Pine Island’s iconic Captain Con’s site becomes 48-home waterfront development | Lee County
BOKEELIA, Fla. (WINK)—A piece of waterfront property on Pine Island is getting a new chapter after years of…
Bokeelia water main break causes outage, boil water notice for 1,200 residents | News
BOKEELIA, Fla. (WINK) — About 1,200 residents in Bokeelia north of Pineland Road are experiencing a water outage…
Beat the SWFL heat with fruit trees, expert in Pine Island says | Lee County
PINE ISLAND, Fla. (WINK)—A local business owner says the solution to Southwest Florida’s intense heat could be growing…
Pine Island divided over Jug Creek Marina’s growth and rezoning | News
PINE ISLAND, Fla. (WINK)— A packed community meeting put the future of a local marina at the center of…
From ruins to revival, Matlacha welcomes visitors back after Ian | Lee County
MATLACHA, Fla. (WINK) — Matlacha continues to rebuild nearly four years after Hurricane Ian devastated the island community.…
Longtime Cape Coral restaurant closes, plus more SWFL dining news
Although season quiets down after Easter, the Southwest Florida dining scene is still hopping. We’ll get right to…
Pine Island parents raise safety concerns over unfinished baseball field repairs years after Hurricane Ian | Lee County
PINE ISLAND, Fla. (WINK)—The crack of a bat and cheers from the dugout signal a sense of normalcy…
Breaking down the plans for Pine Island pickleball courts | Lee County
Lee Board of County Commissioners approved construction of three dedicated pickleball courts at Phillips Park in Bokeelia, part…
Matlacha bridge delays impact Cape Coral businesses | Lee County
MATLACHA – Businesses in Matlacha are bouncing back after hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton, but construction on the…
Upper Captiva house fire reignites, multiple fire crews responding
UPDATE: 8:30PM Neighbors say the fire has reignited and the house is burning down. Multiple fire crews are…
5 Best Things To Do In Matlacha, Florida
The quirky fishing village of Matlacha, Florida, is splashed in color. Resident artists have taken a paintbrush to…
Florida’s Under-The-Radar Barrier Island Is A Pristine Gem To Kayak And Hike In Mangrove Forests
Just off Captiva Island’s eastern shore, Buck Key Preserve waits behind a wall of mangroves. The 350-acre sanctuary is…