Body found in water behind Fort Myers homeSupporting SWFL’s small businesses on Small Business Saturday
FORT MYERS Body found in water behind Fort Myers home Divers pulled a man out of a pond behind his home on Silver Birch Way in Fort Myers s early Saturday Afternoon.
FORT MYERS Supporting SWFL’s small businesses on Small Business Saturday For those of you looking to avoid the traffic nightmare that comes with Black Friday shopping, consider shopping small for Small Business Saturday.
Cooler weekend ahead: Highs in the 70s across SWFL The Weather Authority predicts a cooler afternoon ahead on Saturday with highs in the low 70s.
WINK NEWS 6 Southwest Florida football teams battle in regional finals Find out who is still standing after six Southwest Florida football teams competed in the regional finals of the FHSAA football playoffs.
lehigh acres Caught on Camera: Lehigh Acres man accused of shooting into vehicle, injuring driver The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who they said fired shots into a vehicle and injured a man in Lehigh Acres on Thanksgiving night.
CAPE CORAL Holiday Nights on the Lawn event brings festive fun to Cape Coral Sleigh bells ring and Cape Coral is listening! A huge crowd joined together at city hall for the Holiday Nights on the Lawn event.
ESTERO Black Friday traffic frustrates Estero shoppers Black Friday at Miromar Outlets turned into a nightmare as shoppers faced endless traffic jams.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Ways to give back this holiday season For those looking to get on the nice list, here are a few ways to spread holiday cheer in your community by helping those in need.
CAPE CORAL Kitchen propane tank explodes in Cape Coral home Authorities responded to a Cape Coral home after a gas tank exploded inside a kitchen Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Multi-vehicle crash involving Publix truck on I-75 in Lee County A crash involving multiple vehicles, including a Publix semi-truck, has occurred in Lee County.
FEMA extends flood insurance renewal deadlines in Charlotte County FEMA policyholders in Charlotte County have until Dec. 10 to renew certain flood insurance policies.
Sanibel city contractors to begin final storm debris pick-up The City of Sanibel has announced its final storm debris pick-up date for residents.
Stay safe shopping this holiday season: Advice from local law enforcement As the holiday shopping season heats up, Southwest Florida’s sheriffs are reminding the community to stay vigilant, whether shopping in-store or online.
Sanibel National Shell Museum & Aquarium in Sanibel showcases new exhibit A plethora of international shells is currently on display for tourists and shell enthusiasts to enjoy.
WINK NEWS How to support small businesses on Small Business Saturday in Southwest Florida After hitting the big Black Friday sales at major retailers, the Better Business Bureau encourages consumers to check out small, local and independent businesses participating in Small Business Saturday (SBS).
FORT MYERS Body found in water behind Fort Myers home Divers pulled a man out of a pond behind his home on Silver Birch Way in Fort Myers s early Saturday Afternoon.
FORT MYERS Supporting SWFL’s small businesses on Small Business Saturday For those of you looking to avoid the traffic nightmare that comes with Black Friday shopping, consider shopping small for Small Business Saturday.
Cooler weekend ahead: Highs in the 70s across SWFL The Weather Authority predicts a cooler afternoon ahead on Saturday with highs in the low 70s.
WINK NEWS 6 Southwest Florida football teams battle in regional finals Find out who is still standing after six Southwest Florida football teams competed in the regional finals of the FHSAA football playoffs.
lehigh acres Caught on Camera: Lehigh Acres man accused of shooting into vehicle, injuring driver The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who they said fired shots into a vehicle and injured a man in Lehigh Acres on Thanksgiving night.
CAPE CORAL Holiday Nights on the Lawn event brings festive fun to Cape Coral Sleigh bells ring and Cape Coral is listening! A huge crowd joined together at city hall for the Holiday Nights on the Lawn event.
ESTERO Black Friday traffic frustrates Estero shoppers Black Friday at Miromar Outlets turned into a nightmare as shoppers faced endless traffic jams.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Ways to give back this holiday season For those looking to get on the nice list, here are a few ways to spread holiday cheer in your community by helping those in need.
CAPE CORAL Kitchen propane tank explodes in Cape Coral home Authorities responded to a Cape Coral home after a gas tank exploded inside a kitchen Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Multi-vehicle crash involving Publix truck on I-75 in Lee County A crash involving multiple vehicles, including a Publix semi-truck, has occurred in Lee County.
FEMA extends flood insurance renewal deadlines in Charlotte County FEMA policyholders in Charlotte County have until Dec. 10 to renew certain flood insurance policies.
Sanibel city contractors to begin final storm debris pick-up The City of Sanibel has announced its final storm debris pick-up date for residents.
Stay safe shopping this holiday season: Advice from local law enforcement As the holiday shopping season heats up, Southwest Florida’s sheriffs are reminding the community to stay vigilant, whether shopping in-store or online.
Sanibel National Shell Museum & Aquarium in Sanibel showcases new exhibit A plethora of international shells is currently on display for tourists and shell enthusiasts to enjoy.
WINK NEWS How to support small businesses on Small Business Saturday in Southwest Florida After hitting the big Black Friday sales at major retailers, the Better Business Bureau encourages consumers to check out small, local and independent businesses participating in Small Business Saturday (SBS).
Three Ukrainian family members accused of severely beating a man because he was gay. Credit: CBS Miami Florida prosecutors said they filed hate crime charges Tuesday against three family members accused of severely beating a man because of his sexual orientation. Inna Makarenko, 44; Yevhen Makarenko, 43; and Oleh Makarenko, 21; were each charged with attempted first-degree murder, battery during the burglary of a dwelling and kidnapping, according to the Broward State Attorney’s Office. All three face possible life sentences. The three family members broke into a Pompano Beach home last August and beat a 31-year-old gay man so badly that he has become permanently blind and sustained other serious injuries, prosecutors said. CBS Miami, citing the arrest forms, reported the attack was premeditated. “They secretly, forcibly or by threat abducted or imprisoned the victim against his will… to terrorize him,” the forms say. They go on to say the three “struck the victim numerous times… causing serious bodily injury and disfigurement, almost resulting in his death.” Officials haven’t released many details about the attack in order to protect the victim’s privacy, but prosecutors have confirmed that the Makarenkos knew the victim before the attack and specifically targeted him because he is gay. CBS Miami’s Karli Barnett went to the Makarenkos’ home. Someone answered the door, identifying himself as a family friend, but did not agree to talk on camera. On the mailbox, there were taped signs with a QR code saying to “help Ukrainian refugees wrongly jailed.” The code leads to an online petition with 360 signatures. The description reads, in part: “The three arrested family members—mother, father, and son are being accused of severe crimes with multiple charges against them! These could result in a life-in-prison-sentence in the United States or (if even possible) deportation back to Ukraine—where an excruciating war is happening now.” The Broward State Attorney’s Office has filed hate crime charges against Yevhen, Inna, & Oleh Makarenko. They’re accused of attacking a 31-year-old Pompano Beach man on August 6th 2021– due to his sexual orientation. He is now permanently blind from his injuries.@CBSMiami pic.twitter.com/VxIEJRGiXI — Karli Barnett (@KarliBarnett) April 13, 2022 Broward County deputies arrested the group last month, and they’re being held without bond. A fourth person connected to the attack was transferred from Alabama to the Broward County jail on Monday, prosecutors said. No charges were immediately filed. Defense attorneys for the three people charged didn’t immediately respond to emails seeking comment from The Associated Press.