OPINION: FGCUs’ attendance policy is blocking students from success
FGCU has a general guideline for attendance policies. If you’re registered for classes, you’re expected to attend them. When students struggle to balance mental health, physical health or disabilities, don’t the rules seem extreme?. Life gets in the way for everyone. There could be an infinite number...
WINK News sues Matt Devitt in Florida over firing, WeatherView dispute
This story has been updated to include a response from attorneys representing Fort Myers Broadcasting Company. WINK News has filed a 60-page lawsuit against former Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt , escalating a months-long dispute over his firing in January into a legal battle in Lee County. The complaint, filed...
🐶 Playful Puppies & a Sweet Mama Dog Ready for Adoption in Fort Myers
Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue in Fort Myers has some adorable dogs waiting for their forever homes — from fluffy young pups to a gentle mama ready for love.
Gulf Coast Theatre Review: ‘Kimberly Akimbo’
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A quirky story with a lot of heart but not without its flaws is probably the best way to sum up "Kimberly Akimbo," now playing at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers. If you walk in not knowing anything about it,...
Ideal Nutrition Opens a New Meal Pickup Store in Estero, FL
ESTERO – Ideal Nutrition opened another healthy meal pickup store in South Florida, this time in Estero. The new store is now welcoming customers at 22780 Via Villagio, Unit 107, Estero, FL 33928. It is offering quick and healthy meal options for Estero guests and residents. With Estero’s community’s...
6 brunch-time restaurants we love in Cape Coral, Fort Myers
We love, love, love brunch. And while it’s in the spotlight this time of year with Easter (very rapidly) and Mother’s Day approaching, we’re up for it any time of the year. Luckily, Southwest Florida has plenty of brunch options. Take brunch-tastic Cape Coral , for example. Fish Tale Grill, Hooked Island Grill,...
San Carlos Park firefighters extinguish dump truck fire in Lee County
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The San Carlos Park Fire Department responded to a dump truck on fire on Mass Court on Wednesday night. According to SCPFD, crews were dispatched to a fire at 16560 Mass Court in Lee County at around 9:30 p.m. When crews arrived on scene, they...
Deputy-involved shooting in Charlotte County leaves suspect dead
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A suspect died Wednesday afternoon following a deputy-involved shooting, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office responded to several calls about a domestic disturbance Wednesday. People who called said the suspect was armed and holding another person...
Victim identified in deadly Port Charlotte shooting that sparked manhunt for the suspected gunman
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A man who was killed in a Port Charlotte shooting that led to a manhunt for the suspected gunman, Matthew Ryan Cross, on Monday has been identified. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said they responded to the area of Malone Avenue at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Monday after receiving a...
Deputy shoots, kills man who raised gun at officers
ENGLEWOOD — A Charlotte County Sheriff’s deputy shot a man in Englewood on Wednesday after the man pointed a gun at officers, officials said.

















