Southbound lanes of U.S. 41 near Bonita Beach shut down due to crash1 injured in Fort Myers auto shop fire
Southbound lanes of U.S. 41 near Bonita Beach shut down due to crash According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, all SB lanes and two northbound lanes of U.S. 41 near Bonita Beach are closed due to a crash.
FORT MYERS 1 injured in Fort Myers auto shop fire According to FMPD, one person is injured after two vehicles and a dumpster caught fire in an auto shop on Saturday afternoon.
Hendry County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in deer poaching investigation The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Agriculture Unit is seeking assistance from the public in its investigation into the illegal killing of approximately nine deer.
Deputy injured, suspect killed in shooting near State Road 72 in DeSoto County A suspect wanted on a child enticement charge out of Georgia was killed in a deputy-involved shooting early Saturday morning in DeSoto County.
ENGLEWOOD 1 dead in Englewood incident; authorities investigating There is an active investigation going on at the 3200 block of Smith Street in Englewood, where one person was found dead.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival kicks off to support Collier County children The Naples Winter Wine Festival, one of the largest charity wine auctions globally, is set to begin at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples on Saturday.
ESTERO Join the March to a Million Meals to combat hunger in Southwest Florida Food insecurity remains a significant issue in Southwest Florida, with one in eight adults and one in six children experiencing hunger.
NAPLES Last chance to enjoy Naples Boat Show’s yachts and waterfront fun The Naples Boat Show wraps up on Saturday, offering one last chance for visitors to explore an impressive lineup of boats, yachts, and waterfront fun.
CAPE CORAL SunSplash Waterpark hosts hiring event in Cape Coral As chilly temperatures linger, it might be hard to think about the hot, humid days of summer, but SunSplash Family Waterpark in Cape Coral is already preparing for the season.
the weather authority Cold Saturday morning, warmer afternoons on the way The Weather Authority says Southwest Florida woke up to the coldest temperatures in 3 years.
Neighbors react to deputy-involved shooting of man with machete New body camera footage shows the moment Charlotte County deputies opened fire on a man armed with a machete.
FORT MYERS 21st annual Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival underway in Fort Myers The 21st Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival is underway. Despite the colder weather, visitors are enjoying the festivities in Fort Myers.
New video shows alternate angle of I-75 multi-county chase A theft ring in Lee County led to a dramatic car chase involving Paul Fritzson, who allegedly carjacked a couple in Collier County.
Meet the kids benefiting from Naples’ charity wine festival: Kolson’s story The Naples Winter Wine Festival, known as the largest charity wine auction in the world, kicked off on Friday with a focus on benefiting children in Collier County.
Iona Firefighter rescues homeowner from blaze A firefighter bravely rescued a homeowner from a burning house on Whiskey Creek Drive.
Southbound lanes of U.S. 41 near Bonita Beach shut down due to crash According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, all SB lanes and two northbound lanes of U.S. 41 near Bonita Beach are closed due to a crash.
FORT MYERS 1 injured in Fort Myers auto shop fire According to FMPD, one person is injured after two vehicles and a dumpster caught fire in an auto shop on Saturday afternoon.
Hendry County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in deer poaching investigation The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Agriculture Unit is seeking assistance from the public in its investigation into the illegal killing of approximately nine deer.
Deputy injured, suspect killed in shooting near State Road 72 in DeSoto County A suspect wanted on a child enticement charge out of Georgia was killed in a deputy-involved shooting early Saturday morning in DeSoto County.
ENGLEWOOD 1 dead in Englewood incident; authorities investigating There is an active investigation going on at the 3200 block of Smith Street in Englewood, where one person was found dead.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival kicks off to support Collier County children The Naples Winter Wine Festival, one of the largest charity wine auctions globally, is set to begin at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples on Saturday.
ESTERO Join the March to a Million Meals to combat hunger in Southwest Florida Food insecurity remains a significant issue in Southwest Florida, with one in eight adults and one in six children experiencing hunger.
NAPLES Last chance to enjoy Naples Boat Show’s yachts and waterfront fun The Naples Boat Show wraps up on Saturday, offering one last chance for visitors to explore an impressive lineup of boats, yachts, and waterfront fun.
CAPE CORAL SunSplash Waterpark hosts hiring event in Cape Coral As chilly temperatures linger, it might be hard to think about the hot, humid days of summer, but SunSplash Family Waterpark in Cape Coral is already preparing for the season.
the weather authority Cold Saturday morning, warmer afternoons on the way The Weather Authority says Southwest Florida woke up to the coldest temperatures in 3 years.
