Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoonStudents react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cold morning conditions before temperatures warm up to the low 70s this Thursday.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cold morning conditions before temperatures warm up to the low 70s this Thursday.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
This weekly segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features 98 rounds of ammunition found in a van, beating a vehicle with a golf club and arresting a notorious shooter in DeSoto County. Convicted felon Michael Ross was arrested after he was found asleep in a van, allegedly in possession of narcotics, over $8,000 in cash, an airsoft rifle and 98 rounds of ammunition. According to the Naples Police Department, an officer found a Ford work van parked at the Second Avenue South Beach End on Saturday. The officer found the van’s owner, 40-year-old Michael Ross, asleep inside, and the officer smelled marijuana in the vehicle, prompting a search. Officers located approximately 1.5 pounds of marijuana, two containers of marijuana oil and one container of marijuana wax, two water bongs, one scale and three boxes with U.S. Mint $1 silver coins with a face value of $1,980 but a weight value of approximately $50,000. Officers also found $8,707.20 of assorted U.S. bills and coins, an airsoft rifle, and 98 9mm rounds of ammunition. Ross was charged with possession of 20g or more of cannabis, possession with intent to sell cannabis, possession of a controlled substance, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, and possession of narcotic paraphernalia. View more information here. Matthew Ian Soloman allegedly beat on a Naples work van with a golf club, resulting in thousands of dollars worth of damage to the vehicle. The Naples Police Department said the work van was parked briefly in a resident spot at 400 Block Broad Avenue South on Tuesday. According to a witness, they saw a man repeatedly hit the van angrily with a golf club because it was parked there. When the worker returned to his van, he discovered dents in the hood, right side and right rear door. The value of the damaged panels is estimated at approximately $3,000. Soloman was arrested on Thursday after he turned himself in to police. He was charged with criminal mischief of $1,000 or interruption of business or utilities. View more information here. The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office has announced an arrest in the ongoing investigation into a fatal domestic shooting at a flea market. The sheriff’s office arrested 53-year-old Emilio Gustavo Angel Olalde, Thursday, who is accused of the shooting that took place on Jan. 7, killing Olivia Maldonaldo De La Torre at the flea market on U.S. 17 and Southwest MLK Jr. Street. The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office said detectives tracked Angel Olalde to a residence within the county. Deputies suspect that the shooting was premeditated, as it is believed that Olalde is an ex-boyfriend of De La Torre. View more information here.