Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
Red tide advisory issued for Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach The Florida Department of Health issued a red tide advisory after presence of the algae bloom was found near Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach in Collier County.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
Red tide advisory issued for Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach The Florida Department of Health issued a red tide advisory after presence of the algae bloom was found near Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach in Collier County.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
A still image before the moments Justin Argenti was struck and killed in Cape Coral. CREDIT: WINK News In a newly released exclusive video sent to WINK news, you can see the moments before a 13-year-old was fatally struck while riding his electric scooter in Cape Coral. The family of Justin Argenti, who was hit while riding his electric scooter on Sept. 9, 2023, at the intersection of West Rotunda Parkway and Academy Boulevard, has now filed a civil rights complaint with the Department of Justice. Robert Argenti, Justin’s grandfather, who raised him since his birth, said the driver did not face any citations or charges related to the crash, so now he’s pushing for something more to be done. He also alleges a Cape Coral police officer told the driver what to write in his witness statement detailing the crash. The Cape Coral police report stated that their investigation determined the driver was going 48 mph in a 35 mph zone. Justin Argenti “He’s traveling at a high rate of speed to a residential area entering an intersection on a Saturday afternoon when the kids are out of school and people are all out and about,” Argenti said. “He’s drugged, driving in a reckless manner and struck and killed my son who had just turned 13 years old.” In his civil rights complaint filed Monday, Argenti argues the never-before-seen Nest camera video proves the driver was speeding and negligent in his grandson’s death. The video above shows the deadly impact, but we froze it because of its graphic nature. RELATED: 13-year-old dies after scooter collides with oncoming car Argenti also said the body cam footage in the video at the top of this article shows a Cape Coral Officer telling the driver what to write in his account of what happened. “It was obvious he was coaching. You’re not supposed to say anything to him,” Argenti said. “You give him your statement to write out, and he writes it out. If he can’t speak English, if he only speaks Spanish, he writes it in Spanish, and then you interpret it. You don’t tell him what to say.” Argenti said the mayor and Cape Coral Police Chief have not responded to his requests to speak with them over the last few months, so now he’s relying on the NAACP and the Department of Justice. “My son was killed in this city, and these people don’t give a damn, nobody cares. They don’t care. They just want to go on cover it up. It’s just totally unacceptable, and I’m not going to stop. I’m going to keep pushing,” Argenti said. “I tried to reach out to the chief of police numerous times that I’ve called his office and left messages for him, the deputy chief. They would never return my calls. This went on for weeks.” Cape Coral Police will not talk about the civil rights complaint. As for the crash itself, investigators concluded Justin failed to stop or even slow down on his scooter as he approached the intersection. While Argenti is white, his grandson is black, and he believes race played a factor in Cape Coral Police not pursuing charges against the driver. The NAACP plans to hold a press conference later this week with the family of Justin Argenti at the Cape Coral Police Department.