Big warm up this Monday with highs in the 70sCharlotte County Sheriff’s Office investigating domestic shooting incident
the weather authority Big warm up this Monday with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority is tracking warmer weather as Southwest Florida can expect plenty of sunshine this Monday afternoon.
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office investigating domestic shooting incident The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a domestic shooting incident on Holtville Ave. in South Gulf Cove on Sunday evening.
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.
Large Law enforcement presence in Charlotte County According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, there is a large law enforcement presence in the area of Parker Drive and Lemon Bay Road.
LEHIGH ACRES Christ at Crossroads Church in Lehigh Acres catches fire According to Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District, a church in Lehigh Acres has caught fire on Sunday.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 19 – Jan 25. This week’s edition features photos from a commemorative march, a WINK News reporter receiving a special award and snow in Florida.
Gas line crash on U.S. 41 near Alico Road, at least 1 person dead The northbound lanes of U.S. 41 near Alico Road are currently closed due to a fatal crash involving a gas line that left one vehicle engulfed in flames.
BONITA SPRINGS Fatal crash in Bonita Springs: Motorcyclist dies on U.S. 41 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist was traveling on U.S. 41 when an SUV entered the intersection, cutting in front of the motorcyclist.
the weather authority A dry, seasonal Sunday is on tap with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority says that while it’s a comfortable and cool morning across Southwest Florida, it is going to warm right on up this afternoon into the mid to upper 70s.
FORT MYERS 1 injured in Fort Myers auto shop fire According to FMPD, one person is injured after two vehicles and a dumpster caught fire in an auto shop on Saturday afternoon.
Hendry County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in deer poaching investigation The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Agriculture Unit is seeking assistance from the public in its investigation into the illegal killing of approximately nine deer.
Deputy injured, suspect killed in shooting near State Road 72 in DeSoto County A suspect wanted on a child enticement charge out of Georgia was killed in a deputy-involved shooting early Saturday morning in DeSoto County.
ENGLEWOOD 1 dead in Englewood incident; authorities investigating There is an active investigation going on at the 3200 block of Smith Street in Englewood, where one person was found dead.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival kicks off to support Collier County children The Naples Winter Wine Festival, one of the largest charity wine auctions globally, is set to begin at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples on Saturday.
ESTERO Join the March to a Million Meals to combat hunger in Southwest Florida Food insecurity remains a significant issue in Southwest Florida, with one in eight adults and one in six children experiencing hunger.
the weather authority Big warm up this Monday with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority is tracking warmer weather as Southwest Florida can expect plenty of sunshine this Monday afternoon.
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office investigating domestic shooting incident The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a domestic shooting incident on Holtville Ave. in South Gulf Cove on Sunday evening.
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.
Large Law enforcement presence in Charlotte County According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, there is a large law enforcement presence in the area of Parker Drive and Lemon Bay Road.
LEHIGH ACRES Christ at Crossroads Church in Lehigh Acres catches fire According to Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District, a church in Lehigh Acres has caught fire on Sunday.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 19 – Jan 25. This week’s edition features photos from a commemorative march, a WINK News reporter receiving a special award and snow in Florida.
Gas line crash on U.S. 41 near Alico Road, at least 1 person dead The northbound lanes of U.S. 41 near Alico Road are currently closed due to a fatal crash involving a gas line that left one vehicle engulfed in flames.
BONITA SPRINGS Fatal crash in Bonita Springs: Motorcyclist dies on U.S. 41 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist was traveling on U.S. 41 when an SUV entered the intersection, cutting in front of the motorcyclist.
the weather authority A dry, seasonal Sunday is on tap with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority says that while it’s a comfortable and cool morning across Southwest Florida, it is going to warm right on up this afternoon into the mid to upper 70s.
FORT MYERS 1 injured in Fort Myers auto shop fire According to FMPD, one person is injured after two vehicles and a dumpster caught fire in an auto shop on Saturday afternoon.
Hendry County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in deer poaching investigation The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Agriculture Unit is seeking assistance from the public in its investigation into the illegal killing of approximately nine deer.
Deputy injured, suspect killed in shooting near State Road 72 in DeSoto County A suspect wanted on a child enticement charge out of Georgia was killed in a deputy-involved shooting early Saturday morning in DeSoto County.
ENGLEWOOD 1 dead in Englewood incident; authorities investigating There is an active investigation going on at the 3200 block of Smith Street in Englewood, where one person was found dead.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival kicks off to support Collier County children The Naples Winter Wine Festival, one of the largest charity wine auctions globally, is set to begin at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples on Saturday.
ESTERO Join the March to a Million Meals to combat hunger in Southwest Florida Food insecurity remains a significant issue in Southwest Florida, with one in eight adults and one in six children experiencing hunger.
The aftermath of a fiery DUI crash at a San Carlos Park intersection, Monday, May 15, 2023. Credit: Florida Highway Patrol A man was arrested early Monday morning after his SUV and a semi-truck were destroyed in a fiery DUI crash at a San Carlos Park intersection. Martin Bourgeois, 64, was arrested after the Florida Highway Patrol says he caused the crash by driving while drunk. According to the San Carlos Park Fire Protection and Rescue Service District, crews were dispatched to a crash at Alico Road and Phlox Drive just after 2 a.m. On the way, crews could see from a distance that at least one of the vehicles was on fire. Martin Bourgeois, 64. Credit: Lee County Sheriff’s Office Upon arrival, fire crews found flames and heavy smoke billowing from both the semi-truck and the car. The occupants of both vehicles were safely outside and refused medical treatment from Lee County Public Safety. SCPFD extinguished the fires in both vehicles and turned the scene over to the Florida Highway Patrol. WINK News spoke to Mohammad Ibrahim, the driver of the semi-truck who was hit. He said he saw the other man unable to get out of his car, so Ibrahim decided to pull him out himself. “I don’t care about the fire, you know…I just go and then open his diving side door and…I take him out…and I call 911,” Ibrahim said. According to FHP, Bourgeois was traveling east in the right turn lane of Alico Road, west of Phlox Drive. A semi-truck driven by a 44-year-old Tampa man was traveling east in the outside lane of Alico Road, west of Phlox Drive. Bourgeois made an improper lane change into the path of the semi-truck, crashing the left side of the SUV into the right side of the semi. After the crash, both vehicles burst into flames. Bourgeois was placed under arrest and booked into the Lee County Jail when his blood alcohol level was measured at .102. He faces two different DUI charges. No one suffered worse than minor injuries. The crash remains under investigation. While the man Ibrahim saved is believed to be at fault for the crash, and that act of heroism may have cost him his truck, Ibrahim said he would do it all over again. He and his family said this should be a warning to all not to drink and drive.