‘Magic of Lights’ display brings holiday cheer to NaplesFGCU Hall of Famer Chris Sale reflects on comeback season
NAPLES ‘Magic of Lights’ display brings holiday cheer to Naples The Paradise Coast Sports Complex will be hosting a drive-through holiday event throughout December.
ESTERO FGCU Hall of Famer Chris Sale reflects on comeback season Following one of the best seasons for a pitcher this century, Atlanta Brave and FGCU Hall of Famer Chris Sale needs more room on his mantle.
FORT MYERS Fatal crash involving motorcycle in Fort Myers A crash between a motorcycle and a car has left at least one person dead in Fort Myers.
Memorial created for deputy killed in line of duty By all accounts, Sergeant Diaz was beloved in his community and never hesitated to help those in need. Those who knew him say he was funny, selfless and a hero which is why a memorial in his honor was started Monday. The memorial is located at the Chevron where Diaz passed away. People who knew […]
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB Town Council approves luxury condos at Red Coconut RV park Fort Myers Beach Town Council approved development plans on Monday to turn the RV park into 137 luxury condos with beachfront views.
NAPLES Naples doctor makes breakthrough in spinal fusion surgery Of all the back surgeries, a spinal fusion is probably the most dreaded, but that could change thanks to a breakthrough procedure pioneered right here in southwest Florida.
A brotherhood in mourning: Sergeant Elio Diaz’s legacy lives on Deputies and police officers know the danger they face the moment they put on that badge and step out the door.
PUNTA GORDA Deputies clear scene where colleague was killed in the line of duty WINK News is remembering the life of Charlotte County deputy Elio Diaz, after deputies have left the scene following an hours-long investigation.
FORT MYERS Families impacted as Fort Myers cracks down on cemetery decorations The City of Fort Myers is asking people to remove flowers and more from the gravesites of their loved ones.
CAPE CORAL Miracle Moment: Daughter of Cape Coral officers battles cancer Officers at the Cape Coral Police Department are taught to be prepared for anything; however, one can never be prepared to hear the gut-wrenching diagnosis of cancer.
PUNTA GORDA ‘All-around great guy and officer’; Community mourns fallen CCSO deputy WINK News is hearing from people who had firsthand encounters with the late Sgt. Elio Diaz, people who say Diaz changed their lives.
OCHOPEE FWC releases statement on Ochopee airboat crash that injured 24 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released a statement on the two airboats that crashed into one another in Ochopee.
FORT MYERS 3 Arcadia men accused of D-SNAP benefit fraud Three men have been arrested after allegedly committing fraud on an application for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Bamcore brings energy-efficient framing to Babcock Ranch community Bamcore, a developer of energy-efficient, wood-framing systems for homes, is partnering with D.R. Horton at Babcock Ranch in building five new ones, including the Ocala-based company’s latest breakthrough in efficiency.
Punta Gorda Historic District property owner faces barriers to demolish flooded home Punta Gorda property owners seek to demolish their homes built in 1950 and 1951 on Chasteen Street, but one could be denied the request despite numerous flooding events due to its location within the city’s Historic District.
NAPLES ‘Magic of Lights’ display brings holiday cheer to Naples The Paradise Coast Sports Complex will be hosting a drive-through holiday event throughout December.
ESTERO FGCU Hall of Famer Chris Sale reflects on comeback season Following one of the best seasons for a pitcher this century, Atlanta Brave and FGCU Hall of Famer Chris Sale needs more room on his mantle.
FORT MYERS Fatal crash involving motorcycle in Fort Myers A crash between a motorcycle and a car has left at least one person dead in Fort Myers.
Memorial created for deputy killed in line of duty By all accounts, Sergeant Diaz was beloved in his community and never hesitated to help those in need. Those who knew him say he was funny, selfless and a hero which is why a memorial in his honor was started Monday. The memorial is located at the Chevron where Diaz passed away. People who knew […]
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB Town Council approves luxury condos at Red Coconut RV park Fort Myers Beach Town Council approved development plans on Monday to turn the RV park into 137 luxury condos with beachfront views.
