FORT MYERS, Fla. Summer brings fun in the sun, but it also brings more burglaries as people head out on vacation or leave their cars unlocked.
Trish Routte of Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers stopped by the WINK News studio with advice to keep you and your family safe.
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Patrol car crashes off Melbourne Street in Charlotte Harbor
A patrol car crashed on Tamiami Trail off Melbourne Street in Charlotte Harbor Wednesday afternoon.

Police search for man accused of trying to steal car in St. James City
Law enforcement needs help identifying a man driving a Ford van accused of trying to tow and steal a car parked in an empty field on Stringfellow Road in St. James City.

Summer BreakSpot program to feed Florida kids while school is out
A program called Summer BreakSpot is going to provide free breakfast and lunch to children 18 and under until school starts again.

84-year-old veteran has been living in car since Hurricane Ian
An 84-year-old veteran has been living in his car since his condo was gutted after being damaged by Hurricane Ian
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