34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship begins on Fort Myers BeachCity council members talk about decision to repeal stipend ordinance
FORT MYERS BEACH 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship begins on Fort Myers Beach After a years long wait, the American Sand Sculpting Competition on Fort Myers Beach returned on Thursday.
CAPE CORAL City council members talk about decision to repeal stipend ordinance A vote of 5 to 3 ends the saga over the Cape Coral City Council stipend and new members of the city council are sending a message they’re doing things differently.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers food pantry provides Thanksgiving meals to neighbors Dozens of people stopped by Sunshine Health’s food pantry one week before Thanksgiving. Sunshine Health is delivering hope.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach loses FEMA insurance discount The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has placed Fort Myers Beach (FMB) on probation.
FORT MYERS WINK News Game of the Week: Riverdale at Fort Myers Our WINK News Game of the Week is the regional semifinal matchup between Fort Myers and Riverdale, a rematch from the regular season finale two weeks ago.
NAPLES Hope for the Holidays turkey distribution event in Collier County A Naples nonprofit is expected to feed nearly 2,000 families.
Parts of Lee County to keep FEMA discount According to the Lee County Government, residents in parts of Lee County will keep their FEMA discount.
New blue-light system to be implemented to flag red-light runners Green means go, red means stop and blue means you just ran a red light.
New Punta Gorda City Council accepts city manager’s resignation Punta Gorda’s new City Council accepted City Manager Greg Murray’s resignation Nov. 20 and agreed to pay toward hurricane repairs and provide several months of rent abatement to business owners who lease space at city-owned Herald Court. Debi Lux was named mayor and Greg Julian vice mayor by the new-look Council, which saw three incumbents […]
Vehicle catches on fire after crash at intersection of Alico and Oriole Rd. A vehicle caught on fire after a crash at the intersection of Alico Rd. and Oriole.
NAPLES A first look inside the Gulfshore Playhouse What does it take to become a candidate for Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year?
WINK NEWS Best time to shop for Black Friday Long gone are the days of people camping out overnight, waiting for their favorite store to open after Thanksgiving.
WINK NEWS Thanksgiving events across Southwest Florida Thanksgiving in Southwest Florida is a blend of tradition, offering both classic holiday gatherings and unique local events.
CAPE CORAL Caught on Camera: Social media influencer arrested for theft at Cape Coral Target The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a woman accused of stealing items worth nearly $500 from a Target.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers woman pleads guilty to possessing loaded firearm as person with felony convictions Fort Myers woman pleaded guilty to possessing a loaded firearm and ammunition as a person with felony convictions.
FORT MYERS BEACH 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship begins on Fort Myers Beach After a years long wait, the American Sand Sculpting Competition on Fort Myers Beach returned on Thursday.
CAPE CORAL City council members talk about decision to repeal stipend ordinance A vote of 5 to 3 ends the saga over the Cape Coral City Council stipend and new members of the city council are sending a message they’re doing things differently.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers food pantry provides Thanksgiving meals to neighbors Dozens of people stopped by Sunshine Health’s food pantry one week before Thanksgiving. Sunshine Health is delivering hope.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach loses FEMA insurance discount The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has placed Fort Myers Beach (FMB) on probation.
FORT MYERS WINK News Game of the Week: Riverdale at Fort Myers Our WINK News Game of the Week is the regional semifinal matchup between Fort Myers and Riverdale, a rematch from the regular season finale two weeks ago.
NAPLES Hope for the Holidays turkey distribution event in Collier County A Naples nonprofit is expected to feed nearly 2,000 families.
Parts of Lee County to keep FEMA discount According to the Lee County Government, residents in parts of Lee County will keep their FEMA discount.
New blue-light system to be implemented to flag red-light runners Green means go, red means stop and blue means you just ran a red light.
New Punta Gorda City Council accepts city manager’s resignation Punta Gorda’s new City Council accepted City Manager Greg Murray’s resignation Nov. 20 and agreed to pay toward hurricane repairs and provide several months of rent abatement to business owners who lease space at city-owned Herald Court. Debi Lux was named mayor and Greg Julian vice mayor by the new-look Council, which saw three incumbents […]
Vehicle catches on fire after crash at intersection of Alico and Oriole Rd. A vehicle caught on fire after a crash at the intersection of Alico Rd. and Oriole.
NAPLES A first look inside the Gulfshore Playhouse What does it take to become a candidate for Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year?
