CCSO ‘Shop with a Cop’ event spreads holiday cheerCaught on camera: Explosion in hotel parking lot in Clewiston
PORT CHARLOTTE CCSO ‘Shop with a Cop’ event spreads holiday cheer Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputies spent time helping kids pick out gifts for their families during the annual Shop with a Cop event.
CLEWISTON Caught on camera: Explosion in hotel parking lot in Clewiston There was an explosion in the parking lot of a Holiday Inn in Clewiston on Wednesday.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda leaders outline plans for Gilchrist Park repairs Gilchrist Park is closed, and Punta Gorda city leaders have been discussing possibly restoring the park.
NORTH NAPLES Airman surprises 6-year-old daughter at school for the holidays after ten months of service in Kuwait After almost a year of service in Kuwait, one airman came home for the holidays and surprised his daughter.
FORT MYERS Breaking down the Lee County Sheriff’s Office budget The Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Carmine Marceno have been under scrutiny since a federal investigation on potential money laundering began. Many have questioned LCSO’s spending, so we broke down the budget.
How to protect yourself from thieves this holiday season On Cyber Monday, Americans spent $13 billion, which will translate into many packages on doorsteps this holiday season.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot QB Carter Smith signs with Wisconsin Bishop Verot quarterback Carter Smith signs to play college football for the Wisconsin Badgers on early Signing Day.
WINK NEWS SWFL stars ink with Power 4 programs during Early Signing Period Several Southwest Florida football standouts are taking their talents to the Power 4 gridirons after signing during the Early Signing Period.
Beloved Charlotte County man killed outside home, investigation ongoing A man loved by his peers and his community was taken away from them in the middle of the night at his own home.
FORT MYERS BEACH The Lani Kai Resort reopens on Fort Myers Beach An iconic spot on Fort Myers Beach is back open and taking reservations for the first time since Hurricane Ian.
Gov. DeSantis being considered for defense secretary Will Ron DeSantis be your governor in 2025, or is he headed to Washington?
NAPLES Naples votes to remove fluoride from tap water The Naples City Council has voted to remove fluoride from its tap water.
Red meat linked to health complications Doctors with the Cleveland Clinic are researching a link between eating red meat and increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres man arrested on 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has arrested a 71-year-old Lehigh Acres man on 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.
WASHINGTON (AP) Trump considers DeSantis for the Pentagon with Hegseth under pressure over allegations: AP sources Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s Pentagon pick, was fighting to hold on to his Cabinet nomination amid growing questions Wednesday about his personal conduct as the president-elect’s team considers alternatives, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
PORT CHARLOTTE CCSO ‘Shop with a Cop’ event spreads holiday cheer Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputies spent time helping kids pick out gifts for their families during the annual Shop with a Cop event.
CLEWISTON Caught on camera: Explosion in hotel parking lot in Clewiston There was an explosion in the parking lot of a Holiday Inn in Clewiston on Wednesday.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda leaders outline plans for Gilchrist Park repairs Gilchrist Park is closed, and Punta Gorda city leaders have been discussing possibly restoring the park.
NORTH NAPLES Airman surprises 6-year-old daughter at school for the holidays after ten months of service in Kuwait After almost a year of service in Kuwait, one airman came home for the holidays and surprised his daughter.
FORT MYERS Breaking down the Lee County Sheriff’s Office budget The Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Carmine Marceno have been under scrutiny since a federal investigation on potential money laundering began. Many have questioned LCSO’s spending, so we broke down the budget.
How to protect yourself from thieves this holiday season On Cyber Monday, Americans spent $13 billion, which will translate into many packages on doorsteps this holiday season.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot QB Carter Smith signs with Wisconsin Bishop Verot quarterback Carter Smith signs to play college football for the Wisconsin Badgers on early Signing Day.
WINK NEWS SWFL stars ink with Power 4 programs during Early Signing Period Several Southwest Florida football standouts are taking their talents to the Power 4 gridirons after signing during the Early Signing Period.
Beloved Charlotte County man killed outside home, investigation ongoing A man loved by his peers and his community was taken away from them in the middle of the night at his own home.
