Woman faces 12 charges, accused of fleeing from Cape Coral deputiesScattered rain, then a cooler-than-average Tuesday afternoon
CAPE CORAL Woman faces 12 charges, accused of fleeing from Cape Coral deputies A woman is facing twelve charges after allegedly fleeing from Cape Coral deputies while possessing multiple drugs.
the weather authority Scattered rain, then a cooler-than-average Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain throughout this Tuesday followed by cooler-than-average temperatures this afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Fort Myers teen athlete defies odds after brain condition Saniya Freeman, a junior at Mariner High School, faced a rare brain condition that threatened her athletic career.
President Trump ensures lethal injection supply for executions following executive order Four convicted murderers, including James Ford, Wade Wilson, Mesac Demas, and Joseph Zieler, are on death row in Florida.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
Trump pardons January 6th defendants; SWFL locals on the list? President Donald Trump, after taking the presidential oath for a second time, issued pardons for individuals charged in the January 6 Capitol attack.
ENGLEWOOD Neighbors speak out after Englewood resident killed in deputy shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office experienced four deputy-involved shootings over three months, with two occurring on consecutive nights.
Deadly crash involving vehicle and motorcyclist in Charlotte County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a motorcycle and a car in Charlotte County.
Collier County celebrates President Trump’s inauguration Monday in southwest Florida consisted of many watch parties being held for President Trump’s inauguration.
SANIBEL Bald eagle nests thriving in Sanibel The eagle population in Southwest Florida is thriving, with ten nests discovered from Sanibel to North Captiva Island. This development is creating a haven for these majestic birds.
How a mother’s diet can affect their baby’s health Eating right isn’t just good for moms; it’s great for babies, too.
Costly real estate mistakes and how to avoid fraud Let’s face it: buying a home can be quite a daunting challenge for many, especially due to recent legal changes.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Golden Gate Estates resident discovers injured bear in backyard pond A video of a bear resting in a pond in Collier County gained attention online over the weekend.
NAPLES Naples honors MLK Day with parade and community celebration In Naples, the 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade brought together many who feel a close connection to his legacy.
PUNTA GORDA Recent deputy-involved shootings bring mental health to the forefront In the last three months, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has had four deputy-involved shootings. One of them even led to loss of one of their own, Sgt. Elio Diaz.
CAPE CORAL Woman faces 12 charges, accused of fleeing from Cape Coral deputies A woman is facing twelve charges after allegedly fleeing from Cape Coral deputies while possessing multiple drugs.
the weather authority Scattered rain, then a cooler-than-average Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain throughout this Tuesday followed by cooler-than-average temperatures this afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Fort Myers teen athlete defies odds after brain condition Saniya Freeman, a junior at Mariner High School, faced a rare brain condition that threatened her athletic career.
President Trump ensures lethal injection supply for executions following executive order Four convicted murderers, including James Ford, Wade Wilson, Mesac Demas, and Joseph Zieler, are on death row in Florida.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
Trump pardons January 6th defendants; SWFL locals on the list? President Donald Trump, after taking the presidential oath for a second time, issued pardons for individuals charged in the January 6 Capitol attack.
ENGLEWOOD Neighbors speak out after Englewood resident killed in deputy shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office experienced four deputy-involved shootings over three months, with two occurring on consecutive nights.
Deadly crash involving vehicle and motorcyclist in Charlotte County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a motorcycle and a car in Charlotte County.
Collier County celebrates President Trump’s inauguration Monday in southwest Florida consisted of many watch parties being held for President Trump’s inauguration.
SANIBEL Bald eagle nests thriving in Sanibel The eagle population in Southwest Florida is thriving, with ten nests discovered from Sanibel to North Captiva Island. This development is creating a haven for these majestic birds.
How a mother’s diet can affect their baby’s health Eating right isn’t just good for moms; it’s great for babies, too.
Costly real estate mistakes and how to avoid fraud Let’s face it: buying a home can be quite a daunting challenge for many, especially due to recent legal changes.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Golden Gate Estates resident discovers injured bear in backyard pond A video of a bear resting in a pond in Collier County gained attention online over the weekend.
NAPLES Naples honors MLK Day with parade and community celebration In Naples, the 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade brought together many who feel a close connection to his legacy.
PUNTA GORDA Recent deputy-involved shootings bring mental health to the forefront In the last three months, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has had four deputy-involved shootings. One of them even led to loss of one of their own, Sgt. Elio Diaz.
Shawn Chamberlain. CREDIT: WINK News The chief of the Port Authority in Lee County is on paid administrative leave for investigative purposes, but it’s unclear why. A letter from the Lee County Port Authority seemed more like an official notice to Port Authority Chief Shawn Chamberlain that he is on paid administrative leave effective Feb. 23 for investigative purposes. “I would assume that that would have to be something severe,” former Deputy Chief of Police Brian Lytle said. Lytle worked for Chamberlain until July 2021, saying Chamberlain was his third and best boss. Lytle is unsure what Chamberlain could have done to get taken off the job. “It’s hard to believe,” Lytle said. When WINK News talked with Chamberlain on Tuesday, he said he couldn’t talk but would eventually like to. And details become increasingly challenging to discover since the Port Authority won’t talk. Instead, the county gave WINK News many documents containing some of Chamberlain’s job performance evaluations. In those documents, you can see a shift in the Port Authority’s attitude toward the chief of police. One of the documents filed in 2017 talks about Chamberlain’s strong start saying he “dealt with significant staff challenges in the most professional and honorable manner and remains steadfast in his determination to restore the morale of the department.” Then there’s another document from the 2021 to 2022 fiscal year that states, “Chamberlain’s tone and commentary suggest he isn’t interested in being managed.” Then it says, “I believe the chief is hungry and smart, but not very humble, which is a toxic combination for a leader.” “They are the type of people that if you go against what they say, they are going to get rid of you,” Lytle said. The administrative leave notice refers to complaints Chamberlain filed in January and February 2023. And that the Port Authority had declined to hire an outside, neutral investigator. But when WINK News asked to see those complaints, Port Authority declined because they’re part of an ongoing investigation. When WINK News asked the Port Authority why the board put the chief on administrative leave, a spokesperson said it would not discuss personnel matters.