Man arrested for failing to return U-HaulWINK Neighborhood Watch: Stolen Jeep, knife attack, and officer impersonator
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!
SANIBEL Future of the Sanibel Pier Sanibel Island is looking much better since Hurricane Ian, but while the lighthouse is standing tall, the pier isn’t doing too well.
downtown fort myers Large crowds expected for Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival Downtown Fort Myers is on higher alert as this weekend’s 4th Annual Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival is expected to draw large crowds.
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!
SANIBEL Future of the Sanibel Pier Sanibel Island is looking much better since Hurricane Ian, but while the lighthouse is standing tall, the pier isn’t doing too well.
downtown fort myers Large crowds expected for Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival Downtown Fort Myers is on higher alert as this weekend’s 4th Annual Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival is expected to draw large crowds.
Sign posted on a fence near Champlaign Towers South on June 28, 2021. (Credit: WINK News) First responders from Southwest Florida responded immediately to help search in the rubble. WINK News sat down with task force six one year after that hard journey began. Dozens of men and women worked for hours a day, days on end, on top of a large pile of debris from fallen Champlain Towers South, where 98 people died on June 24, 2021. Among the rescuers was Southwest Florida’s very own Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 6 (USAR). Shane Sibert is the guy in charge. We met him in Surfside just before first responders shifted from rescue to recovery., and he always held onto hope. “It’s grim, but we always have faith that there’s someone we could pull out ,” Sibert said. Shane Sibert with Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 6 (Credit: WINK News) It’s been one year since crews learned there wasn’t one living soul down there to save. We asked Sibert to sit down with us ahead of his trip back to Surfside, one year later. “I don’t know if it helps them to bring closure to see some of the teams that were there trying to work to either rescue and then in turn recover some of their family members,” Sibert explained. “I don’t know, I don’t really know what to expect to be honest. ” Sibert is an honest guy and straightforward. Surfside challenged his team.; mentally and emotionally. The building collapse happened so fast and there were so many bodies. The sights and sounds are hard to shake. “We’ve done some training, just here locally, at the Old Naples Beach Hotel after being demoed. And that brought back some memories for some of the team members as well,” he said. In the year since surfside, we’ve learned a lot about the collapse, but still not what caused it. Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 6 searching for life within the Surfside condo collapse rubble. (Credit: USAR6) “I think some of the team members would love to know what happened. I told them don’t focus on that, ” Sibert said. That made us wonder., as we reflect, what should we focus on? To find out, we called Mike Noriega. His grandmother Hilda lived on the 6th floor. Noriega recalled, “We saw her patio furniture right there. And we just couldn’t believe that my grandmother was underneath that rubble. ” It’s no surprise Noriega believes we ought to honor those precious lives lost. “You know, we all know how everyone died. But the true legacy is how did everyone live? ” Noriega said his grandmother lived for faith, family, and friends. But faith first. So Mike focuses on that. To Keep the faith that he and the rest of these battle-tested families will be OK; this year and the next. “When the storms of life hit, how is it that you can go through heartbreak without breaking your spirit?” Noriega asked. “How can you live your life in a way to where when life hits really hard, and you’re going through tough times, how is it that you can live your life in a way where your character doesn’t collapse? Like my grandmother’s building did. ” One year ago, there was no hope of finding a living person under that pile, but one year later, Noriega is living proof that does not mean there’s no hope.