Man found guilty of first-degree murder in fentanyl-overdose death of Lee County womanSanibel to celebrate 50th anniversary of city’s incorporation
LEE COUNTY Man found guilty of first-degree murder in fentanyl-overdose death of Lee County woman A man has been convicted of first-degree murder of unlawful distribution of fentanyl for the overdose death of a Lee County woman.
SANIBEL Sanibel to celebrate 50th anniversary of city’s incorporation The City of Sanibel announced its 50th-anniversary celebration of the city’s incorporation to prevent overdevelopment.
the weather authority Tracking potential Tropical Storm Rafael, expected to form in the Caribbean The Weather Authority meteorologists are monitoring the Caribbean as Tropical Depression #18 is forecast to become Tropical Storm Rafael.
The Weather Authority Warm and breezy with a few showers for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a warm start to the workweek with breezy conditions and a chance of showers this afternoon.
Know where your voting precinct is in Southwest Florida Election Day is only one day away, so it is important to know where to go and if you qualify to vote in Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Humane Society of Naples looking to give homes to 2 dogs Two months ago, WINK News introduced you to Yogi, a pup who had been at the Humane Society of Naples for 797 days due to his shyness.
Democrats and Republicans preparing for Presidential Election The 2024 Presidential Election is on Tuesday. Now that early voting has ended, Southwest Florida political parties are making their final push to voters to vote.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: fatal shooting, criminal mischief, and a drug sting This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a fatal shooting, criminal mischief and a drug sting.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral firefighters rescue dog from canal, reunited with owner Firefighters with Engine 3 of the Cape Coral Fire Department rescued a dog from a canal early Sunday morning but have yet to locate its owner.
Early voting ends Sunday in Charlotte County; here’s where to cast your ballot Sunday is the final day for early voting if you are a resident of Charlotte County, with just two days to go until the 2024 presidential election.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: First cone out for potential Tropical Storm Rafael It’s the final month of hurricane season, and while typically, we start to see things quiet down, the Weather Authority is tracking three areas in the tropics.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Warm, breezy Sunday on tap with rain chances increasing this week The Weather Authority is tracking another warm day with temperatures in the upper 80s.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood Chamber of Commerce donates $88,000 to hurricane relief fund The Englewood Chamber of Commerce announced that they are making a significant donation to the chamber’s community hurricane relief fund.
Early voting ends Saturday for several Southwest Florida counties Saturday is the last day of early voting for several counties throughout Southwest Florida. Early voting turnout has been huge for several counties, from Lee to Collier County.
Lee County Sheriff investigates crash injuring pedestrian at University Village The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that injured a pedestrian at the University Village Shops in Lee County.
LEE COUNTY Man found guilty of first-degree murder in fentanyl-overdose death of Lee County woman A man has been convicted of first-degree murder of unlawful distribution of fentanyl for the overdose death of a Lee County woman.
SANIBEL Sanibel to celebrate 50th anniversary of city’s incorporation The City of Sanibel announced its 50th-anniversary celebration of the city’s incorporation to prevent overdevelopment.
the weather authority Tracking potential Tropical Storm Rafael, expected to form in the Caribbean The Weather Authority meteorologists are monitoring the Caribbean as Tropical Depression #18 is forecast to become Tropical Storm Rafael.
The Weather Authority Warm and breezy with a few showers for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a warm start to the workweek with breezy conditions and a chance of showers this afternoon.
Know where your voting precinct is in Southwest Florida Election Day is only one day away, so it is important to know where to go and if you qualify to vote in Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Humane Society of Naples looking to give homes to 2 dogs Two months ago, WINK News introduced you to Yogi, a pup who had been at the Humane Society of Naples for 797 days due to his shyness.
