Leeland Heights Blvd. closed after power pole struck during crashCharlotte County commissioners launch Youth Civic Education Program
LEHIGH ACRES Leeland Heights Blvd. closed after power pole struck during crash This morning, a power pole was struck in a crash in Lehigh Acres, closing Leeland Heights Boulevard near 8th Avenue.
WINK NEWS Charlotte County commissioners launch Youth Civic Education Program The Charlotte County Commission has launched the Fall 2024 Junior Commission youth civic education program.
Founding father and first weatherman Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson was a busy person during the week of July 4th.
WINK NEWS Collier County Public Schools provides free lunch update As Southwest Florida prepares for the 2024-2025 school year, the Collier County Public Schools announced its updates to the lunch program.
the weather authority Hurricane Beryl continues west through the Caribbean The Weather Authority is continuing its coverage of Hurricane Beryl as it continues to move through the Caribbean and the Yucatan Peninsula.
the weather authority Hotter day ahead with scattered rain and storms The Weather Authority is tracking a hot Wednesday afternoon along with scattered rain and storms to develop in the evening.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Rare noctilucent clouds appear in Southwest Florida after SpaceX launch A rare occurrence has appeared in the Southwest Florida skies, as noctilucent clouds have appeared following the Starlink satellite launch from SpaceX.
New law provides safe haven for child custody exchange A new law passed now requires every Florida sheriff to provide a safe, neutral area for ex’s to meet and exchange custody of their children.
SANIBEL Rescuers search for missing teen swimmer; woman who called 911 speaks out A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter is circling over Blind Pass Beach in search of a missing teenage swimmer.
FORT MYERS Precautionary boil water notice issued for parts of Fort Myers Multiple neighborhoods in Fort Myers are dealing with a boil water notice after a water main break Tuesday night.
SANIBEL Search continues for missing swimmer A beach day for four friends took a turn for the worst Tuesday afternoon. Multiple agencies, including the Sanibel Police Department, were called to the scene in search of a missing teenage swimmer at Blind Beach Pass.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers businesses struggle after Caloosahatchee Bridge closure Local businesses are struggling to stay busy after the Caloosahatchee bridge shut down earlier this summer.
FORT MYERS Shoppers see increase in grocery prices ahead of Fourth of July Shopping for Independence Day almost feels like shopping for a major holiday; with the fireworks, food, and travel, all of it can add up to booming expenses.
Man causes chaos in Naples restaurant Oliver Oxenham was arrested Saturday afternoon after creating chaos at Vergina in Naples.
CAPE CORAL Global Flag Football League is revolutionizing professional sports ownership Fifteen years ago, Cape Coral native Jay Lawrence hatched a plan. After more than a decade of workshopping the idea, the Global Flag Football League is finally here.
LEHIGH ACRES Leeland Heights Blvd. closed after power pole struck during crash This morning, a power pole was struck in a crash in Lehigh Acres, closing Leeland Heights Boulevard near 8th Avenue.
WINK NEWS Charlotte County commissioners launch Youth Civic Education Program The Charlotte County Commission has launched the Fall 2024 Junior Commission youth civic education program.
Founding father and first weatherman Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson was a busy person during the week of July 4th.
WINK NEWS Collier County Public Schools provides free lunch update As Southwest Florida prepares for the 2024-2025 school year, the Collier County Public Schools announced its updates to the lunch program.
the weather authority Hurricane Beryl continues west through the Caribbean The Weather Authority is continuing its coverage of Hurricane Beryl as it continues to move through the Caribbean and the Yucatan Peninsula.
the weather authority Hotter day ahead with scattered rain and storms The Weather Authority is tracking a hot Wednesday afternoon along with scattered rain and storms to develop in the evening.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Rare noctilucent clouds appear in Southwest Florida after SpaceX launch A rare occurrence has appeared in the Southwest Florida skies, as noctilucent clouds have appeared following the Starlink satellite launch from SpaceX.
New law provides safe haven for child custody exchange A new law passed now requires every Florida sheriff to provide a safe, neutral area for ex’s to meet and exchange custody of their children.
SANIBEL Rescuers search for missing teen swimmer; woman who called 911 speaks out A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter is circling over Blind Pass Beach in search of a missing teenage swimmer.
FORT MYERS Precautionary boil water notice issued for parts of Fort Myers Multiple neighborhoods in Fort Myers are dealing with a boil water notice after a water main break Tuesday night.
SANIBEL Search continues for missing swimmer A beach day for four friends took a turn for the worst Tuesday afternoon. Multiple agencies, including the Sanibel Police Department, were called to the scene in search of a missing teenage swimmer at Blind Beach Pass.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers businesses struggle after Caloosahatchee Bridge closure Local businesses are struggling to stay busy after the Caloosahatchee bridge shut down earlier this summer.
FORT MYERS Shoppers see increase in grocery prices ahead of Fourth of July Shopping for Independence Day almost feels like shopping for a major holiday; with the fireworks, food, and travel, all of it can add up to booming expenses.
Man causes chaos in Naples restaurant Oliver Oxenham was arrested Saturday afternoon after creating chaos at Vergina in Naples.
CAPE CORAL Global Flag Football League is revolutionizing professional sports ownership Fifteen years ago, Cape Coral native Jay Lawrence hatched a plan. After more than a decade of workshopping the idea, the Global Flag Football League is finally here.
Monday morning, the Fort Myers Police Department pulled a woman over on SR 82 for going 100 mph in a 50 mph zone. Fort Myers patrol officer Ryan Beiner caught the woman. She claimed she was late to work. Her actions landed her to get an $1,100 fine. CREDIT: FMPD Hours after giving out the hefty ticket, Officer Beiner took WINK News Reporter Olivia Jean on an exclusive ride along. He showed just how serious of an issue speeding is on State Road 82, a road that has taken several lives just this year. WINK News spent less than two hours with Officer Beiner, who pulled over four different cars in that short time period. Three were for speeding (ranging from 69 mph to 75 mph), and one was for running a red light. RELATED: State Road 82: A road marked by tragedy and a plea for safety improvements Beiner spends daily on State Road 82 as part of a department effort to focus more on the road. Officer Beiner. CREDIT: WINK News FMPD said it’s one of their top five problem roads, which is why they put officers there every day. It’s known for speeding and crashes. RELATED: Families pushing for change on State Road 82 “There’s a lot of people out here that are speeding and aggressively driving, and they are getting into crashes and killing people,” Beiner said. On average, Beiner pulls over 15-20 cars a day and has pulled over 1,236 thus far this year. By 1:30 p.m., he had already pulled over 16 cars just on SR 82. One of the vehicles Beiner pulled over was someone with a learner’s permit. He told the young man, “My biggest issue is trying to prevent people from getting hurt out here, and speed is a big issue.” The young man got two tickets: one for speeding and the other for driving with a learner’s permit without another adult present. Officer Beiner. CREDIT: WINK News Two out of the four drivers he pulled over had previous history of speeding or dangerous driving. Beiner said the highest MPH speeding he has given out is 134 mph. He said crashes could be prevented if people slowed down and followed the speed limit. FMPD says there is a zero tolerance for speeding, especially on a known dangerous road like SR 82. Beiner describes his job as his “dream job,” stating that he is saving people’s lives every day, which Fort Myers Police Chief Jason Fields echoed. In the past two weeks, FMPD said they have pulled over 89 cars in the intersection of SR 82 and Colonial. They also said they remain committed to increasing patrolling on SR 82, as the data shows that with more patrolling, fewer accidents happen, which is their ultimate goal.