Wade Wilson’s automatic death penalty appeal beginsPhoto shows SWFL teens hit in New Orleans terrorist attack reunited in hospital
FORT MYERS Wade Wilson’s automatic death penalty appeal begins The man convicted and sentenced to death for the killing of two Cape Coral women has begun his first of many appeals to the death sentence he got last year.
Photo shows SWFL teens hit in New Orleans terrorist attack reunited in hospital The grandfather of one of the teens struck by a truck in a New Orleans terrorist attack has released a picture of the teens sharing an emotional moment in the hospital.
FORT MYERS Goodbye mocking bird, hello flamingo? A bill to change the official state bird has been filed in the Florida House of Representatives.
Charlotte County projects $362M cost from Hurricane Ian As Charlotte County officials await cost estimates from the impacts of 2024 hurricanes Helene and Milton, the county is already reeling from the $362,021,150 cost of Hurricane Ian in 2022.
CAPE CORAL Final report reveals cause of February airplane crash in Cape Coral The National Transportation Safety Board has released the cause of the airplane crash that occurred in Cape Coral in February.
VANDERBILT BEACH Collier County issues red tide alert for beaches If you’re thinking of heading to the beach in Collier County, heed this warning.
LCSO nonprofit plans to rezone 10 acres of North Fort Myers riverfront for deputy homes The story of Home Front Heroes so far spans three years and has connections to tens of thousands of dollars in political donations.
Final day approaches to apply for FEMA hurricane assistance Those affected by the 2024 hurricane season have until Tuesday to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
San Carlos Park Lee County students ride school bus for first time after lengthy district battle For the first time this school year, a local mother can put her children on an actual school bus to get to class.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 women wanted for theft at Family Dollar in Lehigh Acres According to Crime Stoppers, two women entered Bell Boulevard on Dec. 18 and requested to purchase a $490 digital gift card.
NAPLES St. Matthew’s House continues to open shelters due to cold weather St. Matthew’s House announced it will continue to keep its two emergency shelters open tonight and through the week.
Southwest Florida International Airport Cancellations and delays at RSW amid US winter storm Southwest Florida International Airport travelers are bracing against delays and cancelations due to dangerous winter conditions throughout the United States.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warm, breezy before a cold front brings isolated rain this evening The Weather Authority is tracking warmer conditions ahead of a cold front, bringing lower temperatures and isolated rain this Monday evening.
wink news 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.
FORT MYERS Charity hockey game to be held for family of Sgt. Elio Diaz The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office will take on LCSO in a charity hockey game to benefit the family of Elio Diaz.
FORT MYERS Wade Wilson’s automatic death penalty appeal begins The man convicted and sentenced to death for the killing of two Cape Coral women has begun his first of many appeals to the death sentence he got last year.
Photo shows SWFL teens hit in New Orleans terrorist attack reunited in hospital The grandfather of one of the teens struck by a truck in a New Orleans terrorist attack has released a picture of the teens sharing an emotional moment in the hospital.
FORT MYERS Goodbye mocking bird, hello flamingo? A bill to change the official state bird has been filed in the Florida House of Representatives.
Charlotte County projects $362M cost from Hurricane Ian As Charlotte County officials await cost estimates from the impacts of 2024 hurricanes Helene and Milton, the county is already reeling from the $362,021,150 cost of Hurricane Ian in 2022.
CAPE CORAL Final report reveals cause of February airplane crash in Cape Coral The National Transportation Safety Board has released the cause of the airplane crash that occurred in Cape Coral in February.
VANDERBILT BEACH Collier County issues red tide alert for beaches If you’re thinking of heading to the beach in Collier County, heed this warning.
LCSO nonprofit plans to rezone 10 acres of North Fort Myers riverfront for deputy homes The story of Home Front Heroes so far spans three years and has connections to tens of thousands of dollars in political donations.
Final day approaches to apply for FEMA hurricane assistance Those affected by the 2024 hurricane season have until Tuesday to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
San Carlos Park Lee County students ride school bus for first time after lengthy district battle For the first time this school year, a local mother can put her children on an actual school bus to get to class.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 women wanted for theft at Family Dollar in Lehigh Acres According to Crime Stoppers, two women entered Bell Boulevard on Dec. 18 and requested to purchase a $490 digital gift card.
NAPLES St. Matthew’s House continues to open shelters due to cold weather St. Matthew’s House announced it will continue to keep its two emergency shelters open tonight and through the week.
Southwest Florida International Airport Cancellations and delays at RSW amid US winter storm Southwest Florida International Airport travelers are bracing against delays and cancelations due to dangerous winter conditions throughout the United States.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warm, breezy before a cold front brings isolated rain this evening The Weather Authority is tracking warmer conditions ahead of a cold front, bringing lower temperatures and isolated rain this Monday evening.
wink news 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.
FORT MYERS Charity hockey game to be held for family of Sgt. Elio Diaz The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office will take on LCSO in a charity hockey game to benefit the family of Elio Diaz.
Capitol riot suspect Christopher Worrell of Collier County. Credit: Shared with WINK News. The FBI has arrested Christopher Worrell with the support of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Worrell had been wanted for violating conditions of release before sentencing on federal charges related to the violence at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on January 6, 2021. He was convicted in May on charges including obstruction of an official proceeding and assaulting officers. He was due to be sentenced in August and faced 14 years in prison. A federal arrest warrant was issued for his arrest on Aug. 15, after he failed to appear in court for his sentencing. RELATED: Former FBI agent analyzes manhunt for Christopher Worrell. After more than a month as a fugitive, the FBI served a warrant at his house Thursday and found him inside. Now, his wanted poster reads “Captured.” In a release, the FBI reported agents “discovered the 52-year-old unconscious and immediately provided medical attention. Worrell was transferred to an area hospital where he remains at this time. In his residence, the FBI found night-vision goggles, $4,000 in cash, and survivalist gear.” Stay tuned to WINKNews.com, WINK News App, streaming, and on air for any new developments on this story.