Matias Abril

5 days ago | winknews.com | Matias Abril

Some Charlotte County fire rescuers sprang into action to save a cat that found itself in a tight spot. A woman stopped by the Charlotte County Fire/EMS Station Station 8 on Monday needing help getting her feline friend out of a PVC pipe. With the hep of Lt. Mike Brucci and Firefighter-EMT Kyle Phillips’s "claw-some" teamwork, the feline was safely freed and back on its paws in no time. CREDIT: Per Charlotte County Public Safety:

1 week ago | winknews.com | Matias Abril

A Cape Coral man is recovering after a Bison gored him in the Lake Village area of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. On Sunday, at approximately 3:15 p.m., the Cape man was gored by the bison after he approached it too closely, the park said. The man sustained minor injuries and was treated by emergency medical personnel. The incident is currently under investigation, and no further details are available at this time.

3 weeks ago | winknews.com | Matias Abril

A local record label, Scam Records, is holding a music festival that will feature five bands crossing several subgenres of rock. Rock Fest will take place on Saturday at 9 p.m. at Nectar Lab North Naples, a kava bar. Scam Records is a startup company that has the goal of being a fully functioning label. They spotlight all genres, with a focus in rap and hip-hop. This show is an example of the company’s intention to give artists a platform and help them expand their brand.

3 weeks ago | winknews.com | Matias Abril

The Fort Myers City Council is planning to review a proposal to move the Costco on Cypress Lake Drive to a new location. Gulfshore Business reported that the current store has outgrown its location at the corner of Cypress Lake Drive and U.S. 41. The proposed new location is near the corner of Metro Parkway and Colonial Boulevard, which is currently a vacant lot. The city council meeting is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m.

4 weeks ago | winknews.com | Matias Abril

Local production company, Nightmare Productions, is throwing a show that will feature live performances, vendors and more. This event, Nightmare Productions' first, will take place on Saturday at Trackout Studios in Fort Myers and aims to highlight local artists from multiple mediums. The Alice in Wonderland-themed show will feature a diverse musical lineup, ranging from thrash punk to hyperpop. Performing are Mozaynic, Movie Props, Except You, 101010101, Grymm, Dethkitty and Jstarwalker.