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.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County sheriff write-in hopeful continues campaign despite trespass order A write-in candidate for sheriff is banned from going into the buildings he wants to oversee. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office issued a trespass order against Andrew Sheets, who is campaigning as a write-in candidate for sheriff. We spoke to Sheets about the controversy Thursday and also heard what the current sheriff had to say. “If […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Deputies: DNA ties Port Charlotte man to attempted kidnapping A Port Charlotte man who was already in jail was tied to an attempted kidnapping that happened nearly a year ago thanks to leaving his DNA with the victim, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. Victor Brown Jr., 24, was jailed Oct. 15 for loitering and prowling and resisting an officer without violence after […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Long lines at Charlotte County polling locations for first day of early voting Polls opened at 7 a.m. in Charlotte County and voters were lining up early. Some ended up waiting as long as two hours to vote. County elections offices are saying this is not typical of the first day of early voting. The Supervisor of Elections for Charlotte County says the wait is only 45 minutes […]
PUNTA GORDA Shops in Punta Gorda see success with untraditional business plan New shops in Southwest Florida are attracting customers in a unique way. Shops in Punta Gorda are going the untraditional route to get their businesses booming. Watch the video above for the full story by WINK News Reporter Erika Jackson, who got a look at the unique business models that are working for them.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Protecting yourself from construction fraud; SWFL leaders form task force A group of industry leaders is working to make sure you don’t fall victim to construction scams after multiple arrests in the HD Custom Homes scandal, leaving many to-be homeowners with unfinished houses. Gail and Tom Hazelton’s new home in Port Charlotte is a cleared lot and some foam panels, but they feel like the […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY CharlotteCARES deadline approaching for families and small businesses in need Halloween marks the last day that for families in need to take advantage of the CharlotteCARES program. WINK News Reporter Erika Jackson spoke to one business owner who says CharlotteCARES money is benefitting them greatly. Business at TnD Gluten Free Bakery sometimes looks on the rise. “We catch up and then I’m thinking we’re right […]
BABCOCK RANCH First-of-its-kind farm set to call Babcock Ranch home Using eco-friendly prairies and technology from Finland, one farm hopes to be the first of its kind in America. Finn Farms is going to be sustainable, innovative, and clean. “There are no emissions, we are using all organic materials, ” said Finn Farms founder Oskari Kariste. This new way of farming is the first of […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Off-road park opens in Charlotte County A new place for off-roaders just opened up in Charlotte County. Eleven-year-old Lincoln Lawton has the need for speed, but finding a space to let him rev his engine has been bringing him a screeching halt. “The tracks I go to, they only have one track and it is for all of the bikes,” he […]
PUNTA GORDA Allegiant Air, the only airline at Punta Gorda Airport, furloughs 100 pilots “There are not many people traveling right now because of the restrictions,” said Daniel Bonenberger of Harbour Heights. That’s the case for travelers all over the U.S. “We didn’t have a reason to fly, but now we do,” said John Unnerstal from Venice. The reason — for mass layoffs across the airline industry. The latest […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Construction and Contractor task force created for Charlotte County Just days after two construction company owners were arrested for a scheme to defraud and misappropriated funds in Charlotte County, a new program has been created. Now, with the help of the State Attorney’s Office, they will be creating a construction and contractor fraud task force to crack down on these crimes. Fred Marcussen now […]