Speed detection cameras to be installed in Cape Coral school zonesPhoto shows SWFL teens hit in New Orleans terrorist attack reunited in hospital
CAPE CORAL Speed detection cameras to be installed in Cape Coral school zones Speed detection cameras will be installed in 16 Cape Coral school zones. The city will activate the cameras in January.
Photo shows SWFL teens hit in New Orleans terrorist attack reunited in hospital The grandfather of one of the teens struck by a truck in a New Orleans terrorist attack has released a picture of the teens sharing an emotional moment in the hospital.
Man arrested for failing to return U-Haul According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a man was arrested on Thursday for failing to redeliver a U-Haul truck.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Stolen Jeep, knife attack, and officer impersonator This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a stolen Jeep, a man caught red-handed after slashing his neighbor, and a man impersonating a federal officer.
FORT MYERS BEACH Bonita Bill’s final day: Celebrating 34 years of memories At 8 a.m., the doors opened for one last time at Bonita Bill’s, a beloved restaurant that has been a staple on Fort Myers Beach since 1991.
the weather authority Seasonal Sunday in store with highs reaching the mid 70s The Weather Authority says that even though Southwest Florida is getting another chilly start, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s, it will warm up nicely into the afternoon.
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.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda man arrested for death threats against local leaders A Punta Gorda man has been arrested for sending over thirty threatening emails to senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott and a Punta Gorda police officer.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for stealing Jeep, possessing firearm illegally A 39-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning in Cape Coral after being accused of stealing a Jeep and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
NORTH PORT North Port Firefighters rescue dog, cats during structure fire North Port Fire Rescue crews responded to a structure fire, saving one dog and four cats from a burning home.
CAPE CORAL Runners turn out for 13th annual LCEC 5K for United Way Jim Jeffers Park in Cape Coral transformed into a sea of runners Saturday morning as people laced up their shoes for the 13th annual LCEC 5K for United Way.
the weather authority A cool, comfortable first weekend of 2025 with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority is kicking off the first weekend of 2025 on a chilly note with morning temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Locals respond to Surgeon General advisory on alcohol Many think a cancer warning label won’t stop anyone who is planning on having a drink from having one. But at the same time, hearing alcohol could increase their cancer risk did get them thinking about drinking.
New provision to Florida law gives public the authority to sue over homeless camping People now have the power to sue local leaders for not stopping the homeless from camping in public if a report is made.
CAPE CORAL Understanding water restriction in Cape Coral The city of Canals has water problems again!
CAPE CORAL Speed detection cameras to be installed in Cape Coral school zones Speed detection cameras will be installed in 16 Cape Coral school zones. The city will activate the cameras in January.
Photo shows SWFL teens hit in New Orleans terrorist attack reunited in hospital The grandfather of one of the teens struck by a truck in a New Orleans terrorist attack has released a picture of the teens sharing an emotional moment in the hospital.
Man arrested for failing to return U-Haul According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a man was arrested on Thursday for failing to redeliver a U-Haul truck.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Stolen Jeep, knife attack, and officer impersonator This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a stolen Jeep, a man caught red-handed after slashing his neighbor, and a man impersonating a federal officer.
FORT MYERS BEACH Bonita Bill’s final day: Celebrating 34 years of memories At 8 a.m., the doors opened for one last time at Bonita Bill’s, a beloved restaurant that has been a staple on Fort Myers Beach since 1991.
the weather authority Seasonal Sunday in store with highs reaching the mid 70s The Weather Authority says that even though Southwest Florida is getting another chilly start, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s, it will warm up nicely into the afternoon.
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.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda man arrested for death threats against local leaders A Punta Gorda man has been arrested for sending over thirty threatening emails to senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott and a Punta Gorda police officer.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for stealing Jeep, possessing firearm illegally A 39-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning in Cape Coral after being accused of stealing a Jeep and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
NORTH PORT North Port Firefighters rescue dog, cats during structure fire North Port Fire Rescue crews responded to a structure fire, saving one dog and four cats from a burning home.
CAPE CORAL Runners turn out for 13th annual LCEC 5K for United Way Jim Jeffers Park in Cape Coral transformed into a sea of runners Saturday morning as people laced up their shoes for the 13th annual LCEC 5K for United Way.
the weather authority A cool, comfortable first weekend of 2025 with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority is kicking off the first weekend of 2025 on a chilly note with morning temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Locals respond to Surgeon General advisory on alcohol Many think a cancer warning label won’t stop anyone who is planning on having a drink from having one. But at the same time, hearing alcohol could increase their cancer risk did get them thinking about drinking.
New provision to Florida law gives public the authority to sue over homeless camping People now have the power to sue local leaders for not stopping the homeless from camping in public if a report is made.
CAPE CORAL Understanding water restriction in Cape Coral The city of Canals has water problems again!
The Office of the Attorney General said it can’t find an unlicensed contractor it sued. Christopher Pascale is no stranger to Southwest Florida or WINK News. We’ve been following complaints against him for three years, and in July, the attorney general filed suit against him. They have been trying to serve Pascale now for months. They said they went to three different places and still can’t find him. Now the Office of the Attorney General only has a few more months to get these papers in his hands. Years after Amy Boczer said Chris Pascale destroyed her family’s Naples condo, she can’t believe she’s still fighting for justice. “It just keeps going,” she said. “And it’s one thing after another. It’s so ridiculous to me” In March, we told you about her family’s experience with Divine Design & Floor Covering, one of Pascale’s businesses. They hired him to fix up their condo after Hurricane Irma, but Boczer says Pascale left them with more damage, and out about $7,500 for what was supposed to be a one-month-long project – which turned into an eight-month ordeal. This summer, the Office of the Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Pascale and another of his businesses, Bonita Springs Floor Covering Inc., and Bonita Springs Floor Covering and Remodeling LLC sued under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. The AG office says Pascale violated an agreement he reached with it in 2018, where he agreed to permanently refrain from making false or misleading representations to consumers, stop taking deposits or payments from consumers and provide accurate, truthful and non-misleading estimated delivery and installation times. This lawsuit gave Boczer faith that Pascale’s run was coming to an end. “He’s done this long enough,” Boczer said. “And he will start the new companies he will take people’s money with no intention of doing any work whatsoever. And everyone else is left picking up the pieces. That’s the destruction of Chris Pascale.” But that faith turned to dissatisfaction and irritation because the Office of the Attorney General can’t find Pascale anywhere. Court documents show a process server made several unsuccessful attempts at three different places in Lee and Collier counties. And on all occasions, they were told Pascale was no longer there. Since the deadline to serve him was last Friday the AG office asked for an extension and the court granted it. WINK News called Pascale for comment but he didn’t answer and the voicemail box was full. We followed up with a text message that shows ‘delivered’, but still with no reply. Boczer hopes this is all worth the lengthy process. “It’s extremely frustrating. But at the same time, I’m not giving up on this, and neither should the State Attorney’s General office or the sheriff’s department for that matter. Chris Pascal has hurt so many people has taken advantage of so many people. And he clearly just he has this blatant disrespect for other people’s property” Now the Office of the Attorney General has until March 8, 2022, to get these documents in Pascale’s hands. The Boczer family hopes this time, the office is successful. At the time of publishing WINK News has still not heard back from Pascale.