Deputies initiate recovery operation following Port Charlotte house fireCold front brings less humid air this Tuesday afternoon
Deputies initiate recovery operation following Port Charlotte house fire Charlotte County law enforcement is on the scene attending to a house fire that occurred in Port Charlotte.
the weather authority Cold front brings less humid air this Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front, which will bring in less humidity and cooler temperatures this Tuesday.
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CAPE CORAL Coyote kills beloved family pet For 16 years, Sarge and his owner, James Stewart were inseparable.
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Deputies initiate recovery operation following Port Charlotte house fire Charlotte County law enforcement is on the scene attending to a house fire that occurred in Port Charlotte.
the weather authority Cold front brings less humid air this Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front, which will bring in less humidity and cooler temperatures this Tuesday.
golden gate city Collier County launches pilot program to fend off mosquitoes, diseases The Collier Mosquito Control District is launching a pilot program to use sterilization to target invasive insects in Golden Gate City.
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 Man accused of burglarizing several businesses in Fort Myers A crime spree came to an end Sunday night as deputies arrested a man in a bush.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers cross country runner reflects on state championship Fort Myers High School senior cross country runner Masha Dorofeev reflects on her state championship win and committing to UCF.
CAPE CORAL Coyote kills beloved family pet For 16 years, Sarge and his owner, James Stewart were inseparable.
FORT MYERS Local artist AHZUWOP to hold fashion show at tattoo shop A local artist is throwing a fashion show at a tattoo shop, an event that will also feature music performances and an art exhibition.
NAPLES Identity released of 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.
FORT MYERS City leaders looking to improve Fort Myers infrastructure with AI When people think of artificial intelligence (AI), they typically think of online apps like Chat GPT but the City of Fort Myers wants to use it to make a real-world difference.
SAINT JAMES CITY Saint James City neighbors create art from hurricane destruction Many who pass through Saint James City see this as just leftovers from a hundred-year storm but not Floyd Cornett.
FORT MYERS Miracle Moment: Children starting the year cancer free Several youngsters are celebrating starting 2025 cancer-free.
FORT MYERS Flood insurance discount up to 20% in Fort Myers Anyone who lives in the City of Fort Myers will be getting a bigger flood insurance discount.
Message from LCEC raises red flag for customers A push from one of Southwest Florida’s power providers to not use your heater as the temperatures drop has raised a red flag for some customers.
FORT MYERS Cutting down on truck traffic on McGregor Boulevard Giant trucks are rumbling on roads meant to connect neighborhoods, and now city leaders want to eliminate trucks from the roads completely.
Warning: Viewer discretion is advised. For 16 years, Sarge and his owner, James Stewart, were inseparable. Sarge, a 17-year-old, six-and-a-half pound Yorkie, and 89-year-old Stewart grew old together and did everything together. Saturday morning, things would never be the same. Sarge was attacked and killed by a coyote and now, the yorkie’s owner and neighbors are demanding answers. The attack happened in the morning on Southeast 43rd street in Cape Coral. “I know one thing, he didn’t suffer very long, and I guess that was a blessing,” Stewart said. Surveillance video captured the entire interaction. The 6 a.m. morning started out normal for Stewart and Sarge. Every morning, the two of them sit by the front door and watch the sunrise. They were doing just that until a coyote crept up. Surveillance video shows a coyote in the distance, noticing the small dog. As the coyote inches closer to the house, the animal drags, attacks and then eventually kills Sarge. “He made a noise like a growl and a bark together, and that was all I heard,” Stewart said. The 89-year-old Stewart, who has a tough time hearing and seeing things, walked around the property to check things out after noticing the bench that he tied his dog to was being tugged on. Stewart then eventually went back inside and grabbed his daughter, who discovered poor Sarge, viciously attacked. Stewart’s son-in-law, Craig Closs, who refers to Stewart as “pops” says no more sunrises. “We kind of thought the Sarge being with him was a safety thing, right? It would help, but he wasn’t able to see it coming. And so, yeah, we’re like, ‘stay inside until the sun’s up, or sit in the back, in the lanai,'” Closs said. “That animal could attack him and do some serious damage, and he wouldn’t know it’s coming.” Stewart said he is going to miss everything about his best friend. “Everything. He was really a part of my life. We lived together for 16 years, and I guess we were growing old together. He had some problems, health-wise, and so did I. Every time I went anywhere at all, he was right behind me,” Stewart said. “I keep thinking he’s going to reappear.” Stewart was in desperate need of a companion during a hard time in his life and at the perfect time 16 years ago, Sarge, a stray dog at a young age, walked right up to Stewart soon after his wife passed away. Stewart said it was fate. “I feel that if the pearly gates don’t have a pet door, I don’t want to go there,” Stewart said. Stewart, Closs and other homeowners are urging the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to do something about the coyote. It’s not the first time the same coyote, described to be as big as a German Shepherd, has roamed the neighborhood, but it is the first time he has gotten very aggressive. FWC did visit the home Saturday for just under two hours to conduct an investigation, but have not provided details to WINK News on that investigation or if the coyote will be trapped.