Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers
CAPE CORAL Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal On an average day, it’s pretty common to see people fishing or swimming in a canal. One neighbor in Cape Coral saw something unusual in his backyard Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
The Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday Clouds and occasional sunshine this Sunday. A few brief showers are possible late in the afternoon and this evening.
TALLAHASSEE (CBS) Governor DeSantis signs AI and vape bills Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
ESTERO Gold Star Golf Tournament honors fallen veteran Behind each putt and swing of a golf club at the Gold Star Golf Tournament is someone who knew John Wirka Junior.
NEW YORK (AP) How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form?
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, inappropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
CAPE CORAL Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal On an average day, it’s pretty common to see people fishing or swimming in a canal. One neighbor in Cape Coral saw something unusual in his backyard Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
The Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday Clouds and occasional sunshine this Sunday. A few brief showers are possible late in the afternoon and this evening.
TALLAHASSEE (CBS) Governor DeSantis signs AI and vape bills Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
ESTERO Gold Star Golf Tournament honors fallen veteran Behind each putt and swing of a golf club at the Gold Star Golf Tournament is someone who knew John Wirka Junior.
NEW YORK (AP) How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form?
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, inappropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Edward Strother, 53, attacks Lee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy First Class Dean Bardes (Photo via Lee County Sheriff’s Office). FORT MYERS, Fla. – Breaking news dominated Southwest Florida’s 2016 news cycle. From assaults on law enforcement to a mass shooting and severe weather, more people visited winknews.com this year than ever before to read the latest details. And for that, we thank you. Below are our most clicked-on stories of 2016: 5) Officer shot Sanibel police officer Jarred Ciccone was shot in the shoulder during a traffic stop in November. The attack was the fourth on a Southwest Florida law enforcement officer within the previous two weeks. Jon Webster Hay, 49, is charged with shooting Ciccone while driving by the traffic stop, then engaging in a firefight with officers. Related stories: Sanibel officer shot, officials clear scene Sanibel suspect, police exchanged 14 rounds of gunfire Sen. Rubio, police, community react to Sanibel shooting 4) Exploding e-cigarette An Englewood man lost eight teeth and had his jaw wired shut after an e-cigarette exploded in his face in January. Chris Thompson described the incident as a “mini grenade going off in my hand, right next to my face.” Related story: Man loses teeth, jaw wired together after e-cig explodes 3) Cape Coral tornado Homes were destroyed, vehicles were damaged and garages collapsed after an EF2 tornado – with winds from 111 to 135 mph – ripped through Cape Coral in January. No deaths or serious injuries were reported. Related stories: EF2 tornado hits Cape Coral as heavy rain, winds cause damage across Lee County Cape tornado victim: ‘It was like a war zone’ Cape Coral man locates lost, now damaged boat Cape Coral tornado victims find relief in good deeds 2) Club Blu The world turned its attention to Fort Myers after two people were killed and nearly two dozen others injured after shots were fired following a teen party at Club Blu in July. Stef’an Strawder, an 18-year-old star basketball player at Lehigh Senior High School, and 14-year-old Sean Archilles, a student at Royal Palm Exceptional School, were killed. The shooter remains at large. Related stories: Lehigh HS star among 2 dead, 18 other shot outside Fort Myers nightclub ‘Hit the floor. Find a table,’ mother tells teen before deadly Club Blu shooting Gun-related arrest made in connection to Club Blu shooting Sixth lawsuit filed in connection to Club Blu shooting 1) Deputy assault A vehicle pursuit nearly turned deadly for a Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputy in November. Deputy First Class Dean Bardes was engaged in a physical altercation with Edward Strother, 53, following a pursuit on Interstate 75 that ended at the Corkscrew Road exit. An unidentified passerby shot and killed Strother. Related stories: Passerby shoots, kills suspect fighting deputy on I-75 Sheriff Scott: ‘Black lives matter, blue lives matter, all life matters’ Suspect named in fatal I-75 deputy involved assault Questions persist about deputy involved I-75 assault Honorable mentions: The disappearance of 9-year-old Diana Alvares Lee County student ejected from class due to haircut Explicit, sexually suggestive lyrics bench Lehigh HS basketball team Sex scandal rocks South Fort Myers HS