WINK NEWS Best time to shop for Black Friday Long gone are the days of people camping out overnight, waiting for their favorite store to open after Thanksgiving.
WINK NEWS Thanksgiving events across Southwest Florida Thanksgiving in Southwest Florida is a blend of tradition, offering both classic holiday gatherings and unique local events.
CAPE CORAL Caught on Camera: Social media influencer arrested for theft at Cape Coral Target The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a woman accused of stealing items worth nearly $500 from a Target.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers woman pleads guilty to possessing loaded firearm as person with felony convictions Fort Myers woman pleaded guilty to possessing a loaded firearm and ammunition as a person with felony convictions.
Charlotte County deputy Christopher Taylor died in the line of duty but to his brothers and sisters, he is not gone. Taylor, who turned 23 a few days before his death, was laid to rest on Wednesday. Taylor was conducting a traffic stop on I-75 when a Massachusetts woman, accused of driving drunk, lost control of her vehicle, crashing into Taylor’s patrol car, which then struck him. He died at ShorePoint Health. Taylor was honored with a riderless horse, a flag presentation, a 21-gun salute and a helicopter flyover. The bagpipes played in tribute to Taylor and his sacrifice, followed by the banging of a drum. Those who went to the memorial said they felt the sting of loss deeply. “We went through so much together and he really wanted to be in law enforcement. And actually, a funny memory of him was in our breaks he laid on the floor right next to my desk and he would take a nap so he was ready to go,” said Cassandra Morris, who was a classmate of Taylor’s in the police academy. Deputy Christopher Taylor’s family mourn the loss of the 23-year-old. (CREDIT: WINK News) She attended his funeral to say goodbye. WATCH: Deputy Christopher Taylor’s funeral “I said our class is like a family and to have any one of our members of law enforcement at all but definitely a member of our class family. And Chris. This is shattering absolutely shattering,” Morris said. Taylor was sweet, she said, describing him as a “gentle giant.” Taylor was someone who wanted to dedicate his life to service and his community, Morris said. Linda Curby, a friend of Taylor’s grandmother, said it was a wonderful service. She was too shaken up to say much, but she wanted the family to know she loves them. Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell, who spoke during the ceremony, said Taylor was one of his boys. “This is hard,” Prummell said. “We ask why a promising young man was taken from us so early, so suddenly.” Taylor’s family spoke during the ceremony as well. “We as a family have learned the true meaning of camaraderie,” said his aunt Doreen Pereira. “A senseless tragedy has taken Christopher from us far too soon.” Pereira’s lips quivered and she trembled as she remembered Taylor. “We know Christopher was taken from us doing what he loved. A link in our family chain has been broken,” Pereira said. Deputy Christopher Taylor’s family members lean over his casket. Taylor was killed by an accused drunk driver on I-75 on Nov. 22. (CREDIT: WINK News)Prummell choked back tears as he reminisced about Taylor. “I wish I had the words that can take your pain away, but I don’t,” Prummell said. Taylor’s squad leader spoke slowly while tears streamed down his face. “We were with you on your first day, as well as, when you took your last breath. We provided life-saving measures and did everything we could. We honor you and love you. Rest in peace, my brother,” he said. Pastor Garry Clark asked for help for the family. “Would you help them Lord? Would you wrap your arms and use our arms to wrap around them and know they’re loved,” Clark said. Taylor’s family held onto Clark’s words. They rubbed their hands over the American flag draped over Taylor’s casket as they held on to one another. “We love you, Christopher and hope you know how much of an inspiration you were to us; thank you,” Pereira said. Procession for Deputy Christopher Taylor. As deputies and Taylor’s family mourned him from inside the Babcock Ranch Field House, the public waited to pay their respects as Taylor’s procession made its way through the area. One man who waited at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said he felt the pain that Taylor’s family is in right now because he lost a child of his own earlier this year. “She would have been 45 years of age on the 16th of June, which was my wife and our 50th anniversary. She was born on our anniversary. So I know exactly the pain and the hurt that this family is experiencing,” said Tom Delaney. “I wanna be here and pray for them and be able to show that we support them during this horrible time.” Jarrett Saladino hasn’t felt that pain. “You never know when your last day is,” Saladino said. His company towed away Taylor’s deputy cruiser on the night of his death. “The patrol car was in bad condition,” Saladino said. “It got hit twice. The lady lost control, hit the back and then hit the side as well.” This community has been hit hard, but they said even though one of their own has fallen, they all stand right back up.