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Charlotte County unlicensed contractor accused of fraud The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said that a contractor has been arrested after he was hired to build a room in a home without a license.
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How Harry Chapin Food Bank supports struggling families In the heart of Dunbar, a neighborhood in Fort Myers, the STARS Complex becomes a place of hope as the Harry Chapin Food Bank supports families in need.
MOORE HAVEN African American family breaking barriers in Moore Haven politics Breaking barriers is a family tradition for Rashondra Croskey and her godmother, Gloria Reese.
Charlotte County unlicensed contractor accused of fraud The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said that a contractor has been arrested after he was hired to build a room in a home without a license.
Studies show that menopause is linked to heart risks Menopause is a natural part of life for middle-aged women, typically occurring between ages 45 and 55. However, it can bring serious health complications, including an increased risk of heart disease.
FORT MYERS Local band Shy Blossom to open up for ’90s rockers Sister Hazel at The Ranch A Southwest Florida-based band will be opening for the legendary ’90s rock fusion group Sister Hazel.
golden gate Bear Brawl: Black bears duke it out in Golden Gate backyard Two black bears were caught on camera tussling for garbage in the backyard of a Golden Gate home.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested after allegedly possessing several files of child pornography on devices.
fort myers 7 people, 3 dogs displaced following house fire in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a house fire that has left seven people and three dogs without a home.
CAPE CORAL Island Coast High School employee accused of inappropriate behavior with 2 students We now have new details about the arrest of a Cape Coral instructional support aide at Island Coast High School accused of inappropriate relations with students.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman reunites with husband’s ashes A Port Charlotte woman has been reunited with her husband’s ashes after struggling with the U.S. Postal Service to find them.
Tim Aten Knows: The Avenue set to break ground on Fifth An upscale mixed-use redevelopment project — The Avenue — will begin construction this quarter on a nearly two-block area of Fifth Avenue South from the former longtime property of St. George & the Dragon restaurant.
Demolition begins on former Winn-Dixie grocery in Estero The walls of the former grocery store at the northwest corner of Three Oaks Parkway and Coconut Road started coming down last month after reaching an agreement with nearby residents who filed suit to stop the project.
TALLAHASSEE Gov. DeSantis announces illegal immigrant enforcement collaboration with ICE Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken another step in tackling illegal immigration by announcing the state’s collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
WINK NEWS 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 Near-record heat this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking more heat as near-record highs are to be expected this Friday afternoon.
Neighbors in Englewood, North Port, and Venice are puzzled about what could be in the sky. Some say it’s two planes close to each other. Others say it’s drones. The two objects were spotted in the sky numerous times last week, with some having different opinions on what they actually are and what they saw. There’s a sight in the sky that is stirring up people, all across the country. The question of drones has captured the attention of the nation. The sightings started back in November 2024 across the northeast. “One relative in Massachusetts had seen them directly. My sister Pennsylvania and her daughter, my niece, had seen him in rural Pennsylvania,” Camilla Shearer, an Englewood resident said. Now, possible drone sightings have been seen in Englewood, Venice, and North Port areas. “At first, I assumed that they were planes. They were quite close together, flying simultaneously, very slowly, above the area, flashing white lights in the front on both propellers on both vehicles. The air vehicles had lights, flashing red lights in the back no noise, no humming, no buzzing, completely silent and just traversed quite slowly through the sky and disappeared. That was about it,” Shearer said. Others say the objects made sound and were clearly planes. The sky-high sightings landed in an Englewood community Facebook post. Dozens commented, debating whether the two objects in the sky were planes or drones. “I didn’t pay much mind until the next day. I saw a posting that other people had seen the same thing and suspected that they might be drones as well,” Shearer said. One drone expert, the CEO of Drone Training School, James Toben, told WINK News he believes they are drones after seeing the pictures. He explained exactly how you can tell. “They’re very tiny. They’re very slim. One thing that the drone can do is that they are super quiet versus an airplane, that their engines are too loud. Airplanes don’t fly that close together. They have some regulations that they need to follow in order not to crash in the air,” Toben said. Both the Sarasota and Charlotte Sheriff’s Offices say they have not gotten any reports. Venice Police have not responded to our inquiry. The Federal Aviation Administration told WINK News, that generally speaking, it is legal to fly a drone if you are operating under 400 feet. “Usually the red lights are in the front. That way you know if the drone is looking at you, if you see green lights on the drone, that means the drone is flying away from you,” Toben said. “I feel that it’s invasive and someone knows something and should report it to the public. I certainly would like to know who is responsible for them, if they are drones, and why?” Shearer said. Questions still remain on who has eyes in the sky. It’s not clear whether these were drones or planes. If you spot what you think is a drone, report it to the Federal Aviation Administration.