Neighbors react to deputy-involved shooting of man with machete New body camera footage shows the moment Charlotte County deputies opened fire on a man armed with a machete.
FORT MYERS 21st annual Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival underway in Fort Myers The 21st Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival is underway. Despite the colder weather, visitors are enjoying the festivities in Fort Myers.
New video shows alternate angle of I-75 multi-county chase A theft ring in Lee County led to a dramatic car chase involving Paul Fritzson, who allegedly carjacked a couple in Collier County.
Meet the kids benefiting from Naples’ charity wine festival: Kolson’s story The Naples Winter Wine Festival, known as the largest charity wine auction in the world, kicked off on Friday with a focus on benefiting children in Collier County.
Iona Firefighter rescues homeowner from blaze A firefighter bravely rescued a homeowner from a burning house on Whiskey Creek Drive.
SOUTH FORT MYERS New family gives 12-year-old abused dog new chance at life A dog in south Fort Myers found severely malnourished and in horrible conditions now has a second chance at life. 12-year-old Blanca was found tied to a short chain, in the heat, flea-infested, bleeding, and starved to the point of eating rocks. Now she has a new life, a new family, and a new name. […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County home animal rescue under investigation by animal control Eleven animals were removed from a home in Charlotte County after being forced to live in terrible conditions. One dog was less than half of what he was supposed to weigh. WINK News is not naming the owner of the animals because she isn’t facing any charges. However, that could change as animal control agents […]
FORT MYERS LCSO wins custody of dog from viral RaceTrac beating video An abused dog will find a new home soon after a judge ruled in favor of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday morning. The agency wanted to keep the dog away from its owner who is suspected of abusing it. A civil hearing was held for 22-year-old Marcus Chiddister, accused of beating Sheeba in the […]
FORT MYERS ‘I don’t hate you, I pray for you’: Mother, police want to solve Fort Myers cold case Fort Myers police detectives are close to solving a 2008 homicide that killed Torry Chrisp but are asking for the public’s help. Chrisp, 22, was inside his Brookside Village apartment with friends when two masked men entered and began shooting, according to Fort Myers police. Chrisp fled outside and was chased by a vehicle and […]
IMMOKALEE Former Immokalee HS teacher sentenced for inappropriate conduct with students An Immokalee High School teacher who sexted young girls will spend his summer in jail. Travis Westberry was arrested last year for inappropriately touching one student and sending nudes to another. Westberry was meant to be a guiding voice. He was the coach for the boy’s basketball team and teacher of young minds. Instead, the […]
FORT MYERS Companies exploring ways to help employees afford housing in SWFL If you are looking for a cheap apartment with a great view in Southwest Florida, good luck. Fort Myers is the second most overpriced rental market in the country, and businesses are having trouble keeping employees because of that high cost of living. As most people know firsthand, salaries here aren’t always matched up with […]
LEE COUNTY Drug bust in Fort Myers leads to arrest after months of planning A woman is in custody after a major drug bust on Grand Ave in Fort Myers on Wednesday. Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno said Shenna Nicole Gentry was leaving her apartment complex when they arrived and detectives got her just in time. “When this Bearcat pulls up, it’s not just pull up, get out, and […]
CAPE CORAL Man sues Cape Coral police over wife’s death, says wellness check wasn’t done properly A man has filed a lawsuit against the Cape Coral Police Department because he says an officer didn’t do a wellness check properly. Calvin Cotner was in California and hadn’t heard from his wife in Cape Coral. He called for a wellness check, and the officer said there were no signs of distress and left. […]
CAPE CORAL Father sentenced to 22 years for leaving two young sons to die in sinking car A man adjudicated guilty, is sentenced to 22 years in prison for a crash that killed his two sons after being left to die in a sinking car. Their father Kenneth Wayne Lawson withdrew his not guilty plea on four charges on Wednesday and changed his plea to no contest. And with that no contest […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Researching rattlesnakes in Southwest Florida Graduate students in Southwest Florida are trapping dangerous rattlesnakes for research. It’s not what most people want to find in their yard but on Thursday a 14-year-old boy walking in an overgrown grassy area to go fishing was bitten by one of the snakes. He is recovering at a hospital ICU. It’s snake-mating season now, […]