Funeral procession, memorial service begins for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio DiazWeb Exclusive: Rachel Cox Rosen’s Construction Heads Up
charlotte harbor Funeral procession, memorial service begins 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 begins 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.
Credit: WINK News A long-running tradition in one Southwest Florida city saw hundreds of people flocking to the area. The Swamp Buggy Parade is one of Naples’ favorite traditions. The four-wheel truck that is carrying a two-wheel manmade machine is a Swamp Buggy. This is a 73-year-long tradition in Naples. Teresa Heitman is the Mayor of Naples. “The longest-running tradition we have in Naples,” said Heitman. Mayor Heitman says the tradition began n the 1940s when then-mayor Roy Smith realized what the Swamp Buggy could bring to his city. That gift was tourism. “Today, this high-action mudsperience, the sporting event draws spectators from all corners of the world,” said Heitman. “Barefoot” Bobby Williams is a Swamp Buggy Racer. “This is a community event it’s very family-oriented. A lot of tourists come down though,” Williams said. Willaims was able to boast his buggy at today’s parade. More than 50 other motorists joined Saturday’s festivities along with hundreds of spectators. “We started right here at the mall and we headed south down to 41 to 5th Ave., South. It’s probably 2 to 3 miles anyway,” said Williams. This is the only time of year that the City of Naples shuts down US-41 from Golden Gate Parkway to Third Avenue South. Willaims says his family has been in the parade for years. “We’ve been doing this about 13-14 years. Barefoot Florida living is the name of our buggy. My grandpa, Barefoot Williams pioneer of Naples,” he said. “Our hometown is currently approaching two major milestones. Naples will soon celebrate its hundredth year anniversary while the swamp buggy races are still going strong after 73 years,” said Mayor Heitman. The actual Swamp Buggy Races will take place on December 4 and 5.