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.
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. The flames were far off at first. Then they were next to Joan Resto’s home. Resto was in the kitchen of her 42nd Street Southwest home Sunday evening when her dogs started barking. She looked outside a window and initially saw smoke and fire embers. The flames eventually melted the siding on the left side and back of her home. Power lines connected to her home were also melted. The fence surrounding her home was destroyed. “Shocking. It was like I couldn’t believe it was happening,” she said Monday. “I mean I’ve seen it on TV but I didn’t expect it to happen to our neighborhood and so quickly, it just spread.” Two brush fires that scorched approximately 400 acres of land on Sunday, forcing evacuations and damaging several homes, are contained but were not under control as of Monday afternoon. “They’re still within their boundaries,” said Susan Lindenmuth, Estero Fire Rescue spokesperson. “Crews at this point are doing mop up.” Seven homes were damaged, but the extent, as well as the cause of the fires, were not immediately known. No injuries were reported as of Monday. One fire burned near the intersection of Grant Boulevard and Charwood Avenue South, where flames broke out around 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Lehigh Acres Fire Rescue said. That blaze damaged one home but was 100 percent contained shortly before 8 p.m. Sunday, the Florida Forest Service said. Another began near 3213 43rd St. SW and spread to the south side of State Road 82. That one damaged six homes and was 85 percent contained as of 8 p.m. Sunday, the Forest Service said. Residents were evacuated to a temporary shelter at Veterans Community Park Recreation Center. They were able to return to their homes at around 10 p.m. Sunday. Angel Caso, who was evacuated, saw flames approach his backyard. “At that moment, you don’t really know whats going on and you’re more scared of the situation than anything else. Possessions are possessions, you know,” he said. “The neighborhood, the three or four homes that are next to each other. We all huddled together, got on our knees and asked the lord to help us and he did. Literally the fire stopped right at my property.” Caso’s home was one of more than 100 that were saved by firefighters: #LehighAcres UPDATE~ approximately 115 homes were saved during both #wildfire thank you to all partnering agencies & residents #OnlyYou — Caloosahatchee FC (@FFS_cafc) March 6, 2017 Other than winds that can reach 30 mph, firefighters, many of whom have responded from multiple counties, are also dealing with spectators, Lindenmuth said. “It’s very exciting, it’s very frightening and people want to get out there and see what’s going on,” she said. “We really discourage people from doing that. Let us have the space that we need.” Brush fires are common during dry season in Florida, which lasts through the winter months. While officials often battle low humidity, low rainfall and high winds, Lindenmuth said Sunday’s fires were different. “This is the perfect storm when we’ve had all three of those things,” she said. “And that’s what made this particular incident, and the one down in Collier County, made it very very challenging because it is very difficult to fight something like that when you’re fighting mother nature along with it.” Here’s a close up view of the damage sustained to Resto’s home: