CCSO works with ICE to catch suspects in Southwest Florida State lawmakers are working on a new immigration bill. Here in Southwest Florida, one county has been following strict guidelines on illegal immigration for quite some time.
Burn ban in effect for Collier County The Board of County Commissioners has authorized a burn ban in Collier County.
FGCU FGCU’s Zavian McLean shares student athlete experience with podcast FGCU men’s basketball guard Zavian McLean shares what its like to be a Division I student athlete in his podcast “Truey Talks.”
Locals react to egg price increase Egg prices continue to soar. In fact, prices have gone up about 37% from where they were just one year ago, and the pricing and supply issues have started to impact Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Trump’s executive order on straws stirs debate in Fort Myers Beach President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order to bring back plastic straws, reversing a previous plan to reduce plastic reliance in the federal government.
Charlotte County official’s usage of racial slur prompts calls for resignation Charlotte County Commissioner Stephen Deutsch is under scrutiny after a complaint surfaced last week alleging he used the N-word during a work meeting.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral woman finds hope with new ALS drug A breakthrough discovery of a drug offers new hope for patients with a genetic form of the disease.
Elevate Florida program to help homeowners strengthen properties against storms The Florida Dept. of Emergency Management announced the launch of its new “Elevate Florida” residential mitigation program.
Planning and Zoning Board approves proposed West County area development Homebuilder Maronda Homes received approval Feb. 10 from the Charlotte County Planning and Zoning Board to amend a previously approved development on 1,174 acres in the area of South Gulf Cove.
LEHIGH ACRES 3 charged for major theft organization targeting luxury vehicles Three men, one from Lehigh Acres, has been charged for their role in a major theft organization targeting luxury vehicles.
port charlotte Man arrested for DUI after slamming into Port Charlotte home’s garage The North Port Police Department has arrested a man accused of DUI and crashing into a Port Charlotte home’s garage.
CAPE CORAL New information on nurse accused of starving premature baby New information has been released about what happened behind closed doors when a nurse allegedly starved a premature baby.
BONITA SPRINGS World’s largest bounce castle to spring into Bonita Springs The Big Bounce America, the world’s largest inflatable bounce castle is set to appear in Bonita Springs.
palmdale Gatorama owner bitten during alligator feeding show Gatorama owner Allen Register was sent to hospital after being bitten by an alligator during a feeding show.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of Cape Coral DUI accident with serious injuries A man has been arrested after allegedly causing an accident with injuries while driving under the influence in Cape Coral.
CCSO works with ICE to catch suspects in Southwest Florida State lawmakers are working on a new immigration bill. Here in Southwest Florida, one county has been following strict guidelines on illegal immigration for quite some time.
Burn ban in effect for Collier County The Board of County Commissioners has authorized a burn ban in Collier County.
FGCU FGCU’s Zavian McLean shares student athlete experience with podcast FGCU men’s basketball guard Zavian McLean shares what its like to be a Division I student athlete in his podcast “Truey Talks.”
Locals react to egg price increase Egg prices continue to soar. In fact, prices have gone up about 37% from where they were just one year ago, and the pricing and supply issues have started to impact Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Trump’s executive order on straws stirs debate in Fort Myers Beach President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order to bring back plastic straws, reversing a previous plan to reduce plastic reliance in the federal government.
Charlotte County official’s usage of racial slur prompts calls for resignation Charlotte County Commissioner Stephen Deutsch is under scrutiny after a complaint surfaced last week alleging he used the N-word during a work meeting.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral woman finds hope with new ALS drug A breakthrough discovery of a drug offers new hope for patients with a genetic form of the disease.
Elevate Florida program to help homeowners strengthen properties against storms The Florida Dept. of Emergency Management announced the launch of its new “Elevate Florida” residential mitigation program.
Planning and Zoning Board approves proposed West County area development Homebuilder Maronda Homes received approval Feb. 10 from the Charlotte County Planning and Zoning Board to amend a previously approved development on 1,174 acres in the area of South Gulf Cove.
LEHIGH ACRES 3 charged for major theft organization targeting luxury vehicles Three men, one from Lehigh Acres, has been charged for their role in a major theft organization targeting luxury vehicles.
port charlotte Man arrested for DUI after slamming into Port Charlotte home’s garage The North Port Police Department has arrested a man accused of DUI and crashing into a Port Charlotte home’s garage.
CAPE CORAL New information on nurse accused of starving premature baby New information has been released about what happened behind closed doors when a nurse allegedly starved a premature baby.
BONITA SPRINGS World’s largest bounce castle to spring into Bonita Springs The Big Bounce America, the world’s largest inflatable bounce castle is set to appear in Bonita Springs.
palmdale Gatorama owner bitten during alligator feeding show Gatorama owner Allen Register was sent to hospital after being bitten by an alligator during a feeding show.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of Cape Coral DUI accident with serious injuries A man has been arrested after allegedly causing an accident with injuries while driving under the influence in Cape Coral.
(CREDIT: WINK News) Four kids donated money to Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs to help veterans and children with disabilities. They went the extra mile to help their community because they believe in the organization’s mission. A 9-year-old gave $2,000 and three brothers donated more than $300. WINK News asked the kids, how did they get the money to do this? Helping those in need doesn’t come with an age. Brantley Garcia, a 9-year-old Philanthropist said all he wanted to do for his birthday was raise money for Golden PAWS assistance dogs. Brantley Garcia, 9. (CREDIT: WINK News) Brantley made dog treats with his grandma and then went out to sell them. “I went to a gas station to watch them and set up a table and asked if somebody if people wanted to help disabled veterans. And then I went to a bowling alley and set up a table there to sell dog treats,” Brantley said. Golden Paws’ mission is to train service dogs for veterans a cause Brantley relates to. Brantley said his papa was in the war. Tonia Fisher, Brantley’s grandmother said, “being that we’re part of the combat veterans motorcycle association, he gets to have contact with a lot of veterans. And so he sees, you know, people who are disabled people who have PTSD, and he has a heart for those people.” These three brothers also share that big heart. Sanchez brothers.(CREDIT: WINK News) Starting their own business called Brother’s Unleashed, where they make dog leashes with yacht rope and give 10% of their gross proceeds to nonprofits. Nico Sanchez, a 7-year-old Entrepreneur and Philanthropist said, “we chose going towards because we want to help veterans, these dogs are kind of comfort animals. So then the veterans could come there and then like get some comfort?” Hector Sanchez, Brother’s Unleashed dad said they have a lot of veterans in their family. “And then being able to learn what the dogs go through so that they can provide the support and the assistance in company to the veterans. It was amazing,” Sanchez said. And when the young philanthropists donated their checks to Golden PAWS, they got a grand tour of the new facility. Marc Sanchez, an 11-year-old Entrepreneur and Philanthropist said, “they gotta show us what, what our money was helping for.” Brantley said he got to present the check and when he did he got to train a puppy for Golden PAWS. Brantley Garcia, 9. (CREDIT: WINK News) The young philanthropists said they are going to continue raising money for local non-profits. For Brantley’s 10th birthday he wants to raise money for homeless veterans and the Sanchez brothers are going to donate to the Wolf Sanctuary.