The Weather Authority Invest 95L reaches 90% chance of further development The Weather Authority is currently tracking Invest 95L in the Eastern Atlantic as the formation chance has now reached 90%.
FORT MYERS RSW to add Canada airline service in the Fall The Southwest Florida International Airport announced the addition of Toronto-based Porter Airlines to operate a seasonal route.
PUNTA GORDA Woman dead, deputy hospitalized in yesterday’s crash on Oil Well Road Two vehicles crashed, including a Collier County Sheriff’s Office vehicle, and one driver died after a crash on Oil Well Road Thursday afternoon.
WINK NEWS Fourth of July events across Southwest Florida The Fourth of July is celebrated Across Southwest Florida and nationwide with fireworks, barbecues, patriotic events and more.
NORTH FORT MYERS Brooke Hankinson kicking down barriers for North Fort Myers football Nothing intimidates North Fort Myers senior kicker Brooke Hankinson, not even playing football with the boys.
FORT MYERS SWFL reacts to the presidential debate Whether you’re rooting for Former President Donald Trump or President Joe Biden, or you just can’t choose a side, everyone has an opinion about this debate.
VENICE Teacher arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with student The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for allegedly engaging in sexual misconduct with a student.
Funeral procession held for Collier County detective The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is honoring one of its own as a funeral procession is being held for Detective Kerry Sill.
The Weather Authority Inland rain storms for your Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking high afternoon temperatures and inland rain showers throughout the early evening on Friday.
FORT MYERS Christopher Davis to be held without bond ahead of murder trial for missing boyfriend Christopher Davis, who stands accused of killing his boyfriend Barry Schmalbach, is in court for a bond hearing.
CAPE CORAL Groundbreaking for Festival Park in Cape Coral set for July The City of Cape Coral announced the groundbreaking ceremony date for Festival Park at 1100 Wilmington Parkway.
WINK NEWS Sheriff: deputies investigating a homicide in Three Oaks Park, shooter at large Deputies are searching for a shooter who killed a man in the Three Oaks Parks community.
CAPE CORAL Barry Schmalbach’s sister speaks out for the first time For the first time, Barry Schmalbach’s sister, Sherry has spoken with only WINK News about her brother’s mysterious disappearance and the emotional toll it has taken on his loved ones. Sherry shared memories of Barry’s life and described him as determined, charming and loving. “I love you so much. I’m so heartbroken that this happened to you. I’m so sorry. And I miss you. I would just hug him so hard,” said Sherry.
FORT MYERS BEACH San Carlos Island residents concerned about 240-room hotel A 240-room resort is being proposed on Main Street on San Carlos Island, and residents aren’t happy.
ENGLEWOOD Burger King bandit breaks into car in Englewood Three double-bacon cheeseburgers and a chicken sandwich led deputies straight to the Burger King Bandit.
The Weather Authority Invest 95L reaches 90% chance of further development The Weather Authority is currently tracking Invest 95L in the Eastern Atlantic as the formation chance has now reached 90%.
FORT MYERS RSW to add Canada airline service in the Fall The Southwest Florida International Airport announced the addition of Toronto-based Porter Airlines to operate a seasonal route.
PUNTA GORDA Woman dead, deputy hospitalized in yesterday’s crash on Oil Well Road Two vehicles crashed, including a Collier County Sheriff’s Office vehicle, and one driver died after a crash on Oil Well Road Thursday afternoon.
WINK NEWS Fourth of July events across Southwest Florida The Fourth of July is celebrated Across Southwest Florida and nationwide with fireworks, barbecues, patriotic events and more.
NORTH FORT MYERS Brooke Hankinson kicking down barriers for North Fort Myers football Nothing intimidates North Fort Myers senior kicker Brooke Hankinson, not even playing football with the boys.
FORT MYERS SWFL reacts to the presidential debate Whether you’re rooting for Former President Donald Trump or President Joe Biden, or you just can’t choose a side, everyone has an opinion about this debate.
VENICE Teacher arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with student The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for allegedly engaging in sexual misconduct with a student.
Funeral procession held for Collier County detective The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is honoring one of its own as a funeral procession is being held for Detective Kerry Sill.
The Weather Authority Inland rain storms for your Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking high afternoon temperatures and inland rain showers throughout the early evening on Friday.
FORT MYERS Christopher Davis to be held without bond ahead of murder trial for missing boyfriend Christopher Davis, who stands accused of killing his boyfriend Barry Schmalbach, is in court for a bond hearing.
CAPE CORAL Groundbreaking for Festival Park in Cape Coral set for July The City of Cape Coral announced the groundbreaking ceremony date for Festival Park at 1100 Wilmington Parkway.
WINK NEWS Sheriff: deputies investigating a homicide in Three Oaks Park, shooter at large Deputies are searching for a shooter who killed a man in the Three Oaks Parks community.
CAPE CORAL Barry Schmalbach’s sister speaks out for the first time For the first time, Barry Schmalbach’s sister, Sherry has spoken with only WINK News about her brother’s mysterious disappearance and the emotional toll it has taken on his loved ones. Sherry shared memories of Barry’s life and described him as determined, charming and loving. “I love you so much. I’m so heartbroken that this happened to you. I’m so sorry. And I miss you. I would just hug him so hard,” said Sherry.
FORT MYERS BEACH San Carlos Island residents concerned about 240-room hotel A 240-room resort is being proposed on Main Street on San Carlos Island, and residents aren’t happy.
ENGLEWOOD Burger King bandit breaks into car in Englewood Three double-bacon cheeseburgers and a chicken sandwich led deputies straight to the Burger King Bandit.
Betty Shelby (via Tulsa Police Department) TULSA, Okla. (AP) – Prosecutors in Tulsa, Oklahoma, charged a white police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black man on a city street with first-degree manslaughter Thursday. Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler filed the charge less than a week after officer Betty Shelby shot and killed 40-year-old Terence Crutcher on Sept. 16. Kunzweiler said arrangements were being made for Shelby’s surrender. Dashcam and aerial footage of the shooting and its aftermath showed Crutcher walking away from Shelby with his arms in the air. The footage does not offer a clear view of when Shelby fired the single shot that killed Crutcher. Her attorney has said Crutcher was not following police commands and that Shelby opened fire when the man began to reach into his SUV window. But Crutcher’s family immediately discounted that claim, saying the father of four posed no threat to the officers. They also pointed to an enlarged photo from police footage that appears to show Crutcher’s window was rolled up. And police said Crutcher did not have gun on him or in his vehicle. Among the definitions in Oklahoma for first-degree manslaughter is a killing “perpetrated unnecessarily either while resisting an attempt by the person killed to commit a crime, or after such attempt shall have failed.” If convicted, Shelby could face a minimum of four years in prison. Shelby, who joined the Tulsa Police Department in December 2011, was en route to a domestic violence call when she encountered Crutcher’s vehicle abandoned on a city street, straddling the center line. Shelby did not activate her patrol car’s dashboard camera, so no footage exists of what first happened between the two before other officers arrived. The police footage shows Crutcher approaching the driver’s side of the SUV, then more officers walk up and Crutcher appears to lower his hands and place them on the vehicle. A man inside a police helicopter overhead says: “That looks like a bad dude, too. Probably on something.” The officers surround Crutcher and he suddenly drops to the ground. A voice heard on police radio says: “Shots fired!” The officers back away and Crutcher is left unattended on the street for about two minutes before an officer puts on medical gloves and begins to attend to him. Earlier this year, a former volunteer deputy with the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office was sentenced to four years in prison after he was convicted of second-degree manslaughter in the shooting death of Eric Harris.