Firefighters to perform 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State ParkTim Aten Knows: 2 new eateries coming to East Naples
estero Firefighters to perform 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District performs a 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park today.
Tim Aten Knows: 2 new eateries coming to East Naples After operating La Rosa Pizzeria for more than 15 years, owners Bill and Alda Rosa decided to sell their local business and restaurant space.
the weather authority Warmer with sun and clouds for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer day ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds expected this Friday afternoon.
FDOT to open all lanes of Caloosahatchee Bridge year ahead of construction schedule The Florida Department of Transportation announced it will open all lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge a year ahead of its pedestrian sidewalk project.
NAPLES 12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidays A 12-year-old Naples boy isn’t worried about what he’s getting for Christmas. Instead, he’s working on his 6th annual “Holiday Sock Drive.”
Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
MARCO ISLAND City of Marco Island discusses lead awareness during city council meeting The city of Marco Island sent out 4900 letters to residents warning them that their pipes could contain plastic or lead.
NAPLES The future of electric planes in Southwest Florida Features of living near an airport include persistent headache-inducing engine rumbles and foul-smelling jet fuel, but electric planes could play a part in the solution.
PORT CHARLOTTE Neighbors awaiting answers on Port Charlotte Beach Park repairs Neighbors said a contractor hired by the Florida Division of Emergency Management mishandled the boats at Port Charlotte Beach Park.
FGCU introduces new technology for cognitive health screenings Ten minutes. That’s all it takes for doctors to assess how well you remember, how quickly you learn things, and how your brain is working overall.
WINK Investigates: Disgraced contractor faces new lawsuits and allegations Paul Beattie, a disgraced home builder is back doing business but legal challenges continue as another one of his businesses gets sued. Former employees of Beattie speak out, only to WINK.
SWFL reacts to UNC hiring Bill Belichick Southwest Florida reacts to North Carolina hiring Bill Belichick as its new head football coach and how that could impact the decisions of local recruits.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Some Floridians want more alone time during the holidays The holidays are all about spending time with family and friends, but nearly half of Americans say they really want more alone time during the holiday.
LABELLE Hendry County rolls out cameras for school speed zones The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new way of enforcing school zone speed limits by using cameras that will target drivers traveling over a certain speed in a school zone.
estero Firefighters to perform 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District performs a 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park today.
Tim Aten Knows: 2 new eateries coming to East Naples After operating La Rosa Pizzeria for more than 15 years, owners Bill and Alda Rosa decided to sell their local business and restaurant space.
the weather authority Warmer with sun and clouds for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer day ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds expected this Friday afternoon.
FDOT to open all lanes of Caloosahatchee Bridge year ahead of construction schedule The Florida Department of Transportation announced it will open all lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge a year ahead of its pedestrian sidewalk project.
NAPLES 12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidays A 12-year-old Naples boy isn’t worried about what he’s getting for Christmas. Instead, he’s working on his 6th annual “Holiday Sock Drive.”
Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
MARCO ISLAND City of Marco Island discusses lead awareness during city council meeting The city of Marco Island sent out 4900 letters to residents warning them that their pipes could contain plastic or lead.
NAPLES The future of electric planes in Southwest Florida Features of living near an airport include persistent headache-inducing engine rumbles and foul-smelling jet fuel, but electric planes could play a part in the solution.
PORT CHARLOTTE Neighbors awaiting answers on Port Charlotte Beach Park repairs Neighbors said a contractor hired by the Florida Division of Emergency Management mishandled the boats at Port Charlotte Beach Park.
FGCU introduces new technology for cognitive health screenings Ten minutes. That’s all it takes for doctors to assess how well you remember, how quickly you learn things, and how your brain is working overall.
WINK Investigates: Disgraced contractor faces new lawsuits and allegations Paul Beattie, a disgraced home builder is back doing business but legal challenges continue as another one of his businesses gets sued. Former employees of Beattie speak out, only to WINK.
SWFL reacts to UNC hiring Bill Belichick Southwest Florida reacts to North Carolina hiring Bill Belichick as its new head football coach and how that could impact the decisions of local recruits.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Some Floridians want more alone time during the holidays The holidays are all about spending time with family and friends, but nearly half of Americans say they really want more alone time during the holiday.
LABELLE Hendry County rolls out cameras for school speed zones The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new way of enforcing school zone speed limits by using cameras that will target drivers traveling over a certain speed in a school zone.
Suzanne LaPierre and James Lally. Credit: Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers A community is rallying behind a mother who is mourning the loss of her daughter. Lee County deputies say Suzanne LaPierre was murdered in her home by her boyfriend. LaPierre was not the only person who lived in the home she was killed in; her mother also lives there. As WINK News Reporter Justin Kase walked to LaPierre’s mother’s home, multiple neighbors approached him asked that he not go to the house, saying LaPierre’s mother has been experiencing overwhelming grief. WINK News respected their wishes. Neighbors said their goal now is to rally around LaPierre’s mother and show her that she’s not alone. On Wednesday afternoon, neighbor Earl LaFollette stopped by the home of LaPierre’s mother and gave her a hug. “She’s lost a couple kids, so it’s very devastating for her. The people in here are all good people. They’re all here to help each other out,” said LaFollette. LaFollette is one of the neighbors showing support for the family after investigators say LaPierre was brutally murdered by her boyfriend James Lally. While thanking his detectives for their hard work in a news conference on Wednesday, Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno said Lally confessed to the crime. “They literally went everywhere and got the confession. And I couldn’t be more proud of their work,” Marceno said. Investigators say LaPierre wanted to break up with Lally, and sometime later he used a hammer to kill her. Investigators say they found LaPierre’s remains in a wooded area along a dirt road in Lee County. They also say Lally pawned her valuable possessions at a Sarasota pawn shop before driving to Jacksonville. “Instead of waiting for a lengthy extradition process, I sent a helicopter to pick him up and expedite justice,” said Marceno. Lally is now back in Lee County, where he’s currently being held without bond. The brutal murder is a shock for neighbors, especially since they describe LaPierre as a kind person who would help anyone. “It’s a matter of disbelief. Until there’s time to really absorb that this has actually happened,” said neighbor Micki Larimer. LaFollette said he lost his son in a hit-and-run crash, so he understands the pain LaPierre’s family now feels. “I went to see Barb and gave her a hug, and she said she couldn’t talk to nobody. So, I said, ‘that’s ok, I understand,'” said LaFollette. The sheriff explained why Lally was charged with second-degree murder and not first. Based on the evidence they have, he said that is the charge that fits the criteria. FGCU legal expert, Doctor Pamella Seay, said for the state to charge Lally with first-degree murder, there would have to be evidence and witnesses to prove that the murder was planned before it happened.