‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd
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PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California fires are being felt worldwide as people evacuate some are in southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
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The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Progress being made on City View Park in Dunbar More promises made by a city that has not kept its promises for the last six years have some neighbors concerned about the future of their community.
COLLIER COUNTY Seacrest hoops player hits a full court buzzer beater Seacrest Country Day School boys basketball player Hayden Fuller hits full court buzzer beater against Aubrey Rogers.
NAPLES Cutting-edge ACL surgery reducing reinjury risk by 80% Known for its game-changing orthopedic repair options, Naples-based Arthrex has done it again.
NAPLES MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes In 2025, MacStrength FL is swinging for success with their current players and for a wider reach in its community.
You can appeal FEMA’s decision on your claim – Here’s how Now a week after the deadline for FEMA hurricane assistance has closed, the federal agency says you can appeal their decision on your claim if you don’t agree.
Naples selects city CFO as next city manager, averts national search Naples Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Gary Young will become the next city manager, averting a lengthy, expensive national search for a replacement.
Claude Murphy, Robert Kottick and Mark Hughes (SWFL Crime Stoppers/WINK News) This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida. This is your chance to help out the community and give the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and you can help. If you have seen them, reach out to Crime Stoppers or your local law enforcement. Call 1-800-780-TIPS (8477). Here are three suspects wanted by Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. Mark Hughes (SWFL Crime Stoppers) Mark Hughes (DOB 3/30/67) – Wanted in Lee County on a bench warrant for failure to appear for DUI (three or more within 10 years) and carrying a concealed weapon. His current charge stems from an incident where a motorist saw him driving erratically down a major roadway in Cape Coral, while downing a bottle of alcohol. Cape cops caught up with the driver quickly and stopped him in a shopping center parking lot. They said that Hughes reeked of alcohol and was far too impaired to complete field sobriety tests. A search of his car turned up an open bottle of vodka, cocaine and a large knife tucked next to the drivers seat. Hughes was immediately arrested and charged with the DUI and spent nearly five months in the Lee County Jail. He was released under the guise that he would show back up for a subsequent court hearing, which he has since failed to do. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest on July 20th. Hughes has six previous bookings in Lee County for drug possession, concealed weapons charges, multiple counts of battery/domestic violence, as well as probation violations. He is 5’9”, 170 pounds and was last known to be living in North Fort Myers. Robert Kottick (SWFL Crime Stoppers) Robert Kottick (DOB 9/3/90) – Wanted in Lee County for violation of probation for grand theft. His initial arrest on this charge came after he was busted for breaking into a home in Lehigh Acres, and subsequently sold all the stolen items on the streets. He was ultimately sentenced to two years in state lock up, and just completed his sentence in April, at which time he was placed on probation. Last month, he violated those terms and has gone on the run. To date, he’s been booked 36 times in Lee County, with his first felony at age 12 for robbery. Since then, he’s been jailed for multiple counts of burglary, illegal weapons possession, aggravated assault, drugs, grand theft, lewd and lascivious behavior, resisting arrest and dealing in stolen property. He is 5’11”, 155 pounds and has a noted history of violence. He has several tattoos, including the words “God’s Goon” on his right wrist and 100% real on his neck. And upon his arrest, he will be held without bond. Claude Murphy (SWFL Crime Stoppers) Claude Murphy (DOB 5/3/80) – Wanted in Collier County for violation of probation for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and the illegal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. Detectives say Murphy threatened a family with a gun after a dispute between their young children. Murphy showed up at the victim’s apartment and put a gun to the father’s face and told him not to mess with his kids again or he would kill him. That reaction landed him in jail in Collier, and then ultimately in the Department of Corrections, for about three years. He was released in February of this year and has since violated his probation and gone on the run. In addition to his local arrest history, Murphy has also been jailed in Broward County for the sale and delivery of cocaine. In total, he’s been sent to the state DOC three times since 1998. He is 5’10”, 210 pounds and was last known to be living in the Golden Gate area of Collier. If you have a tip on the whereabouts of any of these wanted suspects contact Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. All callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000. Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers 1-800-780-TIPS (8477) or southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com