School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha
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.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 11, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Second leading cause of chest pain The leading cause of cardiac chest pain is coronary artery disease, which affects over 18 million adults in the United States.
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.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 11, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Second leading cause of chest pain The leading cause of cardiac chest pain is coronary artery disease, which affects over 18 million adults in the United States.
Evan Spurrier saves his 10-year-old sister from a house fire. CREDIT: WINK News Evan Spurrier decided to try to save his sister. If you think he looks familiar, it’s probably because earlier in March, WINK News reported him getting the Do the Right Thing award. Spurrier told WINK News the whole thing felt unreal. At first, he thought of stopping the fire, but when that didn’t work, he momentarily paused to recuperate. Spurrier’s only concern at that moment was his fast-asleep 10-year-old sister. Burnt cabinets, stripped walls and charred floors. The damage from the house fire. CREDIT: EVAN SPURRIER “It feels unreal when you when it’s happening. Because it’s like, damn, all the flames in your face, the smoke, everything,” said Spurrier. Spurrier, 17, was baking a cake and preparing some fries for his sister. “I had stepped out of the kitchen to put my shoes up. And I came back. And the pot had flames in it,” said Spurrier. Running to his garage, Spurrier was searching for a fire extinguisher. But, by the time he got back to the pot, the fire had gotten much worse. “It was already like getting up to the ceiling. And it was just a whole bunch of smoke. And I was trying to collect my thoughts,” said Spurrier. CREDIT: EVAN SPURRIER Realizing in a split second, Anavae, his 10-year-old sister, was snoozing in the other room. That’s when he dashed to her. “When I got her out, I think that she didn’t think it was real, because she had imagined getting woken up. And then there’s just fire, and you’re being carried,” said Spurrier. But the heroics didn’t end after saving his sister’s life. He couldn’t leave Tuna, his dog, behind either. Without hesitating, Spurrier raced back to face the flames inside the home. Saving Tuna the dog from the Cape Coral house fire. CREDIT: EVAN SPURRIER “The fire was already on the ceiling. So the whole floor, the lights and electricity shut off. And I couldn’t see anything,” said Spurrier. Undaunted by the fire, Spurrier found Tuna and brought her to safety. Spurrier told WINK News it wasn’t until after they were safe that it all began to sink in. “I started sobbing because I felt really really, really guilty,” Spurrier said. “It was my fault.” That is until his father showed up. “He gave me a hug,” said Spurrier. “I’ve never cried so much.” “There’s some things that could have prevented this from happening, but he handled it the way he was supposed to,” said his father, Diajaith Collins. Collins said he didn’t have time to feel any sort of panic because his son had already taken care of what was important: his family. Collins said he’s thinking of joining the Marines after high school, and after hearing how calm and collected he was through the intense scenario, he could fit right in with them.