LEHIGH ACRES Flames shoot through roof of house in Lehigh Acres Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District said the people inside the house got out okay and no one was injured.
FORT MYERS Lee County making changes to fix bus issues In the past, the Lee County School District struggled to find enough bus drivers.
NAPLES Naples man gets original Bob Ross paintings appraised Bob Ross took this blank canvas in a small studio in Muncie, Indiana, and transformed it into a beautiful masterpiece.
Lee Schools board considers full-day phone bans The biggest talking point in a Lee County School District safety presentation wasn’t about violence or drugs, it was about phones
PORT CHARLOTTE Fallen officer ceremony in Charlotte County commemorates those who lost lives in line of duty The emotional ceremony was held at the William R. Gains Veterans Memorial Park in Port Charlotte.
SAN CARLOS PARK Lee County couple suspected of drugging and sexually abusing child Neighbors say a home in San Carlos Park was just another house before Tuesday.
PINE ISLAND FDOT asking you if bike and pedestrian lanes should be added to busy road The Florida Department of Transportation is asking you if bike and pedestrian lanes should be added to the busy road.
Food drive for mental health awareness While someone may look healthy, they may be fighting a real inner battle.
FORT MYERS Overbilled for overflow of water; Residents stuck with hefty water bill The Moore’s make ends meet living at The Cove for almost a year.
ESTERO Scoreless Eagle up for award at NIL Summit FGCU’s Brandon Dwyer is one of the big time performers in NIL despite having never scored a single point in his entire Eagle career.
What happens after a nuisance alligator is captured? For alligators, the month of May means we are in the heart of mating season in the Sunshine State.
Exclusive: Interview with woman who shares hope of recovery on National Fentanyl Awareness Day Lee County Sheriff’s Office said that in 2020 they seized nearly two thousand grams of fentanyl. In 2023, that number jumped to over 8,000.
ESTERO FGCU star in the circle reflects on historical senior season The Eagles’ ace told WINK News she is focused on making every moment count before she hangs up her cleats for the last time.
NAPLES Pastrami Dan’s reopens in Naples after SUV crash Pastrami Dan’s in Naples welcomed customers once again, with people waiting at the door.
FGCU Two FGCU softball players playing for those who impacted their lives Two FGCU softball players, Riley Oakes and Olivia Black, are playing for friends who impacted their lives in a major way.
LEHIGH ACRES Flames shoot through roof of house in Lehigh Acres Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District said the people inside the house got out okay and no one was injured.
FORT MYERS Lee County making changes to fix bus issues In the past, the Lee County School District struggled to find enough bus drivers.
NAPLES Naples man gets original Bob Ross paintings appraised Bob Ross took this blank canvas in a small studio in Muncie, Indiana, and transformed it into a beautiful masterpiece.
Lee Schools board considers full-day phone bans The biggest talking point in a Lee County School District safety presentation wasn’t about violence or drugs, it was about phones
PORT CHARLOTTE Fallen officer ceremony in Charlotte County commemorates those who lost lives in line of duty The emotional ceremony was held at the William R. Gains Veterans Memorial Park in Port Charlotte.
SAN CARLOS PARK Lee County couple suspected of drugging and sexually abusing child Neighbors say a home in San Carlos Park was just another house before Tuesday.
PINE ISLAND FDOT asking you if bike and pedestrian lanes should be added to busy road The Florida Department of Transportation is asking you if bike and pedestrian lanes should be added to the busy road.
Food drive for mental health awareness While someone may look healthy, they may be fighting a real inner battle.
FORT MYERS Overbilled for overflow of water; Residents stuck with hefty water bill The Moore’s make ends meet living at The Cove for almost a year.
ESTERO Scoreless Eagle up for award at NIL Summit FGCU’s Brandon Dwyer is one of the big time performers in NIL despite having never scored a single point in his entire Eagle career.
What happens after a nuisance alligator is captured? For alligators, the month of May means we are in the heart of mating season in the Sunshine State.
Exclusive: Interview with woman who shares hope of recovery on National Fentanyl Awareness Day Lee County Sheriff’s Office said that in 2020 they seized nearly two thousand grams of fentanyl. In 2023, that number jumped to over 8,000.
ESTERO FGCU star in the circle reflects on historical senior season The Eagles’ ace told WINK News she is focused on making every moment count before she hangs up her cleats for the last time.
NAPLES Pastrami Dan’s reopens in Naples after SUV crash Pastrami Dan’s in Naples welcomed customers once again, with people waiting at the door.
FGCU Two FGCU softball players playing for those who impacted their lives Two FGCU softball players, Riley Oakes and Olivia Black, are playing for friends who impacted their lives in a major way.
Whiskey had deep cuts from a rope, a large gash on his leg from being dragged, and a hole where his tail once was. Despite the abuse, he’s going to make it. Abused dogs, some in unimaginable conditions, are being brought from all over the state to recover in Southwest Florida. Love is Fur Ever Dog Rescue – or LIFE Rescue – in Lehigh Acres takes the worst of the worst and spends whatever’s necessary to help dogs recover. Dogs like Whiskey, whose wounds were so severe that WINK News had to blur the images in order to show them. “We believe that every dog has a purpose for living and we wanted to make sure that he didn’t die or suffer in the shelter any longer, so we moved as quickly as we could and brought him here,” said Victoria Frazier, the rescue’s founder. Whiskey had deep cuts from a rope, a large gash on his leg from being dragged, and a hole where his tail once was. Despite the abuse, he’s going to make it. “He is a gentle giant and you would think that everything that he’s endured, that he would have some sort of anger or scarcity towards people but he is absolutely by far the most charming, sweet young man, sweet young puppy, that you could imagine,” Frazier said. Frazier searches the state for dogs who have been battered and abused, and brings them to her Lehigh Acres rescue. She started the organization in 2013 after rescuing a dog on the street, fixing her, and getting her adopted. Eight-month-old Whiskey came from Miami, where he was found on the street. Love is Fur Ever knew they had to take him, even though they were already in debt with other vet bills. “It will be a fight to find justice and we may never find that, but at least we have attempted to bring whomever has done this forward,” she said. Whiskey is set to have skin graft surgery next week, with a vet bill that will range from $20,000 to $40,000. Then, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office will honor Whiskey by naming him a “Deputy Dog.” “He’s going to be a face for our community for animal abuse,” Frazier said. WINK News was getting ready to talk with the vet who’s caring for Whiskey, but he had to suddenly cancel when another dog from the rescue needed emergency surgery. Sadly, this animal abuse is not rare. Because Whiskey’s abuse happened in Miami, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said all they could do is take down the information and forward the report to Miami-Dade police, who have not opened a case. Florida’s law states animal abuse is only punishable by up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $5,000. Frazier said that’s not nearly enough. For more information on Love is Fur Ever Dog Rescue, click here.