Early voting ends Saturday for several Southwest Florida countiesLee County Sheriff investigates crash injuring pedestrian at University Village
Early voting ends Saturday for several Southwest Florida counties Saturday is the last day of early voting for several counties throughout Southwest Florida. Early voting turnout has been huge for several counties, from Lee to Collier County.
Lee County Sheriff investigates crash injuring pedestrian at University Village The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that injured a pedestrian at the University Village Shops in Lee County.
CAPE CORAL Gunshots heard in a Cape Coral neighborhood Neighbors have reported hearing multiple gunshots in the early hours of the morning in Cape Coral.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Tracking the Tropics: Patty forms in North Atlantic, tracking Caribbean development An area in the Southwestern Caribbean has a high, 80% chance of developing over the upcoming week.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Warm weekend with spotty showers, daylight saving time ends tonight The Weather Authority says Saturday is starting nice and dry with some passing clouds and pleasant conditions.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 11 The Lehigh Lightning beat the Sarasota Sailors in a Monday night matchup to earn their first win of the season in week 11.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man files injunction against city over Jaycee Park A Cape Coral man has filed an injunction against the City of Cape Coral over the renovation of Jaycee Park.
CAPE CORAL Brothers gain highest Boy Scout award for repairing food pantry General Manager of the Adventist Community Services Alexandra Berru said she couldn’t be more grateful for the twin brothers.
2 Vietnam veterans raise $20,000 for monument in Naples Two Vietnam veterans raised over $20,000 to create a Vietnam monument at Cambier Park in Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Lee County to pick up debris on Estero and Hickory boulevards After three weeks of hard work clearing mountains of sand from Estero and Hickory boulevards, Lee County crews are ready to switch gears to storm debris collection along these main county roads.
SANIBEL Are our habitats on the brink of a slow collapse? For two years, Sanibel Island’s delicate ecosystems have been battered by unrelenting storm surges, leaving behind dead trees and tainted freshwater pools.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres driver wants more safety measures for State Road 82 A Lehigh Acres man wants other drivers to know to pay attention. He also wants the county, city or state to put some more patrols out here.
SANIBEL What beaches are experiencing red tide issues now? Parts of Southewst Florida are dealing with red tide. But it’s not impacting Sanibel or beachgoers there.
NAPLES Naples Police Department begins celebrations of 100 years of service The City of Naples Police Department will hit 100 years of service in November of 2025, and they are now beginning their year of celebrations.
ESTERO FGCU students and professor weigh in on upcoming election As the nation gears up for a pivotal election, a question lingers among young voters. Will students turn out to vote?
Early voting ends Saturday for several Southwest Florida counties Saturday is the last day of early voting for several counties throughout Southwest Florida. Early voting turnout has been huge for several counties, from Lee to Collier County.
Lee County Sheriff investigates crash injuring pedestrian at University Village The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that injured a pedestrian at the University Village Shops in Lee County.
CAPE CORAL Gunshots heard in a Cape Coral neighborhood Neighbors have reported hearing multiple gunshots in the early hours of the morning in Cape Coral.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Tracking the Tropics: Patty forms in North Atlantic, tracking Caribbean development An area in the Southwestern Caribbean has a high, 80% chance of developing over the upcoming week.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Warm weekend with spotty showers, daylight saving time ends tonight The Weather Authority says Saturday is starting nice and dry with some passing clouds and pleasant conditions.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 11 The Lehigh Lightning beat the Sarasota Sailors in a Monday night matchup to earn their first win of the season in week 11.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man files injunction against city over Jaycee Park A Cape Coral man has filed an injunction against the City of Cape Coral over the renovation of Jaycee Park.
CAPE CORAL Brothers gain highest Boy Scout award for repairing food pantry General Manager of the Adventist Community Services Alexandra Berru said she couldn’t be more grateful for the twin brothers.
2 Vietnam veterans raise $20,000 for monument in Naples Two Vietnam veterans raised over $20,000 to create a Vietnam monument at Cambier Park in Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Lee County to pick up debris on Estero and Hickory boulevards After three weeks of hard work clearing mountains of sand from Estero and Hickory boulevards, Lee County crews are ready to switch gears to storm debris collection along these main county roads.
SANIBEL Are our habitats on the brink of a slow collapse? For two years, Sanibel Island’s delicate ecosystems have been battered by unrelenting storm surges, leaving behind dead trees and tainted freshwater pools.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres driver wants more safety measures for State Road 82 A Lehigh Acres man wants other drivers to know to pay attention. He also wants the county, city or state to put some more patrols out here.
SANIBEL What beaches are experiencing red tide issues now? Parts of Southewst Florida are dealing with red tide. But it’s not impacting Sanibel or beachgoers there.
NAPLES Naples Police Department begins celebrations of 100 years of service The City of Naples Police Department will hit 100 years of service in November of 2025, and they are now beginning their year of celebrations.
ESTERO FGCU students and professor weigh in on upcoming election As the nation gears up for a pivotal election, a question lingers among young voters. Will students turn out to vote?
CCSO Dispatchers Can Receive Photos, Videos From Callers The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is the first public law enforcement agency in Florida to provide the community with the ability to text photos and videos to 911 dispatchers. The cloud-based technology will give first responders nearly instant access to pictures and videos of suspects, suspicious vehicles, or emergency scenes. When someone in Collier County uses a cell phone to call 911 or our non-emergency number, (239)252-9300, they can send photos and/or videos to dispatchers. The dispatchers can forward those videos and images to first responders. “Collier County 911 what’s the address of your emergency?” They receive about 300 to 500 calls a day. “Let me see if I can find that number for you…” 911 dispatcher Joseph Nelson had over a decade of experience. “This is I guess my calling. This is where I wanna be,” said Nelson who is a Public Safety Officer for Collier County Sheriff’s Office. They deal with everything from medical emergencies to burglaries. “I love the action some of the high priority hot calls we’ll get,” said Nelson. But, as Communications Training Coordinator Amy Tuff says the job comes with its own set of challenges. “Just being able to only hear what the callers are reporting rather than not being able to actually see what’s taking place,” she said. But that’s what this new technology is trying to change. This next-generation 911 system lets callers text photos or videos of crimes in progress, scenes or a missing person. “Now instead of having to fully describe that to us they can just send us that picture and we can relay it to the responders,” said Tuff. It gives Nelson the opportunity to keep assisting. “I want to help people,” he said. “We have always told our community, ‘See it, say it’,” said Sheriff Kevin Rambosk. “Now we can tell them, ‘See it, say it, send it.” Sheriff Rambosk said this is next-generation 911 technology that enhances public safety. “The more information first responders have, the quicker they can help, and a picture is worth 1,000 words,” he said. In the case of a missing child or endangered adult, for example, the person calling 911 to make a report can text a photo of the missing person to dispatchers, who can share it with first responders throughout the county within seconds. Witnesses to a car crash can send images or video clips that show first responders the number of people who are injured, their location at the crash site and how severe the crash was. The capability will also prove to be an asset in a post-hurricane situation, said CCSO Communications Director Bob Finney. “People will be able to send us pictures and videos of damaged areas and roads that are blocked by fallen trees or downed power lines,” Director Finney said. “This will help us prioritize the areas that need us the most.” In 2014 the Collier County Sheriff’s Office was the first agency in Florida to provide text-to-911 service to its community. “We are always looking at technology to identify ways we can enhance public safety here in Collier County,” Sheriff Rambosk said.