Costly real estate mistakes and how to avoid fraudGolden Gate Estates resident discovers injured bear in backyard pond
Costly real estate mistakes and how to avoid fraud Let’s face it: buying a home can be quite a daunting challenge for many, especially due to recent legal changes.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Golden Gate Estates resident discovers injured bear in backyard pond A video of a bear resting in a pond in Collier County gained attention online over the weekend.
NAPLES Naples honors MLK Day with parade and community celebration In Naples, the 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade brought together many who feel a close connection to his legacy.
PUNTA GORDA Recent deputy-involved shootings bring mental health to the forefront In the last three months, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has had four deputy-involved shootings. One of them even led to loss of one of their own, Sgt. Elio Diaz.
Charlotte County grapples with 2 fatal deputy-involved shootings The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is starting a new week with at least four deputies on administrative leave after back-to-back deadly shootings.
71-year-old dead after being struck by vehicle in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a 71-year-old male pedestrian in Collier County.
Military Heritage Museum, Punta Gorda mutually terminate lease for city meetings Punta Gorda City Council and the city’s various committees and boards will no longer use the Military Heritage Museum as a meeting venue.
St. Matthew’s House keeps shelters open due to cold weather Due to the cold weather, St. Matthew’s House will continue to keep its emergency shelters open to the public.
Arthrex, Lee County Port Authority agree to 40-year lease for new Skyplex logistics facility Lee Board County Board of Port Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a lease-build agreement for Arthrex to construct a 1 million-square-foot logistics facility at Skyplex, just across Paul J. Doherty Parkway from where Gartner and Alta Resources.
IMMOKALEE Premier Mobile Health Services scheduled to visit Collier County A nonprofit health clinic called Premier Mobile Health Services, which brings essential medical care to those in need across Lee County, is scheduled to visit Collier this weekend.
WASHINGTON Stream Live: complete coverage of Donald Trump’s inauguration by CBS While WINK is not carrying the entirety of Donald Trump’s inauguration on television, CBS is offering its whole televised experience online.
Donald Trump becomes 47th U.S. president after inauguration Thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C., to observe President Donald Trump’s swearing-in to his first day in office.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Cloudy and cool with a few showers this Martin Luther King Day The Weather Authority is tracking a mix of clouds and cold temperatures with rain showers possible throughout this Monday.
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.
dunbar Commemorative march, more to be held in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In celebration of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., several events are to be held across Southwest Florida to honor his legacy.
Costly real estate mistakes and how to avoid fraud Let’s face it: buying a home can be quite a daunting challenge for many, especially due to recent legal changes.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Golden Gate Estates resident discovers injured bear in backyard pond A video of a bear resting in a pond in Collier County gained attention online over the weekend.
NAPLES Naples honors MLK Day with parade and community celebration In Naples, the 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade brought together many who feel a close connection to his legacy.
PUNTA GORDA Recent deputy-involved shootings bring mental health to the forefront In the last three months, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has had four deputy-involved shootings. One of them even led to loss of one of their own, Sgt. Elio Diaz.
Charlotte County grapples with 2 fatal deputy-involved shootings The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is starting a new week with at least four deputies on administrative leave after back-to-back deadly shootings.
71-year-old dead after being struck by vehicle in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a 71-year-old male pedestrian in Collier County.
Military Heritage Museum, Punta Gorda mutually terminate lease for city meetings Punta Gorda City Council and the city’s various committees and boards will no longer use the Military Heritage Museum as a meeting venue.
St. Matthew’s House keeps shelters open due to cold weather Due to the cold weather, St. Matthew’s House will continue to keep its emergency shelters open to the public.
Arthrex, Lee County Port Authority agree to 40-year lease for new Skyplex logistics facility Lee Board County Board of Port Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a lease-build agreement for Arthrex to construct a 1 million-square-foot logistics facility at Skyplex, just across Paul J. Doherty Parkway from where Gartner and Alta Resources.
IMMOKALEE Premier Mobile Health Services scheduled to visit Collier County A nonprofit health clinic called Premier Mobile Health Services, which brings essential medical care to those in need across Lee County, is scheduled to visit Collier this weekend.
WASHINGTON Stream Live: complete coverage of Donald Trump’s inauguration by CBS While WINK is not carrying the entirety of Donald Trump’s inauguration on television, CBS is offering its whole televised experience online.
Donald Trump becomes 47th U.S. president after inauguration Thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C., to observe President Donald Trump’s swearing-in to his first day in office.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Cloudy and cool with a few showers this Martin Luther King Day The Weather Authority is tracking a mix of clouds and cold temperatures with rain showers possible throughout this Monday.
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.
dunbar Commemorative march, more to be held in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In celebration of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., several events are to be held across Southwest Florida to honor his legacy.
Charlotte County deputies and residents of Southwest Florida are paying their respects to Sergeant Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty. The memorial service for Sgt. Diaz began at 10 a.m. on Friday at the Babcock Ranch field house. You can watch it below: Heartfelt speeches were given by Diaz’s family members, including his daughters Nayleshka Luna and Kiara Torres, along with his uncle, Rick Cardona. The three remarked on Diaz’s amazing influence on their lives, noting memorable stories of him while on duty. Diaz’s daughters referred to their father by his nickname, “Papi,” tearfully speaking about how his bravery and love for family will be forever etched into their hearts. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office staff remarked on Diaz’s heroism and dedication to justice. Sheriff Bill Prummell spoke fondly of Sgt. Diaz, recalling a story involving famous Cuban coffee. “I must preface this by saying that I (Prummell) am not a coffee drinker. I walked into the debriefing room to discover Sgt. Diaz handed out shot glasses to the other deputies. Confused, I approached Diaz to ask him what was going on,” said Prummell. “He said, ‘Don’t worry, boss, it’s just coffee’ before he continued to hand out the beverage to more deputies.” Numerous law enforcement agencies traveled by motorcade, saluting in silence in memory of Diaz’s ultimate sacrifice. Diaz was killed on Sunday following a traffic infraction with a homeless man, Andrew “AJ” Mostyn. Diaz discovered that Mostyn was driving without insurance and a suspended license, prompting him to assist Mostyn, who had turned out to be living out of his car. Diaz called Mostyn’s insurance provider to prevent his pickup truck from being repossessed. After an hour of attempting to assist Mostyn, he began to approach the shooter’s vehicle to initiate a conversation. Before the conversation even started, Mostyn pulled a rifle from his passenger seat and shot at Diaz 10 times, fatally wounding the deputy. RELATED: Sheriff Prummell: Sgt. Elio Diaz tried helping suspect who killed him On Thursday, hundreds gathered for Diaz’s viewing, paying their respects to The 11-year veteran. Diaz’s family and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office will take the funeral procession route below, and others will take to the private burial service. The location of which the fatal shooting occurred was part of the procession route. People who wanted to pay their respects did so near Kings Highway, with many lining the streets. The procession ends at the Charlotte Memorial Gardens, and the final part is open to family and CCSO members only. The funeral service will be held privately by Diaz’s family and CCSO members following his memorial service.