FORT MYERS BEACH The Lani Kai Resort reopens on Fort Myers Beach An iconic spot on Fort Myers Beach is back open and taking reservations for the first time since Hurricane Ian.
Gov. DeSantis being considered for defense secretary Will Ron DeSantis be your governor in 2025, or is he headed to Washington?
NAPLES Naples votes to remove fluoride from tap water The Naples City Council has voted to remove fluoride from its tap water.
Red meat linked to health complications Doctors with the Cleveland Clinic are researching a link between eating red meat and increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres man arrested on 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has arrested a 71-year-old Lehigh Acres man on 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.
WASHINGTON (AP) Trump considers DeSantis for the Pentagon with Hegseth under pressure over allegations: AP sources Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s Pentagon pick, was fighting to hold on to his Cabinet nomination amid growing questions Wednesday about his personal conduct as the president-elect’s team considers alternatives, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
HENDRY COUNTY Shots fired at Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary School in Hendry County The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office says that on Saturday it received a report that a shooting had taken place at Upthegrove Elementary School. The sheriff’s office says the shooting took place in the school’s gym and it is believed that the suspect fired a shot at another person. No injuries were reported in this shooting. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Middle schooler arrested for bringing BB gun to school The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an East Naples Middle School student for bringing a BB gun to school. The 12-year-old could be charged with a felony after bringing the gun, showing it to classmates and speaking of shooting a teacher. At least three fellow students told a Collier County Youth Relations deputy that […]
NAPLES Doctor sentenced to 3 years in federal prison for running a ‘pill mill’ A Naples doctor has been to three years in federal prison and has been ordered to forfeit more than $400,000 for operating a so-called pill mill. On Monday, a judge sentenced Gerald Michael Abraham, 76, to three years in federal prison for distributing controlled substances to patients without a legitimate medical purpose. Authorities say he […]
LABELLE Former Hendry County Sheriff and wife injured in crash The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene of a crash near SR-80 and Double J Acres Road. The inside eastbound lane of SR-80 is open while the outside lane remains closed. Former Hendry County Sheriff Tommy Vaughn and his wife, Dawn, have both suffered injuries due to this crash. However, the sheriff’s office […]
FORT MYERS Pedestrian killed in crash on Hanson Street in Fort Myers A man was killed after a crash in Fort Myers, according to the Fort Myers Police Department. This happened near the intersection of Ford and Hanson Streets in Fort Myers. FMPD says a pedestrian was hit and killed at about 9 p.m. Hanson Street, between Metro Parkway and Highlands Circle, will be shut down for […]
LEE COUNTY Man sentenced to 20 years in prison on drug trafficking charges The Lee County Sheriff’s Office announced that a man accused of drug trafficking has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. In October of 2020, Lee County narcotics detectives began an undercover investigation into Leonard Pitters, 27. During said investigation, detectives seized 1,081 grams of cocaine and 1,345 grams of Fentanyl. Pitters faced a myriad […]
FORT MYERS Woman creates wildlife mural in downtown Fort Myers A woman is making her voice heard through art. Simone Eisenbeiss is from Switzerland. She is painting an eagle and other animals on the side of Franklin Shops in downtown Fort Myers. Eisenbeiss first sketched the animals with chalk and is now using acrylic paint to bring her mural to life. This mural will be […]
LEE COUNTY LCSO holding toy drive to benefit Children’s Advocacy Center of SWFL The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a toy drive for at-risk children. LCSO is partnering with the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Southwest Florida for this toy drive. Since 1981, CAC’s mission has been to respond to and help victims of child abuse and neglect. They also aim to improve the lives of at-risk […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Suspect in deadly shooting investigation dies by suicide The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office told WINK News that a suspect in a recent deadly shooting died by suicide while in custody. This happened just before 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. David Kolenda, 63, was arrested after a shooting last Sunday in Charlotte County left one woman dead. Now, Kolenda has taken his own life. Detention […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County Schools to hold recruitment event this week The School District of Lee County is holding a recruitment event this week. The district is looking for food service workers and bus drivers. At the recruitment event, potential candidates can learn more about positions in the Food & Nutrition Services and Transportation departments within the districts. Positions are available for food service workers, traveler food […]