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LEHIGH ACRES

Deadly crash in Lehigh Acres on Saturday

A deadly crash occurred in Lehigh Acres just before noon on Saturday. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 21st Street East off Hines Avenue in Lehigh Acres. It’s unclear how many people died in the crash. As of 5:30 p.m., there is no roadblock in the area. This is an active scene […]

GOLDEN GATE

Fentanyl, heroin, meth, and more led to 10 arrests on Friday in Golden Gate

Ten people were arrested by Collier County detectives after finding fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana, and narcotic equipment during a search in Golden Gate on Friday. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Vice and Narcotics detectives found the narcotics and equipment after searching 5337 19th Avenue S.W in Golden Gate on Friday. Reports indicate […]

LEE COUNTY

SWFL Crime Stoppers: Tips sought for wanted man facing multiple charges

Darian Busby, of Lee County, is wanted by SWFL Crime Stoppers for FTA, “Failing To Appear” and faces other charges too. According to SWFL Crime Stoppers, Busby left the scene of a crash and faces charges of driving with a suspended license and drug possession. If you know where Busby is call 1-800-780-TIPS, or click […]

Collier County school bus driver arrested, accused of lewd and lascivious molestation on school bus

Tomas Andres Cabrera, 57, a Collier County public school bus driver, was arrested after reportedly inappropriately touching a student on his bus. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Cabrera is charged with lewd and lascivious molestation. Cabrera was accused of touching and kissing a student’s left breast over her clothing. The victim told a […]

LEE COUNTY

Man facing five felonies after fleeing from troopers in Lee County Friday

Miguel Andrade, 22, from Port Charlotte is facing five felonies and three misdemeanor charges after getting arrested on Saturday. According to Florida Highway Patrol, troopers were responding to a “Be On The Look Out” alert shortly before 6 p.m. The alert was related to a stolen Ford Edge SUV going south on I-75 from Charlotte […]

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WINK NEWS

How recent abortion bills could impact women in SWFL

A new bill to shorten the amount of time women have to get an abortion was introduced by lawmakers on the first day of the Florida legislative session.

FORT MYERS

Most Wanted Wednesday: Some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects for March 8

This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida.

FORT PIERCE (AP)

Police: 8 people shot, 1 critical at Florida MLK Day event

Police in Florida said eight people were shot Monday during an MLK Jr. Day event, with one of the victims listed in critical condition. The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office confirmed all the victims in the early evening shooting in Fort Pierce were adults, WPBF-TV reported. The shooting occurred at Ilous Ellis Park at 5:20 […]

NAPLES

MLK Day marches honoring his legacy in SWFL

The Collier County NAACP put together the MLK Day parade for the first time in three years in Naples. But, as people celebrated the great holiday, many also took time to reflect. Joyous and celebratory because it has been a long time since the community celebrated Doctor Martin Luther King altogether. But, among the dancing […]

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Body of Florida toddler found in alligator jaws after search

The body of a 2-year-old Florida boy who had been the subject of a frantic search after his mother was slain was found Friday in a lake in the jaws of an alligator, police said. St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway also said the boy’s father, 21-year-old Thomas Mosley, will be charged with two counts […]

Hurricane Ian memorial event, Together in Prayer, in downtown Fort Myers

Six months since Hurricane Ian hit the shores of Southwest Florida, the community is coming together to share in the feeling of unity and prayer. A memorial in Centennial Park after Ian gave people a place to mourn their loved ones and losses. Six months later, religious leaders in the community organized the “together in […]

Parents grieve Cape Coral soldier killed in Kentucky Blackhawk crash

32-year-old Aaron Healy from Cape Coral was among nine soldiers killed in a helicopter crash near Fort Campbell, Kentucky, on Wednesday.

Missing Pinellas County 2-year-old found dead in alligator’s mouth

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement says the 2-year-old boy missing from Pinellas County has been found dead.

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