Funeral procession, memorial service to begin for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio DiazWeb Exclusive: Rachel Cox Rosen’s Construction Heads Up
charlotte harbor Funeral procession, memorial service to begin for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz Charlotte County deputies and residents of Southwest Florida are set to pay their respects to Sergeant Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty.
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.
the weather authority Less humid, breezy with mostly sunny skies Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking less humidity, with breezier conditions along with sunny skies expected this Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB mayor responds to backlash over new devlopment Reaction to a new development on Fort Myers Beach has gone from negative to life-threatening.
Viewing held for sergeant killed in the line of duty Flags in Charlotte County will be at half-staff on Friday in honor of Sgt. Elio Diaz, the Charlotte County deputy shot and killed in the line of duty on Sunday.
Sydney’s Santa Ride brings gifts and joy to children in the hospital First responders are teaming up with Santa to surprise kids celebrating Christmas from the hospital. Saint Nick stopped by NCH for the ninth annual Sydney’s Santa ride toy drive event.
NAPLES Football is a family affair for Collier County’s Quinns From running one of the country’s top youth football organizations to shining on SWFL gridirons, the Quinn family is all about football.
NAPLES More than a game: City of Palms Tournament boosts tourism in SWFL Southwest Florida relies on tourists and visitors for income. In Fort Myers, one of the big draws to the area this time of year is the City of Palms basketball tournament.
CAPTIVA “Natural force” changes Captiva’s geography; findings from barrier island 5-year review Winds of change are sweeping through Southwest Florida, and in particular, Captiva, a Lee County barrier island. Strong storms could be bringing those winds on and could change Captiva’s geography.
Charlotte Sheriff comments on shooters mental health following the murder of Sergeant Diaz Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell called out gunman Andrew Mostyn’s family for not doing enough to prevent the tragic shooting and killing of Sergeant Elio Diaz.
OCHOPEE Wooten family wants business name changed after airboat tour crash The Wooten family feels their name is being tarnished after the recent airboat crash in Ochopee on Friday, December 13th.
EAST NAPLES Collier County technical college begins open enrollment for spring A Collier County technical college has begun open enrollment for the spring semester.
LEHIGH ACRES 13-year-old arrested in Lehigh Acres for allegedly groping woman A 13-year-old has been arrested in Lehigh Acres after authorities say he groped a woman in his neighborhood.
Rise in sleep apnea in Hispanic adults According to a health study, 14% of Hispanic men and 6% of Hispanic women have sleep apnea.
FAA: Battery fires happening nearly twice a week on US flights New numbers from the Federal Aviation Administration show that lithium battery fires occur nearly twice a week on U.S. Flights.
charlotte harbor Funeral procession, memorial service to begin for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz Charlotte County deputies and residents of Southwest Florida are set to pay their respects to Sergeant Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty.
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.
the weather authority Less humid, breezy with mostly sunny skies Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking less humidity, with breezier conditions along with sunny skies expected this Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB mayor responds to backlash over new devlopment Reaction to a new development on Fort Myers Beach has gone from negative to life-threatening.
Viewing held for sergeant killed in the line of duty Flags in Charlotte County will be at half-staff on Friday in honor of Sgt. Elio Diaz, the Charlotte County deputy shot and killed in the line of duty on Sunday.
Sydney’s Santa Ride brings gifts and joy to children in the hospital First responders are teaming up with Santa to surprise kids celebrating Christmas from the hospital. Saint Nick stopped by NCH for the ninth annual Sydney’s Santa ride toy drive event.
NAPLES Football is a family affair for Collier County’s Quinns From running one of the country’s top youth football organizations to shining on SWFL gridirons, the Quinn family is all about football.
NAPLES More than a game: City of Palms Tournament boosts tourism in SWFL Southwest Florida relies on tourists and visitors for income. In Fort Myers, one of the big draws to the area this time of year is the City of Palms basketball tournament.
CAPTIVA “Natural force” changes Captiva’s geography; findings from barrier island 5-year review Winds of change are sweeping through Southwest Florida, and in particular, Captiva, a Lee County barrier island. Strong storms could be bringing those winds on and could change Captiva’s geography.
Charlotte Sheriff comments on shooters mental health following the murder of Sergeant Diaz Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell called out gunman Andrew Mostyn’s family for not doing enough to prevent the tragic shooting and killing of Sergeant Elio Diaz.
OCHOPEE Wooten family wants business name changed after airboat tour crash The Wooten family feels their name is being tarnished after the recent airboat crash in Ochopee on Friday, December 13th.
EAST NAPLES Collier County technical college begins open enrollment for spring A Collier County technical college has begun open enrollment for the spring semester.
LEHIGH ACRES 13-year-old arrested in Lehigh Acres for allegedly groping woman A 13-year-old has been arrested in Lehigh Acres after authorities say he groped a woman in his neighborhood.
Rise in sleep apnea in Hispanic adults According to a health study, 14% of Hispanic men and 6% of Hispanic women have sleep apnea.
FAA: Battery fires happening nearly twice a week on US flights New numbers from the Federal Aviation Administration show that lithium battery fires occur nearly twice a week on U.S. Flights.
Fans fill the stands with social distancing in place for the first FGCU women’s basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 since the onset of the pandemic in March. Credit: WINK News. Basketball players at FGCU will take to the court as planned. All teams have been cleared through COVID-19 protocols. We went to Alico Arena Friday on FGCU’s campus to see how the university is making it safe for fans. FGCU women’s basketball game played its first game of any kind on campus in front of fans since the onset of the pandemic in March. “I’ve been anticipating this through COVID,” Bernice Kertavage said. “It’s the one thing that keeps me going seeing sports at FGCU.” Alico Arena is limited to 13,000 spectators inside to cheer on the Eagles. Fans will be socially distanced, with carboard cutouts in between. Masks will be worn at all times. That included players during warmups. “We’re basically going to continue to foster and encourage an environment of people are appreciating it’s a different time, yet you can still come to the games and enjoy and root on the Eagles,” Athletics Director Ken Kavanagh said. “Hopefully, there’s some victories.” That means sanitizing the arena between the women’s game and men’s game. Fans told us they felt safe and excited to get the chance to cheer on their beloved Eagles “We’ve been through so much in this country with the pandemic, and this is going to be a great diversion,” Frank Andrews said. “I really feel safe, and I feel that they’re looking out for us,” Kertavage said. The women went on to win its opener against Florida Memorial University 86-40. After the game, the two teams had a postgame wave, no handshake line FGCU men’s basketball defeated FAMU 65-56.