Collier County teen assaulted after leaving partyWINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
Lee County Parks & Recreation to offer free parking this weekend for certain locations Lee County Parks & Recreation sites offering free swimming or free parking this weekend to include parks, beaches and boat ramps.
Tim Aten Knows: Construction expanding Shoppes at Vanderbilt in North Naples Two outparcel buildings under construction simultaneously on the north and west side of the CVS pharmacy at Airport-Pulling and Vanderbilt Beach roads will have new spaces for restaurants, stores and a variety of additional service concepts at the Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt, said P.J. Hill, leasing manager for the sprawling retail center in North Naples.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Road Rules: School bus safety reminders for the 2024-25 school year As the school year comes closer, drivers need to be aware of these big yellow school buses or face a hefty fine.
ESTERO Type One Timer Youth Hockey Camp helps kids with Type 1 Diabetes The Type One Time Youth Hockey Camp helps kids with type one diabetes both on and off the ice.
CAPE CORAL Groundbreaking ceremony for Festival Park in Cape Coral The groundbreaking ceremony for the long-awaited Festival Park in the Northwest area of Cape Coral is finally taking place.
Boat marooned on land following car crash on US 41 The Florida Highway Patrol is responding to a crash involving a boat on U.S. 41 near Tuckers Grade.
FORT MYERS 3 people treated following mercury exposure at the planetarium Three people were treated for mercury exposure at Lee Memorial after a lightbulb replacement went awry at the Calusa Nature Preserve and Planetarium.
the weather authority Late afternoon and evening scattered storms for your Friday The Weather Authority is tracking hot temperatures and scattered rain storms during the Friday evening commute.
Boil water notice issued at the Burnt Store Marina Service Area The Charlotte County Utilities Department has issued a boil water notice to the Burnt Store Marina Service Area.
FORT MYERS Code orange alert issued at Lee Memorial Hospital A Code Orange alert was issued at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers on U.S. 41 Thursday afternoon after emergency services responded to the Calusa Nature Center for a hazmat situation.
Mother separated from son after code orange at Lee Memorial Hospital A mother was asked to evacuate Lee Memorial Hospital Thursday afternoon, leaving her son who has stage 4 cancer.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
Lee County Parks & Recreation to offer free parking this weekend for certain locations Lee County Parks & Recreation sites offering free swimming or free parking this weekend to include parks, beaches and boat ramps.
Tim Aten Knows: Construction expanding Shoppes at Vanderbilt in North Naples Two outparcel buildings under construction simultaneously on the north and west side of the CVS pharmacy at Airport-Pulling and Vanderbilt Beach roads will have new spaces for restaurants, stores and a variety of additional service concepts at the Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt, said P.J. Hill, leasing manager for the sprawling retail center in North Naples.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Road Rules: School bus safety reminders for the 2024-25 school year As the school year comes closer, drivers need to be aware of these big yellow school buses or face a hefty fine.
ESTERO Type One Timer Youth Hockey Camp helps kids with Type 1 Diabetes The Type One Time Youth Hockey Camp helps kids with type one diabetes both on and off the ice.
CAPE CORAL Groundbreaking ceremony for Festival Park in Cape Coral The groundbreaking ceremony for the long-awaited Festival Park in the Northwest area of Cape Coral is finally taking place.
Boat marooned on land following car crash on US 41 The Florida Highway Patrol is responding to a crash involving a boat on U.S. 41 near Tuckers Grade.
FORT MYERS 3 people treated following mercury exposure at the planetarium Three people were treated for mercury exposure at Lee Memorial after a lightbulb replacement went awry at the Calusa Nature Preserve and Planetarium.
the weather authority Late afternoon and evening scattered storms for your Friday The Weather Authority is tracking hot temperatures and scattered rain storms during the Friday evening commute.
Boil water notice issued at the Burnt Store Marina Service Area The Charlotte County Utilities Department has issued a boil water notice to the Burnt Store Marina Service Area.
FORT MYERS Code orange alert issued at Lee Memorial Hospital A Code Orange alert was issued at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers on U.S. 41 Thursday afternoon after emergency services responded to the Calusa Nature Center for a hazmat situation.
Mother separated from son after code orange at Lee Memorial Hospital A mother was asked to evacuate Lee Memorial Hospital Thursday afternoon, leaving her son who has stage 4 cancer.
A family who lost one of their loved ones in a tragic crash is speaking out. Back in October, Jona Bejko died after driving into a drainage canal. She had just left Señor Tequila in Collier County. This is the first time her parents have spoken out since the accident. Her mother said it’s a nightmare no family should ever have to go through. This is why they are going through with a lawsuit and sending a message to raise awareness. “She wanted to celebrate with some old friends, and the bartender started serving her margarita after margarita after margarita until it became visibly clear that she was visibly intoxicated,” said Pedro Echarte, the family’s lawyer. This wasn’t Bejko’s first time here, and she used to work there. Señor Tequila. CREDIT: WINK News “When she was a minor child, they would serve her alcohol. Her mother thought she would be going to work here, and yes, she was working, but she was also drinking,” Echarte said. Her mother said she had no idea and feels like she failed to protect her daughter. “That night still haunts me every single day. I wake up with it, and I go to bed and cannot sleep,” said Harta Bejko. The family’s attorney said they served her beyond the point of intoxication and watched her get into the car, drive away and make it just two miles up the road before crashing into the canal. “I was with her on the phone. I called her, and she picked up. She was in the canal. She was screaming and crying. She knew it was her last moments,” Harta said. Jona’s final words: “She said, ‘I’m sorry, Momma. I’m drowning. I love you,'” Harta said. The family filed a wrongful death lawsuit to hold staff and owners of bars responsible. “The law in this state prohibits the service of alcohol to minors and prohibits the service of alcohol to those habitually addicted to alcohol, and Señor Tequila violated both those laws,” Echarte said. Harta’s message: “No family should go through this, and bars should serve alcohol responsibly.”