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.
SANIBEL Gathering data now to help rebuild Sanibel’s beaches after storms A barrier island in Southwest Florida is planning ahead for the next big storm, making sure its beaches have enough sand to protect the rest of the island. You can’t see a lot of erosion on Sanibel’s beaches, which is a good sign. The city keeps a close eye on its coastline, collecting data and […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Post office closes after almost 50 years on Fort Myers Beach A town staple is shutting its doors after nearly a half-century. Many loyal customers stopped by to say their final goodbyes to the post office, the gift shop and the two staff members who held the business together. The U.S. Post Office on Fort Myers Beach had stood in the Santini Marina Plaza since 1971. […]
NORTH PORT 74-year-old man found dead after North Port house fire A 74-year-old man was found dead after a house fire was extinguished in North Port Sunday morning. North Port Fire Rescue Department arrived in the 6700 block of Electra Avenue, near Panamerican Boulevard, at around 2:30 a.m. and found flames coming through the roof of the home. The roof and most of the structure of […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Sammy Watkins holds football camp for young athletes Hundreds of student-athletes had the chance to participate in a special football camp on Saturday. South Fort Myers High School graduate Sammy Watkins hosted the camp to remind athletes what football is really about. It’s not every day that young athletes get the opportunity to work with a professional football player, but Baltimore Ravens WR […]
CAPE CORAL Take precautions when spending time in the SWFL heat Southwest Florida is feeling the heat. The region hit 97 degrees Thursday. If you add in the Florida humidity, it feels well into the hundreds. In fact, The Weather Authority confirmed our peak heat index was 113 degrees Friday. A lot of people are trying to cool down in the water. Water was the word […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County deputy spends one night in jail after stalking arrest A Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been released from jail after being arrested for stalking a woman in North Port. Deputy David Motz, who is now on administrative leave, faces charges for aggravated stalking. According to an arrest affidavit, Motz threatened the woman, telling her she would end up like Denise Amber Lee, who […]
FORT MYERS People gather at Fort Myers restaurant in support of Cuban liberation It’s been one week since people began taking to the streets in order to support the Cuban people in their fight against communism. On Sunday, dozens of people gathered at La Parilla Boricua in Fort Myers. But, to understand today’s protests, we need to understand Cuba’s history. Joe Beene came to Fort Myers from Lehigh […]
SANIBEL Protestors on Sanibel want ‘Freedom for Cuba’ Rain or shine, people have been taking to the streets and using their voices to show support for the people of Cuba. Earlier on Saturday, many came out to show what “Freedom for Cuba” means to them. Those three words mean so much to the people who lined the streets on Sanibel. They shouted for […]
LEE COUNTY FHP provides tips about roadside safety for drivers Four people were killed on the I-75 late Thursday night after stopping to change a tire in an emergency. Florida Highway Patrol says a car ran right into a group of people on the side of I-75 near the Sarasota County line. Four people died at the scene. This was an eye-opening experience for drivers […]
WINK NEWS Volunteers with disabilities assist St. Matthew’s House to feed families Eager volunteers from a trailblazing academy are helping families in their community. Members of nonprofit organization STARability helped pack food Thursday for families at St. Matthew’s House. “We have STARability, which is an agency that gives life skills for people with disabilities, and they’re volunteering today,” said Lorna McClain, the food assistance manager for St. […]