Naples police rescue injured owl outside station2 arrested for $1,500 vape theft at Port Charlotte gas station
NAPLES Naples police rescue injured owl outside station Naples police officers took on an unusual task when they rescued an injured owl outside the police department.
PORT CHARLOTTE 2 arrested for $1,500 vape theft at Port Charlotte gas station Two suspects were arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly stealing approximately $1,500 worth of vape products from a gas station in Port Charlotte.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: knife attack, robbery at gunpoint and hit-and-run This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife attack, a robbery at gunpoint and a hit-and-run on a bicyclist.
FORT MYERS Former Uber driver convicted of rape to be sentenced Monday Felix Torres, a former Uber driver, was found guilty in December of raping one of his passengers and will be sentenced Monday.
the weather authority Sunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority says a pleasant day is in store for Southwest Florida, with much more sunshine than we saw on Saturday.
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.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
NAPLES Naples police rescue injured owl outside station Naples police officers took on an unusual task when they rescued an injured owl outside the police department.
PORT CHARLOTTE 2 arrested for $1,500 vape theft at Port Charlotte gas station Two suspects were arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly stealing approximately $1,500 worth of vape products from a gas station in Port Charlotte.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: knife attack, robbery at gunpoint and hit-and-run This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife attack, a robbery at gunpoint and a hit-and-run on a bicyclist.
FORT MYERS Former Uber driver convicted of rape to be sentenced Monday Felix Torres, a former Uber driver, was found guilty in December of raping one of his passengers and will be sentenced Monday.
the weather authority Sunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority says a pleasant day is in store for Southwest Florida, with much more sunshine than we saw on Saturday.
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.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
(Left) 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo (AP Photo/Tony Avelar). (Right) Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (AP Photo/Ed Zurga). The matchup for Super Bowl LIV is set, and it’ll be the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the San Francisco 49ers with a Lombardi Trophy up for grabs in Miami on Feb. 2. This is the first time in 50 years that the Chiefs have been able to reach the Super Bowl, and they’re looking to win their first title since 1969. As for the 49ers, their latest Super Bowl appearance came back in 2012, but their last championship was back in 1994, so both clubs are trying to snap rather substantial droughts. This matchup will naturally be picked apart and dissected thoroughly over the next two weeks, but below you’ll see a quick preview of what’s to come in Super Bowl LIV. You’ll also see the latest odds and get some early leans from our friends at the Pick Six Podcast. Chiefs outlast early Titans run Similar to the divisional round, the Chiefs found themselves down early to the Tennessee Titans. The lead grew to as high as 17-7 in the second quarter, but Patrick Mahomes and company were once again able to surge back, scoring 28 unanswered points to pull away and stamp their ticket to Super Bowl LIV. Mahomes flashed his brilliance with both his arm (294 yards passing and three touchdowns) and his legs (53 yards rushing and a touchdown). Kansas City was also able to slow down Titans running back Derrick Henry, who was on a historic pace heading into this matchup. He rushed for just 69 yards in the game, with only seven yards coming in the second half. 49ers roll over Packers early The 49ers built up an early lead that really set themselves up for success. They dropped 27 unanswered points to start the game and held Green Bay scoreless in the first half. Even as the Packers were able to make it a more competitive game in the second half by scoring 13 points in the fourth quarter, that earlier run by San Francisco was enough to lock up the NFC Championship. A large part of the Niners success came through the running game as Raheem Mostert went crazy and rushed for 220 yards and four touchdowns in the win. Thanks to that success on the ground, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo wasn’t called upon to do much and only dropped back to pass eight times while completing six of those throws for 77 yards. For a larger breakdown of this game, here’s the link to our key takeaways from the NFC Championship. What to expect in 49ers-Chiefs The last time the Chiefs and 49ers went head-to-head was back in Week 3 of the 2018 season. Most will remember that game as the contest where San Francisco quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo suffered a season-ending ACL injury on a scramble. The two quarterbacks did play well in that game as Garoppolo threw for over 250 yards and two touchdowns, while Patrick Mahomes went for 314 yards passing and three touchdowns. Given their youth, both Garoppolo and Mahomes will likely take center stage leading up to the Super Bowl. For Kansas City, they’ll be looking to once again slow down a strong rushing attack. After holding Titans star running back Derrick Henry to just 69 yards rushing in the AFC Championship, the Chiefs will now face a 49ers team that just rushed for 287 yards on seven yards a carry in the NFC Championship. Meanwhile, the 49ers will look to contain Mahomes in a similar fashion they did with Aaron Rodgers in the NFC Championship, particularly in the first half. Having Nick Bosa, Dee Ford and other pass rushers constantly attacking Mahomes will be critical to the Niners hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. If the Chiefs win, it’ll be their second Super Bowl title in franchise history. Mahomes would then be the first quarterback in NFL history to win a Super Bowl and an NFL MVP award before the age of 25. Head coach Andy Reid would also win his elusive first Super Bowl title as a head coach. If the 49ers win, that will put the franchise in a tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots for the most Super Bowl titles won by a single franchise (6) in NFL history. Early picks for Super Bowl LIV We have a Pick Six Podcast Super Friends sweep in their early picks for Super Bowl LIV as Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough are all leaning towards choosing the Kansas City Chiefs to win it all. Of course, a lot can change between now and kickoff of the Super Bowl, but that’s where the fellas from the Pick Six Podcast are leaning as we wrap up Championship Sunday. For Ryan, John and Sean, they’re staying consistent with their preseason Super Bowl pick in Kansas City, so props to them for sniffing out that Super Bowl contender way back in the summer.