Inauguration Day underway in Washington, D.C. amid frigid temperaturesCloudy and cool with a few showers this Martin Luther King Day
Inauguration Day underway in Washington, D.C. amid frigid temperatures Inauguration Day is underway, and thousands of people are gathering in Washington, D.C., to observe President-elect Donald Trump’s 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 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 to honor his legacy.
NAPLES Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Naples According to the Florida Highway Patrol, one man is dead after being hit by a vehicle on Sunday night.
FORT MYERS Saint John Baptist Church holds service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saint John First Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Myers held an ecumenical service on Sunday morning in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 11 – Jan. 18 This week features some high-flying wrestling, photos from the Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk, and much more.
Car fire causes traffic delays on I-75 in Collier County A car fire on Interstate 75 North is causing major traffic disruptions Sunday as crews work to extinguish the flames.
Could Florida see snow this week? The words “Florida” and “snow” rarely ever go together, but could the Sunshine State actually see some snowfall this week?
What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day The United States will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20. Some businesses may be closed or have modified hours.
Southwest Floridians embrace D.C. inauguration despite changes Security is heightened in the nation’s capital as thousands gather for Monday’s inauguration. Among them are many Southwest Floridians who are eager to witness Donald Trump’s inauguration.
TikTok back online after 12 hour ban TikTok is back online after being banned. President-elect Donald Trump said he’ll enact an executive order stalling the ban of the app.
the weather authority Warm, breezy Sunday with scattered rain ahead of our next big cool down The Weather Authority says another warm, breezy day is upon us, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s in the afternoon.
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.
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.
Inauguration Day underway in Washington, D.C. amid frigid temperatures Inauguration Day is underway, and thousands of people are gathering in Washington, D.C., to observe President-elect Donald Trump’s 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 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 to honor his legacy.
NAPLES Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Naples According to the Florida Highway Patrol, one man is dead after being hit by a vehicle on Sunday night.
FORT MYERS Saint John Baptist Church holds service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saint John First Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Myers held an ecumenical service on Sunday morning in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 11 – Jan. 18 This week features some high-flying wrestling, photos from the Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk, and much more.
Car fire causes traffic delays on I-75 in Collier County A car fire on Interstate 75 North is causing major traffic disruptions Sunday as crews work to extinguish the flames.
Could Florida see snow this week? The words “Florida” and “snow” rarely ever go together, but could the Sunshine State actually see some snowfall this week?
What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day The United States will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20. Some businesses may be closed or have modified hours.
Southwest Floridians embrace D.C. inauguration despite changes Security is heightened in the nation’s capital as thousands gather for Monday’s inauguration. Among them are many Southwest Floridians who are eager to witness Donald Trump’s inauguration.
TikTok back online after 12 hour ban TikTok is back online after being banned. President-elect Donald Trump said he’ll enact an executive order stalling the ban of the app.
the weather authority Warm, breezy Sunday with scattered rain ahead of our next big cool down The Weather Authority says another warm, breezy day is upon us, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s in the afternoon.
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.
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.
WINK News has shared stories about people greatly impacted by Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz‘s work. Now we hear from a woman whose life he affected for the better, as she says goodbye for the final time. Perhaps one of the most telling stories of just how good of a man Diaz was is Alese Hibbins’ story. RELATED: Police, sheriffs share condolences for slain Charlotte County sergeant RELATED: Outpouring of support: Memorial grows for Charlotte County sergeant RELATED: Close friend of fallen sergeant Elio Diaz speaks out Diaz wore his Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office uniform with honor. He was proud to serve the law and protect his community. Diaz was able to be a great cop because he was a great person first. “He was a phenomenal human being. I really think he was. He was so humanistic. It’s like you really genuinely cared about people,” said Hibbins. Alese Hibbins. CREDIT: WINK News Diaz didn’t care that Hibbins was a drug addict. He treated her like he would anyone, with kindness, whenever he saw her walking on the street. “I could have gone to jail and ruined the rest of my life and got, you know, a severe criminal record and everything else, but instead of just throwing me in handcuffs, he just took the time to talk to me,” said Hibbins. “To be treated like I still was a human just kind of made me know that I could get back in touch with myself and change my life around.” Hibbins told WINK she is alive today because of Diaz. That’s why saying goodbye is so painful. “When I woke up and saw that it was Officer Diaz. I immediately just started crying,” said Hibbins. Hibbins was brought to tears again during Friday’s memorial service when she saw photos of Diaz smiling with his family. “I feel really somber. I know he’s at peace waiting for Our Father, but I just don’t think it’s right,” said Hibbins. “I really feel really, really bad for his children and his and his wife and his family and — but I think that they know that he died a hero.” Hibbins hopes Diaz’s loved ones hear her story so they can add her name to the list of lives their hero saved. Long before he died a hero, Diaz lived his life as one.