Crash on Daniels Parkway leaves 1 injured, FHP investigatingReckless driver arrested twice in 10 days in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS Crash on Daniels Parkway leaves 1 injured, FHP investigating The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving two vehicles that has left at least one person injured in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Reckless driver arrested twice in 10 days in Fort Myers A Fort Myers man with a revoked license was arrested twice within 10 days for driving violations.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly shooter, home invasion and drug trafficking This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly shootings, home invasions and drug trafficking.
FORT MYERS Pedestrian dead after crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person dead Saturday night.
Sunday brings sun and clouds with chance for a stray shower The Weather Authority forecasts another seasonal day across Southwest Florida, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s to low 80s this afternoon.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
FORT MYERS Crash on Daniels Parkway leaves 1 injured, FHP investigating The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving two vehicles that has left at least one person injured in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Reckless driver arrested twice in 10 days in Fort Myers A Fort Myers man with a revoked license was arrested twice within 10 days for driving violations.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly shooter, home invasion and drug trafficking This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly shootings, home invasions and drug trafficking.
FORT MYERS Pedestrian dead after crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person dead Saturday night.
Sunday brings sun and clouds with chance for a stray shower The Weather Authority forecasts another seasonal day across Southwest Florida, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s to low 80s this afternoon.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
Angela Melvin, founder of Valerie’s House, comforts Sydney Emery, 9 years old, who lost her mother at around the same young age as Melvin. (Credit: WINK News) One Fort Myers woman is on a mission to help children cope with the death of their loved one and lead them towards fulfilling lives. Step by step, Sydney Emery makes her way into Angela Melvin’s arms. Then, they walk into ‘Valerie’s House,’ which is a place they can grieve the deaths of their mothers and learn to heal together. Angela Melvin, founder of Valerie’s House, comforts Sydney Emery, 9 years old, who lost her mother at around the same young age as Melvin. (Credit: WINK News) “Our mom died at about the same age,” Emery, 9 years old, said. “My mom died of cancer.” “I didn’t even talk about my mom’s death till I was in my late teens, early twenties,” Melvin said. “I knew I needed to share who Valerie was. The short life that she had and just the opportunity to continue her legacy of helping others.” Melvin’s mother is the ‘Valerie’ in Valerie’s House. She created it in 2016 to help children and families who have lost a loved one. Within Valerie’s House, Emery is looking at a memory wall with several dozen pictures of loved ones. Above the wall of smiling faces are the words, “forever in our hearts.” “It reminds you that your loved one is still here even if they’re not physically here,” Emery said. “Like their soul is still with you but not their physical body.” The memory wall shows dozens of photos of loved ones in happier times. (Credit: WINK News) The team at Valerie’s House provides care to families grieving. Each month, there will be between 10 to 20 support groups going on where people can find support and community as they work on the healing process. At a separate wall, new kids can pick a teddy bear or a stuffed animal. Some even choose a blanket. The toys and tools are provided to families for free and have helped over 800 children around Southwest Florida. The organization plans to expand to other communities and build groups in schools. This weekend, Valerie’s House continues inspiring people by holding a holiday party for the over 140 families they serve. They are still accepting gifts for children and teenagers from now until Friday around 5 p.m. at 1762 Fowler St. in Fort Myers. It is all intending to help families find sunshine after a storm. “No child should grieve alone,” Melvin said. “I’m gonna keep fighting for these children.”