3 charged for major theft organization targeting luxury vehiclesMan arrested for DUI after slamming into Port Charlotte home’s garage
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palmdale Gatorama owner bitten during alligator feeding show Gatorama owner Allen Register was sent to hospital after being bitten by an alligator during a feeding show.
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the weather authority Another warm afternoon for your Tuesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warm Tuesday afternoon with stray rain showers expected in our inland communities.
NORTH FORT MYERS Cape Coral man faces 16 charges after fleeing multiple traffic stops Marcus Selby, 24, is facing multiple charges after a dramatic series of events involving Cape Coral police and Florida Highway Patrol troopers.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents brace for traffic surge with new advisory and app aid Sanibel residents are bracing for increased traffic as the city issued a “heavy traffic advisory” for the entire week.
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Lee County deputies using VR for safe high-risk training scenarios The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has taken a significant step forward in training by incorporating virtual reality technology.
NAPLES FC Naples signs local soccer star Joffre followed his dream across continents after graduating from Gulf Coast. Now he’s back on the professional soccer pitch in his hometown.
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LEHIGH ACRES 3 charged for major theft organization targeting luxury vehicles Three men, one from Lehigh Acres, has been charged for their role in a major theft organization targeting luxury vehicles.
port charlotte Man arrested for DUI after slamming into Port Charlotte home’s garage The North Port Police Department has arrested a man accused of DUI and crashing into a Port Charlotte home’s garage.
CAPE CORAL New information on nurse accused of starving premature baby New information has been released about what happened behind closed doors when a nurse allegedly starved a premature baby.
BONITA SPRINGS World’s largest bounce castle to spring into Bonita Springs The Big Bounce America, the world’s largest inflatable bounce castle is set to appear in Bonita Springs.
palmdale Gatorama owner bitten during alligator feeding show Gatorama owner Allen Register was sent to hospital after being bitten by an alligator during a feeding show.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of Cape Coral DUI accident with serious injuries A man has been arrested after allegedly causing an accident with injuries while driving under the influence in Cape Coral.
wink news 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 Another warm afternoon for your Tuesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warm Tuesday afternoon with stray rain showers expected in our inland communities.
NORTH FORT MYERS Cape Coral man faces 16 charges after fleeing multiple traffic stops Marcus Selby, 24, is facing multiple charges after a dramatic series of events involving Cape Coral police and Florida Highway Patrol troopers.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents brace for traffic surge with new advisory and app aid Sanibel residents are bracing for increased traffic as the city issued a “heavy traffic advisory” for the entire week.
FGCU FGCU’s Casey Santoro battles back from Achilles injury FGCU women’s basketball player Casey Santoro is back on the floor after suffering an Achilles injury a season ago.
BABCOCK RANCH Heaviest Florida panther ever recorded located in Babcock Ranch Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission biologists recently captured and collared the heaviest Florida panther ever recorded.
Lee County deputies using VR for safe high-risk training scenarios The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has taken a significant step forward in training by incorporating virtual reality technology.
NAPLES FC Naples signs local soccer star Joffre followed his dream across continents after graduating from Gulf Coast. Now he’s back on the professional soccer pitch in his hometown.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses face floodplain compliance deadline Fort Myers Beach’s businesses face pressure to comply with floodplain regulations or leave the island by March 1.
Credit: Charlotte County Fire and EMS An SUV crashed into a Port Charlotte home on Saturday, leaving an 89-year-old man pinned under his fridge. It happened at about 7 p.m. on Saturday along Easy Street. The tan SUV managed to hit a parked car and a palm tree as it was traveling down Easy Street, towards Croton Terrace. Then, the SUV hit a traffic control sign. The vehicle traveled through half the house before stopping in the kitchen. One of the homeowners had his fridge fall on him as a result of the crash, leaving him pinned. Neighbors, including a Punta Gorda firefighter, were able to lift the fridge off of him before Charlotte County Fire and EMS arrived. Todd Dunn is the public information officer for Charlotte County Fire and EMS. “The neighbors were instrumental and this guy’s safety, they didn’t stand around just watching, they jumped into action and got in there before we arrived, and help get their refrigerator up off the man,” Dunn said. The 60-year-old driver of the SUV also hit a car parked in the couples’ garage. The man was flown to Lee Memorial with a broken ankle. His wife was also home at the time but was not injured. The family is just happy that these parents survived. Virginia Flaherty is one of the neighbors and she said she could hear it. “‘ERRR, BOOM!’ sound like a big bomb or something that gone off,” Flaherty said. Jean Clark saw it. “I thought it was smoke. And it turned out it was cement dust,” Clark said. Norb and Elaine, the homeowners are almost 90-years-old were home at the time. “As soon as I approached the side of the house, I could hear Norb saying, ‘I’m in here,'” Clark said. “Like milliseconds, right before that truck hit, he had a steak on the grill, came around and was grabbing something out of the fridge,” said Flaherty. “At least 30 of us around here. You know, my husband and three of the guys were in there digging through the rubble trying to get the homeowner out,” said Flaherty. “As soon as I approached the side of the house, I could hear Norb saying, ‘I’m in here.’ And she just latched right on to me and said, ‘I’m so glad you’re here. I’m so glad to see you.,” said Clark. Norb is hurt badly but he will be okay. These neighbors are worried about Easy Street, but tonight they are thankful their friends are alive. The driver of the SUV also offered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital. The building department has deemed the home unsafe and the Red Cross is helping the couple find a place to stay. The Florida Highway Patrol said the investigation continues and charges are pending. Credit: Charlotte County Fire and EMS Credit: Charlotte County Fire and EMS Credit: Charlotte County Fire and EMS Credit: Charlotte County Fire and EMS Credit: Charlotte County Fire and EMS Credit: Charlotte County Fire and EMS Credit: FHP