Recent deputy-involved shootings bring mental health to the forefrontFort Myers teen athlete defies odds after brain condition
PUNTA GORDA Recent deputy-involved shootings bring mental health to the forefront In the last three months, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has had four deputy-involved shootings. One of them even led to loss of one of their own, Sgt. Elio Diaz.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Fort Myers teen athlete defies odds after brain condition Saniya Freeman, a junior at Mariner High School, faced a rare brain condition that threatened her athletic career.
Charlotte County grapples with 2 fatal deputy-involved shootings The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is starting a new week with at least four deputies on administrative leave after back-to-back deadly shootings.
71-year-old dead after being struck by vehicle in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a 71-year-old male pedestrian in Collier County.
Military Heritage Museum, Punta Gorda mutually terminate lease for city meetings Punta Gorda City Council and the city’s various committees and boards will no longer use the Military Heritage Museum as a meeting venue.
St. Matthew’s House keeps shelters open due to cold weather Due to the cold weather, St. Matthew’s House will continue to keep its emergency shelters open to the public.
Arthrex, Lee County Port Authority agree to 40-year lease for new Skyplex logistics facility Lee Board County Board of Port Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a lease-build agreement for Arthrex to construct a 1 million-square-foot logistics facility at Skyplex, just across Paul J. Doherty Parkway from where Gartner and Alta Resources.
IMMOKALEE Premier Mobile Health Services scheduled to visit Collier County A nonprofit health clinic called Premier Mobile Health Services, which brings essential medical care to those in need across Lee County, is scheduled to visit Collier this weekend.
WASHINGTON Stream Live: complete coverage of Donald Trump’s inauguration by CBS While WINK is not carrying the entirety of Donald Trump’s inauguration on television, CBS is offering its whole televised experience online.
Donald Trump becomes 47th U.S. president after inauguration Thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C., to observe President Donald Trump’s swearing-in to his first day in office.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Cloudy and cool with a few showers this Martin Luther King Day The Weather Authority is tracking a mix of clouds and cold temperatures with rain showers possible throughout this Monday.
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.
dunbar Commemorative march, more to be held in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In celebration of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., several events are to be held across Southwest Florida to honor his legacy.
FORT MYERS Saint John Baptist Church holds service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saint John First Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Myers hosted an ecumenical service on Sunday afternoon in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 11 – Jan. 18 This week features some high-flying wrestling, photos from the Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk, and much more.
PUNTA GORDA Recent deputy-involved shootings bring mental health to the forefront In the last three months, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has had four deputy-involved shootings. One of them even led to loss of one of their own, Sgt. Elio Diaz.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Fort Myers teen athlete defies odds after brain condition Saniya Freeman, a junior at Mariner High School, faced a rare brain condition that threatened her athletic career.
Charlotte County grapples with 2 fatal deputy-involved shootings The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is starting a new week with at least four deputies on administrative leave after back-to-back deadly shootings.
71-year-old dead after being struck by vehicle in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a 71-year-old male pedestrian in Collier County.
Military Heritage Museum, Punta Gorda mutually terminate lease for city meetings Punta Gorda City Council and the city’s various committees and boards will no longer use the Military Heritage Museum as a meeting venue.
St. Matthew’s House keeps shelters open due to cold weather Due to the cold weather, St. Matthew’s House will continue to keep its emergency shelters open to the public.
Arthrex, Lee County Port Authority agree to 40-year lease for new Skyplex logistics facility Lee Board County Board of Port Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a lease-build agreement for Arthrex to construct a 1 million-square-foot logistics facility at Skyplex, just across Paul J. Doherty Parkway from where Gartner and Alta Resources.
IMMOKALEE Premier Mobile Health Services scheduled to visit Collier County A nonprofit health clinic called Premier Mobile Health Services, which brings essential medical care to those in need across Lee County, is scheduled to visit Collier this weekend.
WASHINGTON Stream Live: complete coverage of Donald Trump’s inauguration by CBS While WINK is not carrying the entirety of Donald Trump’s inauguration on television, CBS is offering its whole televised experience online.
