Officials on scene of active fire at Charlotte County homeMan accused of burglarizing several businesses in Fort Myers
Officials on scene of active fire at Charlotte County home Firefighters are on the scene of a fire at a Charlotte County home.
FORT MYERS Man accused of burglarizing several businesses in Fort Myers A crime spree came to an end Sunday night as deputies arrested a man in a bush.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers cross country runner reflects on state championship Fort Myers High School senior cross country runner Masha Dorofeev reflects on her state championship win and committing to UCF.
CAPE CORAL Coyote kills beloved family pet For 16 years, Sarge and his owner, James Stewart were inseparable.
FORT MYERS Local artist AHZUWOP to hold fashion show at tattoo shop A local artist is throwing a fashion show at a tattoo shop, an event that will also feature music performances and an art exhibition.
NAPLES Identity released of body found in Collier County retention pond According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a body was found in a retention pond on Sunday. The body was found on Lindsey Lane.
FORT MYERS City leaders looking to improve Fort Myers infrastructure with AI When people think of artificial intelligence (AI), they typically think of online apps like Chat GPT but the City of Fort Myers wants to use it to make a real-world difference.
SAINT JAMES CITY Saint James City neighbors create art from hurricane destruction Many who pass through Saint James City see this as just leftovers from a hundred-year storm but not Floyd Cornett.
FORT MYERS Miracle Moment: Children starting the year cancer free Several youngsters are celebrating starting 2025 cancer-free.
FORT MYERS Flood insurance discount up to 20% in Fort Myers Anyone who lives in the City of Fort Myers will be getting a bigger flood insurance discount.
Message from LCEC raises red flag for customers A push from one of Southwest Florida’s power providers to not use your heater as the temperatures drop has raised a red flag for some customers.
FORT MYERS Cutting down on truck traffic on McGregor Boulevard Giant trucks are rumbling on roads meant to connect neighborhoods, and now city leaders want to eliminate trucks from the roads completely.
Exercise: an instant health boost Did you know that just 30 minutes of exercise can start helping your body right away?
State attorney removes herself from Lee County Sheriff’s Office case A source sent WINK News anchor Claire Galt an executive order saying the state is investigating Ken Romano, a consultant who was on the sheriff’s office payroll.
Collier County woman arrested twice for operating illicit massage parlor The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of operating an illicit massage parlor, her second time arrested on this charge.
Officials on scene of active fire at Charlotte County home Firefighters are on the scene of a fire at a Charlotte County home.
FORT MYERS Man accused of burglarizing several businesses in Fort Myers A crime spree came to an end Sunday night as deputies arrested a man in a bush.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers cross country runner reflects on state championship Fort Myers High School senior cross country runner Masha Dorofeev reflects on her state championship win and committing to UCF.
CAPE CORAL Coyote kills beloved family pet For 16 years, Sarge and his owner, James Stewart were inseparable.
FORT MYERS Local artist AHZUWOP to hold fashion show at tattoo shop A local artist is throwing a fashion show at a tattoo shop, an event that will also feature music performances and an art exhibition.
NAPLES Identity released of body found in Collier County retention pond According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a body was found in a retention pond on Sunday. The body was found on Lindsey Lane.
FORT MYERS City leaders looking to improve Fort Myers infrastructure with AI When people think of artificial intelligence (AI), they typically think of online apps like Chat GPT but the City of Fort Myers wants to use it to make a real-world difference.
SAINT JAMES CITY Saint James City neighbors create art from hurricane destruction Many who pass through Saint James City see this as just leftovers from a hundred-year storm but not Floyd Cornett.
FORT MYERS Miracle Moment: Children starting the year cancer free Several youngsters are celebrating starting 2025 cancer-free.
FORT MYERS Flood insurance discount up to 20% in Fort Myers Anyone who lives in the City of Fort Myers will be getting a bigger flood insurance discount.
Message from LCEC raises red flag for customers A push from one of Southwest Florida’s power providers to not use your heater as the temperatures drop has raised a red flag for some customers.
FORT MYERS Cutting down on truck traffic on McGregor Boulevard Giant trucks are rumbling on roads meant to connect neighborhoods, and now city leaders want to eliminate trucks from the roads completely.
Exercise: an instant health boost Did you know that just 30 minutes of exercise can start helping your body right away?
State attorney removes herself from Lee County Sheriff’s Office case A source sent WINK News anchor Claire Galt an executive order saying the state is investigating Ken Romano, a consultant who was on the sheriff’s office payroll.
Collier County woman arrested twice for operating illicit massage parlor The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of operating an illicit massage parlor, her second time arrested on this charge.
Ryan Clayton Cole, 27. Credit: Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation into the death of a juvenile in Port Charlotte Thursday. According to CCSO, deputies responded to a call about reports of a suspicious male who was injured in the area of Olean Boulevard. The man, later identified as 27-year-old Ryan Clayton Cole of Port Charlotte, was said to have been seen running through a neighborhood bleeding and holding a knife. He was brought into custody by deputies and taken to Lee Memorial Hospital to be treated. The crime scene became a death investigation after Cole was taken to the hospital. His condition remains unknown. Detectives were investigating along Starlite Lane and Inman Court north of Olean Blvd. CCSO says there had been reports of a string of burglaries in the area and Cole was identified at the scene. Deputies were responding to the area when they saw Cole run behind a residence on Starlight Lane, crossing the canal towards Conway Blvd. At that time, an additional 911 call came in from a residence on Conway. The caller said an unknown male had entered his home. Deputies responded to the residence where they found Cole. After a short foot pursuit, they were able to take him into custody. During a canvas of the area, it was discovered an additional robbery had occurred on Starlite Lane. A doorway inside one residence had been entered by force. Inside, deputies found a teenager and a young child. Deputies say a violent encounter had ensued, and the teen was trying to protect their sibling. The teenager succumbed to their injuries. The child is said to be okay at this time. Deputies believe this incident is where Cole received his injuries. Howard Saks lives right next door to the crime scene. He was at his home when all of the sudden he heard a scream. “Somebody yelled, ‘Help my boy,’ and that was it. They shut down the streets and nobody would say anything.” He says the incident has forced him to reconsider just how safe his neighborhood is. “You know i’m to the point now where I guess I’m going to have to get a carrier’s permit,” he said. The family of the victim is requesting privacy and has asked that the names of their children not be released. The burglary victim from Conway Blvd. provided a description of Cole and identified him in a photo lineup as the suspect who entered his home. Cole faces charges for Burglary of an Occupied Dwelling and Petit Theft for the incident on Conway. The Starlite Lane scene is still under investigation for additional charges related to the death investigation. Cole appeared to have an extensive criminal record, a history of drug use and was on probation. Deputies say they will be on the scene Friday and Saturday trying to piece together what exactly happened. Anyone with information can contact the sheriff’s office at 941-639-2101.