and sending two juvenile passengers to a hospital with possible serious injuries. FHP said the driver possibly experienced a medical emergency, and the crash remains under investigation.

Lee County, FL · 1d

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Medical emergency may have led to Fort Myers I-75 rollover that hurt woman, 2 children

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A woman and two children were taken to the hospital with possible serious injuries after a rollover crash on I-75 near Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers on Friday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The Fort Myers Fire Department said the crash happened on...

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Fort Myers library becomes refuge for homeless people as living costs rise

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The downtown Fort Myers library is increasingly serving as a haven for people experiencing homelessness, offering free internet access, phone charging stations and air conditioning. Community leaders say homelessness is growing in the city, citing inflation and the high cost of living as key factors....

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Video shows small plane clip pickup truck during emergency landing on busy Florida road

Video captures a small plane making an emergency landing on a North Fort Myers road, clipping a pickup truck as it touches down on the asphalt.

North Fort Myers, FL · 9h

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Plans for Lee Memorial Hospital site could include parks, homes

A linear park along Cleveland Avenue, rowhouses like those in Philadelphia, bike trails and a big civic green are some of the ideas for what the Lee Memorial Hospital site could look like when the hospital closes in 2028. Members of the Fort Myers Economic Development Advisory Board received an...

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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One trauma-alerted in Charlotte County off-road buggy rollover

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK)—Charlotte County Fire & EMS responded to an off-road buggy rollover Sunday in a remote part of the Fred C. Babcock/Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area. Crews got the call at about 4:08 p.m. Because traditional fire apparatus could not reach the terrain, they deployed MERV...

Charlotte County, FL · 6h

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Where to eat on Thanksgiving in Southwest Florida: A quick guide

It’s already November, and that means Thanksgiving is right around the corner. And if you haven’t made dining plans , don’t worry just yet. Plenty of restaurants will be serving turkey, ham, prime rib and much more on Nov. 26. Here’s a small taste of what’s cooking, from Cape Coral to Bonita Springs . Cape Coral, Pine Island Ariani: The longtime Cape Coral gem will have its regular menu, daily specials and its annual turkey dinner from 1-7 p.m. Reservations recommended by calling (239) 772-8000. 1529 SE 15th Terrace; find on Facebook Cruisers: Seatings for this Thanksgiving dinner buffet are at 3, 5 and 7 p.m. Roast turkey, Virginia baked ham, homemade dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato soufflé, green bean casserole, stewed tomatoes, pumpkin and apple pies and more are on the menu. $29.95 per person. Reservations required. (239) 673-8002. 1517 SE 47 th Terrace. Find on Facebook Eagle’s Nest: This Pine Island restaurant is offering its regular menu, plus a traditional Thanksgiving special. Community members who could use a helpful hand will receive a complimentary meal thanks to turkey donations from the Pine Island Gentleman Society. Opens at 11 a.m. 10880 Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia; (239) 558-5577; find on Facebook

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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No injuries after aircraft goes down in Estero Bay Area, authorities say

ESTERO, Fla. (WINK)—A pilot was not hurt after a single-aircraft incident in Estero Bay Preserve on Sunday. The aircraft went down in the Estero Bay area just south of Winkler Extension, in a spot that emergency vehicles and boats could not easily reach. Iona McGregor Fire District and multiple other agencies responded to the preserve.

Estero, FL · 10h

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FDOT says traffic light needed at Gulf Coast Medical Center

LEE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK)—Heavy evening traffic near Gulf Coast Medical Center raised concerns about whether drivers could safely get in and out of the hospital. A Lee Health nurse came to WINK Listens concerned the problem was more than an inconvenience and had become a safety issue. Elizabeth Love-Cornell...

