1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier CountyLee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
CAPTIVA Impacts of hurricane season on fishing in SWFL Whipping winds and torrential downpours are all too common with hurricanes.
CAPE CORAL What to know before gifting pets this holiday season Gifting someone a pet for Christmas may sound like a good idea but not always. Animal experts remind us that owning an animal takes a big commitment.
Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic In the third week of December, all eyes on college basketball recruiting are on the City of Palms Classic. Year after year, some of the top high school teams, featuring many of the top players in the country, compete in the Fort Myers Tournament. This year is no different. Take Long Island Lutheran versus Owasso, […]
NAPLES ‘Beverly’s Angels’ prepare holiday sacks for kids in need Beverly’s Angels in Naples is providing kids the essentials they need during the holiday season, and they got some help from high school students across Southwest Florida.
‘He was a phenomenal human being’: Woman says Elio Diaz inspired her to turn life around WINK News has shared stories about people greatly impacted by Deputy Sergeant Elio Diaz’s work. Now we hear from a woman whose life he affected for the better.
PUNTA GORDA ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda to permanently close If people in Punta Gorda consider themselves patients of ShorePoint Hospital, they will have to look for an alternate place of healthcare.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres Fire and Rescue District gives holiday candle safety tips Holiday celebrations are a few days away, and nothing sets the mood better than candles. This warning is best given before the holidays.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers closes on first house through affordable home program Through its Affordable Home Construction Program, the city closed a contract for the first single-family home.
SANIBEL Homeowners share unique ways to fortify homes after storms Roof, walls and floors. There’s so much to think about when you’re rebuilding.
DeSoto teen found guilty for murder at fair A teenager has been convicted in a deadly shooting that occurred at the DeSoto County Fair.
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
CAPTIVA Impacts of hurricane season on fishing in SWFL Whipping winds and torrential downpours are all too common with hurricanes.
CAPE CORAL What to know before gifting pets this holiday season Gifting someone a pet for Christmas may sound like a good idea but not always. Animal experts remind us that owning an animal takes a big commitment.
Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic In the third week of December, all eyes on college basketball recruiting are on the City of Palms Classic. Year after year, some of the top high school teams, featuring many of the top players in the country, compete in the Fort Myers Tournament. This year is no different. Take Long Island Lutheran versus Owasso, […]
NAPLES ‘Beverly’s Angels’ prepare holiday sacks for kids in need Beverly’s Angels in Naples is providing kids the essentials they need during the holiday season, and they got some help from high school students across Southwest Florida.
‘He was a phenomenal human being’: Woman says Elio Diaz inspired her to turn life around WINK News has shared stories about people greatly impacted by Deputy Sergeant Elio Diaz’s work. Now we hear from a woman whose life he affected for the better.
PUNTA GORDA ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda to permanently close If people in Punta Gorda consider themselves patients of ShorePoint Hospital, they will have to look for an alternate place of healthcare.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres Fire and Rescue District gives holiday candle safety tips Holiday celebrations are a few days away, and nothing sets the mood better than candles. This warning is best given before the holidays.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers closes on first house through affordable home program Through its Affordable Home Construction Program, the city closed a contract for the first single-family home.
SANIBEL Homeowners share unique ways to fortify homes after storms Roof, walls and floors. There’s so much to think about when you’re rebuilding.
DeSoto teen found guilty for murder at fair A teenager has been convicted in a deadly shooting that occurred at the DeSoto County Fair.
Mildred Muhammad, AP. Domestic violence can impact anyone, at any age, and under a variety of circumstances. Mildred Muhammad is the ex-wife of the D.C. Sniper. She said her husband went on a deadly, three-week rampage as practice, and she was the real target. Mildred’s scars weren’t physical; rather, emotional ones that ran deep. “I didn’t move past it. I healed through it,” she said. She can pinpoint the moment her relationship with her then-husband changed. When he wanted to keep his eldest son and not return him to his first wife. “He felt I did not take his side and therefore did not deserve anything,” Mildred explained. After seeing a public service announcement on TV, she realized she was a victim. Ultimately, she divorced John Muhammad. “They gave me a lifetime restraining order. But visitations were still included in that process. And so, we had to go to court for custody,” she added. Mildred feels that gave her ex-husband the opportunity he needed to take their three children and leave the country. She said he was supposed to bring them back Sunday night, and he never did. “So, they were gone for 18 months.” She ended up in the hospital because she couldn’t eat or sleep. Somehow, he was watching. “He called. And I said, ‘Why won’t you let the children call me?’ He said, ‘We don’t always get what we want, do we?’ So, he had already told me that ‘you have become my enemy. And as my enemy, I will kill you,'” Mildred said, “Law enforcement asked ‘Mrs. Muhammad, did you know you were the target?'” That mental torture he unleashed on Mildred is the same that John Allen Muhammad unleashed on the Washington D.C. area in 2002. Her ex and Lee Boyd Malvo went on a three-week shooting spree, terrorizing the region by randomly shooting people as they did everyday tasks like gassing up. They killed 10 and wounded three beginning on October 2, 2002. John Allen Muhammad died by lethal injection in 2009. Lee Boyd Malvo is serving several life sentences. Resources National Network to End Domestic Violence: Financial Abuse Consider applying for a micro-loan with NNEDV’s Independence Project to begin rebuilding your credit score. Domestic violence myths Domestic Violence Centers map Charlotte County Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies Phone: 941-639-5499 FAX: 941-639-7079 Hotline: 941-627-6000 SMS Text: 941-449-8534 TDD: 941-627-6000 Website: https://www.carefl.org Chat: http://www.resourceconnect.com Collier County The Shelter for Abused Women & Children Phone: 239-775-3862 FAX: 239-775-3061 Hotline: 239-775-1101 TDD: 239-775-4265 Website: http://www.naplesshelter.org DeSoto County Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center Phone: 941-365-0208 FAX: 941-365-4919 Hotline: 941-365-1976 TDD: 941-365-1976 Website: http://www.sparcc.net Glades County Abuse Counseling and Treatment Phone: 239-939-2553 FAX: 239-939-4741 Hotline: 239-939-3112 TDD: 239-939-3112 Website: http://www.actabuse.com Hendry County Abuse Counseling and Treatment Phone: 239-939-2553 FAX: 239-939-4741 Hotline: 239-939-3112 TDD: 239-939-3112 Website: http://www.actabuse.com Lee County Abuse Counseling and Treatment Phone: 239-939-2553 FAX: 239-939-4741 Hotline: 239-939-3112 TDD: 239-939-3112 Website: http://www.actabuse.com