Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio DiazDemonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March
ESTERO Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio Diaz The Lee County Sheriff’s Office faced the Suffolk County Sheriff’s hockey team in a Sheriff Showdown at Hertz Arena in Estero on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Demonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March Dozens gathered at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and US 41 in Fort Myers for the annual Women’s March on Saturday morning.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
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.
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.
ESTERO Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio Diaz The Lee County Sheriff’s Office faced the Suffolk County Sheriff’s hockey team in a Sheriff Showdown at Hertz Arena in Estero on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Demonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March Dozens gathered at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and US 41 in Fort Myers for the annual Women’s March on Saturday morning.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
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.
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.
LEE COUNTY Parents want Lee County school district to track number of student COVID-19 cases School districts across Southwest Florida have been keeping public databases on their websites tracking the number of students who test positive for the coronavirus within the school district. But there is one school district in the region where parents are concerned there is a lack of transparency for the number of confirmed cases in schools. […]
WINK NEWS School districts outline protocols for COVID-19 There have only been two days of school and already schools have students who have COVID-19. Some of you asked us what happens if your child comes into contact with someone who tests positive? It varies by district. The school districts of Lee and Charlotte counties said there’s only so much they can do; it’s […]
WINK NEWS Immokalee native unveils bust at Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend A football player made his way from Southwest Florida to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Edgerrin James unveiled his bust during an induction ceremony Saturday. James is from Immokalee and his career led him to this proud moment when his name was called in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. “I […]
SANIBEL Sanibel City Council enacts face mask requirement for city buildings Sanibel City Council has enacted a mask mandate within its city buildings that are open to the public. Masks will be required at City Hall, the Public Works building, and the City of Sanibel Recreation Center, among others. The face-covering requirement at the recreation center means any activities, city-sponsored or after-school activities, will require participants […]
NAPLES NCH doctors: Misinformation fueling COVID surge Desperate and emotional, doctors with a Southwest Florida health system are pleading for people to come together in a critical moment. “Everybody keeps asking me ‘What can I do? What can I do to help?’ I say just go get the vaccine… we are having people die… and it is getting harder to come to […]
RSW Spirit issues continue: More flights canceled at RSW Spirit Airlines is still having issues as cancellations continued Thursday. The flight boards at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) show that most of Spirit’s arriving and departing flights have been canceled. Those include flights to or from Kansas City, Detroit, Indianapolis, Atlantic City and Pittsburgh. (Check RSW flights here.) The airline has been plagued this […]
FORT MYERS Lee County Mosquito Control warn of West Nile Virus in Southwest Florida The West Nile Virus is causing concern this year after scientists found the virus in some mosquitoes here in Southwest Florida. The mosquito-transmitted virus is popping up much earlier than usual in the area. “Most people who may contract West Nile Virus may not react to it. It can be a pretty dangerous disease to […]
PUNTA GORDA Bikers and Bar 17 give away hundreds of backpacks to students For the third year in a row, Bar 17 teamed up with a group of bikers to pack book bags for students for the upcoming school year. The bikers started at Bar 17 in Punta Gorda ready to deliver the backpacks to Neil Armstrong Elementary School in Port Charlotte. More than 400 students will be […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man hospitalized for months with COVID-19 symptoms For more than a year now, COVID-19 has been dominating our world. But for one Fort Myers man, it completely changed his life and health. Valentin Guerrero got to know COVID-19 all too well. “My COVID-19 symptoms started just like everybody else’s. So, you know, fever, sore throat, things like that, and it got progressively […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health restricts ER visitations as COVID-19 surges in hospitals Hospital rooms in Lee Health are filling up with COVID-19 patients and staff are now saying you need to make sure you’re in an urgent situation before you head to the emergency room. “As a result, we’re seeing many more people with the virus, and they’re coming to the emergency department, some with symptoms, but […]