Man arrested following intense vehicle pursuit; accused of shooting into pregnant girlfriend’s homeVehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash
Man arrested following intense vehicle pursuit; accused of shooting into pregnant girlfriend’s home The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of shooting into his pregnant girlfriend’s home and leading law enforcement through a multi-county pursuit.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
Red tide advisory issued for Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach The Florida Department of Health issued a red tide advisory after presence of the algae bloom was found near Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach in Collier County.
Man arrested following intense vehicle pursuit; accused of shooting into pregnant girlfriend’s home The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of shooting into his pregnant girlfriend’s home and leading law enforcement through a multi-county pursuit.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
Red tide advisory issued for Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach The Florida Department of Health issued a red tide advisory after presence of the algae bloom was found near Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach in Collier County.
Backed by strong offensive performances from Stephanie Haas and Whitney Knight, the FGCU women’s basketball team defeated the University of Northern Colorado 69-56 Friday evening at Alico Arena. With the win, the Eagles move to 9-2 on the season, while the Bears end the 2014 calendar year at 6-5. With eight-quick points from Knight (Winston-Salem, N.C./R.J. Reynolds High School), the Eagles took a 10-2 lead in the opening minutes of the game and never looked back. Knight went 4-for-4 from 3-point range and pushed FGCU to a 21-point lead in the opening stanza. The Eagles allowed UNC to produce a seven-point run late in the half but still maintained a double-figure lead at the break. After halftime, the Bears cut the deficit to nine points but an 8-1 run for the Eagles midway through the half helped levitate the lead back to 17 points. With 13 second-half points from Haas (Avon Lake, Ohio/Magnificat High School), the team cruised past the Bears for its sixth home victory of the season and its 18th straight over the last two seasons. “We came out really well. We had good pace offensively and we stretched them out and executed what we wanted to start,” said head coach Karl Smesko. “Our pace wasn’t great in the last six minutes of the first half and most of the second half. This is a great defensive team, if you’re not cutting hard and moving the ball, you’re not going to get good shots and that was disappointing. They made a nice run to make it a game and they made the second half a fight. We were able to maintain a little bit of distance with big shots when it got closer than we wanted and good shots from Knight and Haas really helped us get this win.” Knight opened the late-afternoon tilt with a 3-pointer and pulled the momentum in FGCU’s favor with eight of the Eagles’ first 10 points. Coupled with a layup from Cobb, Knight’s push gave the Eagles a 10-2 lead in the first four minutes of action. With five UNC turnovers, the Eagles used an eight-point run to take a 14-point lead midway through the first half. The team added buckets from Cobb and Haas and used successful free throws from DyTiesha Dunson (Albany, Ga./Westover High School) and Katie Meador (Salem, Ill./Salem Community High School) to push the advantage to a game-high 21 points with 4:43 on the clock. After facing a significant deficit, the Bears sparked a 14-4 run in the last four minutes that included a 7-0 streak to end the half. The late push was capped by a long 3-pointer at the buzzer that brought the halftime score to 36-25. The Bears cut the Eagle lead to single digits in the opening possessions of the first half but two quick baskets from Haas and Taylor Gradinjan (Cudahy, Wisc./Cudahy High School) pushed the lead pack to 14 points. After a three-minute scoring drought from both teams, the Bears scored five straight to bring the score to 47-37 with 11:25 on the clock but it would be the closest the visiting team could bring the score for the remainder of the game. A traditional three-point play by Atwater was followed by another layup from Haas to bring the advantage back to 15 points midway through the second half. The Bears added one free throw to stop the Eagle run before senior Anthi Chatzigiakoumi (Athens, Greece/General Senior High School of Kallithea) responded with a pivotal 3-pointer from the left corner near the eight-minute mark. Another long-range shot from Chatzigiakoumi a minute later gave FGCU a 58-41 lead but the Bears increased their defensive pressure and halted the Eagle momentum. A Northern Colorado 3-pointer with 2:19 on the clock brought the score to 64-53 and gave the Bears a boost, but after a UNC called timeout, the Eagles sank five-of-six shots from the free-throw line to maintain the lead and earn a 69-56 victory in front of the home crowd. FGCU will again have a quick turnaround with another nonconference contest slated for Monday, Dec. 22. In their third game in six days, the Eagles will travel to Jonesboro, Ark. to take on Arkansas State Monday at 8 p.m. EST. Following a few days off for the Christmas holiday, the team will reconvene in Philadelphia for the Saint Joseph’s Hawk Classic Sunday, Dec. 28.