‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California fires are being felt worldwide as people evacuate some are in southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Progress being made on City View Park in Dunbar More promises made by a city that has not kept its promises for the last six years have some neighbors concerned about the future of their community.
COLLIER COUNTY Seacrest hoops player hits a full court buzzer beater Seacrest Country Day School boys basketball player Hayden Fuller hits full court buzzer beater against Aubrey Rogers.
NAPLES Cutting-edge ACL surgery reducing reinjury risk by 80% Known for its game-changing orthopedic repair options, Naples-based Arthrex has done it again.
NAPLES MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes In 2025, MacStrength FL is swinging for success with their current players and for a wider reach in its community.
You can appeal FEMA’s decision on your claim – Here’s how Now a week after the deadline for FEMA hurricane assistance has closed, the federal agency says you can appeal their decision on your claim if you don’t agree.
Naples selects city CFO as next city manager, averts national search Naples Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Gary Young will become the next city manager, averting a lengthy, expensive national search for a replacement.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California fires are being felt worldwide as people evacuate some are in southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Progress being made on City View Park in Dunbar More promises made by a city that has not kept its promises for the last six years have some neighbors concerned about the future of their community.
COLLIER COUNTY Seacrest hoops player hits a full court buzzer beater Seacrest Country Day School boys basketball player Hayden Fuller hits full court buzzer beater against Aubrey Rogers.
NAPLES Cutting-edge ACL surgery reducing reinjury risk by 80% Known for its game-changing orthopedic repair options, Naples-based Arthrex has done it again.
NAPLES MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes In 2025, MacStrength FL is swinging for success with their current players and for a wider reach in its community.
You can appeal FEMA’s decision on your claim – Here’s how Now a week after the deadline for FEMA hurricane assistance has closed, the federal agency says you can appeal their decision on your claim if you don’t agree.
Naples selects city CFO as next city manager, averts national search Naples Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Gary Young will become the next city manager, averting a lengthy, expensive national search for a replacement.
CREDIT: CCSO; Collier Deputy overcome by fentanyl Fentanyl is a killer. There are those who are looking for a high. There are those who might take it without knowing because it is mixed with another illegal drug. Then there are those who are exposed simply because of their profession. That’s where one Collier County Deputy comes in. The Sheriff’s Office shared body camera video with WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar to show just how quickly the deadly drug can bring someone to their knees, or worse. We potentially could have lost at least one deputy so far. Sheriff Kevin Rambosk, Collier County “Is there Fentanyl in that house? Is there Fentanyl in the house?” the deputy asked as he recognized warning signs. “Roll EMS.” CREDIT: Collier County Sheriff’s Office body camera The other deputy quickly ripped open the Narcan from the deputy’s vest. The first deputy starts shaking. Narcan saves Deputy “Can you talk?” “Yeah, I am just not feeling good.” “OK, but stay with me open your eyes. Stay with me and open your eyes.” About two minutes after the first hit of Narcan, the deputy passed out. It took two doses to save his life. Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk knows the danger his deputies face every time they respond to any scene. Related coverage: Powdered, pills, no matter how you slice it – fentanyl kills “If we didn’t have Narcan issued to all of our members, we potentially could have lost at least one deputy so far,” added the Sheriff. He’s also knows the potential danger to the community. “Are you seeing it come from Miami?” Lazar asked.“Oh, absolutely. 75 and 41. We’re directly centered between Miami and Tampa, which are two major metropolitan areas,” explained Rambosk. Rambosk said Collier County has seen more fentanyl pop up in two ways–powder and pill form. “We’re getting pills that are illicit substances made not by a pharmacy,” shared the Sheriff. “We’re also getting now, according to the DEA, pharmaceutical grade medicine, from out of country. They’re warning that that is now being laced with fentanyl.” Which is why he launched the Laced & Lethal Campaign warning kids and adults, whatever they take could be laced with fentanyl. Fentanyl has also changed the way the department can help you. We can no longer do mouth to mouth CPR-style resuscitation. Sheriff Kevin Rambosk, Collier County Departmental considerations Issued bag valve masks to everyone (for CPR) New policies and protocols for responding to a drug call New decontamination process Deputies issued Narcan for their home first aid kits “because it’s that transmissible” CCSO trains businesses on how to administer Narcan and is working to get it placed at every AED, or automated external defibrillator, across the county to save more lives. The deputy who was overcome was back on the force after a few days. Resources from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office DEA: https://www.dea.gov/fentanylawareness CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/opioids/basics/fentanyl.html National Institute on Drug Abuse National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare Treatment Options