Bonita Springs residents alarmed after car break-insLee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents alarmed after car break-ins A Bonita Springs homeowner is sleeping with one eye open after her social security card was stolen from her car, an incident caught on video.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
FORT MYERS Exclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city On Friday, the president of Florida Warriors Hockey got a letter saying that starting July 1, his program’s rink access at the Fort Myers Skatium would be cut from 48 hours a month to only eight hours a month.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Massive fire leaves Cape Coral businesses in shambles Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
Contrasting Lee, Collier and Charlotte homicide rates to nationwide numbers The Wall Street Journal says nationwide homicide rates have dropped by 20% compared to the numbers from 2023.
New program to make life more manageable for Parkinson’s patients A new program, backed by research, was created using the power of spin cycling to redefine the fight against Parkinson’s.
Medicaid class action gets go-ahead A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program after a COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
FORT MYERS New downtown Fort Myers parking options coming soon Two new spots are coming for you to park on nights and weekends in downtown Fort Myers, but you’ll still have to pay.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Family ‘sucker-punched’ in Lehigh Acres brawl A woman is speaking out about a conflict she was involved in at Barefoot Lake.
Miracle Moment: Christina Soriero Doctors diagnosed 22-year-old Christina Soriero with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was just 18. A time in her life when the only thing she should have been dealing with was senioritis and getting ready for life after high school.
DeSantis signs bill impacting new mothers and jury duty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will impact new mothers and their eligibility to serve on jury duty.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents alarmed after car break-ins A Bonita Springs homeowner is sleeping with one eye open after her social security card was stolen from her car, an incident caught on video.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
FORT MYERS Exclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city On Friday, the president of Florida Warriors Hockey got a letter saying that starting July 1, his program’s rink access at the Fort Myers Skatium would be cut from 48 hours a month to only eight hours a month.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Massive fire leaves Cape Coral businesses in shambles Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
Contrasting Lee, Collier and Charlotte homicide rates to nationwide numbers The Wall Street Journal says nationwide homicide rates have dropped by 20% compared to the numbers from 2023.
New program to make life more manageable for Parkinson’s patients A new program, backed by research, was created using the power of spin cycling to redefine the fight against Parkinson’s.
Medicaid class action gets go-ahead A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program after a COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
FORT MYERS New downtown Fort Myers parking options coming soon Two new spots are coming for you to park on nights and weekends in downtown Fort Myers, but you’ll still have to pay.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Family ‘sucker-punched’ in Lehigh Acres brawl A woman is speaking out about a conflict she was involved in at Barefoot Lake.
Miracle Moment: Christina Soriero Doctors diagnosed 22-year-old Christina Soriero with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was just 18. A time in her life when the only thing she should have been dealing with was senioritis and getting ready for life after high school.
DeSantis signs bill impacting new mothers and jury duty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will impact new mothers and their eligibility to serve on jury duty.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Easing trade war with China would be major boost to SWFL economy The trade war between the United States and China is easing. Yesterday we told you both sides agreed to roll back tariffs in phases. While President Donald Trump denied the rollback on Friday, it is likely a negotiating tactic and the rollback would boost the Southwest Florida economy. Many billboards in Charlotte County are constructed […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Deputies locate second woman confronted by Ollie’s Pond attacker Detectives say they have found a second woman Friday who is believed to have had an encounter with a male attacker at Ollie’s Pond Park in Charlotte County. Thursday, we reported a woman was running along York Avenue between Gobron and Sudbury streets near Ollie’s Pond around 6:45 a.m. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County beachgoers take it one day at a time as red tide runs the show Mark Timchula spends more than 40 hours a week on Englewood Beach renting out umbrellas and chairs to visitors. He called Wednesday “an ideal beach day.” “The beach is filled with people having a great time and swimming in the water,” he said. But the past few days on Manasota Key haven’t been as picturesque. […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County teachers getting pay increase from 2018 tax referendum Our tax money is helping kids in Charlotte County succeed by bringing back programs killed by budget cuts and recruiting high-quality teachers. Fifty-six percent of Charlotte County voters approved a tax referendum last year to bring in an extra $19 million to public schools. So far, the district spent about $1.7 million of that money. The […]
PORT CHARLOTTE New details emerge in Khyler Edman’s murder A man accused of killing a Port Charlotte teenager that heroically saved his younger sister in September told detectives, the day of the killing, he blacked out after buying drugs, waking up in the hospital with no recollection. The suspect, Ryan Cole, 27, is accused of fatally stabbing Khyler Edman, 15, while the victim was […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Newly released report fills in some gaps in the events leading up to Khyler Edman’s death Ryan Cole had his first court appearance Friday as he now faces charges in the death of 15-year-old Khyler Edman. The state requested a no-contact order banning Cole from contacting Khyler’s family or his neighbor spearheading “Khyler’s Law.” And he won’t be on the streets any time soon as he’s being held without bond. We’re […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Suspect charged with second-degree murder in the death of 15-year-old Khyler Edman The suspect in the death of Khyler Edman, 15, has been charged with murder. Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell held a news conference on Thursday regarding the death investigation. Edman was killed while protecting his younger sister during an armed robbery in September. His family, friends, and community all regard him as a hero. Ryan […]
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda police to close some roads to keep trick-or-treaters safe this Halloween Families will have to keep an eye out for ghosts and goblins while trick-or-treating. But one thing they won’t have to worry about in Punta Gorda? Cars. “It’s fun to see the community supporting that by just protecting the safety of the children,” said Joie Wilson. Punta Gorda police officers will shut down several streets […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte family of slain hero teen gets helps from the community A family’s home holds millions of memories. But the family of local hero, Khyler Edman, wants out after he was murdered there protecting his sister’s life. Now, the community is doing everything it can to help. The Port Charlotte community knows Khyler Edman as a hero, but now we are learning Khyler’s dreams were as […]
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Allegiant pushes back the opening date for the Sunseeker Resort When it is finished, the Allegiant Travel Company’s Sunseeker Resort will be the crown jewel of Charlotte Harbor. But now, the doors to a new luxury destination may not open as soon as initially planned. A lot is going on behind the walls at the Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor construction site. Gene Johanson, a local […]