Rise in sleep apnea in Hispanic adults According to a health study, 14% of Hispanic men and 6% of Hispanic women have sleep apnea.
FAA: Battery fires happening nearly twice a week on US flights New numbers from the Federal Aviation Administration show that lithium battery fires occur nearly twice a week on U.S. Flights.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Former Uber driver found guilty of raping passenger A former Uber driver has been found guilty of raping his passenger.
FORT MYERS Overturned dump truck causes traffic headache on Ortiz Ave. into the Forum Traffic has been disrupted in Fort Myers due to an overturned dump truck at Ortiz Avenue and Colonial Boulevard.
MATLACHA Plea hearing rescheduled for man accused of deadly Matlacha DUI crash The plea hearing for the man accused of a drunk driving crash that killed a Matlacha woman has been rescheduled.
punta gorda Sheriff Prummell: Sgt. Elio Diaz tried helping suspect who killed him Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell said Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz spent an hour working to help a homeless man before that man turned on him and shot him dead.
CAPE CORAL Christopher Davis, Cape Coral man charged with murdering boyfriend in pretrial mode The Cape Coral man charged with murdering his ex-boyfriend is appeared in court Thursday for a pretrial conference.
LEHIGH ACRES Temporary road closure slated for Bell Blvd. sidewalk project Charles Sise Street East in Lehigh Acres will be closed from Bell Boulevard to Thomas Sherwin Avenue beginning next week.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Chance for a stray shower Thursday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a mix of sun and clouds along with a chance of stray showers throughout this Thursday afternoon and into the evening.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Outpouring of support: Memorial grows for Charlotte County sergeant A community shows love and support to the family of a Charlotte County sergeant who made the ultimate sacrifice.
FORT MYERS Community visits memorial for 12-year old killed in crash It has been 6 months since 12-year-old Andrew Sullivan left home on his scooter for the last time. A driver hit and killed him on Crystal Drive in Lee County.
FSW SWFL hoops teams help tip-off 51st annual City of Palms Classic Three Southwest Florida high school boy’s basketball teams helped tip-off the 51st annual City of Palms Classic.
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Captain speaks about his friend, the late Sergeant Diaz A cruiser now sits at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office administration building, in support of fallen Sergeant, Elio Diaz.
PORT CHARLOTTE Local Barbershop holding a fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Diaz A local barbershop is now helping out the family of Sergeant Elio Diaz. The owner is hoping to raise money for them for whatever they need.
Rise in sleep apnea in Hispanic adults According to a health study, 14% of Hispanic men and 6% of Hispanic women have sleep apnea.
FAA: Battery fires happening nearly twice a week on US flights New numbers from the Federal Aviation Administration show that lithium battery fires occur nearly twice a week on U.S. Flights.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Former Uber driver found guilty of raping passenger A former Uber driver has been found guilty of raping his passenger.
FORT MYERS Overturned dump truck causes traffic headache on Ortiz Ave. into the Forum Traffic has been disrupted in Fort Myers due to an overturned dump truck at Ortiz Avenue and Colonial Boulevard.
MATLACHA Plea hearing rescheduled for man accused of deadly Matlacha DUI crash The plea hearing for the man accused of a drunk driving crash that killed a Matlacha woman has been rescheduled.
punta gorda Sheriff Prummell: Sgt. Elio Diaz tried helping suspect who killed him Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell said Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz spent an hour working to help a homeless man before that man turned on him and shot him dead.
CAPE CORAL Christopher Davis, Cape Coral man charged with murdering boyfriend in pretrial mode The Cape Coral man charged with murdering his ex-boyfriend is appeared in court Thursday for a pretrial conference.
LEHIGH ACRES Temporary road closure slated for Bell Blvd. sidewalk project Charles Sise Street East in Lehigh Acres will be closed from Bell Boulevard to Thomas Sherwin Avenue beginning next week.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Chance for a stray shower Thursday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a mix of sun and clouds along with a chance of stray showers throughout this Thursday afternoon and into the evening.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Outpouring of support: Memorial grows for Charlotte County sergeant A community shows love and support to the family of a Charlotte County sergeant who made the ultimate sacrifice.
FORT MYERS Community visits memorial for 12-year old killed in crash It has been 6 months since 12-year-old Andrew Sullivan left home on his scooter for the last time. A driver hit and killed him on Crystal Drive in Lee County.
FSW SWFL hoops teams help tip-off 51st annual City of Palms Classic Three Southwest Florida high school boy’s basketball teams helped tip-off the 51st annual City of Palms Classic.
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Captain speaks about his friend, the late Sergeant Diaz A cruiser now sits at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office administration building, in support of fallen Sergeant, Elio Diaz.
PORT CHARLOTTE Local Barbershop holding a fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Diaz A local barbershop is now helping out the family of Sergeant Elio Diaz. The owner is hoping to raise money for them for whatever they need.
The plea hearing for the man accused of a drunk driving crash that killed a Matlacha woman has been rescheduled. Cody Curtis appeared in court on Thursday at 9:14 a.m. His attorney said that, given the complexity of the case, he did not feel comfortable doing a plea deal this early. In April, a grandmother was killed while enjoying the day outside at That BBQ Place in Matlacha, right on Pine Island Road. Investigators said Curtis was behind the wheel and plowed into the patio of the restaurant. Last month, Curtis was in court, and it was the first time we heard him recognize what he had done and show remorse. “This is a very serious case,” said Curtis, “and I know what I did was wrong, but I want someone who will fight for me, not against me.” For months, Curtis has been in and out of court. The last time was on Nov. 25, in hopes of getting rid of his attorney. In a letter to the judge, Curtis wrote, “I heard him utter under his breath that all DUI manslaughter cases deserve to rot in prison.” But his attorney, Robert Hines, denied that and said he did not want to go to trial. At that hearing last month, the judge ruled that Curtis will not get new counsel, but he ended up getting a new one after his attorney filed to withdraw from Curtis’ case. Many called the woman who tragically died when the suspected drunk driver struck her a Matlacha queen. Sharp’s family said they hope justice is served and served right for their Mary Lou. “With the charges, he is facing close to a life sentence, and it wouldn’t hurt me if he stayed there the rest of his life,” said Kasha Darna, Mary Lou’s granddaughter. “I hope there’s no chance for him ever to drive again.” Curtis’s next court date is scheduled for Jan. 14 at 1:30 p.m.