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.
This week’s segment of WINK’s neighborhood watch features an evasive motorcyclist, drug-filled candy, and an inappropriate relationship with a teacher’s assistant. Trevor Gardner, 22. Credit: Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office 22-year-old Trevor Gardner has been arrested after deputies say he tried to flee during a traffic stop on several motorcyclists. Deputies say the stop was initiated after complaints from residents about speeding motorcycles in the area and multiple sound complaints. According to CCSO, deputies noticed a gathering of motorcyclists and proceeded to conduct a traffic stop. Two motorcyclists obeyed the signal to pull over while Gardner ignored them and took off. Upon being interviewed by deputies, Gardner replied, “I plead the Fifth,” whenever a question was presented. Gardner has been charged with fleeing to elude law enforcement. READ MORE: ‘I plead the Fifth,’ said motorcyclist after deputy pursuit in Charlotte County Katherine Justine Leriche Credit: The Cape Coral Police Department 42-year-old Katherine Justine Leriche, has been arrested for allegedly having meth-laced candy during a traffic stop in Cape Coral. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, officers conducted a traffic stop on a car for only one working headlight. After seacrhing Leriche’s background, officers discovered she had two warrants out of South Carolina and Tennessee for drug-related offenses. While being questioned by police, Leriche held onto a Ziploc bag filled with gummy bears. A police K9 conducted an open-air sniff with a positive result, and a field test came back positive for methamphetamine. Leriche is being charged with possession of a controlled substance, trafficking methamphetamine and amphetamine over 14 grams, smuggling contraband into a correctional facility, and probation violation. READ MORE: Cape Coral woman arrested for having meth-laced candy Lauren King. CREDIT: Lee County Sheriff’s Office Lauren King has been arrested amid an ongoing investigation into the rape of a student with a learning disability according to the Fort Myers police Department. King is a teacher’s assistant at Royal Palm Exceptional Center in Fort Myers. According to FMPD, King exchanged over 4,000 text messages with the victim over a month. The texting resulted in King meeting the student outside of school hours, where she sexually battered the victim according to police. King has been charged with lewd or lascivious battery and lewd or lascivious molestation. FMPD encourages any other victims of King to contact FMPD at 239-321-7700. READ MORE: Fort Myers teacher’s assistant arrested amid ongoing investigation into rape of student