Stolen car found submerged in Cape Coral canalShooting near Del Prado Boulevard in Cape Coral injures 1
CAPE CORAL Stolen car found submerged in Cape Coral canal The Cape Coral Police Department is investigating a reportedly stolen car submerged in a canal.
CAPE CORAL Shooting near Del Prado Boulevard in Cape Coral injures 1 The Cape Coral Police Department responded to a shooting that occurred near Del Prado Boulevard South.
FORT MYERS BEACH What’s next for red-tagged properties on FMB? In July, seven properties on Fort Myers Beach were smacked with red tag notices and given sixty days to get into compliance.
orlando Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Orlando Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Orlando.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Hot and mainly dry Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot start to the workweek as most will stay dry throughout the afternoon.
Fort Myers Death investigation at Target on Dynasty Drive The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a death at the Target on Dynasty Drive in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Displaced resident speaks out after fire at Winkler Apartment Complex For the second time in as many days, a fire broke out at the Retreat at Vista Lake Apartment Complex in Fort Myers.
Florida politicians react to 2nd Trump assassination attempt Florida politicians are reacting after an assassination attempt at Donald Trump’s West Palm Beach golf club.
FORT MYERS FMPD asking for public’s help in solving 2013 cold case The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for information regarding the 2013 homicide of Laura Howard.
FORT MYERS Possible kitchen fire at Winkler apartment complex Authorities are investigating a possible kitchen fire at the Retreat Apartment Complex Sunday afternoon. This comes after a fire at the same complex yesterday.
WEST PALM BEACH Trump safe after gunshots reported, Biden and Harris have been briefed Donald Trump was safe after gunshots were reported in his vicinity Sunday afternoon in Florida, his campaign and the Secret Service said.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police seek public’s help in Carrell Road hit-and-run investigation The Fort Myers Police Department is requesting information regarding a hit-and-run involving a vehicle and pedestrian.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested in Lehigh Acres for holding a woman against her will A man in Lehigh Acres has been arrested for holding a woman against her will for over 24 hours, threatening her with a knife and attempting to strangle her.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: Inmate attacks, reckless driving, and a hit-and-run This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a man sentenced to 15 years for attacking another inmate, reckless driving, and a fatal hit and run.
golden gate Canal accident: car found in Golden Gate canal One person was transported to the hospital for evaluation after their vehicle ended up in a canal.
CAPE CORAL Stolen car found submerged in Cape Coral canal The Cape Coral Police Department is investigating a reportedly stolen car submerged in a canal.
CAPE CORAL Shooting near Del Prado Boulevard in Cape Coral injures 1 The Cape Coral Police Department responded to a shooting that occurred near Del Prado Boulevard South.
FORT MYERS BEACH What’s next for red-tagged properties on FMB? In July, seven properties on Fort Myers Beach were smacked with red tag notices and given sixty days to get into compliance.
orlando Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Orlando Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Orlando.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Hot and mainly dry Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot start to the workweek as most will stay dry throughout the afternoon.
Fort Myers Death investigation at Target on Dynasty Drive The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a death at the Target on Dynasty Drive in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Displaced resident speaks out after fire at Winkler Apartment Complex For the second time in as many days, a fire broke out at the Retreat at Vista Lake Apartment Complex in Fort Myers.
Florida politicians react to 2nd Trump assassination attempt Florida politicians are reacting after an assassination attempt at Donald Trump’s West Palm Beach golf club.
FORT MYERS FMPD asking for public’s help in solving 2013 cold case The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for information regarding the 2013 homicide of Laura Howard.
FORT MYERS Possible kitchen fire at Winkler apartment complex Authorities are investigating a possible kitchen fire at the Retreat Apartment Complex Sunday afternoon. This comes after a fire at the same complex yesterday.
WEST PALM BEACH Trump safe after gunshots reported, Biden and Harris have been briefed Donald Trump was safe after gunshots were reported in his vicinity Sunday afternoon in Florida, his campaign and the Secret Service said.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police seek public’s help in Carrell Road hit-and-run investigation The Fort Myers Police Department is requesting information regarding a hit-and-run involving a vehicle and pedestrian.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested in Lehigh Acres for holding a woman against her will A man in Lehigh Acres has been arrested for holding a woman against her will for over 24 hours, threatening her with a knife and attempting to strangle her.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: Inmate attacks, reckless driving, and a hit-and-run This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a man sentenced to 15 years for attacking another inmate, reckless driving, and a fatal hit and run.
golden gate Canal accident: car found in Golden Gate canal One person was transported to the hospital for evaluation after their vehicle ended up in a canal.
Florida panther CREDIT WINK News Authorities discovered two dead Florida panthers on the same day for the first time since 2021. According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Panther Pulse, two male Florida panthers died from getting hit by a car on Sunday. RELATED: Back-to-back days of endangered Florida panther deadly crashes RELATED: 9th Florida panther death of 2023 happened in Hendry County Up until Nov. 6, there were only eight reported panther deaths. Suddenly, in the last week, four deaths have sprung up in Florida. The eleventh and twelfth dead panthers of 2023 were discovered in Collier and Hendry Counties. A 4-year-old male Florida panther was found dead in Collier County on Immokalee Road. Also, a 3-year-old male Florida panther was found dead in Hendry County on County Road 833, south of State Road 80. Photo by Nicky Pe on Pexels.com All 12 dead Florida panthers in 2023 came from car collisions. On Nov. 7, a dead female panther was discovered in Glades County, and the day before, a dead male panther was found in Hendry County. On Sept. 28, 2021, three dead Florida panthers were found on the same day. A female between 10 and 12 years old was found on Daniel’s Parkway, two miles south of SR-82 in Lee County. A 3-year-old male was found on State Road 29, one mile south of I-75 in Collier County, and a young 5-month-old panther was found on Turner River Road, about three miles north of Wagon Wheel Road in Collier County. A few months earlier, two dead panthers were found on the same day on April 1, 2021. In that case, two 3-month-old panthers died from starvation on private property in Collier County. RELATED: Florida Panther Conservation: Protecting the State Animal of Florida RELATED: Florida Panthers are falling victim to a rare disease Six of the dead panthers discovered this year were male and the other six were female. Florida panther (Credit: CBS News) By Nov. 13, 2022, 25 dead panthers were discovered in Florida, and at the same point in 2021, 26 dead panthers were found. If you include the panthers found in 2022, the last 26 deaths occurred due to the animal getting hit by a car. That 27th death, occurring on May 19, was the result of an unknown cause. Then, if you disregard “unknown causes,” the last death that wasn’t the result of a vehicle was 41 panther killings ago, on Jan. 11, 2021. Panther Crossing is an organization dedicated to making roads safer for the state animal of Florida. When you see a panther crossing sign at night, the speed limit is reduced from 60 to 45 mph. Reducing your speed to 45 mph also saves you a potential ticket costing more than $200. Panther Crossing sign as a reminder to drive 45 mph is designated zones. CREDIT: WINK News In September, the state of Florida bought an area of land covering more than 17,000 acres in Hendry County. Part of the purchased land was known as a ‘hot spot’ for fatal panther crashes, and some officials hoped to curb deadly panther crashes with the newly acquired land. The panther discovered on CR-833 was very close to the previously mentioned hot spot. FWC says there are between 120 and 230 adult Florida panthers in the wild. Click here to learn more about the state animal of Florida from FWC. Click here to learn about living with Florida panthers from FWC. Click here to learn ways to help the endangered species.