Donald Trump becomes 47th U.S. president after inauguration Thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C., to observe President Donald Trump’s swearing-in to his first day in office.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Cloudy and cool with a few showers this Martin Luther King Day The Weather Authority is tracking a mix of clouds and cold temperatures with rain showers possible throughout this Monday.
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.
dunbar Commemorative march, more to be held in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In celebration of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., several events are to be held across Southwest Florida to honor his legacy.
FORT MYERS Saint John Baptist Church holds service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saint John First Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Myers hosted an ecumenical service on Sunday afternoon in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 11 – Jan. 18 This week features some high-flying wrestling, photos from the Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk, and much more.
‘Great American Take Out Day’ supports local restaurants Across the country, Tuesday was “Great American Take Out Day,” a time to support local restaurants that are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. Reporter Erika Jackson talks to restaurants in Southwest Florida about how the community is keeping them afloat. WATCH her report above.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Detectives look into Charlotte County woman’s 30-year-old murder Thirty years after she was brutally stabbed to death in her home, a Southwest Florida woman’s killer is still not behind bars. Investigators are now spending even more time reducing the large number of potential suspects. We spoke to Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office detectives looking into the decades-old cold case murder of Sharon Gill, 42, […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Former SWFL residents experience heavily-affected coronavirus populations Hospitals in Italy are overwhelmed by the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) patients. The country announced 627 new COVID-19 deaths Friday. We spoke to two people with Southwest Florida ties who shared their words of warning with everyone. “Isn’t over yet, at all,” said Laura Bonomi in Rome, Italy. Bonomi owns property in Rotonda West in […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County pizzerias offer free pies to teachers amid coronavirus crisis Sometimes, it about people helping people in a time of need. Two pizza shops in Charlotte County are stepping up to feed residents in their community – teachers in particular. There’s lots of learning and laughter in Brianna Welsh’s third-grade and Kim Smith’s kindergarten classes. Welsh teaches at Neil Armstrong Elementary and says it’s all […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Allegiant halts Sunseeker construction; workers say they were unaware Construction has stopped for the highly-anticipated Sunseeker Resort by Allegiant Air in Charlotte Harbor Wednesday for coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention. And some workers were not aware of those changes. Dozens of cranes, tractors and building materials are scattered throughout the construction site. But workers will not be present for a while, as they are temporarily out […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County businesses step up to help those in need As shops and companies struggle to survive right now, some aren’t letting that keep them from giving back. From free food to grocery runs, Southwest Florida businesses are trying to make sure the people most at risk because of the coronavirus are covered. Dave Abel, owner of Abel Air and Heat, said, “It’s a madhouse in […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County first responders train to make sure they can help you in a life or death situation Dozens of first responders learned how to save you in case you get stuck in a life or death situation. EMS personnel in Charlotte County created a training scenario to teach responders how to rescue victims trapped in cars. It’s a role-playing scenario that seems all too real. “We have multiple victims that are trapped […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Italian woman who owns home in Charlotte County unable to return to her paradise Italy’s main tourist hubs are empty. Bars and restaurants in the country are running for limited hours. Right now, 60 million people in Italy are on lockdown because of the coronavirus and it’s already hurting tourism here. “We fell in love with it. It was a paradise to us,” said Laura Bonomi of Rome. Charlotte […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Visitor says precautionary decontamination tent sits outside Port Charlotte hospital A visitor at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte tells us a yellow tent sitting outside the hospital’s emergency entrance Sunday is for decontamination. The visitor we spoke to works for a private ambulance company and told us a hospital worker gave him an idea of why it’s there. “When they were putting it up, […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY First presumptively positive coronavirus case confirmed in Charlotte County A Charlotte County resident is the newest presumptivley positive case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Southwest Florida Saturday, according to Florida Department of Health. This is the first confirmed presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in Charlotte County. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the Charlotte County patient is a woman in her fifties who recently returned from a […]