Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
Red tide advisory issued for Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach The Florida Department of Health issued a red tide advisory after presence of the algae bloom was found near Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach in Collier County.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
Red tide advisory issued for Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach The Florida Department of Health issued a red tide advisory after presence of the algae bloom was found near Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach in Collier County.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
Collier County Sheriff’s Office holds press conference on June 22, 2018 in connection with drug trafficking investigation. WINK News/ Melinda Lee Six people were arrested in connection with a methamphetamine-trafficking operation in South Florida and California, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Arrests were made in California, Collier, Lee and Sarasota counties and were a result of a year-long investigation dubbed as “Operation Ice Breaker.” Collier detectives seized or purchased about six pounds of crystal methamphetamine with a street value of $96,000 dollars, the sheriff’s office said. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office also seized 8.49 pounds of methamphetamine, 454.6 grams of marijuana, 67 prescription pills and $163,000 cash. The suspects were accused of conspiring to traffic about 22 pounds of crystal methamphetamine with a street value of approximately $360,000, the sheriff’s office said. The following suspects were arrested: Michael Adrian Stonebreaker, 48, of Naples, faces two counts of conspiracy to traffic in methamphetamine and two counts of trafficking in methamphetamine. Bond is set at $3.25 million. Biron Land Bacher, 48, of Cape Coral, faces charges of conspiracy to traffic in methamphetamine and trafficking in methamphetamine. Bond is set at $2 million. Stephanie Michelle Shaw, 43, of Goodland, faces charges of conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine. Bond is set at $300,000. Jason Nicholas Garff, 49, of Naples, faces charges of possession of methamphetamine. Bond is set at $25,000. Brian Tharp, 43, of Venice, was arrested May 19 by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. He faces charges of trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. Bond is set at $501,500. Octavio Hernandez, 37, of Santa Ana, California, was arrested Friday by the California Drug Enforcement Administration. Faces one count of conspiracy to traffic in methamphetamine, and two counts of trafficking in methamphetamine. Arrest warrants have also been issued for suspects who are not yet in custody, the sheriff’s office said. “These arrests will severely impact their ability to do business in the Southwest Florida area for some time,” the sheriff’s office said on Facebook. “We believe we have made Southwest Florida a safer place by removing these individuals from the community.” The Collier County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference at 11 a.m. to announce the results of the drug trafficking investigation. Watch the conference below: Photo via the Collier County Sheriff’s Office Photo via the Collier County Sheriff’s Office Photo via the Collier County Sheriff’s Office Photo via the Collier County Sheriff’s Office Photo via the Collier County Sheriff’s Office Photo via the Collier County Sheriff’s Office Photo via the Collier County Sheriff’s Office Photo via the Collier County Sheriff’s Office Photo of Octavio Hernandez via the Collier County Sheriff’s Office