Suspect in Sievers murder waives extradition, returning to FL

Wayne Wright, one of the suspects in the murder of Bonita Springs doctor Teresa Sievers, is returning to Florida after waiving his extradition at a hearing in Missouri.

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Tropical Storm Arlene forms in Gulf; the workweek ends with scattered rain showers

Tropical Storm Arlene has formed in the Gulf of Mexico as of the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 40 miles per hour. The storm is expected to weaken by Friday night. The impact for Southwest Florida’s forecast remains low, with slightly amplified moisture fueling scattered storms through […]

PORT CHARLOTTE

Missing 4-year-old found dead in Charlotte County canal: 911 call released

Charlotte County deputies and K-9s are searching Barksdale Street are searching for a missing child: four-year-old Evelyn Gear.

LEHIGH ACRES

Lehigh Acres fire displaces 5, kills pet squirrel

A family was displaced from their home because of a fire in Lehigh Acres.

Tails wag for an update on one of Friday’s Furry Friends

WINK News meets lovable Tank and checks in on Hercules, who got adopted a day after his first debut on WINK News.

Lee County officer of the year finalist: LCSO Tyler Davolt

Deputy first class Tyler Davolt, An Afghanistan veteran line medic recalls on how he saved a car crash victim.

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GOLDEN GATE ESTATES

Questions surround Golden Gate Estates murder, suspect’s connection to the victim

The man accused of killing a woman in her 70s is now back in Collier County to face charges while investigators scour the crime scene.

FORT LAUDERDALE (AP)

Suspect in Florida TV crew attack faces more murder charges

A 19-year-old Florida man is now facing three first-degree murder charges related to a shooting last week that killed a television news reporter, a 9-year-old girl and a 38-year-old woman, sheriff’s officials said Tuesday.

North Carolina

3 county police chase captures Hardee County murder suspect

Matthew Scott Flores, a suspect in the Hardee County murder of Jose Carlos Martinez, was captured after a police chase spanning three counties in North Carolina on Thursday. According to the Wauchula Police Department, Flores drove through three counties in North Carolina attempting to flee from police before crashing along Main Street and Hollis Road […]

DESOTO COUNTY

19-year-old, 13-year-old turn themselves in as attempted murder suspects in DeSoto County

On Thursday morning, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office arrested two suspects it says were involved in the attempted murder of a man on Sunday. According to DCSO, 19-year-old Carlos Manuel Lopez and 13-year-old Jeavani Luna turned themselves in shortly before 10:30 a.m. An update will be posted on social media with statements and new information, […]