Vehicle collides into North Fort Myers homeOff-duty officers hold fundraisers for fallen Charlotte County sergeant
NORTH FORT MYERS Vehicle collides into North Fort Myers home According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a vehicle collided into a home on Williamsburg Drive in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
PUNTA GORDA Off-duty officers hold fundraisers for fallen Charlotte County sergeant There were fundraisers all across the SWFL community to support the family of fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Elio Diaz on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral offers free Wi-Fi at select public parks The City of Cape Coral has announced that free Wi-Fi will be available at selected parks.
fort myers City Takers director speaks on how he helps troubled youth Through love and care for his community, one Southwest Florida man has created a program aimed at helping troubled youths in need.
Some flight cancelations loom over RSW as severe weather approaches parts of US Holiday travel continues for many; however, due to severe weather in the eastern and southern United States, some flights have either been delayed or canceled.
36th critically endangered Florida panther death in 2024; struck by vehicle in Lee County A vehicle in Lee County claimed the life of a critically endangered Florida panther, marking the 36th death recorded in 2024.
the weather authority Increasing humidity, rain chances this weekend The Weather Authority is tracking increased humidity and higher rain chances this weekend.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral homeowner suing LCEC over damage from Milton A Cape Coral homeowner is taking Lee County Electric Cooperative to court after losing their home in Hurricane Milton.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Local barbershop to hold fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Pioneer Cuts Barber Shop in Port Charlotte will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from every customer who comes in on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Fire ignites in Cape Coral garage Authorities are responding to a house fire that ignited Friday night at a home in Cape Coral.
NAPLES Ciro Dominguez: wrap up of first year as Naples police chief Chief of Naples Police Department Ciro Dominguez started his law enforcement career at the NPD in 1982.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Where does the money go? $85 Million donation boosts non-profits in SWFL Last month billionaire Tom Golisano gave 41 of our non-profits a total of $85 million.
PORT CHARLOTTE FWC making progress in removing boats; neighbors aren’t convinced Derelict boats are still scattered in places like North Fort Myers, Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda or the Port Charlotte Beach Park.
A look back on some ‘miracle moments’ from 2024 Throughout the year, Wink News anchor Amanda Hall introduced us to dozens of kids persevering through illnesses and injuries. They’re our “Miracle moments.”
Updates on repairs to wall damaged by I-75 plane crash in February A grim reminder of a tragedy that hit Southwest Florida may soon go away.
NORTH FORT MYERS Vehicle collides into North Fort Myers home According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a vehicle collided into a home on Williamsburg Drive in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
PUNTA GORDA Off-duty officers hold fundraisers for fallen Charlotte County sergeant There were fundraisers all across the SWFL community to support the family of fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Elio Diaz on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral offers free Wi-Fi at select public parks The City of Cape Coral has announced that free Wi-Fi will be available at selected parks.
fort myers City Takers director speaks on how he helps troubled youth Through love and care for his community, one Southwest Florida man has created a program aimed at helping troubled youths in need.
Some flight cancelations loom over RSW as severe weather approaches parts of US Holiday travel continues for many; however, due to severe weather in the eastern and southern United States, some flights have either been delayed or canceled.
36th critically endangered Florida panther death in 2024; struck by vehicle in Lee County A vehicle in Lee County claimed the life of a critically endangered Florida panther, marking the 36th death recorded in 2024.
the weather authority Increasing humidity, rain chances this weekend The Weather Authority is tracking increased humidity and higher rain chances this weekend.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral homeowner suing LCEC over damage from Milton A Cape Coral homeowner is taking Lee County Electric Cooperative to court after losing their home in Hurricane Milton.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Local barbershop to hold fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Pioneer Cuts Barber Shop in Port Charlotte will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from every customer who comes in on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Fire ignites in Cape Coral garage Authorities are responding to a house fire that ignited Friday night at a home in Cape Coral.
NAPLES Ciro Dominguez: wrap up of first year as Naples police chief Chief of Naples Police Department Ciro Dominguez started his law enforcement career at the NPD in 1982.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Where does the money go? $85 Million donation boosts non-profits in SWFL Last month billionaire Tom Golisano gave 41 of our non-profits a total of $85 million.
PORT CHARLOTTE FWC making progress in removing boats; neighbors aren’t convinced Derelict boats are still scattered in places like North Fort Myers, Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda or the Port Charlotte Beach Park.
A look back on some ‘miracle moments’ from 2024 Throughout the year, Wink News anchor Amanda Hall introduced us to dozens of kids persevering through illnesses and injuries. They’re our “Miracle moments.”
Updates on repairs to wall damaged by I-75 plane crash in February A grim reminder of a tragedy that hit Southwest Florida may soon go away.
Lee County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a suspect accused of robbing the BB&T Bank at 20280 Grande Oak Shoppes Drive in Estero. The robbery happened around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, a man walked into the bank and gave the teller a check that he wanted to cash. Just as the money was placed on the counter, the teller realized that the account the check was drawn on was actually closed. At that point, the suspect grabbed the cash and left the bank, fleeing the area in a black Chevy Equinox SUV. About a dozen marked and unmarked law enforcement vehicles were seen at the bank, which was cordoned off with tape. People in the area saw what was going on, and they said they never would have expected someone to rob a bank in this area in broad daylight. “There was like 15 cop cars out here, and like I saw a helicopter,” FGCU student Madinea Ruffini said. “And they were all like just walking around, and they were talking to people out here, and I was just like wondering what was going on.” “I do know that people are out of work, and what can I say? They’re hurting,” Frank Cummings said. “A lot of people are hurting, and so they’re frustrated.” The suspect in today’s robbery is also a person of interest in several other similar crimes that have occurred both in Lee County and Charlotte County — North Port, Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Estero — over the last few months, and as recently as two days ago. “I can’t believe they haven’t caught him yet,” Ruffini said. “Hopefully, they catch them this time. It’s just insane.” It wasn’t confirmed Wednesday how much money the suspect got away with. Anyone with information on the identity and whereabouts of the suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477). All callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000. Tips may also be made online at www.southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com or on the P3Tips mobile app.