Fundraiser to be held for family of slain Charlotte County Sgt. Elio DiazCharlotte County Jail inmate dies following medical episode
Fundraiser to be held for family of slain Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz Southwest Florida law enforcement will hold a fundraiser for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty.
Charlotte County Jail inmate dies following medical episode A man who was in custody at the Charlotte County Jail died following an episode stemming from a medical condition.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for breaking into bar area of Fort Myers Applebee’s Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for breaking into the bar side of a Fort Myers Applebee’s.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of domestic abuse, false imprisonment, barricading himself in home The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of domestic abuse, false imprisonment, and barricading himself within his home, ultimately leading to a SWAT team being called.
Tim Aten Knows: Over 150 new restaurants join local dining list in 2024 The end-of-the year goal is to always provide a holiday gift to readers by smoothly wrapping up everything by publishing a succinct list of all of the local restaurants that launched that calendar year.
WINK News Nearly back-to-back endangered Florida panther deaths reported The terrible trend of Florida panther deaths in 2024 continues, as two reported vehicle fatalities occurred nearly back-to-back.
charlotte harbor Red tide detected in Cape Haze water samples near Charlotte Harbor A concentration of red tide has been detected around Charlotte County, with beaches like Cape Haze being under a health alert due to the algae bloom.
the weather authority Isolated showers for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking isolated showers with mild and humid conditions throughout this Friday afternoon.
CAPE CORAL SWAT team responds to barricaded person in Cape Coral home The swat team was called to Cape Coral home on Thursday night to help get someone barricaded inside of a house.
Tax tips for those who are recovering from hurricanes The holiday season is over and tax season is upon us. Between two hurricanes and Ian, there are things you’ll want to do to get money back.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beyond the businessman: Who is Tom Golisano? Beyond the buildings that bear his name, who is Tom Golisano?
FORT MYERS Accused drunk driver nearly hits 8 Lee County deputies An accused drunk driver almost hit eight deputies trying to stop and get him out of his car.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral nonprofit rescues five dogs from breeder Karena Loudin rescued five miniature Schnauzers – Molly, Joey, Ike, Zeus and Maggie from dog breeder Delaine Lowry’s home in Big Pine Key.
ARCADIA Arcadia residents reflect on Hurricane Ian over 2 years later People in Arcadia survived Helene and Milton with minor impacts, but their Ian story is one that doesn’t get told often or enough.
LEHIGH ACRES More businesses heading to Lehigh Acres, including Chipotle and Chick-fil-A New developments are coming to Lehigh Acres, including numerous restaurants like Panda Express and Zaxby’s.
Fundraiser to be held for family of slain Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz Southwest Florida law enforcement will hold a fundraiser for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty.
Charlotte County Jail inmate dies following medical episode A man who was in custody at the Charlotte County Jail died following an episode stemming from a medical condition.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for breaking into bar area of Fort Myers Applebee’s Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for breaking into the bar side of a Fort Myers Applebee’s.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of domestic abuse, false imprisonment, barricading himself in home The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of domestic abuse, false imprisonment, and barricading himself within his home, ultimately leading to a SWAT team being called.
Tim Aten Knows: Over 150 new restaurants join local dining list in 2024 The end-of-the year goal is to always provide a holiday gift to readers by smoothly wrapping up everything by publishing a succinct list of all of the local restaurants that launched that calendar year.
WINK News Nearly back-to-back endangered Florida panther deaths reported The terrible trend of Florida panther deaths in 2024 continues, as two reported vehicle fatalities occurred nearly back-to-back.
charlotte harbor Red tide detected in Cape Haze water samples near Charlotte Harbor A concentration of red tide has been detected around Charlotte County, with beaches like Cape Haze being under a health alert due to the algae bloom.
the weather authority Isolated showers for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking isolated showers with mild and humid conditions throughout this Friday afternoon.
CAPE CORAL SWAT team responds to barricaded person in Cape Coral home The swat team was called to Cape Coral home on Thursday night to help get someone barricaded inside of a house.
Tax tips for those who are recovering from hurricanes The holiday season is over and tax season is upon us. Between two hurricanes and Ian, there are things you’ll want to do to get money back.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beyond the businessman: Who is Tom Golisano? Beyond the buildings that bear his name, who is Tom Golisano?