Lee County, FL · 2d

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'Crown jewel' Edison estates welcomes first addition in 60 years

It has been 60 years since something was built at the venerable Edison Home. That’s going to change. The Edison and Ford Winter Estates Board of Trustees presented plans to the Fort Myers city council on Nov. 2 for a new welcome center. The city council gave a unanimous 6-0 blessing to the plans, with Councilman Liston Bochette absent for the vote. Council member Terolyn Watson did vote against one item, which is a letter from the city guaranteeing a $1.6 million loan the Edison board of trustees plans to help fund the project. Watson said she had met with former council member Mike Flanders, who chairs the board of trustees, and that banks may be willing to loan the money without a city guarantee. Council member Darla Bonk pointed out that since the city owns the 21-acre property it would be on the hook for any loan default regardless. Former city officials Flanders, Henderson part of Edison board The Edison non-profit board of trustees also includes former mayor Randy Henderson. The welcome center was designed by architect Joyce Owens, founder and principal of Architecture Joyce Owens, a 12-person firm in southwest Florida. Owens is the national American Institute of

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Lee County man wanted on 2 warrants following arrests for Home Depot theft, fentanyl possession

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A Lee County man is wanted on two felony warrants for probation violations following his latest arrests on theft, drug and driving with a revoked license charges. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, the first warrant for Jeffery Carl, 37, stems from a trip to...

Lee County, FL · 1d

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This Fort Myers Diner Feels Like A Time Capsule Straight Out Of The 1950s

Formica tables, cozy booths, and walls covered in vintage treasures greet every hungry guest at this retro spot. Oldies play in the background while the coffee pours. It feels like someone pressed pause on 1955. The menu matters just as much as the decor. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner all run...

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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Water shutdown to parts of Pelican Boulevard in Cape Coral planned for Monday morning

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Residents near Pelican Boulevard between Southwest 40th Street and Southwest 47th Terrace could get little to no water pressure on Monday, according to the City of Cape Coral. In a news release, the city says the water shutdown is planned to begin at around 9...

Cape Coral, FL · 14h

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Cape Coral Band Marks 250 Years of Freedom With Free Veterans Day Concert

Chiquita Blvd. & Tropicana Pkwy. — Approximate Concert Parking Sign Intersection. The Lee County Community Band opens its 2026-27 season Sunday with a free concert at Mariner High School in Cape Coral, pairing patriotic standards with a sibling act built for the occasion: a brother who once sang with the U.S. Army's premier band joining his sister, who now leads this one from the podium.

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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Sanibel man accused of grabbing teen by throat over traffic violation

A Southwest Florida man has been arrested in suspicion of attacking two teenage boys. Gregory McPhedrain, 57, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 5, three days after being accused of grabbing one of the teen victims by the neck and attempting to throw him against the ground, according to a police report. Because the victims are minors, the News-Press will not name them. The teens, who had been fishing along John Morris Road, were heading home. Detectives said McPhedrain was driving toward the intersection that the boys were approaching and, it appeared McPhedrain was not going to stop at the sign, the victims tried getting his attention. McPhedrain drove away from the teens, made a U-turn and drove toward the boys again, throwing water on them as he passed, according to the report. The suspect then made a second U-turn, parked his vehicle on the sidewalk and walked toward the teens. A verbal altercation began between the suspect and victims, and one of the teens began walking toward McPhedrain’s vehicle to take a picture of McPhedrain’s license plate. McPhedrain grabbed one of the teens by the back of his neck and front of his throat and tried to throw him onto

Sanibel, FL · 2d

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Signs offering cash for diabetes test strips are banned in Lee County, but the sales may be legal

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Nearly 1 in 10 adults in Florida live with diabetes, and signs in Lee County offering cash for diabetic test strips have raised questions about how these businesses operate and whether they are legal. Near Summerlin Road and Cypress Lake Drive in Lee County, bold...

Lee County, FL · 2d

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Charlotte County Sheriff's Office issues warning after scam calls

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) — The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office sent a warning after multiple people lost money to callers who pretended to be with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and asked for bond money. Scammers called people while pretending to be with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s...

Charlotte County, FL · 2d