Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers announces Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival The City of Fort Myers invites the public to the 21st anniversary of the Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival in downtown Fort Myers.
MATLACHA Neighbors protest delay in repairs to Matlacha Pass Bridge People are set to take the streets and protest the delay in repairs to the Matlacha Pass Bridge.
Port Authority postpones talk of RSW’s $346M, four-year delayed terminal expansion Lee County and Port Authority Commissioner Brian Hamman finally had a public forum to get some answers on why a construction project went more than $346 million over budget and will be more than four years behind schedule to complete.
DeSantis responds to question on possible Sheriff Marceno suspension Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed calls for the suspension of Lee County’s sheriff amid an FBI investigation into his office.
Annette’s Beach Book Nook celebrates grand reopening on Fort Myers Beach From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Annette Stillson finally will be celebrating the grand reopening of the new-look Annette’s Beach Book Nook.
Punta Gorda renowned media artist finds safe haven for work Former businessman and artist David Sussman, known for his photography on canvas and coffee-table photography books, has found a safe, flood-proof homestead after he lost several homes and studios to hurricanes.
Mugshot released of man accused of injuring deputy then leading multi-county chase The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has released the mugshot of Fritzson Paul, the man accused of leading deputies on a multi-county chase stemming from a carjacking.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers announces Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival The City of Fort Myers invites the public to the 21st anniversary of the Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival in downtown Fort Myers.
MATLACHA Neighbors protest delay in repairs to Matlacha Pass Bridge People are set to take the streets and protest the delay in repairs to the Matlacha Pass Bridge.
Port Authority postpones talk of RSW’s $346M, four-year delayed terminal expansion Lee County and Port Authority Commissioner Brian Hamman finally had a public forum to get some answers on why a construction project went more than $346 million over budget and will be more than four years behind schedule to complete.
DeSantis responds to question on possible Sheriff Marceno suspension Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed calls for the suspension of Lee County’s sheriff amid an FBI investigation into his office.
Annette’s Beach Book Nook celebrates grand reopening on Fort Myers Beach From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Annette Stillson finally will be celebrating the grand reopening of the new-look Annette’s Beach Book Nook.
Punta Gorda renowned media artist finds safe haven for work Former businessman and artist David Sussman, known for his photography on canvas and coffee-table photography books, has found a safe, flood-proof homestead after he lost several homes and studios to hurricanes.
Mugshot released of man accused of injuring deputy then leading multi-county chase The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has released the mugshot of Fritzson Paul, the man accused of leading deputies on a multi-county chase stemming from a carjacking.
WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82. The crash impacted hundreds of drivers, and the veteran, now a widower, is in the ICU with severe injuries. Now, other veterans are rallying around him and offering him support as he works to recover while grieving the love of his life. This wasn’t just any crash. It shut down both east and westbound lanes of State Road 82, a road that has taken many lives before. RELATED: Driver ejected in fatal 3-vehicle crash in Lee County RELATED: Fatal crash in Immokalee leaves 2 dead, both cars engulfed in flames RELATED: FHP arrests second 17-year-old after fatal SR-82 crash The Florida Highway Patrol told WINK News it was a head-on collision, involving four vehicles. The driver of a van rear-ended the car in front of him while heading west on 82. That impact forced the van into oncoming traffic, hitting two SUV’s. One belonged to the Lees. In a second, your life can change. That’s what happened to Ronnie Lee when his wife, Leigh, was killed in a car crash on Wednesday morning. Jennifer Morgan, one of the couple’s good friends, spoke to WINK News about her “best friend” Leigh. “She had a heart bigger than the moon, and would have done anything for anyone,” Morgan said. She went on to say, “I would like her to be remembered for the amazing person that she was. She was, you know, to me, she was my best friend, and she was just one of those people that made you smile. She loved her husband more than anything.” Ronnie, an army vet and an aspiring special education teacher is now in the ICU. He has had to have multiple surgeries due to a broken jaw, back, ribs, and ankles. “If he needs anything, he’ll have it. That’s what we do for our comrades. He’s a combat veteran. He deserves our support. So, I mean, we’re there for whatever, and he knows that,” Shannon Rousey, the Quartermaster of Veterans of Foreign Wars and a family friend to the couple said. Rousey points to the need for change. “Everybody wants to see some kind of safety improvement on 82 I mean, it’s every day, it’s every day,” Rousey said. Leigh worked in the Lee County school system with special needs kids and was in the process of completing her bachelor’s in nursing. She leaves behind her husband and two boys, Dylan and Dalton. Veterans of Foreign Wars and friends of the couple are planning a fundraiser on Feb. 1 at 4 p.m. If you want to help out the Lee’s and make a donation, you can call the Veterans of Foreign Wars phone number, which is 239-369-5100.