ESTERO Scoreless Eagle up for award at NIL Summit FGCU’s Brandon Dwyer is one of the big time performers in NIL despite having never scored a single point in his entire Eagle career.
What happens after a nuisance alligator is captured? For alligators, the month of May means we are in the heart of mating season in the Sunshine State.
ESTERO FGCU star in the circle reflects on historical senior season The Eagles’ ace told WINK News she is focused on making every moment count before she hangs up her cleats for the last time.
NAPLES Pastrami Dan’s reopens in Naples after SUV crash Pastrami Dan’s in Naples welcomed customers once again, with people waiting at the door.
FGCU Two FGCU softball players playing for those who impacted their lives Two FGCU softball players, Riley Oakes and Olivia Black, are playing for friends who impacted their lives in a major way.
Police: Cape Coral man breaks into ex-girlfriend’s home, kills fish named ‘Bean’ A man has been arrested after police said he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home, damaged her property and killed her pet fish.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers family blessed with new home In about sixty days, Myrtle Dillard’s home on Lincoln Boulevard went from being run-down and unlivable to brand new.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman’s student loans forgiveness after consolidation One Port Charlotte woman was skeptical of her student loan consolidation and potential forgiveness but an email over the weekend changed her life.
FORT MYERS Accusations of animal abuse at Lee County shelter An animal activist group said a local animal shelter is failing to find homes for stray pets, among other complaints.
PORT CHARLOTTE Court hearing held for Trails End Drive murder suspects Two suspects in the Trails End Drive murders were meant to appear in court on Tuesday.
IRVING, Texas (AP) Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested after police allege he threatened to stab 7-Eleven workers Police have arrested a man who threatened to stab two 7-Eleven gas station employees with a knife.
NEW YORK (AP) Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial Stormy Daniels took the witness stand Tuesday at Donald Trump’s hush money trial, describing for jurors a sexual encounter the porn actor says she had with him in 2006
Despite SUV crash into Pastrami Dan’s, plans for 50th continue The popular local eatery reopened May 7 after being temporarily closed since a woman drove a Toyota Rav4 SUV into the side of the restaurant on the morning of May 3.
CCSO deputies reminding you not to leave valuables inside the car The Collier County Sheriff’s Office said there were 30 vehicle burglaries in Collier County in April.
ESTERO Scoreless Eagle up for award at NIL Summit FGCU’s Brandon Dwyer is one of the big time performers in NIL despite having never scored a single point in his entire Eagle career.
What happens after a nuisance alligator is captured? For alligators, the month of May means we are in the heart of mating season in the Sunshine State.
ESTERO FGCU star in the circle reflects on historical senior season The Eagles’ ace told WINK News she is focused on making every moment count before she hangs up her cleats for the last time.
NAPLES Pastrami Dan’s reopens in Naples after SUV crash Pastrami Dan’s in Naples welcomed customers once again, with people waiting at the door.
FGCU Two FGCU softball players playing for those who impacted their lives Two FGCU softball players, Riley Oakes and Olivia Black, are playing for friends who impacted their lives in a major way.
Police: Cape Coral man breaks into ex-girlfriend’s home, kills fish named ‘Bean’ A man has been arrested after police said he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home, damaged her property and killed her pet fish.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers family blessed with new home In about sixty days, Myrtle Dillard’s home on Lincoln Boulevard went from being run-down and unlivable to brand new.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman’s student loans forgiveness after consolidation One Port Charlotte woman was skeptical of her student loan consolidation and potential forgiveness but an email over the weekend changed her life.
FORT MYERS Accusations of animal abuse at Lee County shelter An animal activist group said a local animal shelter is failing to find homes for stray pets, among other complaints.
PORT CHARLOTTE Court hearing held for Trails End Drive murder suspects Two suspects in the Trails End Drive murders were meant to appear in court on Tuesday.
IRVING, Texas (AP) Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested after police allege he threatened to stab 7-Eleven workers Police have arrested a man who threatened to stab two 7-Eleven gas station employees with a knife.
NEW YORK (AP) Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial Stormy Daniels took the witness stand Tuesday at Donald Trump’s hush money trial, describing for jurors a sexual encounter the porn actor says she had with him in 2006
Despite SUV crash into Pastrami Dan’s, plans for 50th continue The popular local eatery reopened May 7 after being temporarily closed since a woman drove a Toyota Rav4 SUV into the side of the restaurant on the morning of May 3.
CCSO deputies reminding you not to leave valuables inside the car The Collier County Sheriff’s Office said there were 30 vehicle burglaries in Collier County in April.
Caloosa Riders Bicycle Club Twenty Years Ride of Silence (Credit: WINK News) The Caloosa Riders Bicycle Club hosted the Twenty Years Ride of Silence on Wednesday in memory of those who’ve died or have been injured in crashes while riding a bike. WINK News has reported on a lot of bicycle versus vehicle crashes just this year and there was a lot of emotion at the ride Wednesday night. Many of the people who came out were on the verge of tears as they spoke about the loved ones they honored with their ride. Debra Purcaro is one of those being honored. She was the bicyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run during a ride in Alva last year. For the dozens who participated in the event, it’s both about keeping their memories alive and coming together to heal. This year’s ride of silence is the first ride for Debra Miller, who lost her fiance, Frederick Ryan, in a hit-and-run last year. “It’s tough, but…it’s important,” said Miller. Ryan’s special bike now belongs to Debra’s friend, April Snyder, who rides in his honor. “I’m going to ride it in his memory tonight. He’s an angel. Every time I get on this bike, I look up at the heavens and I say, ‘thank you Freddy, and keep all of us cyclists safe,'” said Snyder. April, along with many others, are also riding to honor the memory of Debra Purcaro. “It’s tough. I can cry when I go to her memorial when I’m cleaning it up. It’s hard when you lose someone that was a dear friend,” said Kathy Carbone, with Caloosa Riders and SWFL Critical Mass. Many of the riders at Wednesday’s event were with Debra Purcaro when the fatal crash happened last year. “This is kind of a therapy thing for me. Pink was always Debra’s color and this is the hottest pink that I could find,” said Mike Vales, with Caloosa Riders. Those who survived being hit while riding called this group ‘the lucky ones.’ “You know that you’re not healing by yourself. You’re with others. You’re advocating for one another. You’re supported by the people that are not just your riding friends or your riding tribe, but they actually become your riding family,” said Julie Simpson, with Caloosa Riders. Those survivors hope to be the catalyst for change. “It’s been still an opportunity to do something to improve the community, to shape communities that are safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike,” said Diana Giraldo, president of Streets Alive of Southwest Florida. Lee County Commissioner, Cecil Pendergrass, was also here at the event. He told the crowd of nearly 100 people that new road projects and renovations to existing roads will focus on the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians.