Charlotte County sheriff: deputy-involved shooting suspect was on 68 medicationsBody cam footage shows moments after shooting at Fort Myers Wawa
Charlotte County sheriff: deputy-involved shooting suspect was on 68 medications Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell has revealed new details regarding a deputy-involved shooting on Eager Road last week.
FORT MYERS Body cam footage shows moments after shooting at Fort Myers Wawa Bodycam footage shows the moments after a shooting at a Wawa gas station which led to the arrest of a 22-year-old suspect.
PORT CHARLOTTE 1 dead in crash near El Jobean Bridge in Charlotte County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a multi-vehicle crash that killed one person.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Yacht Club faces costly rebuild after Hurricane Milton fire The future of the Cape Coral Yacht Club is under discussion following damage from Hurricane Milton.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Police Department offers scholarships to high school seniors According to the Cape Coral Police Department Facebook page, CCPD is offering scholarships for graduating seniors.
MARCO ISLAND Coin flip could solve Marco Island City Council conflict The Marco Island City Council remains deadlocked in its efforts to appoint a seventh councilor.
FORT MYERS Local leaders in SWFL focus on sustainable water solutions Water is a critical resource in Southwest Florida, supporting everything from fishing to boating and beaches.
COLLIER COUNTY Two girls hoops players from Ukraine reflect on year in SWFL Sasha Rubanova and Sonia Kiritsa reflect on the past year in Southwest Florida after leaving Ukraine.
EAST NAPLES Christopher Worrell among Jan. 6 Capitol attackers released by Trump pardon An East Naples man is now among three Southwest Florida Jan. 6 Capitol rioters released in response to President Donald Trump’s series of pardons.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers plans safety upgrades for Veronica Shoemaker Blvd. The City of Fort Myers is considering a study to explore potential improvements to Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard.
SANIBEL Community leaders discuss Sanibel’s future Sanibel Island has faced significant challenges in recent years, including hurricanes and flooding.
LCSO launches K-9 unit to provide emotional support for community The Lee County Sheriff’s Office now has a crisis care K-9 unit to provide emotional support and connection to community members in need.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive interview with Cape Coral leaders about families displaced through city project Residents near Bimini Square in Cape Coral face displacement as bulldozers demolish buildings for a new development project.
CAPE CORAL Demolition begins on Bimini East properties Demolition has begun on the Bimini East properties that are part of the City of Cape Coral’s revitalization development.
Lee County Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025.
Charlotte County sheriff: deputy-involved shooting suspect was on 68 medications Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell has revealed new details regarding a deputy-involved shooting on Eager Road last week.
FORT MYERS Body cam footage shows moments after shooting at Fort Myers Wawa Bodycam footage shows the moments after a shooting at a Wawa gas station which led to the arrest of a 22-year-old suspect.
PORT CHARLOTTE 1 dead in crash near El Jobean Bridge in Charlotte County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a multi-vehicle crash that killed one person.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Yacht Club faces costly rebuild after Hurricane Milton fire The future of the Cape Coral Yacht Club is under discussion following damage from Hurricane Milton.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Police Department offers scholarships to high school seniors According to the Cape Coral Police Department Facebook page, CCPD is offering scholarships for graduating seniors.
MARCO ISLAND Coin flip could solve Marco Island City Council conflict The Marco Island City Council remains deadlocked in its efforts to appoint a seventh councilor.
FORT MYERS Local leaders in SWFL focus on sustainable water solutions Water is a critical resource in Southwest Florida, supporting everything from fishing to boating and beaches.
COLLIER COUNTY Two girls hoops players from Ukraine reflect on year in SWFL Sasha Rubanova and Sonia Kiritsa reflect on the past year in Southwest Florida after leaving Ukraine.
EAST NAPLES Christopher Worrell among Jan. 6 Capitol attackers released by Trump pardon An East Naples man is now among three Southwest Florida Jan. 6 Capitol rioters released in response to President Donald Trump’s series of pardons.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers plans safety upgrades for Veronica Shoemaker Blvd. The City of Fort Myers is considering a study to explore potential improvements to Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard.
