Cape Coral Puppy Bowl highlights shelter’s need for loving homesCaught on Camera: Car crashes into Lehigh duplex
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Puppy Bowl highlights shelter’s need for loving homes The Cape Coral Animal Shelter hosted its third annual Puppy Bowl late Sunday morning. The event aimed to highlight puppies in need of homes.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Car crashes into Lehigh duplex A car crashed into a duplex early Sunday morning in Lehigh Acres causing confusion for the building’s residents.
WINK News Photos of the Week Feb. 2 – Feb. 8 This Week’s edition features live music, some familiar faces wearing red and a fabulous charity event
FORT MYERS Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort Myers Drivers along Interstate 75 near Colonial Boulevard can expect changes soon.
the weather authority Sun and clouds with a stray shower possible The Weather Authority says sun and clouds overhead will lead to another day with above-average temperatures.
FORT MYERS LCSO offering youth boxing program The Lee County Sheriff’s Office youth boxing program is your kid’s golden ticket to mastering the art of self-defense.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man speaks on helping apprehend armed 13-year-old The man who helped apprehend an armed 13-year-old spoke on the incident.
NAPLES Naples Cars on Fifth event fuels $2M for local charity efforts For over two decades, car enthusiasts in Southwest Florida have gathered on Fifth Avenue in Naples.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island set to reopen Collier County announced the reopening of the Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter to host Puppy Bowl 3 ahead of big game Ahead of the big game on Sunday, Cape Coral Animal Shelter will be featuring its very own Puppy Bowl III.
FORT MYERS From the ballpark to the beach: the Minnesota Twins are back for Spring Training 1700 miles later the Twins truck is here and the team from Minnesota is ready to spend the next six weeks here in Fort Myers.
the weather authority Warm stretch continues throughout this weekend The Weather Authority says if you are a fan of the warmer weather, you are going to love this weekend.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s red tide raises health alerts and wildlife concerns With great weather in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a perfect beach weekend. However, visitors to the barrier islands should exercise caution.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises funds for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Automotive Experience brought excitement and philanthropy to the community, raising money for St. Matthew’s House.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Puppy Bowl highlights shelter’s need for loving homes The Cape Coral Animal Shelter hosted its third annual Puppy Bowl late Sunday morning. The event aimed to highlight puppies in need of homes.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Car crashes into Lehigh duplex A car crashed into a duplex early Sunday morning in Lehigh Acres causing confusion for the building’s residents.
WINK News Photos of the Week Feb. 2 – Feb. 8 This Week’s edition features live music, some familiar faces wearing red and a fabulous charity event
FORT MYERS Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort Myers Drivers along Interstate 75 near Colonial Boulevard can expect changes soon.
the weather authority Sun and clouds with a stray shower possible The Weather Authority says sun and clouds overhead will lead to another day with above-average temperatures.
FORT MYERS LCSO offering youth boxing program The Lee County Sheriff’s Office youth boxing program is your kid’s golden ticket to mastering the art of self-defense.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man speaks on helping apprehend armed 13-year-old The man who helped apprehend an armed 13-year-old spoke on the incident.
NAPLES Naples Cars on Fifth event fuels $2M for local charity efforts For over two decades, car enthusiasts in Southwest Florida have gathered on Fifth Avenue in Naples.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island set to reopen Collier County announced the reopening of the Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter to host Puppy Bowl 3 ahead of big game Ahead of the big game on Sunday, Cape Coral Animal Shelter will be featuring its very own Puppy Bowl III.
FORT MYERS From the ballpark to the beach: the Minnesota Twins are back for Spring Training 1700 miles later the Twins truck is here and the team from Minnesota is ready to spend the next six weeks here in Fort Myers.
the weather authority Warm stretch continues throughout this weekend The Weather Authority says if you are a fan of the warmer weather, you are going to love this weekend.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s red tide raises health alerts and wildlife concerns With great weather in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a perfect beach weekend. However, visitors to the barrier islands should exercise caution.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises funds for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Automotive Experience brought excitement and philanthropy to the community, raising money for St. Matthew’s House.
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, Ronnie Lee, 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, Leigh Lee. 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 SUVs. One belonged to the Lees. In a second, your life can change. That’s what happened to Ronnie Lee when his wife was killed in the 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 remains 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 children and was 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 Lees and make a donation, you can call the Veterans of Foreign Wars at 239-369-5100.