Cold front could provide some showers Sunday evening, colder week ahead
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A few spotty showers are possible Sunday night, as a cold front pushes across Southwest Florida. These showers are expected earlier in the evening, and by later tonight, drier conditions are anticipated. Gusty winds will make Gulf waters rough, and a Small Craft Advisory will...
Intermittent Lane Closures on Midway Boulevard in Charlotte County Due to Lumos Fiber Work
Brace for potential delays if you're planning to drive through Midway Boulevard this Tuesday. The thoroughfare, sandwiched between Harbor Boulevard and Sharpe Street, is set to experience intermittent lane closures from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to a Charlotte County announcement. The cause: Lumos Fiber will be...
CCSO: Traffic stop leads to man’s arrest on several charges
PUNTA GORDA — A traffic stop for a stop-sign violation landed a man in jail on several criminal charges, according to law enforcement reports.
‘Livid and shocked!’ Florida meteorologist firing blows up social
A popular Southwest Florida meteorologist known for his witty weather memes is out at WINK News. Matt Devitt announced Jan. 10 that he's no longer employed with the Fort Myers-based television station. People praised Devitt especially his work during Hurricane Ian in 2022, with many saying he kept them calm and...
Buckingham potholes create a safety hazard for drivers
Drivers say they've seen other people forced to swerve into the wrong lane to avoid vehicle damage at the Buckingham Road and Loring Way intersection.
Caring Senior Service opens new location in Fort Myers, Florida
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Caring Senior Service, a non-medical, personalized home care services company, announced today it has opened a new Florida location with an office located at 5245 Ramsey Way, Unit D-3, in Fort Myers. Caring Senior Service of Fort Myers is owned by Hexad Alliance LLC, a...
Rezoning risks one of Collier’s last citrus groves | Opinion letters
Citrus grove rezoning On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., the Collier County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at the Government Center (3299 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, 3rd floor) on rezoning the 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove at 341 Sabal Palm Road for 423 homes. This property lies in...
Cooler air returns this week after a warm weekend ahead
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Saturday is going to be a very warm day by January standards. High temperatures will climb into the 80s this afternoon, but we shouldn't break any records. Skies will be partly sunny. Sunday will be a couple of degrees cooler, and we introduce a very...
Longtime Charlotte County attorney Janette Knowlton is retiring
PORT CHARLOTTE — In her 26 years as an attorney for Charlotte County, Janette Knowlton has negotiated numerous contracts, worked through various deals and helped craft partnerships.
Next cold front on the way to the Gulf Coast
FORT MYERS, Fla. — We have one more warm day ahead of us before temperatures fall this week. A cold front is set to move through the Gulf Coast later today, and it'll usher in the drop in temperatures, increase wind speeds and even bring a chance of rain to the region. This afternoon, highs will reach the upper 70s...
