Loitering suspect accused of dropping cell phone and ID at Fort Myers crime scenePrecautionary lockdowns for 2 Fort Myers schools have been lifted
FORT MYERS Loitering suspect accused of dropping cell phone and ID at Fort Myers crime scene A man has been arrested after allegedly dropping his cell phone and driver’s license at the scene of a loitering crime in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS Precautionary lockdowns for 2 Fort Myers schools have been lifted The Lee County School District has lifted its precautionary lockdowns on two Fort Myers schools early Tuesday morning.
Car engulfed in flames on West Villages Parkway in Sarasota A head-on collision that ended in a fire occurred on River Road, south of West Villages Parkway, in Sarasota County.
Caloosahatchee Bridge faces traffic delays due to FDOT project Motorists on the Caloosahatchee Bridge in Fort Myers faced severe traffic delays due to the Florida Department of Transportation pedestrian walkway project.
31 endangered Florida panthers killed in 2024; breaks record for most deaths in a year A grim record has been broken, as another endangered Florida panther has been slain by a vehicle on Interstate 75 in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign underway in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Fire Department has launched its 12th annual “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign.
the weather authority Cool weather with abundant sunshine this Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking cooler temperatures, with abundant sunshine expected this Tuesday afternoon.
Better Business Bureau alerts public to rise in fake pet ads The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about the rise of fraudulent pet adoption schemes during the holiday season.
FORT MYERS Boy with autism drowns in Fort Myers pond A Fort Myers family is heartbroken they will never get see their little boy running around smiling again after he drowned in Lee County.
NAPLES Man arrested for sex crimes with underage girl on Naples Pier A Naples man has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a minor on the Naples Pier.
Page Field Opportunities await in Lee County’s Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program Lee County will soon have a new civil air patrol squadron, but they need people interested in joining to make this happen.
Southwest Florida leaders react to President Biden’s pardon of Hunter Biden Southwest Florida leaders are weighing in Monday evening on President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter.
Who is responsible for the Black Friday traffic nightmare at Miromar Outlets? Thousands of people were trapped in their cars for hours at Miromar Outlets in Estero on Black Friday. On Monday, WINK News obtained the contract between the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Miromar Outlets, which sheds light on how traffic got as bad as it did.
FGCU FGCU volleyball heads to Salt Lake City for NCAA Tournament FGCU volleyball is off to Salt Lake City to compete in its fourth straight NCAA Tournament, starting with fifth-seed Marquette in the first round.
New cameras crackdown on speeding in school zones Hendry County Schools has launched a program to crack down on speeding in school zones.
FORT MYERS Loitering suspect accused of dropping cell phone and ID at Fort Myers crime scene A man has been arrested after allegedly dropping his cell phone and driver’s license at the scene of a loitering crime in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS Precautionary lockdowns for 2 Fort Myers schools have been lifted The Lee County School District has lifted its precautionary lockdowns on two Fort Myers schools early Tuesday morning.
Car engulfed in flames on West Villages Parkway in Sarasota A head-on collision that ended in a fire occurred on River Road, south of West Villages Parkway, in Sarasota County.
Caloosahatchee Bridge faces traffic delays due to FDOT project Motorists on the Caloosahatchee Bridge in Fort Myers faced severe traffic delays due to the Florida Department of Transportation pedestrian walkway project.
31 endangered Florida panthers killed in 2024; breaks record for most deaths in a year A grim record has been broken, as another endangered Florida panther has been slain by a vehicle on Interstate 75 in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign underway in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Fire Department has launched its 12th annual “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign.
the weather authority Cool weather with abundant sunshine this Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking cooler temperatures, with abundant sunshine expected this Tuesday afternoon.
Better Business Bureau alerts public to rise in fake pet ads The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about the rise of fraudulent pet adoption schemes during the holiday season.
FORT MYERS Boy with autism drowns in Fort Myers pond A Fort Myers family is heartbroken they will never get see their little boy running around smiling again after he drowned in Lee County.
NAPLES Man arrested for sex crimes with underage girl on Naples Pier A Naples man has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a minor on the Naples Pier.
Page Field Opportunities await in Lee County’s Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program Lee County will soon have a new civil air patrol squadron, but they need people interested in joining to make this happen.
Southwest Florida leaders react to President Biden’s pardon of Hunter Biden Southwest Florida leaders are weighing in Monday evening on President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter.
Who is responsible for the Black Friday traffic nightmare at Miromar Outlets? Thousands of people were trapped in their cars for hours at Miromar Outlets in Estero on Black Friday. On Monday, WINK News obtained the contract between the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Miromar Outlets, which sheds light on how traffic got as bad as it did.
FGCU FGCU volleyball heads to Salt Lake City for NCAA Tournament FGCU volleyball is off to Salt Lake City to compete in its fourth straight NCAA Tournament, starting with fifth-seed Marquette in the first round.
New cameras crackdown on speeding in school zones Hendry County Schools has launched a program to crack down on speeding in school zones.
Photo via MGN FORT MYERS, Fla. A shark dragged behind a boat. A rabbit thrown against a wall. A turtle that had its shell smeared with paint. Viral videos of animal abuse have been making the rounds online, sparking outrage and questions. A video posted on social media in July appeared to show three young men laughing as they looked back at a distressed shark violently flopping in and out of the water as it was dragged behind their boat. A separate viral video shared in August showed a man shooting a hammerhead shark off the side of a boat. Three Jacksonville-area teenage girls faced animal cruelty charges in May 2016 after a video appeared online that appeared to show them throwing a bunny against a wall several times. “It seems like they’re fundamentally misunderstanding that they’re affecting a living creature in this video,” Florida Gulf Coast University student John Ashman said. A gopher tortoise was found covered in red paint in July 2016 and was treated by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. It took about a week to get the paint off of its shell, legs and head. FGCU Assistant Professor Dr. Terence Leary and his team study animal abuse and its connection to serial killers. While not every abuser is a serial killer, immediate action should be taken to stop the behavior, Leary said. “These are signals that if we see it, we need to act quickly, a major red flag,” Leary said. “That does not mean that everyone who engages in these behaviors will become a criminal psychopath.” Leary supports zero-tolerance policies that would quickly address the issue. But laws vary by county around Florida. Hillsborough County recently created an animal abuser registry that lists anyone convicted of animal abuse. Those on the list are prohibited from having, living or working with animals. Southwest Florida counties do not yet have an animal abuse program. Charlotte County is working to have an animal abuse registry within the next two years. Collier County is reducing animal abuse fines for offenders who take pet ownership classes. Lee County hasn’t made any recent changes to its animal abuse policy.