Naples police rescue injured owl outside station2 arrested for $1,500 vape theft at Port Charlotte gas station
NAPLES Naples police rescue injured owl outside station Naples police officers took on an unusual task when they rescued an injured owl outside the police department.
PORT CHARLOTTE 2 arrested for $1,500 vape theft at Port Charlotte gas station Two suspects were arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly stealing approximately $1,500 worth of vape products from a gas station in Port Charlotte.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: knife attack, robbery at gunpoint and hit-and-run This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife attack, a robbery at gunpoint and a hit-and-run on a bicyclist.
FORT MYERS Former Uber driver convicted of rape to be sentenced Monday Felix Torres, a former Uber driver, was found guilty in December of raping one of his passengers and will be sentenced Monday.
the weather authority Sunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority says a pleasant day is in store for Southwest Florida, with much more sunshine than we saw on Saturday.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
NAPLES Naples police rescue injured owl outside station Naples police officers took on an unusual task when they rescued an injured owl outside the police department.
PORT CHARLOTTE 2 arrested for $1,500 vape theft at Port Charlotte gas station Two suspects were arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly stealing approximately $1,500 worth of vape products from a gas station in Port Charlotte.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: knife attack, robbery at gunpoint and hit-and-run This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife attack, a robbery at gunpoint and a hit-and-run on a bicyclist.
FORT MYERS Former Uber driver convicted of rape to be sentenced Monday Felix Torres, a former Uber driver, was found guilty in December of raping one of his passengers and will be sentenced Monday.
the weather authority Sunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority says a pleasant day is in store for Southwest Florida, with much more sunshine than we saw on Saturday.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Red tide detected in Charlotte Harbor Thousands of dead fish are washing ashore all across Charlotte County. FWC reports that there’s a cluster of red tide near the mouth of Charlotte Harbor but in relatively low concentrations. No one is coming out here for a relaxing walk on the beach with dead fish. There are thousands and thousands of all different […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Widow says late husband’s wedding band went missing at Bayfront Health in Port Charlotte A North Port woman is mourning the loss of her husband to COVID-19 while also battling the hospital where he died due to a cherished belonging that went missing. Joseph Tornabene was hospitalized for weeks at Bayfront Health in Port Charlotte. He went to the hospital with his wedding band on, but when he passed […]
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County hero still looking for kidney donor A Charlotte County man who risked his life twice to save others is asking for that same selflessness in return. Sandy Bilsky of Englewood has been called a hero after rescuing two people from the Gulf, but now he’s searching for his own. Bilsky has big plans for the summer. “I really would love to spend […]
PUNTA GORDA Deputies looking for arsonist who set Punta Gorda home ablaze A Punta Gorda house that went up in flames on Wednesday has been declared arson by authorities. The fire occurred at around 2:30 a.m. in the 12000 block of Green Gulf Boulevard. A call was made to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office to report that the back of the home was on fire. The occupants […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Some in Charlotte County don’t regret their J&J vaccines, despite Governor’s calls to halt distribution So far this year, The Department of Health in Charlotte County has worked with the state to administer about 4,500 Johnson & Johnson shots at Centennial Park in Port Charlotte. Those shots went into the arms of teachers, first responders and farmworkers. None of those people reported any side effects. Neither did those who received […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY ‘Fishin’ Frank’ finds new spot for bait and tackle shop in Charlotte County Nearly a year after his business was destroyed, “Fishin’ Frank” Hommema in Charlotte County is moving into a new spot after his original store, Fishin Franks Bait and Tackle, was burned to ashes in a fiery crash. “This wasn’t like, ‘OK, my store burned down.’ This was like my brother got killed,” Hommema explained. “So […]
FORT MYERS Six students, driver injured in Charlotte County school bus crash Six students and their driver have been transported to Bayfront Health in Punta Gorda with minor injuries after their school bus crashed in Charlotte County. The crash happened just before 9 a.m. on Jones Loop Road near US-41. According to Charlotte County Fire and Emergency Medical Services, 24 students were on board when a utility […]
ENGLEWOOD Group gives Englewood-area teens a place to dress up for prom As families recover from what was a tough year in 2020, a community in Southwest Florida is stepping up to help kids look and feel their best at prom, without worrying about the price of the look. Englewood-area high school students are being served by a group and its donors who are making sure they […]
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Sunseeker Resort construction remains on hold in Charlotte Harbor It’s been over a year since Allegiant Air announced construction of the Sunseeker Resort would be put on pause — a project expected to bring hundreds of jobs and tourists to Charlotte Harbor. Bob Fowler enjoys his quality time with mother nature in Charlotte Harbor. “Birds, people, a lot of dog walkers come by here,” […]
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County vet worries about getting emotional support dog home after ban Flying with an emotional support animal is now a thing of the past. WINK News investigated how easy it is to abuse the system and get paperwork for an emotional support animal. Then, the federal government changed the rules: effective Jan. 11, emotional support animals were no longer allowed to fly. For veteran Russell Soffredine, […]