Planning and Zoning Board approves proposed West County area development3 charged for major theft organization targeting luxury vehicles
Planning and Zoning Board approves proposed West County area development Homebuilder Maronda Homes received approval Feb. 10 from the Charlotte County Planning and Zoning Board to amend a previously approved development on 1,174 acres in the area of South Gulf Cove.
LEHIGH ACRES 3 charged for major theft organization targeting luxury vehicles Three men, one from Lehigh Acres, has been charged for their role in a major theft organization targeting luxury vehicles.
port charlotte Man arrested for DUI after slamming into Port Charlotte home’s garage The North Port Police Department has arrested a man accused of DUI and crashing into a Port Charlotte home’s garage.
CAPE CORAL New information on nurse accused of starving premature baby New information has been released about what happened behind closed doors when a nurse allegedly starved a premature baby.
BONITA SPRINGS World’s largest bounce castle to spring into Bonita Springs The Big Bounce America, the world’s largest inflatable bounce castle is set to appear in Bonita Springs.
palmdale Gatorama owner bitten during alligator feeding show Gatorama owner Allen Register was sent to hospital after being bitten by an alligator during a feeding show.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of Cape Coral DUI accident with serious injuries A man has been arrested after allegedly causing an accident with injuries while driving under the influence in Cape Coral.
wink news Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Another warm afternoon for your Tuesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warm Tuesday afternoon with stray rain showers expected in our inland communities.
NORTH FORT MYERS Cape Coral man faces 16 charges after fleeing multiple traffic stops Marcus Selby, 24, is facing multiple charges after a dramatic series of events involving Cape Coral police and Florida Highway Patrol troopers.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents brace for traffic surge with new advisory and app aid Sanibel residents are bracing for increased traffic as the city issued a “heavy traffic advisory” for the entire week.
FGCU FGCU’s Casey Santoro battles back from Achilles injury FGCU women’s basketball player Casey Santoro is back on the floor after suffering an Achilles injury a season ago.
BABCOCK RANCH Heaviest Florida panther ever recorded located in Babcock Ranch Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission biologists recently captured and collared the heaviest Florida panther ever recorded.
Lee County deputies using VR for safe high-risk training scenarios The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has taken a significant step forward in training by incorporating virtual reality technology.
NAPLES FC Naples signs local soccer star Joffre followed his dream across continents after graduating from Gulf Coast. Now he’s back on the professional soccer pitch in his hometown.
Planning and Zoning Board approves proposed West County area development Homebuilder Maronda Homes received approval Feb. 10 from the Charlotte County Planning and Zoning Board to amend a previously approved development on 1,174 acres in the area of South Gulf Cove.
LEHIGH ACRES 3 charged for major theft organization targeting luxury vehicles Three men, one from Lehigh Acres, has been charged for their role in a major theft organization targeting luxury vehicles.
port charlotte Man arrested for DUI after slamming into Port Charlotte home’s garage The North Port Police Department has arrested a man accused of DUI and crashing into a Port Charlotte home’s garage.
CAPE CORAL New information on nurse accused of starving premature baby New information has been released about what happened behind closed doors when a nurse allegedly starved a premature baby.
BONITA SPRINGS World’s largest bounce castle to spring into Bonita Springs The Big Bounce America, the world’s largest inflatable bounce castle is set to appear in Bonita Springs.
palmdale Gatorama owner bitten during alligator feeding show Gatorama owner Allen Register was sent to hospital after being bitten by an alligator during a feeding show.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of Cape Coral DUI accident with serious injuries A man has been arrested after allegedly causing an accident with injuries while driving under the influence in Cape Coral.
wink news Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Another warm afternoon for your Tuesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warm Tuesday afternoon with stray rain showers expected in our inland communities.
NORTH FORT MYERS Cape Coral man faces 16 charges after fleeing multiple traffic stops Marcus Selby, 24, is facing multiple charges after a dramatic series of events involving Cape Coral police and Florida Highway Patrol troopers.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents brace for traffic surge with new advisory and app aid Sanibel residents are bracing for increased traffic as the city issued a “heavy traffic advisory” for the entire week.
FGCU FGCU’s Casey Santoro battles back from Achilles injury FGCU women’s basketball player Casey Santoro is back on the floor after suffering an Achilles injury a season ago.
BABCOCK RANCH Heaviest Florida panther ever recorded located in Babcock Ranch Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission biologists recently captured and collared the heaviest Florida panther ever recorded.
Lee County deputies using VR for safe high-risk training scenarios The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has taken a significant step forward in training by incorporating virtual reality technology.
NAPLES FC Naples signs local soccer star Joffre followed his dream across continents after graduating from Gulf Coast. Now he’s back on the professional soccer pitch in his hometown.
Credit: Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. A deadly drug is appearing more often in Southwest Florida — fentanyl. Deputies in Charlotte County arrested five people in a drug bust where the powerful opiate was found. And within the last two weeks, local law enforcement busted dozen more for possession of the illegal substance in Collier and Lee counties. Experts say an amount of fentanyl no bigger than a grain of sand could kill someone. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested five suspects in Port Charlotte Friday for charges related to possession of fentanyl and other drugs. “Fentanyl is a drug that’s 100 more times more potent than morphine,” said Thomas Mouracade with Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida. “And it’s killing a great number of individuals.” John Henry Anthony, 51, and Richard Louis Gabel, 47, were both arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (Fentanyl) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Jennifer Lynn Jones, 34, and Daniel Allen Spoonamore, 35, were both arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (Fentanyl), Possession of a Controlled Substance (Heroin), Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Resisting an Officer without Violence. Jones also faces a charge for Possession of ammunition or weapon by convicted felon. Beth Nicole Patterson, 32, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (Fentanyl), Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The sheriff’s office had a search warrant for a home off Olean Boulevard that was part of an active investigation that began in February due to reports of two overdoses and other drug activity. According to the CCSO press release, two suspects tried to run away from law enforcement. The sheriff’s office found methamphetamine and fentanyl at the home, drug paraphernalia, which contained residues for methamphetamine, fentanyl and heroin. “Through our Drug Recovery Initiative, help is available free of charge to those who request it,” said Sheriff Bill Prummell in the press release. “As we continue to identify and remove drug dealers from our community, those who are addicted need to know that they can contact us for help.” Anonymous tips about dealers or drug use in your area can be submitted online by visiting www.ccso.org or through the sheriff’s office mobile app, available on Apple and Android markets. At the national level, the Lee County coalition just returned after speaking with Sen. Rick Scott about fentanyl in Washington D.C. “We had the honor of meeting with Sen. Ccott, and this was one of the topics that we were discussing the absolute enormity of the problem,” Mouracade said. While Scott was governor, he signed into law stiffer penalties for fentanyl drug dealers, including charging them with murder if their customers overdose. The groundwork of the opioid crisis began bust like the one in Charlotte County Friday. “These officers go into these busts,” Mouracade said. “They are risking their lives to make our world better.”