FGCU FSW’s revered volleyball coach taking over FGCU program Baziquetto-Allen takes over from FGCU’s 11-year head coach Matt Botsford, who is taking over at the University of Central Florida.
FGCU FGCU men’s basketball back home for ASUN play After playing six of their last eight games on the road, FGCU men’s basketball is back in Alico Arena for an ASUN stretch.
Man accused of stealing $900 worth of meat from 2 local Publix stores A 26-year-old man is going to meet the jail cell after being caught red-handed pulling provisions at Publix.
Apartment developer buys, plans to demolish Gateway office building Construction of a 256-unit, four-story, five-building apartment complex with a clubhouse and swimming pool should be finished by summer 2027.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County kicks off their 24th annual boat show Charlotte County will celebrate its 24th annual boat show, featuring hundreds of boats from major dealers, marine accessories, and services.
Lee County man accused of driving the wrong way while intoxicated on US 41 The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a man accused of driving on the wrong side of U.S. 41 while intoxicated in Lee County.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County elementary student accused of swatting call A Lee County elementary student has been arrested after allegedly calling about a school shooting incident that never happened.
Deputies confirm 1 dead in Charlotte County house fire Several fire departments and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an overnight fire that broke out in a neighborhood and killed one person.
Save Energy: LCEC urges customers to forego heaters as temperatures drop The Lee County Electric Cooperative is encouraging people to conserve energy as temperatures drop throughout Southwest Florida.
the weather authority Cold and sunny for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a frigid Thursday with more sunshine expected this 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.
NAPLES Expert at Naples Botanical Garden speaks on prescribed burns There’s no need to sound the alarms for this smoke in the air, as Southwest Florida is actually seeing many controlled or ‘prescribed’ fires.
Sawfish caught with fishing wire tied around rostrum and hooks in mouth; removed and released An endangered smalltooth sawfish was not what Mac expected to be at the end of his fishing line after fishing with buddies New Year’s Day.
Florida Power and Light Set to potentially raise prices in 2026 Florida Power and Light has announced their proposal for a need to increase rates from 2026 – 2029.
PORT CHARLOTTE Home of Port Charlotte couple destroyed due to mold from Hurricane Ian A Port Charlotte couple inherited a home after the wife’s parents died. The home is now destroyed because of mold from Hurricane Ian.
FGCU FSW’s revered volleyball coach taking over FGCU program Baziquetto-Allen takes over from FGCU’s 11-year head coach Matt Botsford, who is taking over at the University of Central Florida.
FGCU FGCU men’s basketball back home for ASUN play After playing six of their last eight games on the road, FGCU men’s basketball is back in Alico Arena for an ASUN stretch.
Man accused of stealing $900 worth of meat from 2 local Publix stores A 26-year-old man is going to meet the jail cell after being caught red-handed pulling provisions at Publix.
Apartment developer buys, plans to demolish Gateway office building Construction of a 256-unit, four-story, five-building apartment complex with a clubhouse and swimming pool should be finished by summer 2027.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County kicks off their 24th annual boat show Charlotte County will celebrate its 24th annual boat show, featuring hundreds of boats from major dealers, marine accessories, and services.
Lee County man accused of driving the wrong way while intoxicated on US 41 The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a man accused of driving on the wrong side of U.S. 41 while intoxicated in Lee County.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County elementary student accused of swatting call A Lee County elementary student has been arrested after allegedly calling about a school shooting incident that never happened.
Deputies confirm 1 dead in Charlotte County house fire Several fire departments and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an overnight fire that broke out in a neighborhood and killed one person.
Save Energy: LCEC urges customers to forego heaters as temperatures drop The Lee County Electric Cooperative is encouraging people to conserve energy as temperatures drop throughout Southwest Florida.
the weather authority Cold and sunny for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a frigid Thursday with more sunshine expected this 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.
NAPLES Expert at Naples Botanical Garden speaks on prescribed burns There’s no need to sound the alarms for this smoke in the air, as Southwest Florida is actually seeing many controlled or ‘prescribed’ fires.
Sawfish caught with fishing wire tied around rostrum and hooks in mouth; removed and released An endangered smalltooth sawfish was not what Mac expected to be at the end of his fishing line after fishing with buddies New Year’s Day.
Florida Power and Light Set to potentially raise prices in 2026 Florida Power and Light has announced their proposal for a need to increase rates from 2026 – 2029.
PORT CHARLOTTE Home of Port Charlotte couple destroyed due to mold from Hurricane Ian A Port Charlotte couple inherited a home after the wife’s parents died. The home is now destroyed because of mold from Hurricane Ian.
A fire at a Charlotte County home killed one person and completely burnt down the home and an RV. Several fire departments and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office responded to the fire that happened just before 1 a.m. on Thursday. Smoke from the fire filled the neighborhood, which is outside the Punta Gorda city limits on Hickory Avenue, near Taylor Road, off Airport Road. Neighbors said they heard an explosion in the early morning. “My son said that he heard a boom, and then on our way to wake them up, I heard another boom, so I was scared a little, but then I went on the other side in front of their house,” said Olive Caudill, a neighbor. Truman Caudill added, “It shook all the neighbor’s houses. I mean, it was a big one. The flames were sky-high.” Regarding that boom they’re talking about, every neighbor we talked to told us the same thing. Even one man who drove by to see the damage said he heard it all the way from Coral Ridge Drive. For some perspective, that’s about a four-minute drive from the neighborhood, across Taylor Road. The scene has since been cleared; however, the state and city fire marshals will investigate the cause of the fire. At 7 a.m. on Thursday, CCSO confirmed the single death; however, it has yet to be determined if the person was killed before, during or after the fire broke out. WINK News will continue investigating the scene and provide new information whenever available.