Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
Red tide advisory issued for Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach The Florida Department of Health issued a red tide advisory after presence of the algae bloom was found near Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach in Collier County.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
Red tide advisory issued for Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach The Florida Department of Health issued a red tide advisory after presence of the algae bloom was found near Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach in Collier County.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
Aaron Healy. (Credit: Shared with WINK News) Parents are grieving after their son died doing what he loved, serving his country. 32-year-old Warrant Officer 1 Aaron Healy, of Cape Coral, Florida was among nine soldiers killed in a helicopter crash near Fort Campbell, Kentucky, on Wednesday. The crash happened during a nighttime training exercise. Healy’s parents knew there was a risk when their son was overseas but didn’t think anything like this could happen at home. Aaron Healy’s mother said she got a call early Thursday morning that her son was killed during a training exercise. She didn’t think what she was hearing was real, so she texted his phone, but she never heard back. Aaron Healy. (Credit: Shared with WINK News) On Friday night, they fought through their grief to share with WINK what kind of person the world lost. “Military has lost a good soldier. A wife has lost a good husband. His children lost a good father. I’ve lost a good son… Excellent son,” said Michael Healy, Aaron’s father. Aaron Healy enlisted in the Army 13 years ago, serving multiple tours overseas in Afghanistan. It wasn’t until his last tour that he discovered his passion. “He went to Kabul the second time, and he was a door gunner… In a helicopter. And that’s, I think, when he decided he wanted to be a pilot,” said Vicki Healy, Aaron’s mother. Healy was accepted into pilot school, graduating last October. He was a Blackhawk pilot in the 101st Airborne Division. Aaron Healy. (Credit: Shared with WINK News) “He was really happy about it. I remember him calling me, and he said, ‘mom, I can’t believe they’re paying me to learn how to fly helicopters,'” said Vicki Healy. His passion also extended to his family. The 32-year-old was married and had two daughters, 10 and 12. Vicki: “Every weekend, they’d do something, you know, family… Go to the park,”Michael: “Go hiking.”Vicki: “Yeah, always doing something.”Michael: “With family… He was a good guy.” Aaron Healy. (Credit: Shared with WINK News) Aaron’s parents say he was planning on serving at least 20 years in the Army before retiring, and knowing he had plans with his family for the future is devastating. “He turned out to be such a good guy. He was very honest, even-handed, mild-mannered, loved his children, loved his wife, loved his family, loved his country. He was the perfect soldier and father and husband,” said Michael Healy. Aaron Healy grew up in Cape Coral and attended Ida Baker High School. His parents say the last time they saw him was when he came here after Hurricane Ian to help tear drywall from their heavily damaged home. They never thought that would be the last time they’d see their son. An Army aviation safety team is at the site of the helicopter crash investigating what happened.