NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
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CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
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ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
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Vicky Bakery opens 26th location, first in Fort Myers A Fort Myers location just opened at 4429 Cleveland Ave., at El Dorado Plaza, just east of the Ginza sushi restaurant.
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NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 11, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Second leading cause of chest pain The leading cause of cardiac chest pain is coronary artery disease, which affects over 18 million adults in the United States.
Vicky Bakery opens 26th location, first in Fort Myers A Fort Myers location just opened at 4429 Cleveland Ave., at El Dorado Plaza, just east of the Ginza sushi restaurant.
WINK News’ Matt Devitt, officials address resident flooding concerns In a slide presentation, WINK News Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt showed surrounding coastal counties have the sensors that are installed and monitored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
Credit: WINK News A teenage boy was struck by lightning Saturday on Marco Island. It happened just before 4 p.m. in the 1000 block of South Collier Boulevard. The Marco Island Police Department says the 17-year-old’s father attempted CPR before the teen was rushed to the hospital. You can hear the father giving CPR during the 911 call. “1, 2, 3, 4…” A woman was able to capture the boom of thunder before the lightning strike on video. She was also the one who called 911 to help first responders find the boy. You can hear her frantically screaming on that 911 call. “We’re in front of the South Seas Tower on Marco Island Beach, someone got struck by lightning,” they said. Catherine Rabidou says she heard the lightning strike. She took her video at about 3:45 p.m. on Saturday. She lives in the building right in front of where the teenager was struck. “I was frightened I was really frightened because it sounded like a bomb went off in the building,” said Rabidou. “And it definitely made your skin jump you know I just didn’t’ know what was going on all of a sudden I saw the police cars and a fire chief car rushing to where I heard the bang.” The teen, named Walker Bethune, was not a Marco Island resident. The school he attends in Macon, GA says he was vacationing with his family on Marco Island at the time. The family says Walker was flown to a hospital in Miami. The family can be heard during the 911 call begging for Walker to hang on for dear life. “There you go you’re doing good.” “Stay with me…stay with me.” On Sunday night, the school held a prayer vigil for Bethune. Logan Bowlds is the headmaster at Stratford Academy, the school Bethune attends. “He’s an absolutely phenomenal young man. He’s a go-getter, he’s compassionate, he’s hardworking, and in fact, the reason why our pavement is so sparkling right now, he was pressure washing it,” Bowlds said. WINK News did reach out to Walker’s father but the family is not ready to speak. Rabidou said she used to have such fond feelings when looking out onto the beach but now, she thinks about how someone almost lost their life there. Now, all Rabidou can do is hope and pray that the teen makes it through this. “People are praying and I know I’m one of them. It’s sad it really is sad. Let’s just hope he fights and stays strong,” she said. Walker is still fighting for his life in that Miami hospital. Friends of the family say he’s in critical, yet stable condition.