Last-minute shoppers at Miromar Outlets prepare for ChristmasMama Sonya spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of Lee County kids
ESTERO Last-minute shoppers at Miromar Outlets prepare for Christmas It’s the last Sunday before Christmas, and you know what that means: last-minute shopping is in full force.
Mama Sonya spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of Lee County kids During the holidays, the spirit of giving takes center stage, and one local woman goes above and beyond.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly DUI, fairground murder and shooting at police This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly DUIs, murder at a fairground and the attempted murder of a Sanibel police officer.
FORT MYERS Man arrested after shots fired in the air, stolen gun recovered A man was arrested early Sunday in Fort Myers after police responded to a ShotSpotter alert near Maple and Meadows streets.
FORT MYERS Crash investigation underway in downtown Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash in downtown Fort Myers on Fowler Street.
Cool, comfortable Sunday in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority is tracking a beautiful Sunday in store across Southwest Florida, with afternoon highs only topping out in the low 70s.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
ESTERO Last-minute shoppers at Miromar Outlets prepare for Christmas It’s the last Sunday before Christmas, and you know what that means: last-minute shopping is in full force.
Mama Sonya spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of Lee County kids During the holidays, the spirit of giving takes center stage, and one local woman goes above and beyond.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly DUI, fairground murder and shooting at police This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly DUIs, murder at a fairground and the attempted murder of a Sanibel police officer.
FORT MYERS Man arrested after shots fired in the air, stolen gun recovered A man was arrested early Sunday in Fort Myers after police responded to a ShotSpotter alert near Maple and Meadows streets.
FORT MYERS Crash investigation underway in downtown Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash in downtown Fort Myers on Fowler Street.
Cool, comfortable Sunday in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority is tracking a beautiful Sunday in store across Southwest Florida, with afternoon highs only topping out in the low 70s.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County 5th grader faces charges after threatening kids with knife on school bus An 11-year-old student at Estates Elementary School in Collier County is facing criminal charges after the student brought a knife on the bus and threatened to harm herself and others on Tuesday. Deputies say the fifth grader brought a 5.5-inch bladed knife onto the bus and threatened several fellow students before threatening self-harm. The bus […]
NORTH NAPLES Fishermen catch 10-foot tiger shark 9 miles off Vanderbilt Beach A group of fishermen caught a tiger shark in the Gulf Thursday and released it about 9 miles off the coast of Vanderbilt Beach in North Naples. “Today was funny because the weather was super bad, and I almost canceled the trip,” said captain Joel Sabin with Salty Dog Charters. Sabin is thankful they continued […]
NAPLES Pro-life group proposes Naples become ‘sanctuary for the unborn’ There is a push by a faith-based group to outlaw abortion in the City of Naples. The Naples City Council on Monday listened to a proposal by pro-life group Action for Life during a workshop for the city to become a “sanctuary for the unborn.” “My daughter, she’s my miracle,” Nancie Zecco said. “Because after […]
EAST NAPLES 8 people impacted by house fire in East Naples Eight people, including four children, were displaced after a house fire late Wednesday in East Naples. Volunteers with the American Red Cross Florida Gulf Coast to Heartland Chapter responded to help those impacted by the fire on Cortez Circle. Michelin Vicilus is the father of the family whose home was damaged by the fire. He […]
WINK NEWS A look at when people can take protective masks off We’ve been wearing masks during the pandemic for months and months now, so we looked at when we can take them off. As more people get vaccinated, many wonder when mask mandates will go away. “Now that we got one of our shots, we’re probably going to not wear our mask much at all anymore,” […]
WINK NEWS Lawyer says SWFL Capitol riot suspect went at request of Donald Trump A Southwest Florida man who faces federal charges for his role in the U.S. Capitol riot denied any wrongdoing or criminal activity. The FBI identified suspect Christopher Worrell in photos from Jan. 6, and now there is evidence against him. Investigators say Worrell is a member of the Proud Boys group. He was captured in […]
EAST NAPLES Nonprofit raises thousands of dollars to benefit cancer patients, their families The pandemic has proven challenging for nonprofits raising funds for their missions, but that didn’t stop an organization in Southwest Florida. Thousands of dollars will go to help cancer patients and their families in Collier County thanks to the Cancer Alliance of Naples event, “Keep on Truckin,’” at Celebration Park in East Naples Monday. With […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County man arrested on Capitol riot charges The FBI said it executed a search and arrest warrant on Stanhope Circle in Collier County for a man investigators say was involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. According to the FBI, Christopher Worrell faces charges related to the Capitol violence. LINK: Search Capitol Breach Cases from the Dept. of Justice “Everyone is just […]
NAPLES NCH unveils garden, fountain to commemorate 1 year of pandemic NCH commemorated one year since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a pandemic. NCH dedicated a newly installed “Healthcare Heroes” courtyard and fountain in front of the main lobby of the NCH Baker Downtown Hospital. “The courtyard will be a place of honor for our healthcare heroes who worked tirelessly on the front lines,” […]
COLLIER COUNTY Need for mental health services in Collier County schools rises during pandemic While vaccines are offering hope to many people, the pandemic continues. Our lives were changed forever one year ago, and experts tell us this pandemic has an everlasting impact on the mental health of our children. We learned Wednesday the need for mental health services for students in Collier County has skyrocketed. Especially at elementary […]