Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot LakeThe story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
A Southwest Florida native has come full circle as the new Naples police chief. Ciro Dominguez talks about his plans for 2024. Born in Collier County, attended Naples High School, and worked in the department that he now runs, Dominguez offered WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar an in-depth interview about the trials of being Chief. “I can tell you there were jobs that popped up around me,” said Dominguez. “People would call me and ask me, ‘Hey, are you interested in working over here?’ I didn’t want to work there because I knew that if I invest myself in a place like I have in the past, it will take all, every waking breath and every chance I can.” Dominguez has already cultivated the beginnings of a new life for the department, with his leadership style being on full display. He wants people below him to rise up and become leaders. RELATED: Ciro Dominguez, Naples new Chief of Police to begin working Dominguez’s plans on hearing input from everyone at the Naples Police Department and from the public of Naples as well. He stated that his most pressing issue for 2024 is having enough qualified officers. “Recruitment is so important because you can hire a bunch of people, but that’s not what we want,” said Dominguez. “We want to hire a person with the right character, and that’s hard to find.” Unfortunately, the cost of living keeps otherwise qualified applicants away as fears of being able to stay financially afloat often come to the surface, so how will the Naples Police Department tackle starting salaries? “That’s coming up in the near future. We did a PE study recently, so in the very near future, we’ll circle back to that one because they’re going to be having negotiations on that,” said Dominguez. Another aspect Dominguez seeks to tackle is the ongoing traffic problem, with an emphasis on aggressive drivers. The plan for this year is to bolster the traffic motorcycle detail as the city grows. Transparency is crucial to Dominguez’s plan. He plans on getting body cameras for officers as to document everything that happens during each call. “The cameras proved to be so good for both documenting events, evidence and accountability and be able to play that camera back for the public and having that clean transparency is huge,” said Dominguez. “It starts with having the people trust the police, and the only way we do that is by constant communication and transparency.” During his time as chief, Dominguez had to oversee an active shooter threat at Naples High School, which turned out to be a hoax. When asked about how to tackle the possibility of scenarios becoming real, Dominguez said that a top priority is to make sure that the response to any active threat is handled safely and decisively. Dominguez plans to consult with the Naples City Council to allocate funds to create a new department specifically for active shooter threats. The money would also be used to train officers on active threats and add K-9 units to the force. When asked about funding approval, Dominguez said that he has spoken with every council member and at this point in time, are all in agreement with granting funding.