Temporary road closure slated for Bell Boulevard Sidewalk ProjectWeb Exclusive: Rachel Cox Rosen’s Construction Heads Up
LEHIGH ACRES Temporary road closure slated for Bell Boulevard Sidewalk Project Charles Sise Street East in Lehigh Acres will be closed from Bell Boulevard to Thomas Sherwin Avenue beginning next week.
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.
the weather authority Chance for a stray shower Thursday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a mix of sun and clouds along with a chance of stray showers throughout this Thursday afternoon and into the evening.
punta gorda Sheriff Prummell to provide full details on events that transpired before Sgt. Elio Diaz death Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell is set to hold a news conference regarding the events leading up to Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death on Sunday.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Outpouring of support: Memorial grows for Charlotte County sergeant A community shows love and support to the family of a Charlotte County sergeant who made the ultimate sacrifice.
FORT MYERS Community visits memorial for 12-year old killed in crash It has been 6 months since 12-year-old Andrew Sullivan left home on his scooter for the last time. A driver hit and killed him on Crystal Drive in Lee County.
FSW SWFL hoops teams help tip-off 51st annual City of Palms Classic Three Southwest Florida high school boy’s basketball teams helped tip-off the 51st annual City of Palms Classic.
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Captain speaks about his friend, the late Sergeant Diaz A cruiser now sits at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office administration building, in support of fallen Sergeant, Elio Diaz.
PORT CHARLOTTE Local Barbershop holding a fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Diaz A local barbershop is now helping out the family of Sergeant Elio Diaz. The owner is hoping to raise money for them for whatever they need.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Therapy dogs comfort children in the courtroom Pups are on patrol to help kids and people in tough situations. The dogs travel to hospitals and schools for therapy sessions to relax people.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police arrest man in Fuegoz Lounge shooting A man was arrested in connection with a shooting outside a Cape Coral lounge that left two women injured, police said Wednesday.
Close friend of fallen sergeant Elio Diaz speaks out WINK News reporter Claire Galt spoke with Neal Gamillio and his powerful story about the fallen sergeant.
NORTH FORT MYERS Single mom gets home renovated as a Christmas gift Home for the holidays has a new meaning for Erica Tague and her three children. Her home was renovated for free as a Christmas gift.
NAPLES $2,300 worth of stolen clothing recovered; 2 arrested in Naples Two people were arrested Saturday in Naples after authorities say they used bags lined with metal to disable store security systems and steal more than $2,300 worth of clothing.
BABCOCK RANCH Dodging pet scams during the holidays Many are welcoming new pets into their homes this holiday season; however, for some people, the only thing they’ll find sitting under their tree is a scam.
LEHIGH ACRES Temporary road closure slated for Bell Boulevard Sidewalk Project Charles Sise Street East in Lehigh Acres will be closed from Bell Boulevard to Thomas Sherwin Avenue beginning next week.
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.
the weather authority Chance for a stray shower Thursday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a mix of sun and clouds along with a chance of stray showers throughout this Thursday afternoon and into the evening.
punta gorda Sheriff Prummell to provide full details on events that transpired before Sgt. Elio Diaz death Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell is set to hold a news conference regarding the events leading up to Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death on Sunday.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Outpouring of support: Memorial grows for Charlotte County sergeant A community shows love and support to the family of a Charlotte County sergeant who made the ultimate sacrifice.
FORT MYERS Community visits memorial for 12-year old killed in crash It has been 6 months since 12-year-old Andrew Sullivan left home on his scooter for the last time. A driver hit and killed him on Crystal Drive in Lee County.
FSW SWFL hoops teams help tip-off 51st annual City of Palms Classic Three Southwest Florida high school boy’s basketball teams helped tip-off the 51st annual City of Palms Classic.
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Captain speaks about his friend, the late Sergeant Diaz A cruiser now sits at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office administration building, in support of fallen Sergeant, Elio Diaz.
PORT CHARLOTTE Local Barbershop holding a fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Diaz A local barbershop is now helping out the family of Sergeant Elio Diaz. The owner is hoping to raise money for them for whatever they need.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Therapy dogs comfort children in the courtroom Pups are on patrol to help kids and people in tough situations. The dogs travel to hospitals and schools for therapy sessions to relax people.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police arrest man in Fuegoz Lounge shooting A man was arrested in connection with a shooting outside a Cape Coral lounge that left two women injured, police said Wednesday.
Close friend of fallen sergeant Elio Diaz speaks out WINK News reporter Claire Galt spoke with Neal Gamillio and his powerful story about the fallen sergeant.
NORTH FORT MYERS Single mom gets home renovated as a Christmas gift Home for the holidays has a new meaning for Erica Tague and her three children. Her home was renovated for free as a Christmas gift.
NAPLES $2,300 worth of stolen clothing recovered; 2 arrested in Naples Two people were arrested Saturday in Naples after authorities say they used bags lined with metal to disable store security systems and steal more than $2,300 worth of clothing.
BABCOCK RANCH Dodging pet scams during the holidays Many are welcoming new pets into their homes this holiday season; however, for some people, the only thing they’ll find sitting under their tree is a scam.
Harley the pitbull was found after leaving his family in Lee County eight years ago. (CREDIT: WINK News) A family has reunited with their dog eight years after he disappeared from their backyard. Harley was found extremely malnourished over the weekend in San Carlos Park. Harley’s family moved to Missouri and never got another dog. They gave up on thinking they’d ever see Harley again. But Harley’s microchip made the reunion possible. “I just want to tell him I’m so sorry that I didn’t find him,” said Betsy DeHaan. Harley left for his adventure in February of 2014. “I turned them out to go to the bathroom,” DeHaan said. “Turned my back for a second and they went off into the woods. And we went looking and never found Harley.” Harley the pitbull was found after leaving his family in Lee County eight years ago. (CREDIT: WINK News) At just a few years old, Harley vanished from his Lee County home. “We searched and cruised and looked and put up posters and sent out the wanted, missing pet and just never stopped looking for him,” DeHaan said. The search went cold despite Harley being microchipped. Whoever took Harley in, never checked the microchip to find his owner. Fast-forward to the present day. “I didn’t realize how bad it was until I actually got the dog,” said Angie Bray, who helped find the dog. A miracle kept the story alive. “The dog was so sweet, super well-behaved. Seemed as happy as can be aside from being really skinny. He had some really overgrown nails,” Bray said. Bray and her friend found a dog that looked like Harley wandering along Barto Boulevard in San Carlos Park eight years after he ran off. “It made me cry. It was just so heartbreaking to think about being torn away from one of my animals who I just love and then being able to find them.” Harley the pitbull was found after leaving his family in Lee County eight years ago. (CREDIT: WINK News) Bray took Harley to Cypress Lake Animal Hospital and Lee County Domestic Animal Services and through the microchip, DeHaan was found. “We got the text on Saturday. And I’m like, is this a scam? Because we were talking about him that morning. You know, what an amazing dog and where could Harley be, is he’s still out there? And I got the text. And you know, you think Google always picks up on your advertisement? I’m like, this is a scam,” DeHaan said. “This is not real.” DeHaan no longer lives in Lee County but when she found out Harley was safe she drove 1,100 miles all the way from Missouri to Lee County to reunite with her beloved dog. Harley the pitbull was found after leaving his family in Lee County eight years ago. (CREDIT: WINK News) “Oh my God! Harley! Hi buddy! Oh my God,” she said when she saw him. DeHaan said Harley looks a lot smaller now compared to eight years ago because of how skinny he is. But she said, he’ll never go hungry again.