Saint James City man sentenced to 5 years for possessing child sexual abuse materialSword-wielding Cape Coral man accused of threatening person with Molotov Cocktail
SAINT JAMES CITY Saint James City man sentenced to 5 years for possessing child sexual abuse material A St. James City man has been sentenced to five years for possessing images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.
CAPE CORAL Sword-wielding Cape Coral man accused of threatening person with Molotov Cocktail The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a man who allegedly threatened another person with a sword and Molotov Cocktail.
PORT CHARLOTTE Tampa Bay Rays announces spring training season in Port Charlotte The Tampa Bay Rays have announced spring training ticket information for the 2025 spring season in Port Charlotte.
Fort Myers Job Fair set to begin; on-site interviews and offers possible The Fort Myes Job Fair is set to begin, with over 100 openings available from various employers.
the weather authority Tracking rain and storms for your Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a strong cold front along with rain and storms throughout your Wednesday afternoon.
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.
SAINT JAMES CITY Saint James City man sentenced to 5 years for possessing child sexual abuse material A St. James City man has been sentenced to five years for possessing images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.
CAPE CORAL Sword-wielding Cape Coral man accused of threatening person with Molotov Cocktail The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a man who allegedly threatened another person with a sword and Molotov Cocktail.
PORT CHARLOTTE Tampa Bay Rays announces spring training season in Port Charlotte The Tampa Bay Rays have announced spring training ticket information for the 2025 spring season in Port Charlotte.
Fort Myers Job Fair set to begin; on-site interviews and offers possible The Fort Myes Job Fair is set to begin, with over 100 openings available from various employers.
the weather authority Tracking rain and storms for your Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a strong cold front along with rain and storms throughout your Wednesday afternoon.
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.
GLADES COUNTY, Fla.- The National Safety Transportation Board is in Southwest Florida, to investigate a tragic church van crash. Eight people were killed and 10 others were injured in the crash around 12:30 a.m. Monday. It happened on State Road 78/US 27 in Glades County. The outpouring of support is now stretching across the state for the victims and families. WINK News has learned a radio station in Fort Pierce held a radio thon Tuesday morning to raise money for funeral and medical costs. A GoFundMe page has also been created to raise money for funeral expenses. “Don’t lose faith.”Through great pain and great loss, one thing remains at the Independent Haitian Assembly of God Church. Love. Love for each other, says Daphne Gabriel, who spent her day on Orange Avenue, asking for donations.”Trying to raise money for the families who don’t have a lot.” And love from the community. “People even though they don’t have much to give, they’ll wave or stop by and say hi and give hugs and condolences,” said Gabriel. Church members lost 8 of their own Monday, from a violent crash in Glades County. The group was coming back from a Palm Sunday celebration in Fort Myers. “A lot of the families have lost the breadwinners. Trying to strike up as much support as we can,” said Mara Lexine. Those lost include the driver. “We miss him, we love him, we cherish him,” said Lexine. 10 others were injured. One of those was Mara Lexines father, the pastor. “Great, great man. He’s a visionary.” FHP says the driver was on State Road 78 when he missed a stop sign. The van nosedived into this canal off US 27. The National Transportation Safety Board examined the van Tuesday. It’s being held at Clewiston Towing. Investigators will look at what may have happened to cause the driver to miss the stop sign, as well as if there are any safety issues with the van itself. They will also look at the history of the roadway. WINK asked the Department of Transportation, who tell us between 2011-2013, there have been 11 crashes around a 250 mile radius of the 78/27 intersection. 6 have been injured, and 1 died in those crashes, before Monday’s tragedy. Meanwhile church members are trying to figure out a way to bury their loved ones. So far more than $18,000 has been raised. “Your prayers are working, just continue to pray,” said Lexine. WINK News checked and of the four patients still at Lee Memorial Hospital, one remains in critical condition. There are other victims in hospitals around the state. Three have been released, including a 4 year old girl. Survivors include 10 people, five of which were transported to Lee Memorial Hospital: Jose Zimero, 26, and Marilia Diedonne, 65, remained in serious condition on Tuesday. Clodette Fleurvil, 44, is in critical condition. Macaty Jean Jacques, 53, has improved to fair condition. Four year-old Faeyana Desirus was released Monday. Nozaire Nore, 48, was released from Raulerson Hospital. Nicholas Alexis, 57, was released from Florida Hospital. Jean Rafael remains in serious condition at Lawnwood Hospital. Esperante Lexine, 57, remains in Tampa General Hospital in serious condition. Innocent Roseme, 89, remains in critical condition at St. Marys Medical Center. HELP HERE: Again, the church has set up a Go Fund Me account.You can also make a donation to the Assembly of God Relief Fund at any PNC Bank. You do not need an account number.Donations are also being accepted at any Wells Fargo Bank. The account number is 10103065215570.