Dog alerts Lee County woman to home intruder The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 22-year-old man for burglary and loitering after he broke into a woman’s home and stood inches away from her bed as she slept.
NAPLES Naples business owner accused of rape In 2023, 14,021 domestic violence 911 calls came into Collier County.
manasota key Charlotte County Commissioners vote ‘Yes’ to changes and redevelopment on Manasota Key The Charlotte County Commissioners voted to pass charges that residents on Manasota Key have been dreading.
The debate over fluoride in Florida’s water The water you drink and use to brush your teeth is fueling a community, state and national conversation.
SANIBEL Phase 2 of Sanibel Beach renourishment project set to begin Eric Jackson, Sanibel’s Public Information Officer, is encouraging residents and visitors to still come to the beach.
NAPLES Riding toward a brighter future for kids: The story of Bikes for Tykes For nearly four decades, Bikes for Tykes has been on a mission to give children and adults in need in Southwest Florida a chance to ride refurbished bicycles.
ENGLEWOOD SWFL agencies bring chaplains on staff to offer support to first responders First responders across the country face the devastating impact of suicide nationwide those numbers are rising.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County deputies arrest man for ATV and UTV thefts, fence destruction A North Fort Myers man has been arrested after allegedly stealing a four-wheeler, crashing it into a property fence, and later trying to flee on a second stolen vehicle.
‘I saw God twice:’ Boating accident survivor thanks Lee Health After surviving an unthinkable accident in Matlacha, one woman wants to thank the medical team that saved her.
MATLACHA Blue Dog restaurant in Matlacha thankful for decade of support The Blue Dog Bar & Grill in Matlacha has survived multiple hurricanes over the past decade. Now, they’re thanking the community for supporting them every step of the way.
NAPLES Nominee of Gulfshore Life Men and Women of the year volunteers for STARability Gulfshore Life has nominated Anne Fleming as one of its Men and Women of the Year for volunteering her time to raise money for a new home store for Starability.
WINK NEWS Holiday gift exchange scams targeting social media users During the holiday season, tidings of joy and goodwill can be shrouded by scammers seeking to take advantage of holiday shoppers.
New cancer fighting machinery arrives at Southwest Florida Proton All the pieces are in place now, but it will take about a year of calibrating and fine-tuning before the proton machine is up and running.
Federal investigation involving Sheriff Carmine Marceno and LCSO WINK News has exclusively obtained a letter warning ranking government leaders in Lee County that money trouble could be brewing within the sheriff’s office.
Alfie Oakes staves off farms foreclosure action Farm Credit of Florida has dropped its $2.78 million foreclosure lawsuit against Alfie Oakes after both parties reached an agreement.
Dog alerts Lee County woman to home intruder The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 22-year-old man for burglary and loitering after he broke into a woman’s home and stood inches away from her bed as she slept.
NAPLES Naples business owner accused of rape In 2023, 14,021 domestic violence 911 calls came into Collier County.
manasota key Charlotte County Commissioners vote ‘Yes’ to changes and redevelopment on Manasota Key The Charlotte County Commissioners voted to pass charges that residents on Manasota Key have been dreading.
The debate over fluoride in Florida’s water The water you drink and use to brush your teeth is fueling a community, state and national conversation.
SANIBEL Phase 2 of Sanibel Beach renourishment project set to begin Eric Jackson, Sanibel’s Public Information Officer, is encouraging residents and visitors to still come to the beach.
NAPLES Riding toward a brighter future for kids: The story of Bikes for Tykes For nearly four decades, Bikes for Tykes has been on a mission to give children and adults in need in Southwest Florida a chance to ride refurbished bicycles.
ENGLEWOOD SWFL agencies bring chaplains on staff to offer support to first responders First responders across the country face the devastating impact of suicide nationwide those numbers are rising.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County deputies arrest man for ATV and UTV thefts, fence destruction A North Fort Myers man has been arrested after allegedly stealing a four-wheeler, crashing it into a property fence, and later trying to flee on a second stolen vehicle.
‘I saw God twice:’ Boating accident survivor thanks Lee Health After surviving an unthinkable accident in Matlacha, one woman wants to thank the medical team that saved her.
MATLACHA Blue Dog restaurant in Matlacha thankful for decade of support The Blue Dog Bar & Grill in Matlacha has survived multiple hurricanes over the past decade. Now, they’re thanking the community for supporting them every step of the way.
