Blue Angels returning for 2025 Florida International Air ShowLee County Commissioners discuss LCSO Budget and Sheriff Marceno federal investigation
PUNTA GORDA Blue Angels returning for 2025 Florida International Air Show The Blue Angels will finally return for the first time in over 12 years to next year’s Florida International Air Show at Punta Gorda Airport.
Lee County Commissioners discuss LCSO Budget and Sheriff Marceno federal investigation In light of recent investigations into Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno, a Lee County Commissioner proposed a change at Tuesday’s commissioner’s meeting that would separate the county budget from the sheriff’s. This potential change is a long way from being implemented because it isn’t necessarily a proposal, but more like the beginning steps of one. […]
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers cheerleaders push for Nationals with community’s help The North Fort Myers Pop Warner cheer team has the talent to compete on the biggest stage but lacks the money.
Victim identified in Charlotte County shooting A victim has been identified after a shooting on Nasturtium Drive early Monday morning.
Advanced care for lung cancer patients in Lee County The outlook for lung cancer is typically not good, mostly because it’s often picked up in late stages. However, Lee Health hopes to change that trajectory by launching a new advanced care center focusing on lung disease.
CHARLOTTE PARK After the storm: Harbor Belle RV Resort faces a slow path to recovery Here on WINK News, we have told you about the devastation at the Harbor Belle RV Resort in Charlotte Park and how, for months, many people did not have power.
New K-9 honors fallen Fort Myers officer A Fort Myers police officer who made the ultimate sacrifice serving southwest Florida gets a unique honor.
Websites to help you avoid charity rip-offs The holiday season is a popular time for people to open their wallets and make donations to charities, but how can you be sure your money is going to the right place?
Southwest Florida celebrates Giving Tuesday It’s a day of giving to the ones who need it the most. Giving Tuesday is the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
FORT MYERS BEACH Pink Shell developers plead their case against Fort Myers Beach To build up and out or to not. That is the debate going on right now on Fort Myers Beach. The Pink Shell wants to expand on the island.
NAPLES Naples football set for first state semifinal appearance in six years The Naples Golden Eagles are the lone Southwest Florida football team still standing in the drive to the 305.
FSW FSW volleyball celebrates history with third straight national title The FSW volleyball team became the first team ever to win three straight NJCAA national titles at the Division I level.
FORT MYERS Police report reveals how child with autism got out of house before drowning in Fort Myers pond A police report has been released revealing new details on how a 7-year-old boy with autism was able to leave his home before drowning in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Firecats 11U team headed to Pop Warner Super Bowl The Fort Myers Firecats 11U football team won the Southeast Region to earn the program’s first trip to the Pop Warner Super Bowl.
NAPLES New details released on former city employee accused of embezzlement More details have been released on purchases made by a former Naples city employee accused of embezzlement.
PUNTA GORDA Blue Angels returning for 2025 Florida International Air Show The Blue Angels will finally return for the first time in over 12 years to next year’s Florida International Air Show at Punta Gorda Airport.
Lee County Commissioners discuss LCSO Budget and Sheriff Marceno federal investigation In light of recent investigations into Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno, a Lee County Commissioner proposed a change at Tuesday’s commissioner’s meeting that would separate the county budget from the sheriff’s. This potential change is a long way from being implemented because it isn’t necessarily a proposal, but more like the beginning steps of one. […]
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers cheerleaders push for Nationals with community’s help The North Fort Myers Pop Warner cheer team has the talent to compete on the biggest stage but lacks the money.
Victim identified in Charlotte County shooting A victim has been identified after a shooting on Nasturtium Drive early Monday morning.
Advanced care for lung cancer patients in Lee County The outlook for lung cancer is typically not good, mostly because it’s often picked up in late stages. However, Lee Health hopes to change that trajectory by launching a new advanced care center focusing on lung disease.
CHARLOTTE PARK After the storm: Harbor Belle RV Resort faces a slow path to recovery Here on WINK News, we have told you about the devastation at the Harbor Belle RV Resort in Charlotte Park and how, for months, many people did not have power.
New K-9 honors fallen Fort Myers officer A Fort Myers police officer who made the ultimate sacrifice serving southwest Florida gets a unique honor.
Websites to help you avoid charity rip-offs The holiday season is a popular time for people to open their wallets and make donations to charities, but how can you be sure your money is going to the right place?
Southwest Florida celebrates Giving Tuesday It’s a day of giving to the ones who need it the most. Giving Tuesday is the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
FORT MYERS BEACH Pink Shell developers plead their case against Fort Myers Beach To build up and out or to not. That is the debate going on right now on Fort Myers Beach. The Pink Shell wants to expand on the island.
NAPLES Naples football set for first state semifinal appearance in six years The Naples Golden Eagles are the lone Southwest Florida football team still standing in the drive to the 305.
FSW FSW volleyball celebrates history with third straight national title The FSW volleyball team became the first team ever to win three straight NJCAA national titles at the Division I level.
FORT MYERS Police report reveals how child with autism got out of house before drowning in Fort Myers pond A police report has been released revealing new details on how a 7-year-old boy with autism was able to leave his home before drowning in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Firecats 11U team headed to Pop Warner Super Bowl The Fort Myers Firecats 11U football team won the Southeast Region to earn the program’s first trip to the Pop Warner Super Bowl.
NAPLES New details released on former city employee accused of embezzlement More details have been released on purchases made by a former Naples city employee accused of embezzlement.
Caleb Ziegelbauer. (Credit: Ziegelbauer family) A teen is continuing his treatment in Chicago after ending up in the hospital while visiting Port Charlotte. He has been fighting what doctors believe is a brain-eating amoeba for months. The Charlotte County health department says they have not officially diagnosed him but say that is their best-qualified guess. Caleb Ziegelbauer is unconscious and has been for a while now. His family doesn’t even truly know what happened to him. They said, “Every finger twitch we see from him gives us hope,” because after swimming at a beach near Port Charlotte, their lives have changed forever. “Although thank you will never be enough, how can you thank thousands of people and make it sound sincere?” said Jesse Ziegelbauer, Caleb’s mom. What were you doing When you were 13 years old? Were you playing sports? Spending time with your family? “He is made of pure grit and determination. And it is exactly that which we are banking on to wake him up,” said Jesse Ziegelbauer. Caleb is 13-year-old and fighting for his life. His family doesn’t even know why. “On July 1, we went to the beach, and my kids played in the water,” said Jesse Ziegelbauer All they know is that after swimming in the water off of Port Charlotte Beach, Everything changed. “And by July 7 at night, Caleb was telling me he had a headache,” Jesse Ziegelbauer said. Caleb’s parents, Jesse and Eric, took their son to Golisano Children’s Hospital. Doctors there believe he’s suffering from a brain-eating amoeba. “By the eighth and the ninth, he had a fever. And by the night, when he was hallucinating, we jumped in the car and took him right to the emergency room,” said Jesse Ziegelbauer. Ever since, the boy has suffered in silence, fighting an invisible enemy, but mom says that’s just who her boy is. “Caleb is brave. Caleb is strong. Caleb is a fighter. Caleb is young Caleb is healthy. Caleb has a brain capable of healing,” said Jesse Ziegelbauer. Giving up is just not an option. “I can’t wait for him to share his story with you. It is his and only his to share.” Jesse Ziegelbauer said. There is nothing like a mother’s love. You might be wondering, why Chicago? The answer is that they have a rehab facility capable of treating consciousness disorders.