Lehigh Acres man accused of reckless driving, fleeing on foot18yo Cape Coral woman arrested for driving over 100 mph, drug possession
COLLIER COUNTY Lehigh Acres man accused of reckless driving, fleeing on foot A Lehigh Acres man has been arrested after allegedly driving recklessly and then fleeing on foot in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL 18yo Cape Coral woman arrested for driving over 100 mph, drug possession The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a woman who stands accused of reckless driving, drug possession and running from law enforcement.
CAPE CORAL Duo arrested for Cape Coral armed robbery, fleeing from officers Two people have been arrested after allegedly breaking into a Cape Coral arcade armed with guns earlier this week.
FORT MYERS Massive police presence reported at Schandler Hall Park Several Lee County Sheriff’s Office vehicles were seen responding to Schandler Hall Park in Fort Myers.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County increasing school police presence over social media threats As parents send their kids to school Thursday, they’ll see extra police and deputy presence on campuses due to threats posted on social media.
The Weather Authority More rain and storms for your Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking an increased chance of rain and storms throughout this Thursday afternoon.
Pet cat recovering after being shot in Port Charlotte A pet cat that had been missing for several days turned up at his Port Charlotte home in rough shape.
NAPLES Man accused of exposing himself at Naples Pier The Naples Police Department arrested a man who stands accused of exposing himself publicly at the Naples Pier.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral focusing on evacuation routes for hurricanes The city of Cape Coral is focusing on evacuation routes to make things smooth and safe for residents leaving during severe weather events.
Fort Myers talks about proposed parking lot in Dean Park Residents are trying to stop the warehouse in the Dean Park Historic District from becoming a parking lot for the city’s truck fleet.
Former New York officer speaks to students on 9/11 Master officer for Naples police department Sean Phillips, who at the time was a New York police officer, shared what that day was like for him with students at the community school of Naples.
FORT MYERS President Biden writes letter to Lee County student Every day a student in Lee County carries a very special letter around with him. He likes to show it to anyone he can.
CAPE CORAL Company helping Cape Coral neighbors but not all properties in city For over a month now we’ve told you about the plans by the city of Cape Coral to acquire 19 acres east of Bimini Basin that’s forcing some neighbors to vacate the properties they’re currently renting and living in. Now, we’re hearing from a company offering help for these families to help them relocate.
NAPLES Child still in coma week after car crash It has been a week since a horrific car crash in Naples killed a mother and injured two children.
WINK NEWS Every SWFL football team shares one common enemy this season High temperatures and lightning have defined the Gulf Coast’s high school football season so far this year.
COLLIER COUNTY Lehigh Acres man accused of reckless driving, fleeing on foot A Lehigh Acres man has been arrested after allegedly driving recklessly and then fleeing on foot in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL 18yo Cape Coral woman arrested for driving over 100 mph, drug possession The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a woman who stands accused of reckless driving, drug possession and running from law enforcement.
CAPE CORAL Duo arrested for Cape Coral armed robbery, fleeing from officers Two people have been arrested after allegedly breaking into a Cape Coral arcade armed with guns earlier this week.
FORT MYERS Massive police presence reported at Schandler Hall Park Several Lee County Sheriff’s Office vehicles were seen responding to Schandler Hall Park in Fort Myers.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County increasing school police presence over social media threats As parents send their kids to school Thursday, they’ll see extra police and deputy presence on campuses due to threats posted on social media.
The Weather Authority More rain and storms for your Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking an increased chance of rain and storms throughout this Thursday afternoon.
Pet cat recovering after being shot in Port Charlotte A pet cat that had been missing for several days turned up at his Port Charlotte home in rough shape.
NAPLES Man accused of exposing himself at Naples Pier The Naples Police Department arrested a man who stands accused of exposing himself publicly at the Naples Pier.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral focusing on evacuation routes for hurricanes The city of Cape Coral is focusing on evacuation routes to make things smooth and safe for residents leaving during severe weather events.
Fort Myers talks about proposed parking lot in Dean Park Residents are trying to stop the warehouse in the Dean Park Historic District from becoming a parking lot for the city’s truck fleet.
Former New York officer speaks to students on 9/11 Master officer for Naples police department Sean Phillips, who at the time was a New York police officer, shared what that day was like for him with students at the community school of Naples.
FORT MYERS President Biden writes letter to Lee County student Every day a student in Lee County carries a very special letter around with him. He likes to show it to anyone he can.
CAPE CORAL Company helping Cape Coral neighbors but not all properties in city For over a month now we’ve told you about the plans by the city of Cape Coral to acquire 19 acres east of Bimini Basin that’s forcing some neighbors to vacate the properties they’re currently renting and living in. Now, we’re hearing from a company offering help for these families to help them relocate.
NAPLES Child still in coma week after car crash It has been a week since a horrific car crash in Naples killed a mother and injured two children.
WINK NEWS Every SWFL football team shares one common enemy this season High temperatures and lightning have defined the Gulf Coast’s high school football season so far this year.
Fifteen years ago Jaylen Watkins lead Cape Coral to an undefeated season. Now number seven is back to try and do it again, this time on the sidelines. “Before I knew it I was like, ‘Okay, I think this is something I want to do,'” Watkins said. The Seahawk legend turned Super Bowl champion has taken over as defensive coordinator at his alma mater. “It’s just a part of my journey. I went to school here with my wife. I met my best friends. Once you go off and you come back you always want to pay homage to the places that you came from.” Watkins first left southwest Florida for the swamp, playing defensive back at the University of Florida after being recruited by Urban Meyer’s staff. Then he went even further, in 2014 he was taken in the fourth round of the NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. That began a seven year stint in the NFL with various teams that included a Super Bowl win with the Eagles. But what took him all the way to the top was everything he did off the field. “Show up on time, be accountable, be a high character teammate. That will take you far in life, no matter what. Whether it be football, whether it be trying to be a business owner, a partner, these traits are very vital, but it’s not just for this sport.” He and several of his former teammates are committed to teaching this year’s Seahawks team the same values and the importance of brotherhood. “It was an entire culture here and we’re here. We’re just trying to get that back.” Lucky for him, most kids are willing to listen to a Lee County Athletic Conference Hall of Famer. Watkins has the road map to success and a road named after him to show for it. His most important lesson for the defense: optimism. “My coaches would always say every time the grass is green and the paint is on the field, that’s an opportunity to make a play or make something happen. Every time we run out whether it’s a pick on offense or a fumble on offense, we’re backed up. That’s an opportunity. We smile. We’re happy about it, because we like football.” Watkins told WINK Sports reporter Sylvie Sparks he adapted that from his college coaches to his NFL career and it’s not the only thing he brought from Gainesville to the Cape. The Seahawks’ new head coach is Watkins’ college roommate, former Gator quarterback Tyler Murphy. This summer Murphy and Watkins lead team workouts together. Ultimately Watkins called himself a great defensive coordinator, but said Murphy is the man for the leading role. “I love the school so at the end of the day I want success for the school and for the kids,” Watkins said. “I think they get the best success right now with Tyler and me supporting him and the staff supporting him.” Watkins came home to run his business, D1 Training. Getting to coach his alma mater with his best friends is just a bonus. “As long as I’m in Fort Myers, I’ll be at Cape High so if that’s 20 years or 30 years. I hope to see complete success for this program for a very long time.” If they succeed in restoring Cape Coral football to its former glory, that will be icing on the cake.