WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, innapropriate texts and Donut shop debacleThe Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, innapropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, innapropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
Deputies block traffic from a section of US 41 in Collier County Monday (March 26, 2018) due to bushfires. Credit: Chris Grisby/winknews.com Crews are working to extinguish the flames of several fires burning in Collier and Hendry counties. Eastbound US 41 was closed from San Marco Road to Port of the Islands due to zero visibility and flames near the road, but is back open as of 8 p.m. Monday. MORE: Smoke closes Alligator Alley and US 41 in Collier County Governor Rick Scott visited Southwest Florida and met with officials to tour the damage from the wildfires. This morning, I met with fire officials in southwest Florida and toured the damage from the wildfires. I will continue to be in communication with the local officials to offer any state support they need. pic.twitter.com/YlfUoHPBv9 — Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) March 26, 2018 Officials are listing the official cause of the Flag Pond, Greenway and 116th Ave fires as lightning. #FlagPondFire #GreenwayFire #116thAveSEFire the official cause for these #wildfires LIGHTNING #FLFire #Flwildfire pic.twitter.com/We0Z9HwtdR — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 25, 2018 Collier County ‘Greenway’ fires The “116th Avenue Southeast” and “Greenway” fires have merged and are now being classified as the “Greenway” fire, the Florida Forest Service said Monday via Twitter. Eight acres have jumped over a portion of U.S. 41 and is 80 percent contained, according to forest officials. #GreenwayFire has officially jumped US-41. 8 acres have burned South of 41 and crews have the #wildfire 80% contained. No structures are threatened at this time. Roadways are still closed as firefighters work to contain the spot fire. #FLFire #Flwildfire — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 26, 2018 Officials have just confirmed #GreenwayFire has merged with #116thAveSEFire an updated map and acreage will be out soon. #GreenwayFire will now be the fire name for both #wildfires — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 26, 2018 The exact acreage of the two fires is unclear. The “116th Avenue Southeast” fire has previously burned 8,000 acres and is 50 percent contained, according to the Florida Forest Service. #116thAveSEFire is 8,000 acres and 50% contained. Todays weather is in our favor, containment will likely increase today. Current fire lines are holding. Great job to our wildland firefighters and @GN_Fire for all the hard work! #FLFire #Flwildfire pic.twitter.com/uIolQzFP9C — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 26, 2018 A hunting camp was destroyed and one structure is threatened, Florida Forest Service officials said. These flames of the “Greenway” fire were previously reported to have scorched 7,239 acres and is 25 percent contained, according to the Florida Forest Service. #GreenwayFire is 7,239 acres and 25% contained. Today wildland firefighter will continue building fire line to the East and reinforcing Westside fire line in anticipation of tomorrow's weather. No structures are threatened at this time. #FLFire #Flwildfire #wildfire — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 26, 2018 An RV home was burned in Sabal Palm. Greater Naples fire officials said residents and visitors in the Sabal Park, Verona Walk and Winding Cypress areas should stay alert. Everglades Boulevard has closed, according to fire officials. 52nd Avenue to Sabal Palm remains shut down. ACREAGE UPDATES: #WestBoundaryFire is 2,200 acres & 50% contained. #FlagPondFire is 2,600 acres & 100% contained, wildland firefighters will continue to monitor for any flare ups. #GreenwayFire is 6,600 acres & 20% contained. #116thAveSEFire is 8,000 acres & 45% contained. — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 25, 2018 ‘Flag Pond’ fire This fire has burned 2,600 acres and is 100 percent contained as of Sunday, Greater Naples Fire said on Twitter. Hendry County ‘West Boundary’ fire This fire has charred 2,200 acres and is 50 percent contained, according to the Caloosahatchee Forestry Center #WestBoundaryFire wildland fire fighters transition from night to day operations. Crews will be monitoring current containment lines while establishing new lines where needed. #FLFire #Flwildfire #wildfire — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 26, 2018 #WestBoundaryFire is holding at 2,200 acres and 50% containment. Wildland firefighters are transitioning to night operations #wildfire #Flfires #Flwildfire — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 25, 2018 LEE COUNTY ‘Water Plant’ fire This fire was extinguished but was rekindled Sunday afternoon. It burned 30 acres and is 100% contained as of 8:30 p.m. Sunday. #WaterPlantFire 30 acres and 100% contained, wildland firefighters are working at widening the containment lines #FLFire #Flwildfire #wildfire — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 26, 2018 Smoky conditions in SWFL Fire crews are urging people to remain vigilant as smoke billows from fires burning across Southwest Florida.
Smoky conditions in SWFL Fire crews are urging people to remain vigilant as smoke billows from fires burning across Southwest Florida.