Outpouring of support: Memorial grows for Charlotte County sergeantCommunity visits memorial for 12-year old killed in crash
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Outpouring of support: Memorial grows for Charlotte County sergeant A community shows love and support to the family of a Charlotte County sergeant who made the ultimate sacrifice.
FORT MYERS Community visits memorial for 12-year old killed in crash It has been 6 months since 12-year-old Andrew Sullivan left home on his scooter for the last time. A driver hit and killed him on Crystal Drive in Lee County.
FSW SWFL hoops teams help tip-off 51st annual City of Palms Classic Three Southwest Florida high school boy’s basketball teams helped tip-off the 51st annual City of Palms Classic.
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Captain speaks about his friend, the late Sergeant Diaz A cruiser now sits at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office administration building, in support of fallen Sergeant, Elio Diaz.
PORT CHARLOTTE Local Barbershop holding a fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Diaz A local barbershop is now helping out the family of Sergeant Elio Diaz. The owner is hoping to raise money for them for whatever they need.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Therapy dogs comfort children in the courtroom Pups are on patrol to help kids and people in tough situations. The dogs travel to hospitals and schools for therapy sessions to relax people.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police arrest man in Fuegoz Lounge shooting A man was arrested in connection with a shooting outside a Cape Coral lounge that left two women injured, police said Wednesday.
Close friend of fallen sergeant Elio Diaz speaks out WINK News reporter Claire Galt spoke with Neal Gamillio and his powerful story about the fallen sergeant.
NORTH FORT MYERS Single mom gets home renovated as a Christmas gift Home for the holidays has a new meaning for Erica Tague and her three children. Her home was renovated for free as a Christmas gift.
NAPLES $2,300 worth of stolen clothing recovered; 2 arrested in Naples Two people were arrested Saturday in Naples after authorities say they used bags lined with metal to disable store security systems and steal more than $2,300 worth of clothing.
BABCOCK RANCH Dodging pet scams during the holidays Many are welcoming new pets into their homes this holiday season; however, for some people, the only thing they’ll find sitting under their tree is a scam.
FORT MYERS Benefit on Saturday at Mugs N Jugs at 12pm, for Sgt. Diaz’s family. French Bulldogs included in auction A Fort Myers auto shop is raising money for the family of a Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was killed on Sunday.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 18, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 18, 2024.
NAPLES Naples cancels fireworks celebration Setting off fireworks feels like a normal part of any big holiday, especially when ringing in the new year, but if you are going to be in Naples to ring in 2025 they won’t be a part of your celebration.
Avoiding mayhem during the holiday season Nothing like the holiday season to bring out the latent perfectionist in all of us.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Outpouring of support: Memorial grows for Charlotte County sergeant A community shows love and support to the family of a Charlotte County sergeant who made the ultimate sacrifice.
FORT MYERS Community visits memorial for 12-year old killed in crash It has been 6 months since 12-year-old Andrew Sullivan left home on his scooter for the last time. A driver hit and killed him on Crystal Drive in Lee County.
FSW SWFL hoops teams help tip-off 51st annual City of Palms Classic Three Southwest Florida high school boy’s basketball teams helped tip-off the 51st annual City of Palms Classic.
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Captain speaks about his friend, the late Sergeant Diaz A cruiser now sits at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office administration building, in support of fallen Sergeant, Elio Diaz.
PORT CHARLOTTE Local Barbershop holding a fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Diaz A local barbershop is now helping out the family of Sergeant Elio Diaz. The owner is hoping to raise money for them for whatever they need.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Therapy dogs comfort children in the courtroom Pups are on patrol to help kids and people in tough situations. The dogs travel to hospitals and schools for therapy sessions to relax people.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police arrest man in Fuegoz Lounge shooting A man was arrested in connection with a shooting outside a Cape Coral lounge that left two women injured, police said Wednesday.
Close friend of fallen sergeant Elio Diaz speaks out WINK News reporter Claire Galt spoke with Neal Gamillio and his powerful story about the fallen sergeant.
NORTH FORT MYERS Single mom gets home renovated as a Christmas gift Home for the holidays has a new meaning for Erica Tague and her three children. Her home was renovated for free as a Christmas gift.
NAPLES $2,300 worth of stolen clothing recovered; 2 arrested in Naples Two people were arrested Saturday in Naples after authorities say they used bags lined with metal to disable store security systems and steal more than $2,300 worth of clothing.
