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Punta Gorda firefighters rescue dog who was stuck in a recliner
First responders gave a four-month-old puppy CPR after freeing the stuck pup from a recliner. The dog’s owner said her neck and head were trapped, and she couldn’t breathe.

Punta Gorda man dies after crashing into Charlotte County pond
On Wednesday morning, a 67-year-old Punta Gorda man died after crashing into a Charlotte County pond.

Punta Gorda family loses dogs, home in fire: ‘Everything was gone’
A family was left heartbroken after two of their dogs died, and everything in their home was destroyed in a fire. The Punta Gorda family of six is staying at a hotel while they try and figure out what to do next.

Punta Gorda police investigating shooting death at apartment complex
Punta Gorda police are investigating the death of one at an apartment complex off Taylor Road.
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North Fort Myers man pleads guilty to possessing firearm, ammo as a felon
A North Fort Myers man faces a minimum of 15 years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition.

New software GunAlert tested to improve safety
WINK News found a tool that improves safety without the controversy surrounding guns. The creators of Gun Alert explain their new product.

Lee County Officer of the Year finalists: LCPA Officer Monica Freeman
Five Lee County law enforcement officers are up for Officer of the Year. WINK News went to Southwest Florida International Airport to see how one of the nominees goes above and beyond the call of duty.

Man arrested as suspect in Fort Myers High School break-in
A man is in custody after police say he was identified as the culprit in a break-in at Fort Myers High School.