3 injured after single boat crash in Cape CoralAll lanes on Immokalee Road closed due to vehicle collision
CAPE CORAL 3 injured after single boat crash in Cape Coral According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, three people were injured in a single boat crash in Cape Coral.
IMMOKALEE All lanes on Immokalee Road closed due to vehicle collision According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle collision occurred on Immokalee Road Sunday night.
NAPLES Body found in Collier County retention pond According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a body was found in a retention pond on Sunday. The body was found on Lindsey Lane.
NAPLES Naples police rescue injured owl outside station Naples police officers took on an unusual task when they rescued an injured owl outside the police department.
PORT CHARLOTTE 2 suspects in custody after allegedly stealing $1500 worth of vapes According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, two suspects are in custody after stealing $1500 worth of vapes early Sunday morning.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: knife attack, robbery at gunpoint and hit-and-run This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife attack, a robbery at gunpoint and a hit-and-run on a bicyclist.
FORT MYERS Former Uber driver convicted of rape to be sentenced Monday Felix Torres, a former Uber driver, was found guilty in December of raping one of his passengers and will be sentenced Monday.
the weather authority Sunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority says a pleasant day is in store for Southwest Florida, with much more sunshine than we saw on Saturday.
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.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
CAPE CORAL 3 injured after single boat crash in Cape Coral According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, three people were injured in a single boat crash in Cape Coral.
IMMOKALEE All lanes on Immokalee Road closed due to vehicle collision According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle collision occurred on Immokalee Road Sunday night.
NAPLES Body found in Collier County retention pond According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a body was found in a retention pond on Sunday. The body was found on Lindsey Lane.
NAPLES Naples police rescue injured owl outside station Naples police officers took on an unusual task when they rescued an injured owl outside the police department.
PORT CHARLOTTE 2 suspects in custody after allegedly stealing $1500 worth of vapes According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, two suspects are in custody after stealing $1500 worth of vapes early Sunday morning.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: knife attack, robbery at gunpoint and hit-and-run This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife attack, a robbery at gunpoint and a hit-and-run on a bicyclist.
FORT MYERS Former Uber driver convicted of rape to be sentenced Monday Felix Torres, a former Uber driver, was found guilty in December of raping one of his passengers and will be sentenced Monday.
the weather authority Sunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority says a pleasant day is in store for Southwest Florida, with much more sunshine than we saw on Saturday.
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.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a deadly DUI, murder at a fairground and the attempted murder of a Sanibel police officer. Cody J. Curtis’ mugshot. Credit: The Lee County Sheriff’s Office 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.” However, 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 would 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 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. RELATED: Plea hearing rescheduled for man accused of deadly Matlacha DUI crash A teenager has been convicted in a deadly shooting that occurred at the DeSoto County Fair. Ryan Watson Jr. was found guilty Friday of murder for the 2023 shooting of 17-year-old Daniel Lopez. RELATED: Teenage DeSoto County Fair shooting suspect to be tried as adult Documents show that Watson was tried as an adult, and his charges are listed as murder in the second degree with a firearm and carrying a concealed firearm. In Florida, a state attorney can charge a child suspect 14 and older as an adult if they commit one of the felonies outlined in the law, including arson, robbery, kidnapping or murder. Sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 10. The crimes carry a possible sentence of 25 years to life. RELATED: DeSoto teen found guilty for murder at fair Jon Webster Hay Credit: The State Attorney’s Office The man who shot a Sanibel police officer while he conducted a traffic stop has been found guilty on multiple charges. Jon Webster Hay has been convicted of three counts of attempted first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer, fleeing to elude a law enforcement officer and shooting at or into an occupied vehicle. According to the state attorney’s office, on Nov. 20, 2016, just before 8 p.m., a Sanibel police officer was sitting in his marked patrol car along Periwinkle Way. He was filling out a report on a traffic stop when he was shot in the shoulder by someone in a passing car. Other Sanibel police officers quickly arrived and gathered enough information to identify the shooter as Hay. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office also responded. They located Hay’s vehicle and attempted to stop it, but he continued to flee, driving to his home on Sandcastle Way. As law enforcement approached, Hay, armed with an AR-15 rifle, fired more than two dozen rounds at them. The bullets did not strike officers, but the patrol cars were hit. The officers returned fire. Hay was grazed by a bullet and taken into custody. When searched, a loaded semi-automatic gun was found in a fanny pack he was wearing. He also had extra ammunition-filled magazines for the gun. The officer who was shot was treated at a hospital for his injuries and survived the shooting. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 13. RELATED: Man found guilty of attempted first-degree murder for shooting Sanibel police officer