Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio DiazDemonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March
ESTERO Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio Diaz The Lee County Sheriff’s Office faced the Suffolk County Sheriff’s hockey team in a Sheriff Showdown at Hertz Arena in Estero on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Demonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March Dozens gathered at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and US 41 in Fort Myers for the annual Women’s March on Saturday morning.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
ESTERO Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio Diaz The Lee County Sheriff’s Office faced the Suffolk County Sheriff’s hockey team in a Sheriff Showdown at Hertz Arena in Estero on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Demonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March Dozens gathered at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and US 41 in Fort Myers for the annual Women’s March on Saturday morning.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
An everlasting memory in the minds of many. A motorcade made its way through the streets of Southwest Florida Tuesday to honor a fallen hero, a deputy loved by many in our community. Charlotte County’s Sgt. Elio Diaz‘s memorial continues to grow. He was killed during a traffic stop when a man pulled out a rifle and opened fire. From the ever-growing memorial at the Chevron station where Sgt. Diaz lost his life to the spectacle of a motorcade that went to Venice and back to Charlotte County, the community is making sure that no one will forget his sacrifice. RELATED: Memorial to be held for Charlotte County sergeant killed in line of duty “Participating in this today was very, very solemn for us,” said Charlie Thorpe, the City of Venice’s police chief. Thorpe’s officers assisted with the motorcade to and from Farley Funeral Home in Venice with the help of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, North Port Police Department, Venice Fire Rescue and Florida Highway Patrol. “It was an honor for us to be part of that, to get them to the funeral home safely, respectfully,” Thorpe said. However, they weren’t the only ones taking part. “It was very enlightening to see the great support we received, also from our community, just people coming out asking us what was happening, and once we explained, they stood there with us,” Thorpe said. Chief Thorpe told us his heart goes out to Sheriff Bill Prummell. “As a leader of an agency, I know what he’s having to go through at this point. This is close to home. We see these tragedies occur so many times, unfortunately,” Thorpe said. To Sergeant Diaz’s family, he wants them to know that the hearts of not just members of law enforcement but people everywhere are with them. “We’re thinking about them constantly, and as my group was standing out in front of the Venice police department on the way out of town, I had probably 20 people that were working in the office come out with their hands over [their] hearts, showing respect. We’re here for them,” Thorpe said. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office announced plans for a public viewing of Sergeant Diaz on Thursday at the Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home from 4 to 6 p.m. His memorial service is also open to the public and will be this Friday at the Babcock Ranch field house. We are still waiting for the details of the procession route. Once we have them, we’ll bring them to you.