Bonita Springs residents alarmed after car break-insLee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents alarmed after car break-ins A Bonita Springs homeowner is sleeping with one eye open after her social security card was stolen from her car, an incident caught on video.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
FORT MYERS Exclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city On Friday, the president of Florida Warriors Hockey got a letter saying that starting July 1, his program’s rink access at the Fort Myers Skatium would be cut from 48 hours a month to only eight hours a month.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Massive fire leaves Cape Coral businesses in shambles Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
Contrasting Lee, Collier and Charlotte homicide rates to nationwide numbers The Wall Street Journal says nationwide homicide rates have dropped by 20% compared to the numbers from 2023.
New program to make life more manageable for Parkinson’s patients A new program, backed by research, was created using the power of spin cycling to redefine the fight against Parkinson’s.
Medicaid class action gets go-ahead A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program after a COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
FORT MYERS New downtown Fort Myers parking options coming soon Two new spots are coming for you to park on nights and weekends in downtown Fort Myers, but you’ll still have to pay.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Family ‘sucker-punched’ in Lehigh Acres brawl A woman is speaking out about a conflict she was involved in at Barefoot Lake.
Miracle Moment: Christina Soriero Doctors diagnosed 22-year-old Christina Soriero with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was just 18. A time in her life when the only thing she should have been dealing with was senioritis and getting ready for life after high school.
DeSantis signs bill impacting new mothers and jury duty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will impact new mothers and their eligibility to serve on jury duty.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents alarmed after car break-ins A Bonita Springs homeowner is sleeping with one eye open after her social security card was stolen from her car, an incident caught on video.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
FORT MYERS Exclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city On Friday, the president of Florida Warriors Hockey got a letter saying that starting July 1, his program’s rink access at the Fort Myers Skatium would be cut from 48 hours a month to only eight hours a month.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Massive fire leaves Cape Coral businesses in shambles Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
Contrasting Lee, Collier and Charlotte homicide rates to nationwide numbers The Wall Street Journal says nationwide homicide rates have dropped by 20% compared to the numbers from 2023.
New program to make life more manageable for Parkinson’s patients A new program, backed by research, was created using the power of spin cycling to redefine the fight against Parkinson’s.
Medicaid class action gets go-ahead A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program after a COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
FORT MYERS New downtown Fort Myers parking options coming soon Two new spots are coming for you to park on nights and weekends in downtown Fort Myers, but you’ll still have to pay.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Family ‘sucker-punched’ in Lehigh Acres brawl A woman is speaking out about a conflict she was involved in at Barefoot Lake.
Miracle Moment: Christina Soriero Doctors diagnosed 22-year-old Christina Soriero with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was just 18. A time in her life when the only thing she should have been dealing with was senioritis and getting ready for life after high school.
DeSantis signs bill impacting new mothers and jury duty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will impact new mothers and their eligibility to serve on jury duty.
Photo via WINK News All mandatory evacuations have been canceled, per Collier County Sheriff’s Office. These were originally in place on both sides of Alligator Alley due to the 36th Ave SE Fire that has grown to 8,663 acres and continues to spread through Collier County. As of Friday evening, the fire is now at 40% containment. Investigators are still working to determine if arson was the cause of the fire. The Florida Forest Service Green Incident Management Team and Greater Naples Fire Rescue hosted a joint press conference with an update at 5 p.m. Friday. Forestry said the rain was a great help to dousing the flames, but they’re not out of the woods yet. “We have been able to make good use of the rain over the night and into this morning, letting our firefighters get closer to the line of the fire, keeping it contained and doing a good job for us,” said John Kern, the incident commander for the Green IMT. So far about half of the damage has been assessed with seven homes and 23 other structures destroyed. FFS has seven strike teams from outside the county stretching from Miami, Orlando and Tampa. If you live in the zones you need to be standing by to evacuate if firefighters give the order. That could change very rapidly as we saw on Thursday with the wind as fires tore apart homes leaving them almost unrecognizable. Friday morning, Collier County Sheriff’s Office gave an update on the situation, saying there are no additional evacuations expected today but the existing ones will remain in effect throughout the day. Please be advised there is a high fire danger alert in the following areas that has the potential to escalate to an… Posted by Greater Naples Fire Rescue District on Thursday, May 14, 2020 One woman who rushed to help her dad after his home burned down told WINK News she is just grateful everybody is okay. “Devastation… it’s very hard to see this place— as many fires that have come through its never been the house its always been the shop. My father is priceless…I’m so glad he’s alive,” said Golden Gate Estates resident, Jenifer Christensen. At this point, fire crews say the brush fire is 10 percent contained and is affecting over 8,500 acres. Homeland Security approved FEMA funding to help fight the spreading fires. All those crews and equipment being used, like helicopter airdrops, quickly rack up a big bill. On Thursday, two of the larger fires merged into one 8,663-acre blaze. UPDATE: According to CCSO, all evacuations are now canceled There is a reunification center and shelter open at Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy. A primary citizen contact and reunification center has been established at Max Hasse Park, 3390 Golden Gate Blvd. W. Meals and water are available at that location. A citizen contact center has also been set up for affected residents at 40th Avenue SE and Everglades Blvd. Residents can access this area from I-75 at the Everglades Blvd. overpass. The Collier County Fairgrounds said it is opening up its parking lots for people who need a place for trailers and other vehicles. Anyone wishing to donate food and drinks for firefighters may drop items off at Max Hasse Park, 3390 Golden Gate Blvd. W. Items that would be helpful include bottled water, Gatorade or other drinks containing electrolytes; easy-to-eat fruit such as apples, bananas and oranges; and individual serving packets of items including nuts, protein bars and granola. Credit: WINK News. Placida Sands fire (Charlotte County Fire & EMS) “36th Ave SE” fire – taken from a FFS fixed wing aircraft. (Credit: Florida Forest Service) Golden Gate Estates fire seen from I-75. (Credit: Mark Danaher) Photo via Miami Fire Department Photo via WINK News Credit: Naples Fire-Rescue Golden Gate Estates fire seen from The Dunes of Naples. (Credit: Steve) Golden Gate Estates fire seen from a plane landing at Naples Municipal Airport. (Credit: Wayne Leinen, Jr., commercial pilot/Naples) Golden Gate Estate fire seen from NB Alligator Alley mile marker 95. (Credit: Ricardo) Credit: CCSO Wildfire in Collier County. Photo via WINK News Collier County fire air rescue