NAPLES Naples practice comes under fire from a former employee A Naples dermatology practice acknowledges it had issues when it first opened two years ago but says those issues are now behind them.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts more FEMA hearings Red tags are rearing their ugly head. Cape Coral homeowners who were slapped with these tags and found non-compliant with city code permits are back to defend themselves.
4 local music shows to choose from in one day If you’re an indecisive local music fan, Friday will be a tough day for you.
FORT MYERS Walt Wesley Way unveiled in honor of local legend Take a drive down Lincoln Blvd. in Fort Myers and you will notice above the street sign is another that reads ‘Honorary Walt Wesley Way.’
LABELLE Man reunited with dog after she appears in LaBelle 2 years after disappearing in Maryland A man has been reunited with his dog after she went missing for two years and many states away.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Several brands of ice cream, a variety of products, recalled for possible Listeria contamination Several brands of ice cream sold at Southwest Florida grocery stores are part of a massive nationwide recall involving 14 brands.
ARCADIA Arcadia man arrested after allegedly going on perversion spree A man in Arcadia has been arrested after police say he exposed himself to a minor and took photos of a woman wearing a skirt as she shopped.
FORT MYERS Hear from the candidates running for the next superintendent of Lee County Schools For the first time since the 1970s, Lee County voters will vote for the next superintendent of Lee County Schools. When you cast your ballot on November 5, either Victor Arias or Denise Carlin will become the elected superintendent of Lee County Schools to serve a 4-year term ending in 2028.
Police report: witnesses say fatal Firestone tire explosion caused by overinflation The Cape Coral Police Department has released its report regarding a tire explosion that killed a man at a Firestone garage on Sunday.
ALVA Neal Communities faces local opposition over Alva development On Tuesday, Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc. held a public meeting to discuss their application for the Owl Creek Community.
Lee and Collier emergency officials warn residents to follow evacuation routes Each coastal county is broken up into several zones associated with flood risks. The categories start with “A” for barrier islands and low lying areas, and “F” for areas with least at risk of flooding.
FORT MYERS Jury recommends death for Wade Wilson The jury has recommended that double-murderer Wade Wilson should be sentenced to death for the 2019 killings of two Cape Coral women.
Charlotte County home prices slip in May while some areas retained strength Single-family homes for sale in Charlotte County experienced more price reductions in May, while in some areas selling prices remained steady. Meanwhile, condominium and townhome prices decreased amid rising HOAs based on assessments from hurricane damage coupled with an inventory buildup.
WINK NEWS Closing arguments tomorrow in penalty trial for man convicted of killing 5 women at Sebring bank A jury will decide whether the man convicted of killing five women at a Sebring bank should get life or death.
FORT MYERS 2 men wanted for stealing Ford truck from business in Fort Myers Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers and the Fort Myers Police Department are searching for two men who stole a Ford F-350 from a local business.
NAPLES Naples practice comes under fire from a former employee A Naples dermatology practice acknowledges it had issues when it first opened two years ago but says those issues are now behind them.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts more FEMA hearings Red tags are rearing their ugly head. Cape Coral homeowners who were slapped with these tags and found non-compliant with city code permits are back to defend themselves.
4 local music shows to choose from in one day If you’re an indecisive local music fan, Friday will be a tough day for you.
FORT MYERS Walt Wesley Way unveiled in honor of local legend Take a drive down Lincoln Blvd. in Fort Myers and you will notice above the street sign is another that reads ‘Honorary Walt Wesley Way.’
LABELLE Man reunited with dog after she appears in LaBelle 2 years after disappearing in Maryland A man has been reunited with his dog after she went missing for two years and many states away.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Several brands of ice cream, a variety of products, recalled for possible Listeria contamination Several brands of ice cream sold at Southwest Florida grocery stores are part of a massive nationwide recall involving 14 brands.
ARCADIA Arcadia man arrested after allegedly going on perversion spree A man in Arcadia has been arrested after police say he exposed himself to a minor and took photos of a woman wearing a skirt as she shopped.
FORT MYERS Hear from the candidates running for the next superintendent of Lee County Schools For the first time since the 1970s, Lee County voters will vote for the next superintendent of Lee County Schools. When you cast your ballot on November 5, either Victor Arias or Denise Carlin will become the elected superintendent of Lee County Schools to serve a 4-year term ending in 2028.
Police report: witnesses say fatal Firestone tire explosion caused by overinflation The Cape Coral Police Department has released its report regarding a tire explosion that killed a man at a Firestone garage on Sunday.
ALVA Neal Communities faces local opposition over Alva development On Tuesday, Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc. held a public meeting to discuss their application for the Owl Creek Community.
Lee and Collier emergency officials warn residents to follow evacuation routes Each coastal county is broken up into several zones associated with flood risks. The categories start with “A” for barrier islands and low lying areas, and “F” for areas with least at risk of flooding.
FORT MYERS Jury recommends death for Wade Wilson The jury has recommended that double-murderer Wade Wilson should be sentenced to death for the 2019 killings of two Cape Coral women.
Charlotte County home prices slip in May while some areas retained strength Single-family homes for sale in Charlotte County experienced more price reductions in May, while in some areas selling prices remained steady. Meanwhile, condominium and townhome prices decreased amid rising HOAs based on assessments from hurricane damage coupled with an inventory buildup.
WINK NEWS Closing arguments tomorrow in penalty trial for man convicted of killing 5 women at Sebring bank A jury will decide whether the man convicted of killing five women at a Sebring bank should get life or death.
FORT MYERS 2 men wanted for stealing Ford truck from business in Fort Myers Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers and the Fort Myers Police Department are searching for two men who stole a Ford F-350 from a local business.
A hot chase with law enforcement ended with a man jumping into a retention pond near the Naples Airport. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. Saturday near Airport Pulling Road and Radio Road. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, the incident was a pursuit that ended with the suspect jumping into the retention pond. The suspect, 46-year-old Jeffery Treffy, was arrested and charged with reckless driving with damage to property or persons, leaving the scene of an accident, evading police, and resisting arrest. Witnesses who spoke with WINK News said this police chase started at the Countryside Golf and Country Club. They said they noticed the driver, driving a red BMW, doing donuts around on the golf course. “It’s not something you see happening here. It’s a pretty well-protected, quiet community,” said Neighbor Mike Hayes. “You know, I have no idea why somebody would be doing something like that, endangering themselves, our employees, and other members.” Police were later called to the scene, and from there, things escalated from the suspect driving recklessly to a police chase. Chris Auron was one of the first to witness the scene unfold. “I heard sirens, several sirens. Followed by some screeching and a loud crash,” said Auron “And so I knew that there was something. I felt there must be a car chase or something like that. It was not a normal event.” CREDIT: Chris Auron CREDIT: Chris Auron CREDIT: Chris Auron CREDIT: Chris Auron CREDIT: Chris Auron The driver ended up crashing his car near a retention pond on the Airport-Pulling Road South and Radio Road. From there, things get a little bizarre. “As I got closer, I was kind of expecting a normal, you know, takedown or whatever you might see from the from the police, and then I was surprised to see this gentleman in the water just swimming back and forth. And so I thought, ‘well, this is kind of new’ and pulled out my phone and started recording.” said Auron. From there the suspect continues to swim in the pond and taunt police. At one point police try to help him get out of the water, but he suddenly falls back into the pond and refuses to get out. “I kind of felt bad for them because I thought, you know, they have enough going on, you know, he’s not going to get anywhere,” said Auron. “Why taunt them? Why not just, you know, just give up and go peacefully?” Treffy was arrested on Sunday and authorities say no one was hurt during the pursuit.