Pedestrian critically injured in crash on U.S. 41 in East Naples

Florida Highway Patrol responded to a pedestrian-involved crash in East Naples Thursday night. State troopers responded to the crash on southbound U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail E) at the intersection with River Drive. According to FHP, a pedestrian with alcohol in their system walked off a median along the roadway and was hit by an oncoming […]

Miami woman attempts to steal prescription drugs in North Naples

Pharmacy fraud was recently blocked in Collier County after a woman was accused of trying to steal dangerous prescription drugs. She didn’t expect people in the industry to catch that kind of crime. On Wednesday, Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested Eileen Andino, 31, from Miami after the sheriff’s office was tipped she made a fraudulent […]

Ariel view of a home worked on by Campbell Roofing. (Credit: WINK News)

Cape Coral roofing business owner surrenders license, lawyer says

The lawyer of the owner of Campbell Roofing and Sheet Metal in Cape Coral confirms his client has surrendered his license to the state Thursday. Owner Josh Campbell’s lawyer said by doing this Campbell is not admitting guilt. Campbell’s lawyer said if his client ever applies for a license again, which he says he does […]

Waterspout seen off coast of Collier County

The National Weather Service in Miami confirmed a waterspout formed around 5 p.m. off the coast of Collier County Sunday. A waterspout is a tornado that forms over water. We have received pictures and videos from viewers who spotted the weather event this evening. There are no reports of any damage. Video of the waterspout […]

Puerto Rico’s embattled Gov. Rosselló won’t seek reelection

Protests in Puerto Rico — the latest: Puerto Rico’s governor, Ricardo Rosselló, announced Sunday evening he will not seek reelection next year — but he has vowed to finish out his term. Rosselló has been under increased scrutiny following a high-profile federal corruption probe and the release of vulgar private messages he and top aides […]

Thunderstorm advisory issued for Charlotte, DeSoto, Sarasota counties until 5 p.m.

NOAA issued a significant weather advisory for parts of Charlotte, DeSoto, Sarasota and other nearby counties that will be active until 5 p.m. Sunday. Just before 4 p.m., Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms about 6 miles northeast of Port Charlotte. Winds greater than 40 mph and along with pea-size hail are possible with these […]

Mike Pence says U.S. will first return to the moon, then go to Mars

Vice President Mike Pence confirmed Saturday the U.S. first will return to the moon, and then Mars, in upcoming space travel. Pence spoke to CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett Saturday afternoon in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on the anniversary of the launch of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon. “That’s 100% correct, and […]

Bay Harbor apartment building catches fire in Lee County

Iona McGregor Fire District responded to a structure fire at Bay Harbor Apartments in Lee County Saturday. The scene was off McGregor Boulevard, and Iona crews, along with other agencies, are responding to the fire on the 9700 block of Bay Harbor Circle. The fire department told us a lightning strike is being investigated as […]

Weather Advisory: Storms with 40-mph winds in Charlotte, DeSoto, Sarasota counties

NOAA issued a weather advisory for northern parts of Southwest Florida at 3:35 p.m. Saturday. Western Charlotte County, DeSoto County and southeastern Sarasota County were under advisories for strong thunderstorms from near Babcock Ranch to near Charlotte County Airport until 4:15 p.m. According to NOAA, storms were moving northwest at 10 mph with half-inch hail […]

Massive heat wave blamed for at least 6 deaths

Heat wave fast facts Up to 200 million people could be affected from the central U.S. to the East Coast. At least six deaths were blamed on the excessive heat: 4 people died in Maryland, while one died in Arizona and another died in Arkansas. Several events were canceled in New York City, including OZY […]