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Train became lifeline for Moore Haven residents during devastating 1926 hurricane
MOORE HAVEN, Fla. (WINK) — One hundred years ago, the 1926 hurricane devastated the community of Moore Haven. In the 1920s, air travel was primitive, the interstate was just beginning and having a train come to your town was huge. Moore Haven got the rail line in 1921. "It'll...
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Village of Estero Supports Resident Concerns Over I-75 Expansion Impacts
Village Council Formally Urges FDOT Action on Noise Barriers. On September 9, 2026, the Village Council of the Village of Estero officially adopted Resolution No. 2026-22, backing the construction of a protective sound barrier along I-75. The Resolution formally urges the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to revise its current...
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FDOT Updates Weight Restriction on S.R. 29 LaBelle Drawbridge
LABELLE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District One is providing an update to the vehicle weight restriction on the S.R. 29 (Bridge Street) LaBelle Drawbridge over the Caloosahatchee River in Hendry County. Effective immediately, the LaBelle Drawbridge is subject to vehicle-specific weight restrictions of 26T, 32T,...
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I-75 at Daniels Parkway Ramp Closure
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Motorists should expect the northbound I-75 on-ramp closed during the nighttime/overnight hours of 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Wednesday night, September 16 and Thursday night, September 17. This is necessary for crews to complete striping, shift traffic from the existing ramp to the temporary ramp, and shift traffic on northbound I-75 slightly toward the median.
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Road work begins Monday on several Naples streets for annual resurfacing project
NAPLES, Fla. — The City of Naples is conducting its annual road resurfacing project from Monday until Friday. The city says that most of the roadways will be milled and paved the same day. This is the list of streets that will be reduced to one lane:. 10th Avenue...
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Florida gas hits $4.14 a gallon — Naples among the priciest in the state
NAPLES, Fla. (WINK)—Florida drivers are paying an average of about $4.14 per gallon for gas, according to AAA's most recent gas price report. The state average went back above $4 a gallon for the first time since June 1, 2026, as rising oil prices continue to drive up the cost of gasoline. The Naples area is one of the most expensive places in the state to fill up, averaging about $4.19 a gallon as of Monday.
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Gulf Coast Traffic Alerts: September 11
FORT MYERS, Fla. — 4:50 p.m. A deadly crash on Del Prado Boulevard has closed lanes from Monte Isola Way to US-41 in North Fort Myers, according to the Florida Highway Patrol's live traffic crash and road condition report website. Count on Gulf Coast News to keep you updated as we work to gather more information.
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Gas prices surge overnight in Fort Myers, drivers scramble for savings
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — Gas prices surged overnight by roughly 20 cents, with some Fort Myers stations now topping $4 a gallon as tensions in the Middle East reignite. When every fill-up hits the wallet a little harder, getting the best deal can start to feel like a game of strategy. WINK News reporter Sydney Nauman talked with families about the ways they're changing their routines to make the pinch at the pump hurt a little less.
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Wrong-way detection system installed on I-75 between Alico and Bonita Beach roads to prevent crashes
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has implemented new technology on Interstate 75 to detect wrong-way drivers and prevent crashes before they occur. Bob Bloomberg, an Estero resident and former state trooper in Missouri, shared his thoughts on the issue. "You're going the wrong way....
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Council rejects request to make Heydon Road a city street
Another plea to make Heydon Road outside of the Sandoval community a city roadway was rejected on Wednesday. “Staff does not recommend accepting this, or forced taking this as a public asset,” City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn told the Cape Coral City Council. During citizen’s input, a few speakers asked...
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Bonita Springs and Estero residents raise concerns over I-75 expansion impacts
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — Local officials in Bonita Springs and Estero are raising concerns about traffic rerouting and noise impacts as I-75 undergoes expansion. City leaders in Bonita Springs are asking what happens to local traffic when I-75 experiences congestion due to crashes or construction backups. A crash or...
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Construction begins on Coconut Road in Estero with new roundabout and other updates
ESTERO, Fla. — Construction has begun on Coconut Road in Estero on Tuesday, with updates including a new roundabout on Walden Center Drive, streetlights, landscaping, and irrigation systems, all scheduled to be completed in six months. Philip Boucher, a member of the Elks Lodge, shared his thoughts on the...
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SWFL gas prices spike overnight amid global tensions
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Drivers across Southwest Florida woke up to another jump at the pump Wednesday, with gas prices climbing sharply overnight. AAA reported the average price for regular gas in the Fort Myers-Cape Coral area at $4.11 a gallon, up about 24 cents from the day before. Statewide, Florida’s average climbed from about $3.90 to $4.08 a gallon.
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Fort Myers neighbors push for road repairs in Dunbar community
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — Neighbors in the Dunbar community came to WINK Listens to sound the alarm about a dangerous dip in the road where Clermont Drive and Capri Drive connect, just off Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard and Edison Avenue. Sandra Ludgood and Geraldine Hill live right at the...