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Marco Island city manager responds to latest police scandal
Marco Island’s city manager has had his hands full in the wake of years of scandals involving the city’s police department.

Hot, humid forecast for Thursday
Our run of above-average heat continues, with high temperatures reaching the 80s across Southwest Florida. It will still feel humid and muggy as dew points remain in the 60s and 70s. As a result, areas of patchy dense fog will linger into the late morning. Boaters will find pleasant conditions on the water. One- to […]

Near-record heat with no rain in Tuesday’s forecast
High temperatures will reach the 80s under partly cloudy skies. It will sometimes feel humid, with dew points hitting the upper 60s and low 70s. Boaters can expect great conditions on the water. One- to 2-foot Gulf wave heights and a light chop are expected. No rain is in Tuesday’s forecast. We will keep […]

Police say 3 dead, 4 hurt in latest California shooting
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting at a short-term rental home in an upscale Los Angeles neighborhood early Saturday morning, police said. The shooting occurred at about 2:30 a.m. in the Beverly Crest neighborhood. This is at least the sixth mass shooting in California this month. Sgt. Frank Preciado of […]
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Port Charlotte man sentenced to 5 1/2 years for sexually assaulting minor
A Port Charlotte man was sentenced Friday to 5 1/2 years in prison for sexually assaulting a minor.

Fort Myers man sentenced to 35 years for deadly robbery plot
A Fort Myers man was sentenced Friday morning to 35 years in prison for a 2018 plot to lure and rob a victim who ended up dead in a hospital.

Children’s Advocacy Center in Naples still recovering from Ian
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Collier County says an increasing number of children need its help, but the center needed some help of its own when Hurricane Ian came just after extensive renovations were completed.

Friday’s Furry Friends: Bentley, Max Mitchell, Koda
The Gulf Coast Humane Society has around 100 dogs in its shelter, all in need of loving homes. Every Friday, WINK News will introduce you to new dogs that could be the perfect additions to your family. This week: Bentley, Max Mitchell and Koda.