3 injured at DS&S Construction in Fort MyersSheriff: deputies investigating a homicide in Three Oaks Park, shooter at large
FORT MYERS 3 injured at DS&S Construction in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department is responding to a scene at the DS&S Construction, where three people have reportedly been injured.
WINK NEWS Sheriff: deputies investigating a homicide in Three Oaks Park, shooter at large Deputies are searching for a shooter who killed a man in the Three Oaks Parks community.
The Weather Authority Tracking Invest 95L in the Eastern Atlantic; 70% chance of development The Weather Authority is tracking a tropical wave designated as Invest 95L in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County Sheriff’s Office unveils LCSO Academy The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has officially announced an academy that aims to set the tone for future training for deputies.
WINK NEWS Recommendations approved for regional superintendents in Lee County The Lee County School District is looking into creating regional associate superintendents, which may impact the future leadership over your child’s schools.
FORT MYERS Man accused of killing boyfriend transported to Lee County Jail Christopher Davis, who stands accused of killing his boyfriend Barry Schmalbach, has been transported to the Lee County Jail.
the weather authority Coastal showers move inland this Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking some light coastal rain showers that will further develop inland this Thursday afternoon.
WINK NEWS Arbitrator to review Lee County Teachers Union case against school district A special fund that pays teachers for extra work and covering classrooms has been gone for over a year, forcing the Lee County Teachers Union to file a complaint.
ESTERO Camp Vester returns to Florida Gulf Coast University Hurricane Ian essentially closed Camp Vester after it almost destroyed the Florida Gulf Coast University facility.
VILLAS Memorial service held for 12-year-old killed in crash Andrew’s family told WINK News that he was a good friend, a dedicated student and a talented musician.
NORTH FORT MYERS Hooping from Australia to the Sunshine State The exhibition between two Australian teams and two Lee County teams gives kids the experience of what it is like playing in another country.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte High grad wins first place at USA Weightlifting Nationals Port Charlotte High School alumna Angelina Dabney wins first place at USA Weightlifting Nationals event in Pittsburgh.
PORT CHARLOTTE Restaurant dine-and-dash caught on video Surveillance video shows the moments on Sunday when a woman walked into a Port Charlotte restaurant and ordered enough food for two people ate about half of it then walked out without paying.
State turns down additional federal funds for summer feeding programs The state of Florida is turning down Federal funding that would provide extra cash to feed kids this summer, leaving local summer feeding programs in a tough spot.
Tracking domestic violence calls in Collier County Domestic violence: it’s Collier County’s best-kept secret.
FORT MYERS 3 injured at DS&S Construction in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department is responding to a scene at the DS&S Construction, where three people have reportedly been injured.
WINK NEWS Sheriff: deputies investigating a homicide in Three Oaks Park, shooter at large Deputies are searching for a shooter who killed a man in the Three Oaks Parks community.
The Weather Authority Tracking Invest 95L in the Eastern Atlantic; 70% chance of development The Weather Authority is tracking a tropical wave designated as Invest 95L in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County Sheriff’s Office unveils LCSO Academy The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has officially announced an academy that aims to set the tone for future training for deputies.
WINK NEWS Recommendations approved for regional superintendents in Lee County The Lee County School District is looking into creating regional associate superintendents, which may impact the future leadership over your child’s schools.
FORT MYERS Man accused of killing boyfriend transported to Lee County Jail Christopher Davis, who stands accused of killing his boyfriend Barry Schmalbach, has been transported to the Lee County Jail.
the weather authority Coastal showers move inland this Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking some light coastal rain showers that will further develop inland this Thursday afternoon.
WINK NEWS Arbitrator to review Lee County Teachers Union case against school district A special fund that pays teachers for extra work and covering classrooms has been gone for over a year, forcing the Lee County Teachers Union to file a complaint.
ESTERO Camp Vester returns to Florida Gulf Coast University Hurricane Ian essentially closed Camp Vester after it almost destroyed the Florida Gulf Coast University facility.
VILLAS Memorial service held for 12-year-old killed in crash Andrew’s family told WINK News that he was a good friend, a dedicated student and a talented musician.
NORTH FORT MYERS Hooping from Australia to the Sunshine State The exhibition between two Australian teams and two Lee County teams gives kids the experience of what it is like playing in another country.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte High grad wins first place at USA Weightlifting Nationals Port Charlotte High School alumna Angelina Dabney wins first place at USA Weightlifting Nationals event in Pittsburgh.
PORT CHARLOTTE Restaurant dine-and-dash caught on video Surveillance video shows the moments on Sunday when a woman walked into a Port Charlotte restaurant and ordered enough food for two people ate about half of it then walked out without paying.
State turns down additional federal funds for summer feeding programs The state of Florida is turning down Federal funding that would provide extra cash to feed kids this summer, leaving local summer feeding programs in a tough spot.
Tracking domestic violence calls in Collier County Domestic violence: it’s Collier County’s best-kept secret.
The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has given the all-clear after a mysterious substance made nearly two dozen people sick earlier this week. Though the road reopened Friday evening, some are still feeling anxious in a small Hendry County community after several people, including first responders, got sick. The response to determining what is in the air only became more extensive by the hour, and it’s been happening in LaBelle, at an industrial park off State Road 29, since Wednesday evening. Several agencies responded to the scene, and they were brought in because they have better technology. The agencies involved are: Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Clewiston Police Department (mutual aid/support staff) Hendry County Fire/EMS LaBelle Fire Department Army National Guard CST (conducting testing for chemicals, air quality, etc.) ATF Bomb Technician (supporting other agencies while search by Federal agencies continue) FBI – WMD (precautionary measures with sophisticated technology to measure the air quality) FBI (evidence collection) DEP (any ground/soil contamination testing) Lee County Unified Haz-Mat Team Friday, it remains unclear what exactly got into the air to make 21 people sick, and we’ve been told by authorities they don’t seem to know either. One thing is for sure: people who live and work out there are getting very nervous about breathing in any toxic substance. “If it goes in the air… I mean, if they just walk in and get sick… has to be in the air… if they ain’t touch nothing… just walking, get sick… it could be airborne,” said Tammy Hunter, a LaBelle resident. Hendry County Hazmat scene. CREDIT: WINK News WINK News learned from the City of Fort Myers that hazmat teams collected air samples on Thursday afternoon to test for foreign substances. However, none were found. According to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, the problem area where the mysterious substance was contained by Friday afternoon. “We’ve spent all morning going over videos, briefing these other agencies that have come in, and then they’re going to go in,” said Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Susan Harrelle. “It’s my understanding that they’re going to suit up this afternoon, and they’re going to go in and begin testing.” The sheriff’s office confirmed that samples of the substances were sent to the lab for more in-depth testing. We are still waiting for those results. The road closure sign has been removed, but the investigation remains active.