NAPLES Naples doctor makes breakthrough in spinal fusion surgery Of all the back surgeries, a spinal fusion is probably the most dreaded, but that could change thanks to a breakthrough procedure pioneered right here in southwest Florida.
A brotherhood in mourning: Sergeant Elio Diaz’s legacy lives on Deputies and police officers know the danger they face the moment they put on that badge and step out the door.
PUNTA GORDA Deputies clear scene where colleague was killed in the line of duty WINK News is remembering the life of Charlotte County deputy Elio Diaz, after deputies have left the scene following an hours-long investigation.
FORT MYERS Families impacted as Fort Myers cracks down on cemetery decorations The City of Fort Myers is asking people to remove flowers and more from the gravesites of their loved ones.
CAPE CORAL Miracle Moment: Daughter of Cape Coral officers battles cancer Officers at the Cape Coral Police Department are taught to be prepared for anything; however, one can never be prepared to hear the gut-wrenching diagnosis of cancer.
PUNTA GORDA ‘All-around great guy and officer’; Community mourns fallen CCSO deputy WINK News is hearing from people who had firsthand encounters with the late Sgt. Elio Diaz, people who say Diaz changed their lives.
OCHOPEE FWC releases statement on Ochopee airboat crash that injured 24 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released a statement on the two airboats that crashed into one another in Ochopee.
FORT MYERS 3 Arcadia men accused of D-SNAP benefit fraud Three men have been arrested after allegedly committing fraud on an application for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Bamcore brings energy-efficient framing to Babcock Ranch community Bamcore, a developer of energy-efficient, wood-framing systems for homes, is partnering with D.R. Horton at Babcock Ranch in building five new ones, including the Ocala-based company’s latest breakthrough in efficiency.
Punta Gorda Historic District property owner faces barriers to demolish flooded home Punta Gorda property owners seek to demolish their homes built in 1950 and 1951 on Chasteen Street, but one could be denied the request despite numerous flooding events due to its location within the city’s Historic District.
WINK News is hearing from people who had firsthand encounters with the late Sgt. Elio Diaz, people who say Diaz changed their lives. Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell posthumously promoted Corporal Diaz to sergeant Monday. The memorial is just a tiny glimpse into the impact Diaz had on everyone who knew and loved him. It’s not hard to find someone whose life he touched. WINK News spoke to a few people Diaz helped out of the kindness of his heart. Diaz was proud to sign up for this year’s Shop with a Cop event and gather Christmas gifts with kids in need. Helping people is in Diaz’s nature. Just ask Alese Hibbins. “There were many times that he could have just put me in handcuffs and, you know, brought me to jail, but he actually took the time to talk to me,” said Hibbins. This is a picture of Alese during the time in her life when she met Diaz. From 2016 to 2018, Hibbins walked the streets of Charlotte County as a drug addict. Diaz didn’t judge her. “He interacted with me so many times. He’d stop me on my bicycle, and he just always took the time to actually talk to me and hear my story. He never, never made me feel bad or talk down,” said Hibbins. “He just was always super human, and he’s just a really all-around great guy and officer. He truly had empathy for people.” Alese is now in recovery, and she credits Diaz for her smile. “It kind of gave me the courage to get back to my old self and know that I wasn’t how everyone else views addicts. It just made me really want to seek to be myself again,” said Hibbins. Diaz gave Destiny Carpenter a bit of hope too. He put her at ease when he calmed her precious two babies. “I mean, met him last month. He was helping me with my kids. We were going through a little thing, but my kids were scared, and he comforted them,” said Carpenter. “I have a 6-month-old and a 19-month-old. They’re scared of people, but they warmed up to him very well within the short hour that we knew each other.” Carpenter knows her son and daughter won’t remember the way Diaz treated them, but she will never forget his compassion. “I’m definitely gonna make sure that they know the person that he was because that was a great impact that he did for us,” said Carpenter. His fellow men and women at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said Diaz had a personality bigger than any situation. He loved to laugh and make others laugh and he loved Cuban coffee. Diaz was a husband and a father of four. The women WINK spoke to want his family to know that they’re thinking of them.