Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting in South Gulf CoveChrist at Crossroads Church in Lehigh Acres catches fire
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting in South Gulf Cove The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident on Holtville Ave. in South Gulf Cove on Sunday evening.
LEHIGH ACRES Christ at Crossroads Church in Lehigh Acres catches fire According to Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District, a church in Lehigh Acres has caught fire on Sunday.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 19 – Jan 25. This week’s edition features photos from a commemorative march, a WINK News reporter receiving a special award and snow in Florida.
Gas line crash on U.S. 41 near Alico Road, at least 1 person dead The northbound lanes of U.S. 41 near Alico Road are currently closed due to a fatal crash involving a gas line that left one vehicle engulfed in flames.
BONITA SPRINGS Fatal crash in Bonita Springs: Motorcyclist dies on U.S. 41 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist was traveling on U.S. 41 when an SUV entered the intersection, cutting in front of the motorcyclist.
the weather authority A dry, seasonal Sunday is on tap with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority says that while it’s a comfortable and cool morning across Southwest Florida, it is going to warm right on up this afternoon into the mid to upper 70s.
FORT MYERS 1 injured in Fort Myers auto shop fire According to FMPD, one person is injured after two vehicles and a dumpster caught fire in an auto shop on Saturday afternoon.
Hendry County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in deer poaching investigation The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Agriculture Unit is seeking assistance from the public in its investigation into the illegal killing of approximately nine deer.
Deputy injured, suspect killed in shooting near State Road 72 in DeSoto County A suspect wanted on a child enticement charge out of Georgia was killed in a deputy-involved shooting early Saturday morning in DeSoto County.
ENGLEWOOD 1 dead in Englewood incident; authorities investigating There is an active investigation going on at the 3200 block of Smith Street in Englewood, where one person was found dead.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival kicks off to support Collier County children The Naples Winter Wine Festival, one of the largest charity wine auctions globally, is set to begin at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples on Saturday.
ESTERO Join the March to a Million Meals to combat hunger in Southwest Florida Food insecurity remains a significant issue in Southwest Florida, with one in eight adults and one in six children experiencing hunger.
NAPLES Last chance to enjoy Naples Boat Show’s yachts and waterfront fun The Naples Boat Show wraps up on Saturday, offering one last chance for visitors to explore an impressive lineup of boats, yachts, and waterfront fun.
CAPE CORAL SunSplash Waterpark hosts hiring event in Cape Coral As chilly temperatures linger, it might be hard to think about the hot, humid days of summer, but SunSplash Family Waterpark in Cape Coral is already preparing for the season.
the weather authority Cold Saturday morning, warmer afternoons on the way The Weather Authority says Southwest Florida woke up to the coldest temperatures in 3 years.
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting in South Gulf Cove The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident on Holtville Ave. in South Gulf Cove on Sunday evening.
LEHIGH ACRES Christ at Crossroads Church in Lehigh Acres catches fire According to Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District, a church in Lehigh Acres has caught fire on Sunday.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 19 – Jan 25. This week’s edition features photos from a commemorative march, a WINK News reporter receiving a special award and snow in Florida.
Gas line crash on U.S. 41 near Alico Road, at least 1 person dead The northbound lanes of U.S. 41 near Alico Road are currently closed due to a fatal crash involving a gas line that left one vehicle engulfed in flames.
BONITA SPRINGS Fatal crash in Bonita Springs: Motorcyclist dies on U.S. 41 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist was traveling on U.S. 41 when an SUV entered the intersection, cutting in front of the motorcyclist.
the weather authority A dry, seasonal Sunday is on tap with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority says that while it’s a comfortable and cool morning across Southwest Florida, it is going to warm right on up this afternoon into the mid to upper 70s.
FORT MYERS 1 injured in Fort Myers auto shop fire According to FMPD, one person is injured after two vehicles and a dumpster caught fire in an auto shop on Saturday afternoon.
Hendry County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in deer poaching investigation The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Agriculture Unit is seeking assistance from the public in its investigation into the illegal killing of approximately nine deer.
Deputy injured, suspect killed in shooting near State Road 72 in DeSoto County A suspect wanted on a child enticement charge out of Georgia was killed in a deputy-involved shooting early Saturday morning in DeSoto County.
ENGLEWOOD 1 dead in Englewood incident; authorities investigating There is an active investigation going on at the 3200 block of Smith Street in Englewood, where one person was found dead.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival kicks off to support Collier County children The Naples Winter Wine Festival, one of the largest charity wine auctions globally, is set to begin at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples on Saturday.
ESTERO Join the March to a Million Meals to combat hunger in Southwest Florida Food insecurity remains a significant issue in Southwest Florida, with one in eight adults and one in six children experiencing hunger.
NAPLES Last chance to enjoy Naples Boat Show’s yachts and waterfront fun The Naples Boat Show wraps up on Saturday, offering one last chance for visitors to explore an impressive lineup of boats, yachts, and waterfront fun.
CAPE CORAL SunSplash Waterpark hosts hiring event in Cape Coral As chilly temperatures linger, it might be hard to think about the hot, humid days of summer, but SunSplash Family Waterpark in Cape Coral is already preparing for the season.
the weather authority Cold Saturday morning, warmer afternoons on the way The Weather Authority says Southwest Florida woke up to the coldest temperatures in 3 years.
The roof of the house that was struck by lightning. (CREDIT: WINK News) A Lee County man is processing losing his home to a fire after lightning struck the roof on Monday. The owner, Dan Bradley, told WINK News he was in rehab recovering from knee surgery when the lightning struck. No one else was home when it happened. Fire crews on scene of a house in south Fort Myers struck by lightning. (CREDIT: WINK News) Bradley said he had enough things going on in his life, he did not need this. He told WINK News that he lost his wife about a year ago and now has to deal with a home he can’t live in and figure out where he is going to go next. Bradley’s home is just one of three homes left unlivable after a lightning strike caused a fire. “Lisa informed me that lightning had struck the house at about a little after five o’clock, and there was a fire involved and smoke and damage.” said Bradley Bradley’s home is one of three lightning-caused house fires in one week. MORE: Protecting yourself, your home from lightning strikes in Southwest Florida The first was last Tuesday at a home in Charlotte County. “It was insane. And the whole street was, I mean, just covered in smoke,” said Victor Vigh, a witness to the lightning strike. Just one day later, it happened again. This time in south Fort Myers. “I just I still am at a loss for words. What are the chances of getting struck by lightning? On the roof? Direct hit?” said Jen Schmidt, whose home was struck by lightning. Just five days later, it happened for the third time. In this case, nobody was home. That is because Bradley was is in rehab after he had knee surgery about two weeks ago. In fact, it was his neighbor who called him to tell him the news. “I was not pleased, I got enough going on in my life right now trying to recover from this knee replacement. And now that I don’t have a home to go home to when I’m released here, it just got deeper,” said Bradley. It’s a home he said he and his late wife have had for the last 42 years. “I just had solar panels installed a year ago. And everything was fine until last night. The house is totaled. I just don’t know to what extent the damage is,” said Bradley. Now he’s trying to pick up the pieces and trying to see where he will go from here because, as of now, his home is unlivable. “So it was suggested that I look into assisted living facility they could do a like a 30-day deal,” Bradley said. Bradley told WINK News that an adjuster was on the way to see him and possibly get authorization for him to see the property.