Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio DiazDemonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March
ESTERO Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio Diaz The Lee County Sheriff’s Office faced the Suffolk County Sheriff’s hockey team in a Sheriff Showdown at Hertz Arena in Estero on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Demonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March Dozens gathered at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and US 41 in Fort Myers for the annual Women’s March on Saturday morning.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
ESTERO Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio Diaz The Lee County Sheriff’s Office faced the Suffolk County Sheriff’s hockey team in a Sheriff Showdown at Hertz Arena in Estero on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Demonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March Dozens gathered at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and US 41 in Fort Myers for the annual Women’s March on Saturday morning.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
Split image showing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis next to former President Donald Trump. Credit: CBS While Donald Trump prepares to speak in Fort Myers, the argument could be made that Florida is the property of Governor Ron DeSantis. Despite the dominant win by DeSantis in November, voters are still looking at Trump to take home the Republican bid in 2024. Well, that’s what the poll numbers seemingly indicate. It’s safe to say that Trump wants to knock out DeSantis before he even gets into the presidential race. The one-time allies have become rivals amid what could become a heated competition for the GOP nomination, despite DeSantis not formally announcing his candidacy. And history says Trump goes on the attack once you’re his rival. On Friday, law enforcement flooded downtown Fort Myers anticipating Trump’s arrival. The news that Trump will get to Fort Myers excites people like Carolyn Smith and Norma Goevel. Contrastly, Trump’s arrival gets other people fired up. “I like to talk to him because he needs to keep his mouth shut. That’s what’s got him in trouble,” one man said in downtown Fort Myers. “I am grateful to the current administration, which is doing its best to support all people and to try it tried to save our wonderful planet for future generations,” Mary said. Unlike Mary, Republican congressman Byron Donalds, who represents Lee and Collier Counties, told WINK News he can’t wait to hear what Trump says. Donalds has endorsed the former president to be the President again. Donalds believes Trump has proven he knows how to run the country. “You’re gonna need somebody who can step in immediately and assert themselves on the world stage, it’s gonna be important for us,” Donalds said. WINK News asked political scientist Aubrey Jewett if Trump’s trip to Fort Myers for the Lincoln Reagan dinner made much difference in his campaign. “For Trump, it matters quite a bit. And again, in two ways, one is trying to create that image that he is the candidate of choice in Florida, and by Floridians, not DeSantis. And so that’s important to him. But also, if push comes to shove, and this really becomes a very competitive primary state-by-state, Trump doesn’t want to give up on Florida, right? I mean, he’s moved to Florida. He considers himself a Florida man now to not just DeSantis. And so he would like to win the state of Florida in the Republican primary,” Jewett said. Eleven members of Florida’s congressional delegation have endorsed Trump, including Donalds, while only one has sided with DeSantis.