Democrats and Republicans preparing for Presidential Election The 2024 Presidential Election is on Tuesday. Now that early voting has ended, Southwest Florida political parties are making their final push to voters to vote.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: fatal shooting, criminal mischief, and a drug sting This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a fatal shooting, criminal mischief and a drug sting.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral firefighters rescue dog from canal, reunited with owner Firefighters with Engine 3 of the Cape Coral Fire Department rescued a dog from a canal early Sunday morning but have yet to locate its owner.
Early voting ends Sunday in Charlotte County; here’s where to cast your ballot Sunday is the final day for early voting if you are a resident of Charlotte County, with just two days to go until the 2024 presidential election.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: First cone out for potential Tropical Storm Rafael It’s the final month of hurricane season, and while typically, we start to see things quiet down, the Weather Authority is tracking three areas in the tropics.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Warm, breezy Sunday on tap with rain chances increasing this week The Weather Authority is tracking another warm day with temperatures in the upper 80s.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood Chamber of Commerce donates $88,000 to hurricane relief fund The Englewood Chamber of Commerce announced that they are making a significant donation to the chamber’s community hurricane relief fund.
Early voting ends Saturday for several Southwest Florida counties Saturday is the last day of early voting for several counties throughout Southwest Florida. Early voting turnout has been huge for several counties, from Lee to Collier County.
Lee County Sheriff investigates crash injuring pedestrian at University Village The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that injured a pedestrian at the University Village Shops in Lee County.
LEE COUNTY, Fla.- As a senior at Fort Pierce Westwood High School, Kaneisha Atwater averaged 29.2 points, 6.2 assists, 7.9 steals and 7.5 rebounds per game. Basketball was going to be her ticket to a college education until a doctor’s visit revealed something that at the time filled her with shame but now is her motivation. “A lot of people doubted me or didn’t think that I was going to amount to anything after the pregnancy,” said Atwater. The girl who practiced jump shots on the night of her prom had to turn down a basketball scholarship to Old Dominion after getting pregnant at the end of her senior year of high school. “I heard ‘what are you thinking,’ I heard ‘you’re crazy,’ I heard ‘what do your parents have to say about this,’ ‘why did you keep it,'” said Atwater. After a year away Atwater got a chance to return to basketball, the young mother accepted a scholarship to play at Virginia Commonwealth while her son Andarious stayed with her mom in Florida. “It was stressful, not only that but I had to get in shape. I was litterally just getting out of my pregnancy. Getting in shape was the most difficult part for me,” said Atwater. Atwater worked liked she never had before, dropping 35 pounds to get back in basketball shape. She started 12 games and played in 30 overall for the Rams while averaging 6.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists. She was too far from home though and after the season told her coach, she couldn’t stay. “I couldn’t handle being away from home, being away from my son, it was just too much for me. It was just to stressful, very stressful, I was depressed in areas so it affected me on and off the court. So I just thought it was best to leave,” said Atwater. Atwater was going to transfer to a Junior College close to her home and her son in Fort Pierce, until FGCU head coach Karl Smesko offered a different plan. “I got a call from Smesko and literally I had no idea what this school was before he called me,” said Atwater. After a visit to campus, Atwater decided to become an Eagle. Lured by the prospect of a four year education and the promise made by Coach Smesko, the team comes second to her son. “A child doesn’t stop anything, actually a child is more motivation because you want to be able to provide for that child and you want your child to think you’re special,” said Atwater. NCAA rules mandated that Atwater sit out a season because she had transferred but just weeks before the season’s first game she was granted a waiver to play immediately. She averaged 7.9 points with 3.6 rebounds in 26 minutes per game as a sophomore while helping the Eagles to Atlantic Sun regular and postseason titles. Through 20 games this season Atwater is averaging 14 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2 assists per game. The 18-2 Eagles are 5-0 in the A-sun. Atwater drives home to see Andarious every chance she gets and the now 3-year-old makes the 140 mile trip with his grandmother for weekend games. “I want him to go back and Google his mom and say my mom did this and my mom did that. I think I’m a pretty cool mom and I want him to feel the same way.”