FORT MYERS Accused drunk driver nearly hits 8 Lee County deputies An accused drunk driver almost hit eight deputies trying to stop and get him out of his car.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral nonprofit rescues five dogs from breeder Karena Loudin rescued five miniature Schnauzers – Molly, Joey, Ike, Zeus and Maggie from dog breeder Delaine Lowry’s home in Big Pine Key.
ARCADIA Arcadia residents reflect on Hurricane Ian over 2 years later People in Arcadia survived Helene and Milton with minor impacts, but their Ian story is one that doesn’t get told often or enough.
LEHIGH ACRES More businesses heading to Lehigh Acres, including Chipotle and Chick-fil-A New developments are coming to Lehigh Acres, including numerous restaurants like Panda Express and Zaxby’s.
NAPLES Russia controls about 10% of the oil market. What that means for gas prices We’ve already seen economic sanctions and the freezing of Russian assets. But, since Russia controls approximately 10% of the oil market, what could this mean for your wallet? Gas prices were already on the rise, and now the threat of war in eastern Europe is fueling fears that you could pay more at the pump. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Justin’s Place holds annual recovery graduation ceremony The annual Justin’s Place Recovery Program graduation is a celebration of hope and renewal. On Thursday, 24 people are celebrated how far they’ve come from addiction and substance abuse. The 24 men and women who have been on a year-long journey took the next step in their recovery from addiction. They are now graduates of […]
BONITA SPRINGS LCSO investigating after one person shot in Bonita Springs Authorities are investigating after one person was shot in Bonita Springs. That person was airlifted from the scene in critical condition. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said they are investigating the shooting near Nomad and Safari drives in Bonita Springs. Deputies say the victim was shot in the chest. The person was shot near a […]
NAPLES LGBTQ+ advocates and allies protesting ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill in Naples Members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies are protesting the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill on Friday. Naples Pride says the bill targets the LGBTQ+ community. The ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill forbids schools from encouraging students to discuss LGBTQ + issues and gender identity. At Cambier Park in Naples, it is quiet so far. Naples […]
TALLAHASSEE ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill clears House Judiciary Committee following contentious testimony The controversial so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill is moving through the state legislature. On Thursday, that bill cleared the House Judiciary Committee 13-7. The testimony was contentious as people argued both for and against the bill. During the committee debate, members had to be reminded of decorum. “You cannot unring this bell,” said Florida Representative […]
MARCO ISLAND Boaters rescued off Marco Island questioned by law enforcement after being saved Three people were found safe after they briefly went missing following a fishing trip. The Coast Guard says they were more than 20 miles west offshore of Marco Island and are now investigating the situation. State, federal, and local officials worked all day on Wednesday to rescue the three men and then questioned them for hours. […]
NAPLES Lawmakers consider intervention after homeowners insurance companies leave Florida Homeowner’s insurance companies are raising rates, dropping clients, or moving out of Florida. Now, lawmakers are considering a plan to get the rates under control. Fraud and frivolous lawsuits are forcing insurance companies from servicing Florida homeowners, and that is according to the insurance companies. On Tuesday, Lighthouse Property Insurance announced that it would stop […]
NORTH NAPLES Senate bill could set stage for fight over water quality A fight over the future of our water quality is brewing. A bill in the Florida Senate would make requirements to release state money for water projects. Some believe this could threaten the fight for clean water. There is clear opposition to the bill – from Governor DeSantis to water management to clean water advocates, […]
IMMOKALEE Drive-by Immokalee shooting leaves a Jeep’s passengers fearful An 18-year-old is now behind bars after firing at a Jeep in Immokalee. The shots rang out on a road as a school bus passed. The car that was apparently involved circled back while WINK News was there. When WINK News reporter Lauren Leslie went to see a man who supposedly had surveillance video of […]
COLLIER COUNTY Restaurants preparing for one-two punch of Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day back-to-back Restaurants on Fifth Avenue in Naples are preparing for a busy weekend. It’s sure to be a packed house at a lot of places with the big game and Valentine’s Day falling on back-to-back days. Staffing issues are still a big problem for restaurants in our area. It will be a one-two punch for restaurants and […]