SANIBEL Community leaders discuss Sanibel’s future Sanibel Island has faced significant challenges in recent years, including hurricanes and flooding.
LCSO launches K-9 unit to provide emotional support for community The Lee County Sheriff’s Office now has a crisis care K-9 unit to provide emotional support and connection to community members in need.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive interview with Cape Coral leaders about families displaced through city project Residents near Bimini Square in Cape Coral face displacement as bulldozers demolish buildings for a new development project.
CAPE CORAL Demolition begins on Bimini East properties Demolition has begun on the Bimini East properties that are part of the City of Cape Coral’s revitalization development.
Lee County Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025.
BONITA SPRINGS Protesters voice concern over development on Old 41 in Bonita Springs Dozens of protesters are voicing their concern for proposed apartments along Old 41, just north of the Imperial River in Bonita Springs. The group wants to alert the public about the proposal they’re taking matters into their own hands. Their problem is, in March, the Barron Collier company presented their development proposal for two 4-story […]
MARCO ISLAND Man turns himself in to Marco Island police after killing seagull with shovel A man has turned himself in and faces an animal cruelty charge after Marco Island police say he struck a seagull with a shovel in November. On Nov. 5, 2021, the Marco Island Police Department began investigating a report of animal abuse that occurred in the South Beach area of Marco Island. It was reported […]
NAPLES Naples police union reaches salary deal with the city, increasing officer pay The first step toward a new future for Naples Police Department officers, those officers have pushed for higher wages and better benefits for months, and now they could finally see a change. The union is hopeful this is a step forward for the department. Although they didn’t get everything they wanted, they hope the salary […]
NORTH NAPLES Car break-ins on the rise; Collier deputies remind public to lock their vehicles Lock it or lose it. Deputies are reminding residents to lock their vehicles in order to protect their belongings. WINK News tagged along with Collier County deputies in North Naples as they searched for unlocked vehicles. Car break-ins investigated by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office have soared from last year to this year. In 2021, […]
FORT MYERS SWFL veterans welcomed home after Honor Flight An honor flight full of Southwest Florida heroes returned from the trip of a lifetime on Saturday. The veterans spent the day in Washington DC, seeing memorials that honor their dedication to our country. The honor flight landed at RSW with a large group of people waiting, ready to welcome them home. For many, this […]
EAST NAPLES East Naples hosts US Open Pickleball Championship with record $100K prize A record number of athletes came to Community Park in East Naples for the largest Pickleball event, The 2022 Minto US Open. Nearly 3,000 players will compete in more than 5,000 matches for the US Open pickleball crown. According to the Minto US Open pickleball website, the athletes are competing for a record $100,000 dollar […]
GOLDEN GATE 19-year-old woman dies in Golden Gate shooting A 19-year-old woman was shot and killed in Golden Gate on Wednesday night. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, the woman was taken to North Collier Hospital with a gunshot wound to her stomach. She was later flown to a hospital in Lee County where she died. Deputies said the investigation led them to […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County schools relying on publisher appeals after district approved books rejected by state The Collier County school board has decided how to handle the sticky textbook situation they have ended up in. The state rejected the seven math books approved by the school district. The school board is putting its faith in two publishers who wrote math textbooks that the state rejected. Mcgraw Hill and Savvas are appealing […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County parents to get say in which textbooks their kids learn from Parents in Collier County will soon get their say in the book battle over textbooks rejected by the state. The school district is set to hold a special meeting on Tuesday to discuss the books. Emotional learning and racial theory are among some of the topics not making the cut in the Department of Education’s […]
LEHIGH ACRES Possible puppy thief caught on cam taking 5-month-old American bully A puppy is thought to have been stolen from a front yard in Lehigh Acres and Crime Stoppers is looking for your help to identify a possible suspect. A man is seen in surveillance footage carrying the 5-month-old American bully puppy away from the home and putting it into an SUV before driving away. The […]