Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing motherCharlotte County Sheriff’s office investigating deputy-involved shooting
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County Sheriff’s office investigating deputy-involved shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Englewood on Friday night.
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.
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County Sheriff’s office investigating deputy-involved shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Englewood on Friday night.
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.
FORT MYERS Getting protection from the flu and COVID COVID-19 has been claiming lives since last year. And many health officials have been urging people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Now, it’s that time of year to worry about the flu vaccine as well. A quick trip to the pharmacy now could spare you from making a trip to the emergency room later. And, […]
NORTH PORT FBI back at Laundrie house; Authorities still searching for Brian Laundrie It’s been more than one week since investigators began looking for Brian Laundrie in Sarasota County. Last week, authorities began searching for Laundrie in Carlton Reserve. Brian was the last person to have spent time with Gabby. And now, there’s a federal warrant out for his arrest for using a bank card that wasn’t his […]
CAPE CORAL Neighbors upset about speeding near homes; leaderboard shows high speeds Neighbors in a residential area of north Cape Coral are fed up with speeders, so someone made use of a radar speed sign by putting up a leaderboard of their own next to it to show the top speeds being recorded on the road. A leaderboard could be seen on El Dorado Boulevard North just […]
LEE COUNTY Family says Lee County sixth-grader traumatized after spending night in jail A family is outraged after they say their child with autism was traumatized after spending a night in jail. No charges will be filed against a 12-year-old who attends Three Oaks Middle School after he was accused of making a school threat. Attorney Malcam Godwin says the student isn’t the one who sent out the […]
FORT MYERS Family recounts what it was like to get stuck on Fowler Street during downpour A daring rescue saves the lives of an 85-year-old man and an 83-year-old woman who became stuck when their vehicle was stalled by floodwaters on Fowler Street in Fort Myers on Tuesday. “The rain was like a lake,” said David Gonzalez, the driver. “You can’t see nothing. Every time a car pass by was … […]
NORTH PORT North Port community holds vigil for Gabby Petito The disappearance of Gabby Petito has hit the community of North Port hard. Even people who have never met Petito have been praying for her and her family. They’re praying for her safe return. Her stepfather, Jim Schmidt, says that the family is still determined to find Gabby. We have each other right now, and […]
FORT MYERS Home & Garden Shows returns to downtown Fort Myers It’s a big weekend in downtown Fort Myers, as the fall Home & Garden Shows returns to Caloosa Sound Convention Center. More than 100 businesses will be there showing off their products. That will include everything from pianos, to hot tubs, tile and outdoor waterfalls. The organizers expect the pandemic to cut attendance by 20% […]
FORT MYERS Would-be renter almost falls for scam on Zillow One Zillow customer was ready to sign a lease for a Bonita Springs home available for rent. But then he saw the red flag. The lister advertised the home that belonged to someone else. The would-be renter tracked Ann Kremer down to verify she owned it. “Fortunately, he called me and had not signed the […]
FORT MYERS If FSA goes away, what will take its place? There is a plan to ditch the Florida Standards Assessment known as the FSA. Gov. Ron DeSantis said it’s outdated but something will have to take its place. “It’s gonna be more student-friendly,” DeSantis said. “It’s gonna be more parent-friendly. It’s gonna be more teacher-friendly.” Bob Schaeffer is the executive director of Fair Test, the […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Little League founder honored The man who started Cape Coral’s Little League Baseball back in 1968, is being remembered on Sunday. Dozens of people rounded the bases at Koza-Saladino Park to remember the life and legacy of Joe Koza. He started Little League Baseball in the Cape in 1968. Last month, Koza passed away at age 95. Now, family […]