NAPLES Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Naples Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Naples.
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.
NAPLES Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Naples Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Naples.
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.
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Colt suspends production of AR-15 for civilian market Gunmaker Colt says it is suspending its production of rifles for the civilian market including the popular AR-15. Colt’s chief executive officer, Dennis Veilleux, says it is not permanently ending production but believes there is already an adequate supply of sporting rifles on the market. He said in a statement Thursday the company will concentrate […]
CAPE CORAL Thieves in Cape Coral viciously attack, rob person with special needs Cape Coral police said thieves viciously attacked, knocked out cold, then robbed a person with special needs who was walking alone to their home on Monday. The person was the victim of a malicious attack during a harmless walk home from the Publix at 1631 Del Prado Blvd. Cape Coral Police Dept. said the victim […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Dog in the hospital after pit bull in North Fort Myers mauls him A dog owner said his pup, Max, is in the hospital after another dog in his North Fort Myers neighborhood got loose and went on the attack. Ronnie Hardin is used to having his 3-year-old terrier sleep next to him on the couch. But on Tuesday night, his best friend is in the hospital. “I’m […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers vigil held for loved ones, victims of the opioid crisis The opioid epidemic is widespread across the entire country. As it continues to add darkness to the lives of individuals and families, local community members gathered to shine light on those who have struggled and lost their lives because of it. Friends and families gathered for a vigil in downtown Fort Myers Monday to remember […]
LEHIGH ACRES Woman arrested for drug trafficking had fentanyl delivered by mail Enough fentanyl to kill half a million people was making its way through the mail in Lee County before it was recovered by law enforcement. Just a few hundred feet from a Lehigh Acres neighborhood with three churches, children, families and a local school is where a package of 1.6 kilograms of fentanyl was set […]
LEHIGH ACRES Lack of fire stations leads to poor response times in Lehigh Acres Fires can cause damage to structures very quickly, which is why quick response times from firefighters during emergency situations are essential. Right now, families in Lehigh Acres deal with the scary possibility of slow response times during emergencies compared to most areas in the nation. Neighbors in Lehigh are no strangers to fires, and they […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police Dept. plans to move HQ to The News-Press building by early 2020 The Fort Myers Police Dept. will have a new home within the next 18 months. The city said it should give officers more training space and tactical support at the soon-to-be former News-Press building. 10 years old Kenneth Patzandelima and his family live nearby the latest shooting in Fort Myers. ”When I heard those I […]
FORT MYERS School District of Lee County holds vaping prevention seminar The School District of Lee County is warning parents that more of its students are vaping and concealing it from their watchful eyes. A terrifying wake-up call for families in school districts like Lee County, where vaping is a dangerous problem. Ried Locke, a student in eighth grade, and his parents, Robyn and Paul, are […]
HENDRY COUNTY ACLU honored Hendry County transgender woman feared to be murdered A transgender woman found dead inside a burned car last Wednesday has been nationally recognized. The American Civil Liberties Union honored Bolman Slater. It said Slater is one of the 18 black transgender women who were lost in 2019. Local LGBTQ activists fear her death was a hate crime murder. “I’m glad that it’s being […]
CAPE CORAL 12-year-old arrested for threatening mass shooting at Cape Coral school Cape Coral Police Department arrested a 12-year-old boy who threatened to commit a mass shooting at Caloosa Middle School, where he attends, in Cape Coral. The boy is in the seventh grade, and he is now facing charges. We looked into consequences for a child this age who makes a severe threat. Daniel Garza, a […]