Online vs. in-store: How shoppers are tackling Cyber MondayShy Wolf Sanctuary receives $150,000 donation
Online vs. in-store: How shoppers are tackling Cyber Monday Just when you thought it was safe to put your credit card away, Cyber Monday takes another bite out of your budget.
NAPLES Shy Wolf Sanctuary receives $150,000 donation The Shy Wolf Sanctuary, one of Naples’s hidden gems, is now benefiting from a healthy donation from Thomas Golisano.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man arrested for shooting bicyclist with shotgun A man in Fort Myers has been arrested after he allegedly shot a bicyclist with a shotgun.
tice New details after woman stabbed, boyfriend beat up in late-night Tice home invasion Deputies have released details after arresting a Tice man after a reported stabbing that left a woman injured and a man assaulted in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Boy with autism drowns in Fort Myers pond We have learned that a child drowned in Lee County on Friday.
NAPLES Man arrested for sex crimes with underage girl on Naples Pier A Naples man has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a minor on the Naples Pier.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte man accused of storing child porn on Xbox A Port Charlotte man has been arrested and accused of storing child pornography on his Xbox.
FORT MYERS Man accused of stealing Twisted Tea from Fort Myers gas station Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man accused of stealing a 12-pack of Twisted Tea from a Fort Myers gas station.
Small-town LaBelle lands big-name franchise Culver’s That small-town feel continues for Culver’s, which just opened its first location in Hendry County’s LaBelle, a city that recently eclipsed 5,000 residents and is skyrocketing in growth.
Collier County Sheriff’s Office warns of voicemail scam The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a scam in which a fraudster leaves a voicemail advising their intended victim to contact a specific person at the sheriff’s office.
port charlotte Charlotte County opens cold weather shelter for the homeless The Charlotte CARE Center has opened its doors to displaced people needing shelter from the cold temperatures.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island City Council seeks applicants for official positions Marco Island City Council is recruiting qualified residents to fill Advisory Committee or Board positions.
BOKEELIA Man wanted in armed robbery at Bokeelia business Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for an armed robbery at a Bokeelia business.
Person shot and killed at Nasturtium Drive in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says a person was shot and killed at Nasturtium Drive in a neighborhood in Charlotte County.
Online vs. in-store: How shoppers are tackling Cyber Monday Just when you thought it was safe to put your credit card away, Cyber Monday takes another bite out of your budget.
NAPLES Shy Wolf Sanctuary receives $150,000 donation The Shy Wolf Sanctuary, one of Naples’s hidden gems, is now benefiting from a healthy donation from Thomas Golisano.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man arrested for shooting bicyclist with shotgun A man in Fort Myers has been arrested after he allegedly shot a bicyclist with a shotgun.
tice New details after woman stabbed, boyfriend beat up in late-night Tice home invasion Deputies have released details after arresting a Tice man after a reported stabbing that left a woman injured and a man assaulted in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Boy with autism drowns in Fort Myers pond We have learned that a child drowned in Lee County on Friday.
NAPLES Man arrested for sex crimes with underage girl on Naples Pier A Naples man has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a minor on the Naples Pier.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte man accused of storing child porn on Xbox A Port Charlotte man has been arrested and accused of storing child pornography on his Xbox.
FORT MYERS Man accused of stealing Twisted Tea from Fort Myers gas station Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man accused of stealing a 12-pack of Twisted Tea from a Fort Myers gas station.
Small-town LaBelle lands big-name franchise Culver’s That small-town feel continues for Culver’s, which just opened its first location in Hendry County’s LaBelle, a city that recently eclipsed 5,000 residents and is skyrocketing in growth.
Collier County Sheriff’s Office warns of voicemail scam The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a scam in which a fraudster leaves a voicemail advising their intended victim to contact a specific person at the sheriff’s office.
port charlotte Charlotte County opens cold weather shelter for the homeless The Charlotte CARE Center has opened its doors to displaced people needing shelter from the cold temperatures.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island City Council seeks applicants for official positions Marco Island City Council is recruiting qualified residents to fill Advisory Committee or Board positions.
BOKEELIA Man wanted in armed robbery at Bokeelia business Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for an armed robbery at a Bokeelia business.
Person shot and killed at Nasturtium Drive in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says a person was shot and killed at Nasturtium Drive in a neighborhood in Charlotte County.
Going dancing is special for any basketball player, but it’s even more special when your first trip to the Big Dance is also a homecoming. FGCU fifth year shooter Ajulu Thatha grew up in the Hoosier State which is where the Eagles will play in the NCAA Tournament. Indiana is known for its love of basketball and it’s where Thatha first set her sights on being a champion. Ajulu Thatha came to FGCU to win. Now for the first time in her career the 6’ 1” forward is a champion. “Everything that I’ve been working for, my dream, this is my dream,” Thatha said. “I’ve never won a championship before so this is a dream come true.” With the ASUN Championship comes her first trip to the NCAA Tournament. “This is like one of my biggest goals just playing basketball in general. I’ve never gotten this far in however long I’ve been playing basketball.” Thatha’s basketball career began in her home state of Indiana which also happens to be where the Eagles are headed. “I’m super excited because that’s home for me. I’m also really familiar with the gym. We would have camps there so I think it will be a great atmosphere to be in. Thatha grew up in Indianapolis, only about an hour away from Bloomington, which is where the 12th-seeded Eagles will face five seed Oklahoma on Saturday. “I’ve never been to one of these before so I don’t know what to expect, but it’s really exciting that it’s home. I’ll probably have a lot of friends and family there.” Thatha began her college career at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville before transferring to FGCU for her fifth year. She came here to win and believes her team can keep winning in the state where her love for the game began. “Knowing that all the hard work will pay off and putting in that work and knowing that one day it will pay off and obviously for me it did.” The Eagles take on the Sooners on Saturday at 4 p.m. and WINK will be there. As teams get ready for a chance at cutting down the nets, fans are working to put together the perfect March Madness bracket. WINK wants to know how you are building your bracket. Whether you are using AI or have a special way to make your picks or you are getting together with friends to build your brackets we want to talk to you. You can email us at sports@winknews.com or reach out to me on X/Twitter @SylvieSparksTV.