Scattered storms and mostly cloudy this TuesdayFort Myers police investigate crash on Colonial Boulevard, 3 injured
the weather authority Scattered storms and mostly cloudy this Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking cloudy conditions and scattered storms throughout Tuesday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police investigate crash on Colonial Boulevard, 3 injured The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that occurred at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and Challenger Boulevard.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Witnesses recall moments leading to the loss of Sergeant Elio Diaz It’s been one day since Charlotte County Sergeant Elio Diaz was killed in the line of duty.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Charlotte County mourns the tragic loss of Sergeant Elio Diaz Sergeant Elio Diaz is the second deputy the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has lost in the last two years.
NAPLES ‘Magic of Lights’ display brings holiday cheer to Naples The Paradise Coast Sports Complex will be hosting a drive-through holiday event throughout December.
ESTERO FGCU Hall of Famer Chris Sale reflects on comeback season Following one of the best seasons for a pitcher this century, Atlanta Brave and FGCU Hall of Famer Chris Sale needs more room on his mantle.
FORT MYERS Fatal crash involving motorcycle in Fort Myers A crash between a motorcycle and a car has left at least one person dead in Fort Myers.
Memorial created for deputy killed in line of duty By all accounts, Sergeant Diaz was beloved in his community and never hesitated to help those in need. Those who knew him say he was funny, selfless and a hero which is why a memorial in his honor was started Monday. The memorial is located at the Chevron where Diaz passed away. People who knew […]
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB Town Council approves luxury condos at Red Coconut RV park Fort Myers Beach Town Council approved development plans on Monday to turn the RV park into 137 luxury condos with beachfront views.
NAPLES Naples doctor makes breakthrough in spinal fusion surgery Of all the back surgeries, a spinal fusion is probably the most dreaded, but that could change thanks to a breakthrough procedure pioneered right here in southwest Florida.
A brotherhood in mourning: Sergeant Elio Diaz’s legacy lives on Deputies and police officers know the danger they face the moment they put on that badge and step out the door.
PUNTA GORDA Deputies clear scene where colleague was killed in the line of duty WINK News is remembering the life of Charlotte County deputy Elio Diaz, after deputies have left the scene following an hours-long investigation.
FORT MYERS Families impacted as Fort Myers cracks down on cemetery decorations The City of Fort Myers is asking people to remove flowers and more from the gravesites of their loved ones.
CAPE CORAL Miracle Moment: Daughter of Cape Coral officers battles cancer Officers at the Cape Coral Police Department are taught to be prepared for anything; however, one can never be prepared to hear the gut-wrenching diagnosis of cancer.
PUNTA GORDA ‘All-around great guy and officer’; Community mourns fallen CCSO deputy WINK News is hearing from people who had firsthand encounters with the late Sgt. Elio Diaz, people who say Diaz changed their lives.
the weather authority Scattered storms and mostly cloudy this Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking cloudy conditions and scattered storms throughout Tuesday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police investigate crash on Colonial Boulevard, 3 injured The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that occurred at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and Challenger Boulevard.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Witnesses recall moments leading to the loss of Sergeant Elio Diaz It’s been one day since Charlotte County Sergeant Elio Diaz was killed in the line of duty.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Charlotte County mourns the tragic loss of Sergeant Elio Diaz Sergeant Elio Diaz is the second deputy the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has lost in the last two years.
NAPLES ‘Magic of Lights’ display brings holiday cheer to Naples The Paradise Coast Sports Complex will be hosting a drive-through holiday event throughout December.
ESTERO FGCU Hall of Famer Chris Sale reflects on comeback season Following one of the best seasons for a pitcher this century, Atlanta Brave and FGCU Hall of Famer Chris Sale needs more room on his mantle.
FORT MYERS Fatal crash involving motorcycle in Fort Myers A crash between a motorcycle and a car has left at least one person dead in Fort Myers.
Memorial created for deputy killed in line of duty By all accounts, Sergeant Diaz was beloved in his community and never hesitated to help those in need. Those who knew him say he was funny, selfless and a hero which is why a memorial in his honor was started Monday. The memorial is located at the Chevron where Diaz passed away. People who knew […]
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB Town Council approves luxury condos at Red Coconut RV park Fort Myers Beach Town Council approved development plans on Monday to turn the RV park into 137 luxury condos with beachfront views.
NAPLES Naples doctor makes breakthrough in spinal fusion surgery Of all the back surgeries, a spinal fusion is probably the most dreaded, but that could change thanks to a breakthrough procedure pioneered right here in southwest Florida.
A brotherhood in mourning: Sergeant Elio Diaz’s legacy lives on Deputies and police officers know the danger they face the moment they put on that badge and step out the door.
PUNTA GORDA Deputies clear scene where colleague was killed in the line of duty WINK News is remembering the life of Charlotte County deputy Elio Diaz, after deputies have left the scene following an hours-long investigation.
FORT MYERS Families impacted as Fort Myers cracks down on cemetery decorations The City of Fort Myers is asking people to remove flowers and more from the gravesites of their loved ones.
CAPE CORAL Miracle Moment: Daughter of Cape Coral officers battles cancer Officers at the Cape Coral Police Department are taught to be prepared for anything; however, one can never be prepared to hear the gut-wrenching diagnosis of cancer.
PUNTA GORDA ‘All-around great guy and officer’; Community mourns fallen CCSO deputy WINK News is hearing from people who had firsthand encounters with the late Sgt. Elio Diaz, people who say Diaz changed their lives.
A view of Charlotte County from the WINK News Drone. (CREDIT: WINK News) Longtime locals may recall the path of Hurricane Charley being very similar to the projected path of the storm seemingly coming toward Southwest Florida. Hurricane Charley happened 18 years ago and surprised a lot of people when that hit Charlotte County. Damage caused by Hurricane Charley in Charlotte County. (CREDIT: CBS) Wayne Sallade was the Charlotte County emergency manager when Charley hit, but he’s since moved to Colorado. WINK News spoke with him about how comparable this scenario is to Charley 18 years ago. “That’s the route,” Sallade said. “But you and I both know Charley was an anomaly. I mean, you know how fast he moved, laying amongst broken glass on the floor building in Punta Gorda. But thank God, there was no storm surge, or you would have drowned right there on that first floor of the old building.” Former President George W. Bush landed his helicopter in the parking lot when he flew in to see the damage firsthand. Sallade was Bush’s guide in Charlotte County and with them was Max Mayfield who led the National Hurricane Center. Former President George W. Bush when he came to Charlotte County to see the damage. (CREDIT: CBS) Bush, Sallade, and Mayfield explored the area in disbelief and shock from what they saw. Charley was supposed to land near Tampa but suddenly, to the shock of a lot of people, changed course. “I mean, Max Mayfield came over to me on Saturday afternoon, the day after Charley and he gave me a hug and he said I’m sorry. He said we had no idea,” Sallade said. “They just the models when they put input the data from Charley into their models, the models went because they hadn’t seen a storm that small. He was so tiny and moving so fast that he was subject to the upper air influences that came along.” Charley came through Charlotte County leaving the area in shambles and disarray. Looking at Charlotte County in 2022, you’d see a lot of new landscapes and thousands of new residents. Damage caused by Hurricane Charley. (CREDIT: WINK News) Sallade may be living in Colorado but, he stays close to the action by following the models of the storm on WINK News and the National Hurricane Center. Sallade changed his profession by becoming a professor of emergency management, teaching future leaders about disaster preparedness.