FAA: Battery fires happening nearly twice a week on US flightsUber driver accused of rape takes stand; jury now deliberating
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.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Uber driver accused of rape takes stand; jury now deliberating The Uber driver accused of raping his passenger took the stand during day two of his trial, and now the jury is deliberating.
FORT MYERS Overturned dump truck causes traffic headache on Ortiz Ave. into the Forum Traffic has been disrupted in Fort Myers due to an overturned dump truck at Ortiz Avenue and Colonial Boulevard.
MATLACHA Plea hearing rescheduled for man accused of deadly Matlacha DUI crash The plea hearing for the man accused of a drunk driving crash that killed a Matlacha woman has been rescheduled.
punta gorda Sheriff Prummell: Sgt. Elio Diaz tried helping suspect who killed him Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell said Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz spent an hour working to help a homeless man before that man turned on him and shot him dead.
CAPE CORAL Christopher Davis, Cape Coral man charged with murdering boyfriend in pretrial mode The Cape Coral man charged with murdering his ex-boyfriend is appeared in court Thursday for a pretrial conference.
LEHIGH ACRES Temporary road closure slated for Bell Blvd. sidewalk project Charles Sise Street East in Lehigh Acres will be closed from Bell Boulevard to Thomas Sherwin Avenue beginning next week.
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 Chance for a stray shower Thursday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a mix of sun and clouds along with a chance of stray showers throughout this Thursday afternoon and into the evening.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Outpouring of support: Memorial grows for Charlotte County sergeant A community shows love and support to the family of a Charlotte County sergeant who made the ultimate sacrifice.
FORT MYERS Community visits memorial for 12-year old killed in crash It has been 6 months since 12-year-old Andrew Sullivan left home on his scooter for the last time. A driver hit and killed him on Crystal Drive in Lee County.
FSW SWFL hoops teams help tip-off 51st annual City of Palms Classic Three Southwest Florida high school boy’s basketball teams helped tip-off the 51st annual City of Palms Classic.
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Captain speaks about his friend, the late Sergeant Diaz A cruiser now sits at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office administration building, in support of fallen Sergeant, Elio Diaz.
PORT CHARLOTTE Local Barbershop holding a fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Diaz A local barbershop is now helping out the family of Sergeant Elio Diaz. The owner is hoping to raise money for them for whatever they need.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Therapy dogs comfort children in the courtroom Pups are on patrol to help kids and people in tough situations. The dogs travel to hospitals and schools for therapy sessions to relax people.
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.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Uber driver accused of rape takes stand; jury now deliberating The Uber driver accused of raping his passenger took the stand during day two of his trial, and now the jury is deliberating.
FORT MYERS Overturned dump truck causes traffic headache on Ortiz Ave. into the Forum Traffic has been disrupted in Fort Myers due to an overturned dump truck at Ortiz Avenue and Colonial Boulevard.
MATLACHA Plea hearing rescheduled for man accused of deadly Matlacha DUI crash The plea hearing for the man accused of a drunk driving crash that killed a Matlacha woman has been rescheduled.
punta gorda Sheriff Prummell: Sgt. Elio Diaz tried helping suspect who killed him Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell said Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz spent an hour working to help a homeless man before that man turned on him and shot him dead.
CAPE CORAL Christopher Davis, Cape Coral man charged with murdering boyfriend in pretrial mode The Cape Coral man charged with murdering his ex-boyfriend is appeared in court Thursday for a pretrial conference.
LEHIGH ACRES Temporary road closure slated for Bell Blvd. sidewalk project Charles Sise Street East in Lehigh Acres will be closed from Bell Boulevard to Thomas Sherwin Avenue beginning next week.
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 Chance for a stray shower Thursday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a mix of sun and clouds along with a chance of stray showers throughout this Thursday afternoon and into the evening.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Outpouring of support: Memorial grows for Charlotte County sergeant A community shows love and support to the family of a Charlotte County sergeant who made the ultimate sacrifice.
FORT MYERS Community visits memorial for 12-year old killed in crash It has been 6 months since 12-year-old Andrew Sullivan left home on his scooter for the last time. A driver hit and killed him on Crystal Drive in Lee County.
FSW SWFL hoops teams help tip-off 51st annual City of Palms Classic Three Southwest Florida high school boy’s basketball teams helped tip-off the 51st annual City of Palms Classic.
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Captain speaks about his friend, the late Sergeant Diaz A cruiser now sits at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office administration building, in support of fallen Sergeant, Elio Diaz.
PORT CHARLOTTE Local Barbershop holding a fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Diaz A local barbershop is now helping out the family of Sergeant Elio Diaz. The owner is hoping to raise money for them for whatever they need.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Therapy dogs comfort children in the courtroom Pups are on patrol to help kids and people in tough situations. The dogs travel to hospitals and schools for therapy sessions to relax people.
Authorities are investigating a shooting at a community in North Fort Myers. (CREDIT: WINK News) The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed a man died after he was shot at a mobile home community in North Fort Myers on Friday night. Deputies were called to a home in the 1000 block of North Tamiami Trail at around 7:30 p.m. and located a man with gunshot wounds. The man was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Deputies are investigating the death as a homicide. Deputies surrounded the River’s Edge Community along North Tamiami Trail right across the Edison Bridge. The sheriff’s office said there was no danger to the public, but the investigation remains active. Neighbors told WINK News that authorities said one person was shot and killed. One woman said she heard four shots, a pause, and then a fifth shot. Submit Copyright ©2024 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.