1 dead after head-on crash on I-75 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a crash left one dead on I-75.
FORT MYERS BEACH Final day of Island Hopper Fest held despite effects from Helene The last day of the 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival was held on Fort Myers Beach Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sen. Rick Scott visits Fort Myers Beach in the wake of Helene Sen. Rick Scott traveled to Fort Myers Beach to survey the damage following Helene.
Distribution center provides aid for those affected by Helene Charlotte County received a bit of relief Sunday after being hit by Helene.
Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.
FEMA assistance available for some affected by Hurricane Helene Florida homeowners and renters in counties with uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
SANIBEL Sanibel Fire & Rescue District traveling to assist with Helene relief The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District sent a crew to Perry, FL, early Sunday morning to assist with disaster relief following Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Man accused of filming woman in Target dressing room A man is being accused of videotaping a woman while she was trying on clothes at a Fort Myers Target on Friday.
BONITA SPRINGS Man arrested in Bonita Springs for stabbing A man has been arrested in Bonita Springs after allegedly stabbing someone.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal abuse, grand theft auto and spousal murder This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features animal abuse, grand theft auto and a man murdering his wife.
President Biden approves Florida disaster declaration President Biden approved a Florida disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene left a wake of destruction.
NAPLES Crash in Collier County leaves car in canal and driver dead A traffic crash occurred in Naples on 12th Avenue Northeast near Wilson Boulevard.
SANIBEL Sanibel couple remaining hopeful following damage from Helene A Sanibel couple is remaining hopeful after flooding impacted their home during Helene Thursday night.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents recovering from Helene two years after Ian Due to Helene, The City of Sanibel has postponed a two-year Ian celebration and turned the event into a cleanup.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach seeking to avoid unnecessary traffic after Helene The town of Fort Myers Beach is asking some people not to visit the island.
1 dead after head-on crash on I-75 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a crash left one dead on I-75.
FORT MYERS BEACH Final day of Island Hopper Fest held despite effects from Helene The last day of the 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival was held on Fort Myers Beach Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sen. Rick Scott visits Fort Myers Beach in the wake of Helene Sen. Rick Scott traveled to Fort Myers Beach to survey the damage following Helene.
Distribution center provides aid for those affected by Helene Charlotte County received a bit of relief Sunday after being hit by Helene.
Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.
FEMA assistance available for some affected by Hurricane Helene Florida homeowners and renters in counties with uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
SANIBEL Sanibel Fire & Rescue District traveling to assist with Helene relief The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District sent a crew to Perry, FL, early Sunday morning to assist with disaster relief following Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Man accused of filming woman in Target dressing room A man is being accused of videotaping a woman while she was trying on clothes at a Fort Myers Target on Friday.
BONITA SPRINGS Man arrested in Bonita Springs for stabbing A man has been arrested in Bonita Springs after allegedly stabbing someone.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal abuse, grand theft auto and spousal murder This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features animal abuse, grand theft auto and a man murdering his wife.
President Biden approves Florida disaster declaration President Biden approved a Florida disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene left a wake of destruction.
NAPLES Crash in Collier County leaves car in canal and driver dead A traffic crash occurred in Naples on 12th Avenue Northeast near Wilson Boulevard.
SANIBEL Sanibel couple remaining hopeful following damage from Helene A Sanibel couple is remaining hopeful after flooding impacted their home during Helene Thursday night.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents recovering from Helene two years after Ian Due to Helene, The City of Sanibel has postponed a two-year Ian celebration and turned the event into a cleanup.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach seeking to avoid unnecessary traffic after Helene The town of Fort Myers Beach is asking some people not to visit the island.
Stuck in jail through the holidays and now the case of the State against Christopher Pascale gets longer and longer. He’s accused of contracting without a license and performing work without permits. He was expected to be released Tuesday if he took a plea deal. The Boczer family thought they’d walk out of the Collier County Courthouse with a court order for Pascale to pay them back for the damage he’s accused of doing to their Naples condo. Since his attorney said he can’t afford those payments, the plea offer was taken off the table. Pascale enters the courtroom for plea hearing, CREDIT: WINK News Moving his wheelchair with his feet, Christopher Pascale rolled in front of the judge and the Boczer sisters. He was expected to take a plea deal Tuesday, 60 days in jail with credit for time serviced. He’s been behind bars since early November 2023. Plus, he’d have to pay the Boczer family about $45,000 over the course of two years. Pascale’s attorney told the judge that Pascale didn’t have the $2,045 monthly payment needed to satisfy his probation. So, no more plea offer but not before Amy Boczer gave Pascale a piece of her mind. “It takes a special kind of human to prey on others and make a career and life choice of it,” Boczer said out loud in the courtroom Tuesday. “Unfortunately, Chris Pascale is just that kind of person that only knows how to take advantage and prey on others.” Pascale discussing plea offer with his attorney, CREDIT: WINK News RELATED: Bonita Springs flooring business owner sued for violating state agreement RELATED: Time is ticking for AG to serve SWFL floor covering business owner disciplined by state WINK News first told you about the Boczer family’s experience with Divine Design and Floor Covering, one of Pascale’s businesses, years ago. They hired him in 2019 to fix up their condo after Hurricane Irma damaged it. They paid him about $7,500 for what was supposed to be a one-month project but the Boczer family said it’s cost them thousands more to fix the mess he created. “He has no idea what he’s doing. His job is to pull this scam on people. That’s it. That’s simply it,” Amy told WINK News Consumer Reporter Andryanna Sheppard once the hearing was over. For years, Amy Boczer and her sister have flown down from Connecticut for court hearings and trial but Pascale never showed. So, Judge Rob Crown issued a bench warrant in September 2023. Pascale was arrested in November 2023 and held without bond. Now, the Boczer’s will have to wait for justice to be served once again. Christopher Pascale’s mugshot, CREDIT: WINK News “It was almost the punch in the gut like ‘no, we’re not doing this again. We’ve already done that however many times and this is what they’re trying yet again?'” Amy questioned with frustration. The State and Pascale’s attorney need more time to talk about other options. “The only good thing was that I knew he was behind bars,” Amy noted. “If you want a continuance then you’re going to sit in jail and that keeps you from pulling this scam on someone else.” Sheppard asked Pascale’s lawyer his thoughts on Tuesday’s court hearing. He said “no comment.” Now that there’s no longer a plea offer, Pascale will stay in jail through the holidays and at least until the next court date set for January 31, 2024.