BABCOCK RANCH Dodging pet scams during the holidays Many are welcoming new pets into their homes this holiday season; however, for some people, the only thing they’ll find sitting under their tree is a scam.
FORT MYERS Benefit on Saturday at Mugs N Jugs at 12pm, for Sgt. Diaz’s family. French Bulldogs included in auction A Fort Myers auto shop is raising money for the family of a Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was killed on Sunday.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 18, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 18, 2024.
NAPLES Naples cancels fireworks celebration Setting off fireworks feels like a normal part of any big holiday, especially when ringing in the new year, but if you are going to be in Naples to ring in 2025 they won’t be a part of your celebration.
Avoiding mayhem during the holiday season Nothing like the holiday season to bring out the latent perfectionist in all of us.
ARCADIA Family remembers girl killed in Arcadia house fire The family of a 12-year-old girl killed in a house fire Tuesday in Arcadia says she overcame a lot of obstacles in her young life. Laiellah Hatcher’s sister Kristina says the girl was born three months early, suffered from hearing loss, had autism, ADHD, and a genetic disease called “Turner syndrome.” Hatcher says her youngest […]
ARCADIA Girl, 5 dogs die in Arcadia house fire A 12-year-old girl and five dogs died in an Arcadia house fire early Tuesday. The fire broke out in a home on Levsky Avenue before 3 a.m. A mother and her two children lived there, along with some other family members. Everyone escaped the fire, but the girl, Laiellah, ran back into the burning home […]
NAPLES Those frustrated by heat and traffic in Florida are leaving but many are still moving here The sunshine, palm trees and beaches seem to be the biggest selling points of Southwest Florida. A new report shows that while many are moving in, there are also quite a few people leaving for greener pastures. They cite the heat and the traffic as reasons for leaving. Paul Murray has always dreamed of spending […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Family ready for suspect in 15-year-old boy’s murder to go on trial The family of a 15-year-old boy who died protecting his little sister is on a mission for justice. Khyler Edman was stabbed to death in his Port Charlotte home by a violent intruder in September 2019. Khyler’s father and grandmother spoke to us for the first time Thursday. Instead of celebrating Khyler’s 17th birthday with […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Calls for gator to be removed from canal in South Gulf Cove causes feud between neighbors A feud is becoming heated over gators. Neighbors in South Gulf Cove say there have been more calls for gator removal from the canal. Brenda Futch moved to South Gulf Cove for tranquility. “It’s beautiful. It’s serene, peaceful, we love our wildlife.” Her favorite neighbor has been dubbed “one-eyed Jack.” “We loved watching him, we […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Suspects that held up Brink’s truck in Port Charlotte were dressed as garbage collectors The two suspects that held up a Brink’s truck in Charlotte County on Monday dressed as garbage collectors, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. This happened at the Walmart Neighborhood Market in Port Charlotte. Witnesses say they had seen the two unidentified suspects loitering and seemingly picking up trash around the building, so they […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Bloomberg report: SWFL malls’ parent company prepares for bankruptcy The number of mall shoppers has been declining over the years, taking a complete dive during the pandemic. Some malls might not survive. According to a Bloomberg report, Washington Prime Group is preparing to file for bankruptcy — the parent company of Port Charlotte Town Center mall in Port Charlotte and Edison Mall in Fort […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY K-9s being used to help find missing people K-9s have been used for years to sniff out drugs and help with investigations but now, they’re being used to find missing people. K-9 Copper is a four-legged hero. He’s had a busy first year on the job. This 5-year-old bloodhound is trained to find missing people and relies on his strong scent senses. Steven […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY The simple life: More than 200 tiny homes coming to new Charlotte County community Are you looking for simple and affordable living? One company wants to bring tiny homes to Southwest Florida with that promise. More than two hundred tiny homes could be coming to a new community in Charlotte County and it may be a game-changer for folks wanting to own on a budget. Mike McCann is the […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Parents step up to host alternate proms for high school seniors in Charlotte County It’s been a tough school year for high school seniors, with annual events canceled or events still up in the air. So parents are stepping in to make sure one spring tradition goes on, but not as we’re used to seeing it. It’s the last semester of Cheyenne Scena’s senior year at Charlotte High School. […]