Cool, comfortable Sunday in store with highs in the low 70sCape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long
Cool, comfortable Sunday in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority is tracking a beautiful Sunday in store across Southwest Florida, with afternoon highs only topping out in the low 70s.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
CAPTIVA Impacts of hurricane season on fishing in SWFL Whipping winds and torrential downpours are all too common with hurricanes.
CAPE CORAL What to know before gifting pets this holiday season Gifting someone a pet for Christmas may sound like a good idea but not always. Animal experts remind us that owning an animal takes a big commitment.
NAPLES ‘Beverly’s Angels’ prepare holiday sacks for kids in need Beverly’s Angels in Naples is providing kids the essentials they need during the holiday season, and they got some help from high school students across Southwest Florida.
‘He was a phenomenal human being’: Woman says Elio Diaz inspired her to turn life around WINK News has shared stories about people greatly impacted by Deputy Sergeant Elio Diaz’s work. Now we hear from a woman whose life he affected for the better.
PUNTA GORDA ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda to permanently close If people in Punta Gorda consider themselves patients of ShorePoint Hospital, they will have to look for an alternate place of healthcare.
Cool, comfortable Sunday in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority is tracking a beautiful Sunday in store across Southwest Florida, with afternoon highs only topping out in the low 70s.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
CAPTIVA Impacts of hurricane season on fishing in SWFL Whipping winds and torrential downpours are all too common with hurricanes.
CAPE CORAL What to know before gifting pets this holiday season Gifting someone a pet for Christmas may sound like a good idea but not always. Animal experts remind us that owning an animal takes a big commitment.
NAPLES ‘Beverly’s Angels’ prepare holiday sacks for kids in need Beverly’s Angels in Naples is providing kids the essentials they need during the holiday season, and they got some help from high school students across Southwest Florida.
‘He was a phenomenal human being’: Woman says Elio Diaz inspired her to turn life around WINK News has shared stories about people greatly impacted by Deputy Sergeant Elio Diaz’s work. Now we hear from a woman whose life he affected for the better.
PUNTA GORDA ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda to permanently close If people in Punta Gorda consider themselves patients of ShorePoint Hospital, they will have to look for an alternate place of healthcare.
11 suspects still sought by Charlotte County deputies after Operation Poison Fruit: Anthony Thomas, 30; Walter Bushman, 36; Rebecca Callahan, 24; Jimi Clemens, 36; Brittany Cross, 30; Jacqueline Hamilton-Lee, 47; Toni Layton, 47; Jennifer Olson, 40; Jackie Palon, 58; Suzanne Silva, 28; Darryl Haynes, 34. Credit: Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office 54 suspects have been arrested and 11 more are still sought by deputies following a six-month drug operation by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. According to CCSO, its narcotics unit has been conducting “Operation Poisonous Fruit” over the past six months, resulting in the arrest of 54 people, who now face “an abundance of drug charges.” Eleven others are still at large and are actively being searched for by law enforcement. A large percentage of the arrests stemmed from an area of Charlotte County near Mango Street off US-41, referred to by CCSO as the “fruit streets.” During the, 54 cases were developed in which CCCSO says the people involved sold and delivered fentanyl or methamphetamine. 27 more cases were made involving the trafficking of those drugs, which hold at least a three-year minimum/mandatory sentence. All of them face additional charges of simple possession, which adds up to 81 additional charges. Approximately 1000 grams of methamphetamine and 78.7 grams of fentanyl were seized during Operation Poisonous Fruit, which CCSO says is enough to end the lives of 79,000 people. The following suspects were arrested: Dustin Badke, 31 Gregory Bores, 57 Nicholas Bores, 28 Jessica Brown, 32 Joshua Browning, 35 John Brugman, 54 David D Butler, 51 Quwan Capers, 40 David Caro, 34 Leonard Dorris, 41 Major Evans, 46 Peggy Ford, 39 Askia Forman, 35 Christopher Gore, 43 Franklin Grove, 37 Anthony Heathcock, 51 William Hughes, 28 Corie Bennett, 44 Gene Hughes, 40 Thaddeus Majtyka, 37 Jacqueline MacLeod, 50 Taylor Neuman, 28 Shane Wozniak, 34 Kristy Farnsworth, 42 Julie Chambers, 33 Kimberly Diggins, 39 Brian Edwards, 49 Christopher Ridgeway, 34 Thomas Paige, 35 Brandy Gibson, 37 Alicia Descalzo, 38 Melissa Roesing, 38 Chelsea Smith, 29 Eric Conner, 38 Ryan Gros, 43 Ryan White, 41 Walter Long, 43 Kayla Williams, 31 Brandon Tufts, 37 Jennifer Orlick, 39 Christopher Whitis, 47 Andrea Burns, 50 Jason Lamka, 36 Taylor Costales-Plaja, 22 Kellie Rudy, 64 ]Barbara Ridgeway, 44 Megan Perkins, 36 Robert Rhinesmith, 53 Charles Rife, 59 Xavier Sanchez, 26 Amanda Scoles, 44 Joshua Nowak-Hahlbohm, 42 Karl Patureau, 63 Pamela Peak, 52 Those WANTED are as follows: Anthony Thomas, 30 Walter Bushman, 36 Rebecca Callahan, 24 Jimi Clemens, 36 Brittany Cross, 30 Jacqueline Hamilton-Lee, 47 Toni Layton, 47 Jennifer Olson, 40 Jackie Palon, 58 Suzanne Silva, 28 Darryl Haynes, 34