American Sand Sculpting Competition returns to Fort Myers BeachEnglewood nonprofit gives hope to residents amid hurricane recovery
FORT MYERS BEACH American Sand Sculpting Competition returns to Fort Myers Beach After a year’s long wait, the American Sand Sculpting Competition on Fort Myers Beach returned on Thursday.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood nonprofit gives hope to residents amid hurricane recovery Many people in Charlotte County were hit hard by storms this hurricane season, but that won’t stop them from giving back to their community.
NAPLES CSN’s Jayvian Tanelus and offensive line erupt in round one Community School of Naples’ offensive line and Jayvian Tanelus put on a show in round one of the playoffs earning them player of the week.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral family opens home up for the holidays A Cape Coral family has gotten over 1,000 interactions on a Facebook post after opening up their home for the holidays.
SANIBEL Sanibel police trained and certified to catch alligators by FWC Pinning an apex predator down with little more than bare hands and tape: That’s what the Sanibel Police Department went through during alligator-catching certification training.
Southwest Florida welcomes first proton beam therapy center This is a big week in cancer care for patients in Southwest Florida and beyond.
PUNTA GORDA Whats next after Punta Gorda city manager’s resignation? Punta Gorda city manager Greg Murray said he resigned Monday but told the council on Wednesday. Now, Melissa Reichert is the interim city manager.
FORT MYERS BEACH 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship begins on Fort Myers Beach After a years long wait, the American Sand Sculpting Competition on Fort Myers Beach returned on Thursday.
CAPE CORAL City council members talk about decision to repeal stipend ordinance A vote of 5 to 3 ends the saga over the Cape Coral City Council stipend and new members of the city council are sending a message they’re doing things differently.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers food pantry provides Thanksgiving meals to neighbors Dozens of people stopped by Sunshine Health’s food pantry one week before Thanksgiving. Sunshine Health is delivering hope.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach loses FEMA insurance discount The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has placed Fort Myers Beach (FMB) on probation.
FORT MYERS WINK News Game of the Week: Riverdale at Fort Myers Our WINK News Game of the Week is the regional semifinal matchup between Fort Myers and Riverdale, a rematch from the regular season finale two weeks ago.
NAPLES Hope for the Holidays turkey distribution event in Collier County A Naples nonprofit is expected to feed nearly 2,000 families.
Parts of Lee County to keep FEMA discount According to the Lee County Government, residents in parts of Lee County will keep their FEMA discount.
New blue-light system to be implemented to flag red-light runners Green means go, red means stop and blue means you just ran a red light.
FORT MYERS BEACH American Sand Sculpting Competition returns to Fort Myers Beach After a year’s long wait, the American Sand Sculpting Competition on Fort Myers Beach returned on Thursday.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood nonprofit gives hope to residents amid hurricane recovery Many people in Charlotte County were hit hard by storms this hurricane season, but that won’t stop them from giving back to their community.
NAPLES CSN’s Jayvian Tanelus and offensive line erupt in round one Community School of Naples’ offensive line and Jayvian Tanelus put on a show in round one of the playoffs earning them player of the week.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral family opens home up for the holidays A Cape Coral family has gotten over 1,000 interactions on a Facebook post after opening up their home for the holidays.
SANIBEL Sanibel police trained and certified to catch alligators by FWC Pinning an apex predator down with little more than bare hands and tape: That’s what the Sanibel Police Department went through during alligator-catching certification training.
Southwest Florida welcomes first proton beam therapy center This is a big week in cancer care for patients in Southwest Florida and beyond.
PUNTA GORDA Whats next after Punta Gorda city manager’s resignation? Punta Gorda city manager Greg Murray said he resigned Monday but told the council on Wednesday. Now, Melissa Reichert is the interim city manager.
FORT MYERS BEACH 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship begins on Fort Myers Beach After a years long wait, the American Sand Sculpting Competition on Fort Myers Beach returned on Thursday.
CAPE CORAL City council members talk about decision to repeal stipend ordinance A vote of 5 to 3 ends the saga over the Cape Coral City Council stipend and new members of the city council are sending a message they’re doing things differently.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers food pantry provides Thanksgiving meals to neighbors Dozens of people stopped by Sunshine Health’s food pantry one week before Thanksgiving. Sunshine Health is delivering hope.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach loses FEMA insurance discount The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has placed Fort Myers Beach (FMB) on probation.
FORT MYERS WINK News Game of the Week: Riverdale at Fort Myers Our WINK News Game of the Week is the regional semifinal matchup between Fort Myers and Riverdale, a rematch from the regular season finale two weeks ago.
NAPLES Hope for the Holidays turkey distribution event in Collier County A Naples nonprofit is expected to feed nearly 2,000 families.
Parts of Lee County to keep FEMA discount According to the Lee County Government, residents in parts of Lee County will keep their FEMA discount.
New blue-light system to be implemented to flag red-light runners Green means go, red means stop and blue means you just ran a red light.
This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a man sentenced to 15 years for attempting to attack another inmate, reckless driving, and a fatal hit and run. Rene Perales Credit: Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Rene Perales, a 27-year-old was found guilty of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon at the Charlotte Correctional Institution (CCI). Perales was also sentenced to 15 years in prison to be served concurrent to the first count for possessing contraband in a correctional facility. On Aug. 11, 2020, Perales tried to attack another inmate with a sharp-edged weapon he had hidden on his body. A correctional officer who had been escorting Perales and other inmates to the recreation yard at the time intervened and was struck in the hand with the weapon. For more information, read here. Eddie Deleon Credit: The Collier County Sheriff’s Office Eddie Deleon, a 45-year-old Lehigh Acres man was arrested after allegedly driving recklessly and then fleeing on foot in Collier County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, at approximately 11:14 p.m. on Wednesday, state troopers attempted to stop a 2004 Hyundai for speeding on State Road 29. The Hyundai recklessly fled from the traffic stop at over 100 miles per hour. Troopers then performed a PIT maneuver on the Hyundai near the roundabout at State 29 and State Road 82. The driver fled on foot, and troopers eventually caught and arrested Deleon, who also had an active warrant. He’s being charged with fleeing and eluding, having a suspended license and obstruction. For more information, read here. Yurid Gricel Macedo-Velasquez Credit: The Florida Highway Patrol Yurid Gricel Macedo-Velasquez is the wife of the suspected Lehigh Acres hit-and-run driver who killed a motorcyclist and injured the victim’s passenger, and was arrested for allegedly tampering with evidence. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the fatal hit-and-run crash occurred on March 28 on 40th Street Southwest and Rena Avenue South. FHP said 38-year-old Yurid Gricel Macedo-Velasquez, the spouse of the suspect, 40-year-old Jose Manuel Aguiar-Meza, was arrested on an active felony warrant for tampering with evidence on Monday. During the initial on-scene investigation, it was determined that the pickup truck turned left in front of an approaching motorcycle on 40th Street Southwest at approximately 9:45 p.m. The 54-year-old motorcycle driver was pronounced deceased on the scene, and the 53-year-old motorcycle passenger was seriously injured and transported to an area hospital. The pickup truck fled the scene. The whereabouts of the 2017 GMC Sierra Pickup Truck are still not known. Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers increased the reward for information on the vehicle from $3,000 to $5,000. If you have any information on the whereabouts of the pickup truck or the crash, contact SWFL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-8477. You can also submit tips online or on the P3 Tips mobile app. Remember, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for the reward. For more information, read here.