2024 python challenge winner caught 20 pythonsLee commission awards $39.2M contract to nourish Lovers Key and Bonita Beach shoreline
2024 python challenge winner caught 20 pythons The 2024 Florida Python Challenge has concluded, and we have a winner.
WINK NEWS Lee commission awards $39.2M contract to nourish Lovers Key and Bonita Beach shoreline The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a nearly $39.2 contract to nourish beaches on Lovers Key and Bonita Beach.
LEE COUNTY Lee County votes to purchase nearly 100 acres for Conservation 20/20 Lee County Commissioners voted to purchase about 100 acres in southeastern Lee County for the Conservation 20/20 land acquisition program.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh freshman to play in Dream Football Classic All-American Game Lehigh freshman defensive lineman Julian Graham was picked to play in the Dream Football Classic All-American Game.
Matanzas Pass Bridge hit again by the same shrimp boat The Florida Department of Transportation has reported that the Matanzas Pass Bridge was hit again by the same passing shrimp boat that struck it a day before.
Twin Cutz owner launches Barber Academy in south Fort Myers More than a decade after establishing his chain of Twin Cutz barbershops across Southwest Florida, Sean Casey began looking into the next step in his professional journey.
Great Wolf Lodge to launch early in Naples Launching a week earlier than originally announced, the massive Great Wolf Lodge South Florida resort and indoor water park will open Sept. 18.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of 3-vehicle DUI crash in Cape Coral A man has been arrested after allegedly being responsible for a three-vehicle crash while driving under the influence in Cape Coral.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Volunteers wanted for Track to Trail Thoroughbreds rehabilitation The volunteer ran horserace rehabilitation effort Track to Trail Thoroughbreds is enlisting additional help from the Southwest Florida community.
NAPLES NCH hosting open house amid Florida Blue negotiations With less than two weeks until the September 30th deadline, NCH and Florida Blue still haven’t reached an agreement on contract negotiations.
WEST PALM BEACH DeSantis signs executive order to hand attempted assassination case of Donald Trump to state attorney general Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order to allow the state attorney general to investigate the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in West Palm Beach.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: More rain and storms for your Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking more rain and storms due to tropical moisture entering into the Southwest Florida area.
NAPLES Veterans hit the water in Naples Every September, a local group of captains and anglers hosts an event to take soldiers on the water. More than 130 troops and 65 captains were at the Naples Take a Soldier Fishing event.
Collier County teachers reach contract agreement Collier County teachers have come to an agreement with the school district in their contract negotiations.
NORTH PORT North Port Police searching for man who struck officer with car The North Port Police Department is on the search for a man who committed battery on an officer, among other charges.
2024 python challenge winner caught 20 pythons The 2024 Florida Python Challenge has concluded, and we have a winner.
WINK NEWS Lee commission awards $39.2M contract to nourish Lovers Key and Bonita Beach shoreline The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a nearly $39.2 contract to nourish beaches on Lovers Key and Bonita Beach.
LEE COUNTY Lee County votes to purchase nearly 100 acres for Conservation 20/20 Lee County Commissioners voted to purchase about 100 acres in southeastern Lee County for the Conservation 20/20 land acquisition program.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh freshman to play in Dream Football Classic All-American Game Lehigh freshman defensive lineman Julian Graham was picked to play in the Dream Football Classic All-American Game.
Matanzas Pass Bridge hit again by the same shrimp boat The Florida Department of Transportation has reported that the Matanzas Pass Bridge was hit again by the same passing shrimp boat that struck it a day before.
Twin Cutz owner launches Barber Academy in south Fort Myers More than a decade after establishing his chain of Twin Cutz barbershops across Southwest Florida, Sean Casey began looking into the next step in his professional journey.
Great Wolf Lodge to launch early in Naples Launching a week earlier than originally announced, the massive Great Wolf Lodge South Florida resort and indoor water park will open Sept. 18.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of 3-vehicle DUI crash in Cape Coral A man has been arrested after allegedly being responsible for a three-vehicle crash while driving under the influence in Cape Coral.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Volunteers wanted for Track to Trail Thoroughbreds rehabilitation The volunteer ran horserace rehabilitation effort Track to Trail Thoroughbreds is enlisting additional help from the Southwest Florida community.
NAPLES NCH hosting open house amid Florida Blue negotiations With less than two weeks until the September 30th deadline, NCH and Florida Blue still haven’t reached an agreement on contract negotiations.
WEST PALM BEACH DeSantis signs executive order to hand attempted assassination case of Donald Trump to state attorney general Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order to allow the state attorney general to investigate the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in West Palm Beach.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: More rain and storms for your Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking more rain and storms due to tropical moisture entering into the Southwest Florida area.
NAPLES Veterans hit the water in Naples Every September, a local group of captains and anglers hosts an event to take soldiers on the water. More than 130 troops and 65 captains were at the Naples Take a Soldier Fishing event.
Collier County teachers reach contract agreement Collier County teachers have come to an agreement with the school district in their contract negotiations.
NORTH PORT North Port Police searching for man who struck officer with car The North Port Police Department is on the search for a man who committed battery on an officer, among other charges.
Wade Wilson, who was convicted of murdering two women in Cape Coral, was back in court for a plea hearing on drug charges. The hearing was supposed to be in September, but at the end of the hearing, State Attorney’s said moving it will facilitate Wilson going to death row more swiftly. Wilson was accused of selling and smuggling meth in jail in April 2023. Wilson pled no contest to one charge for attempted trafficking in amphetamine or methamphetamine and one charge for conspiracy to traffic in amphetamine or methamphetamine. Judge Frank Porter accepted his plea deal and found Wade Wilson competent, alert and able to enter the plea of no contest. The prosecutor dropped the attempted prison escape in 2020 charge as part of the plea. This drug case began in 2023 when Wilson survived a drug overdose while in custody at the Lee County Jail. According to the State Attorney’s Office, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation that included the review of jail mail correspondence, which revealed a conspiracy to traffic illegal drugs. Thursday morning, Wilson appeared in court to waive his right to a jury trial in which the jury would determine his guilt or innocence, his right to testify and remain silent and his right to appeal everything in the case. All throughout Wilson’s past court hearing, he would show little to no emotion. That changed during this hearing as he spoke in court several times, but mainly because he had to. The judge asked Wilson several questions, including if he had “suffered from any real problems.” Wilson replied with a no, confidently. As we reported on WINK, all throughout the sentencing, his defense team argued he had multiple mental illnesses, which is why they advocated against death row. On Thursday, Wilson said mental illnesses were not a factor. Wilson was sentenced to 12 years in the Department of Corrections concurrent with any other previous sentences. He must serve a minimum of at least seven years along with paying $50,000 dollars. Wilson also had to provide fingerprints to FDLE, which he did on his way out of court. The Florida Department of Corrections will handle Wilson moving to death row and when that will happen is not public information. He awaits transfer to the Florida State Prison in Raiford, where death row inmates in Florida are held.