Naples police rescue injured owl outside station2 arrested for $1,500 vape theft at Port Charlotte gas station
NAPLES Naples police rescue injured owl outside station Naples police officers took on an unusual task when they rescued an injured owl outside the police department.
PORT CHARLOTTE 2 arrested for $1,500 vape theft at Port Charlotte gas station Two suspects were arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly stealing approximately $1,500 worth of vape products from a gas station in Port Charlotte.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: knife attack, robbery at gunpoint and hit-and-run This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife attack, a robbery at gunpoint and a hit-and-run on a bicyclist.
FORT MYERS Former Uber driver convicted of rape to be sentenced Monday Felix Torres, a former Uber driver, was found guilty in December of raping one of his passengers and will be sentenced Monday.
the weather authority Sunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority says a pleasant day is in store for Southwest Florida, with much more sunshine than we saw on Saturday.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
NAPLES Naples police rescue injured owl outside station Naples police officers took on an unusual task when they rescued an injured owl outside the police department.
PORT CHARLOTTE 2 arrested for $1,500 vape theft at Port Charlotte gas station Two suspects were arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly stealing approximately $1,500 worth of vape products from a gas station in Port Charlotte.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: knife attack, robbery at gunpoint and hit-and-run This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife attack, a robbery at gunpoint and a hit-and-run on a bicyclist.
FORT MYERS Former Uber driver convicted of rape to be sentenced Monday Felix Torres, a former Uber driver, was found guilty in December of raping one of his passengers and will be sentenced Monday.
the weather authority Sunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority says a pleasant day is in store for Southwest Florida, with much more sunshine than we saw on Saturday.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
Credit: WINK News The stage is set for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago as WINK News attends the affair to provide you with the most current updates. WINK News is Campaign Central and a sneak peek inside shows the lights were on and they shone bright Monday night on the current President of the United States. President Biden has been here many times before, but tonight, some could argue, might be his most important trip to the podium as he looks to pass the torch to Vice President Kamla Harris. President Biden will formally hand over the reins to Harris, the official Democratic nominee. Much to the surprise of attendees, the Vice President herself showed up to the event, soaking in the event before paying homage to President Biden, thanking him for being a great public servant. Harris then pounced on the theme of the night: Donald Trump wants to take us back in time, and she vowed that she and the Democratic party are not going back. Biden is expected to lay out his argument for electing Harris, describe all the two have achieved together and stress the need to defeat former President Donald Trump. Thousands of people were in Chicago calling for the end of arms deals with Israel; pro-Palestine protestors marched from Union Park, pushing through a security fence. Chicago Police say they made it through the first lines of the perimeter and tried to get through a second fence that would give them access to the United Center, but were turned away. Organizers of the Democratic National Convention laid out what voters can expect tonight. Alex Hornbrook, the Executive Director of the Democratic National Convention Committee, announced, “Tonight’s theme “For The People” will showcase Kamala Harris’ commitment to fighting for everyday Americans.” A new CBS News YouGov poll shows Harris is going into this convention with a three-point lead nationally over former President Donald Trump. But she is effectively tied in the battleground states that are likely to decide the race. Her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz laid out the game plan for delegates this morning. Harris is the star of the convention this week, but tonight is reserved for President Joe Biden. Tom and Lucy Garner are two of the most colorful democratic delegates at the Florida breakfast; dressed in southwest Florida fauna, and red white and blue Americana, they are here to support the democratic ticket. They also recognize and appreciate the accomplishments of President Biden. “I love President Biden. He’s ready to pass the torch to Kamala Harris and I can’t wait for the night when he’s talking about, you know, giving the torch to Kamala,” said Tom. Other delegates from southwest Florida like Robert Geltner feel the same way, “I would just like to have him remind the American people of the great things that have been accomplished over the last four years.” And Lucy has a message for Harris: She wants to see her in the Sunshine State. “We are hoping that she listens to me or her representatives and she comes to Florida. We need her here,” said Lucy. However, some of the delegates say they will remain “uncommitted”, with one undecided delegate saying, “We’ve got 30 uncommitted delegates that are representing over 740,000 uncommitted voters nationwide, who voted uncommitted as a pro-peace, anti-war vote in the Democratic primary.” Even with doubt from some delegates, Harris is capping off a wild month where she rapidly rallied support following President Biden’s decision to end his re-election campaign. WINK News will continue to update you on new information regarding the DNC and its potential impacts on Southwest Florida.