LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico RoadCharlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers announces Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival The City of Fort Myers invites the public to the 21st anniversary of the Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival in downtown Fort Myers.
MATLACHA Neighbors protest delay in repairs to Matlacha Pass Bridge People are set to take the streets and protest the delay in repairs to the Matlacha Pass Bridge.
Port Authority postpones talk of RSW’s $346M, four-year delayed terminal expansion Lee County and Port Authority Commissioner Brian Hamman finally had a public forum to get some answers on why a construction project went more than $346 million over budget and will be more than four years behind schedule to complete.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers announces Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival The City of Fort Myers invites the public to the 21st anniversary of the Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival in downtown Fort Myers.
MATLACHA Neighbors protest delay in repairs to Matlacha Pass Bridge People are set to take the streets and protest the delay in repairs to the Matlacha Pass Bridge.
Port Authority postpones talk of RSW’s $346M, four-year delayed terminal expansion Lee County and Port Authority Commissioner Brian Hamman finally had a public forum to get some answers on why a construction project went more than $346 million over budget and will be more than four years behind schedule to complete.
The District 9 softball team advances to play in the World Series. (CREDIT: WINK News) A Southwest Florida sports team faces Canada on Monday to take one step closer to the softball World Series championship. It’s the second time the team from Lee County has gone to the World Series in four years. And, they will have to beat a lot of talented teams and countries to take home the trophy. The girls from the Florida District 9 team, representing Fort Myers and Cape Coral, are going to familiar territory, the Senior League World Series. The girls between 13 and 16-years-old, are prepared for the tough road ahead. But first, celebrating the win that got the team this far was important to everyone. The District 9 softball team practicing to prepare for the World Series. (CREDIT: WINK News) “There were people crying,” said right fielder Megan Hall. “Everyone was cheering.” “It was just cool to know that we get to go to the next step,” said Kaitlyn Coakley who also plays right field. That step means representing Southwest Florida on a global stage. They were close in 2019 when they lost in the regional championship and Covid canceled the whole tournament the last two years. “We weren’t able to make it then and so it’s always, ‘well get them next year.’ And there was never a next year,” said Alana Hutchinson who plays second base. Starting as strangers, this team came together in a matter of months through grit, hard-work, and determination to be where they are now. “All of us learned to play in such different places,” Hall said. “We all came from different travel teams.” The District 9 softball team going over strategies ahead of the World Series. (CREDIT: WINK News) “We’ve all bonded so close. And that has helped so much in the games,” Hutchinson said. “Like we’re all able to communicate better and just trust each other so much more.” Just ask Dan Mills the team’s manager, he knows the World Series will push this team, but he isn’t backing down. “We want to face you know the great teams in this organization from around the world and see how we measure up,” Mills said. Athletes, like Hutchinson, have a way of showcasing their confidence with big games coming up. “We want to go all the way and win it,” Hutchinson said. The players said they’re excited to meet and play against people from around the world. Some of the countries represented include the Netherlands and the Philippines. But they’ve got to take care of their first game against Canada on Monday.