NAPLES Nominee of Gulfshore Life Men and Women of the year volunteers for STARability Gulfshore Life has nominated Anne Fleming as one of its Men and Women of the Year for volunteering her time to raise money for a new home store for Starability.
WINK NEWS Holiday gift exchange scams targeting social media users During the holiday season, tidings of joy and goodwill can be shrouded by scammers seeking to take advantage of holiday shoppers.
New cancer fighting machinery arrives at Southwest Florida Proton All the pieces are in place now, but it will take about a year of calibrating and fine-tuning before the proton machine is up and running.
Federal investigation involving Sheriff Carmine Marceno and LCSO WINK News has exclusively obtained a letter warning ranking government leaders in Lee County that money trouble could be brewing within the sheriff’s office.
Alfie Oakes staves off farms foreclosure action Farm Credit of Florida has dropped its $2.78 million foreclosure lawsuit against Alfie Oakes after both parties reached an agreement.
ENGLEWOOD Tourists enjoying SWFL beaches after finding red tide near Tampa Bay Dozens of fish are washing up dead on Charlotte County shores. It’s not as big of a problem as the thousands washing up near Sarasota and Tampa Bay. Businesses in Southwest Florida want visitors to know they can come without having to deal with coughing, sneezing and dark water. “Dead fish all over the beach, […]
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Allegiant Air to resume construction of Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor A big project in Southwest Florida sat untouched for a year and a half, and it’s about to get back on track. Allegiant Air says there are plans to resume work toward completion of Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor, the airline confirmed during a conference call Wednesday. Phil Munsey has watched and waited for Sunseeker […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County deputy commended for helping woman whose car stopped on I-75 A sheriff’s deputy in Charlotte County went above and beyond the call of duty when he helped a mother and daughter get home safely after the pair had car trouble. Sandra Stubblefield wants to share how grateful she is to Casey Kloer who made sure she and her daughter were safe. Stubblefield and her daughter […]
MANASOTA KEY Charlotte County Public Works keeps busy cleaning red tide fish kills Charlotte County workers filled buckets to the brim on Manasota Key full of dead fish. And beachgoers have to be careful where they step, all because of a red tide bloom lurking just offshore. Crews went out to the public beach Tuesday morning and picked up five 5-gallon buckets of dead fish. On the recently cleaned […]
ENGLEWOOD Family collects shoes for kids in need to honor teen son killed in crash Spencer Stephens was only 18 years old when he was struck and killed by a car in November. He’s described as having a life filled with kindness and generosity. “Spencer was very strong and loved Jesus,” said his mother, Dawn Stephens, “He is very kind. And he spent most of his teenage years and maybe […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County deputy arrested on aggravated stalking charge A Charlotte County deputy has been arrested on a charge of aggravated stalking. Sheriff Bill Prummell said Deputy David Motz, 31, was stalking a woman he was previously involved with. “As part of the complaint, she alleged that Deputy Motz had been pursuing, harassing, and threatening her for some time,” Prummell said. The victim and […]
PUNTA GORDA Parents say man shows up with swastika flags outside Punta Gorda elementary school Parents are calling us in outrage over what is happening outside their children’s elementary school. They want a man who bears upsetting flags to stay away from their kids. Parents of students who attend Sallie Jones Elementary School in Punta Gorda filed a report with police about a man they say has swastika flags and […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County deputy saves man’s life A deputy was able to save a man’s life after Charlotte County 911 dispatchers received a call for help. That deputy acted quickly to find a man in need. You can hear the confusion in the 911 call. “911 what is the address of your emergency? hello? hello? can you hear me?” This call may […]
DESOTO COUNTY DeSoto County teen faces attempted murder charges On Saturday, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office sent deputies to the hospital in connection with three patients being treated for gunshot wounds. While investigating, detectives found out that the three victims were in a car near SW Hillsborough Avenue when the shooter pulled up next to them and opened fire at them. The shooter, Victor […]
ENGLEWOOD Businesses in Englewood are seeing a boom during summer months An unexpected but welcomed spike in business is happening in Southwest Florida during the summer months long after the season ended. Capt. Ryan Riegsecker is sailing through summer busier than ever. “This year was probably one of my record years. So yeah, it’s been crazy this year,” said Riegsecker, owner of Fin Crazy Charters. His […]