Red tide kills dolphin in Collier County Red tide is affecting multiple beaches in Collier County and most recently killed a dolphin, according to samples from Collier County Pollution Control.
Fort Myers riverfront condo One breaks ground Almost 20 years have passed since the last riverfront condominium project rose along the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers.
Former Hendry County deputy found guilty after knocking handcuffed man unconscious A former Hendry County Sheriff’s Office deputy could face prison time for his use of unreasonable force on a man who was being held for a domestic violence call.
1 killed in Collier County crash, FHP investigating The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle crash on I-75 at the 97-mile marker in Collier County.
Lehigh Acres Man arrested for crashing into Lehigh Acres duplex, damages several vehicles The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of crashing his vehicle into a Lehigh Acres duplex.
Pedestrian killed while attempting to cross Hancock Bridge Parkway The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian attempting to cross Hancock Bridge Parkway in Lee County.
WINK NEWS Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warm with a few showers this Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking the continuing stretch of warmer conditions along with a few rain showers this Monday.
DeSoto County teen faces sentencing for killing teen at fair A teenager will face sentencing Monday for shooting and killing another teenager at the DeSoto County Fair.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Puppy Bowl highlights shelter’s need for loving homes The Cape Coral Animal Shelter hosted its third annual Puppy Bowl late Sunday morning. The event aimed to highlight puppies in need of homes.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Car crashes into Lehigh duplex A car crashed into a duplex early Sunday morning in Lehigh Acres causing confusion for the building’s residents.
WINK News Photos of the Week Feb. 2 – Feb. 8 This Week’s edition features live music, some familiar faces wearing red and a fabulous charity event
FORT MYERS Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort Myers Drivers along Interstate 75 near Colonial Boulevard can expect changes soon.
the weather authority Sun and clouds with a stray shower possible The Weather Authority says sun and clouds overhead will lead to another day with above-average temperatures.
FORT MYERS LCSO offering youth boxing program The Lee County Sheriff’s Office youth boxing program is your kid’s golden ticket to mastering the art of self-defense.
Red tide kills dolphin in Collier County Red tide is affecting multiple beaches in Collier County and most recently killed a dolphin, according to samples from Collier County Pollution Control.
Fort Myers riverfront condo One breaks ground Almost 20 years have passed since the last riverfront condominium project rose along the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers.
Former Hendry County deputy found guilty after knocking handcuffed man unconscious A former Hendry County Sheriff’s Office deputy could face prison time for his use of unreasonable force on a man who was being held for a domestic violence call.
1 killed in Collier County crash, FHP investigating The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle crash on I-75 at the 97-mile marker in Collier County.
Lehigh Acres Man arrested for crashing into Lehigh Acres duplex, damages several vehicles The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of crashing his vehicle into a Lehigh Acres duplex.
Pedestrian killed while attempting to cross Hancock Bridge Parkway The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian attempting to cross Hancock Bridge Parkway in Lee County.
WINK NEWS Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warm with a few showers this Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking the continuing stretch of warmer conditions along with a few rain showers this Monday.
DeSoto County teen faces sentencing for killing teen at fair A teenager will face sentencing Monday for shooting and killing another teenager at the DeSoto County Fair.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Puppy Bowl highlights shelter’s need for loving homes The Cape Coral Animal Shelter hosted its third annual Puppy Bowl late Sunday morning. The event aimed to highlight puppies in need of homes.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Car crashes into Lehigh duplex A car crashed into a duplex early Sunday morning in Lehigh Acres causing confusion for the building’s residents.
WINK News Photos of the Week Feb. 2 – Feb. 8 This Week’s edition features live music, some familiar faces wearing red and a fabulous charity event
FORT MYERS Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort Myers Drivers along Interstate 75 near Colonial Boulevard can expect changes soon.
the weather authority Sun and clouds with a stray shower possible The Weather Authority says sun and clouds overhead will lead to another day with above-average temperatures.
FORT MYERS LCSO offering youth boxing program The Lee County Sheriff’s Office youth boxing program is your kid’s golden ticket to mastering the art of self-defense.
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. – A family on their way back from a funeral crashed into a guardrail and passersby stopped to help pull them to safety. Inside the car was a mother and her two boys. Lina Ruff tells WINK News it was pitch black along US Route 27 when her car went off the road. She says she tried to correct it, lost control. The car slammed into a guardrail. Another family driving by saw the crash and jumped out to help. While drifting in and out of consciousness, Ruff could only think of one thing– her boys in the back seat. “She risked her life for the boys,” said Jeremy Ruff who began to cry. “It means a lot.” As strangers jumped out to help, Lina Ruff shouted to help her children first. “She says ‘don’t worry about me, get the kids out’ of the car,” said Jeremy Ruff. The family was able to pull Kasey and Logan to safety. They tried to go back for Lina; she was halfway out of the car. The family assisting was waving a flashlight to on coming cars as a warning but one SUV didn’t stop. It plowed right into the car. “It wasn’t pretty,” said Lina Ruff’s sons, Kasey and Logan who saw it happen. “I got all afraid for my mom. I was worried sick about my mom. They hit her and she was bleeding.” Ruff was ejected from the car and thrown into the roadway, but she survived. “If those people were not there at that time, my kids would not be here,” said Ruff. “I probably would have died with them.” She says just before the accident, she asked one of the boys sitting up front to get in the back. If they were in the car when the SUV hit them, they would have been on the side that was crushed on impact. Ruff has 50 staples, most of which are in her legs. She can barely walk and the injuries will take a year to heal. But that is not her focus, just as in those moments during the accident, she continues to focus on her family and those who saved their lives. “You were there because God sent you,” says Ruff to the family who saved hers. “So if those people are watching, thank you so much for being there. I hope we can reach out to you where ever you are to say thank you.” With tears in his eyes, Jeremy Ruff thanked the family too. “I’m glad you stopped, it means a lot. [I] thank you so much.” The Ruff’s posted their story to social media hoping to find anyone who could connect them with the family who saved them.