Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads UpTrump pardons January 6th defendants; SWFL locals on the list?
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
Trump pardons January 6th defendants; SWFL locals on the list? President Donald Trump, after taking the presidential oath for a second time, issued pardons for individuals charged in the January 6 Capitol attack.
ENGLEWOOD Neighbors speak out after Englewood resident killed in deputy shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office experienced four deputy-involved shootings over three months, with two occurring on consecutive nights.
FHP investigating deadly crash on Gasparilla Rd. and Keystone Blvd. A person is dead after a crash in Charlotte County.
Collier County celebrates President Trump’s inauguration Monday in southwest Florida consisted of many watch parties being held for President Trump’s inauguration.
SANIBEL Bald eagle nests thriving in Sanibel The eagle population in Southwest Florida is thriving, with ten nests discovered from Sanibel to North Captiva Island. This development is creating a haven for these majestic birds.
How a mother’s diet can affect their baby’s health Eating right isn’t just good for moms; it’s great for babies, too.
Costly real estate mistakes and how to avoid fraud Let’s face it: buying a home can be quite a daunting challenge for many, especially due to recent legal changes.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Golden Gate Estates resident discovers injured bear in backyard pond A video of a bear resting in a pond in Collier County gained attention online over the weekend.
NAPLES Naples honors MLK Day with parade and community celebration In Naples, the 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade brought together many who feel a close connection to his legacy.
PUNTA GORDA Recent deputy-involved shootings bring mental health to the forefront In the last three months, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has had four deputy-involved shootings. One of them even led to loss of one of their own, Sgt. Elio Diaz.
Charlotte County grapples with 2 fatal deputy-involved shootings The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is starting a new week with at least four deputies on administrative leave after back-to-back deadly shootings.
71-year-old dead after being struck by vehicle in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a 71-year-old male pedestrian in Collier County.
Military Heritage Museum, Punta Gorda mutually terminate lease for city meetings Punta Gorda City Council and the city’s various committees and boards will no longer use the Military Heritage Museum as a meeting venue.
St. Matthew’s House keeps shelters open due to cold weather Due to the cold weather, St. Matthew’s House will continue to keep its emergency shelters open to the public.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
Trump pardons January 6th defendants; SWFL locals on the list? President Donald Trump, after taking the presidential oath for a second time, issued pardons for individuals charged in the January 6 Capitol attack.
ENGLEWOOD Neighbors speak out after Englewood resident killed in deputy shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office experienced four deputy-involved shootings over three months, with two occurring on consecutive nights.
FHP investigating deadly crash on Gasparilla Rd. and Keystone Blvd. A person is dead after a crash in Charlotte County.
Collier County celebrates President Trump’s inauguration Monday in southwest Florida consisted of many watch parties being held for President Trump’s inauguration.
SANIBEL Bald eagle nests thriving in Sanibel The eagle population in Southwest Florida is thriving, with ten nests discovered from Sanibel to North Captiva Island. This development is creating a haven for these majestic birds.
How a mother’s diet can affect their baby’s health Eating right isn’t just good for moms; it’s great for babies, too.
Costly real estate mistakes and how to avoid fraud Let’s face it: buying a home can be quite a daunting challenge for many, especially due to recent legal changes.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Golden Gate Estates resident discovers injured bear in backyard pond A video of a bear resting in a pond in Collier County gained attention online over the weekend.
NAPLES Naples honors MLK Day with parade and community celebration In Naples, the 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade brought together many who feel a close connection to his legacy.
PUNTA GORDA Recent deputy-involved shootings bring mental health to the forefront In the last three months, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has had four deputy-involved shootings. One of them even led to loss of one of their own, Sgt. Elio Diaz.
Charlotte County grapples with 2 fatal deputy-involved shootings The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is starting a new week with at least four deputies on administrative leave after back-to-back deadly shootings.
71-year-old dead after being struck by vehicle in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a 71-year-old male pedestrian in Collier County.
Military Heritage Museum, Punta Gorda mutually terminate lease for city meetings Punta Gorda City Council and the city’s various committees and boards will no longer use the Military Heritage Museum as a meeting venue.
St. Matthew’s House keeps shelters open due to cold weather Due to the cold weather, St. Matthew’s House will continue to keep its emergency shelters open to the public.
100 homes destroyed in Northern California wildfire MIDDLETOWN, Calif. (AP) – At least 100 homes were destroyed by a wildfire in Northern California’s Lake County that raced through dry brush and exploded in size within hours, officials said Sunday. The devastation comes after a separate wildfire to the southeast destroyed at least 81 homes. California Department of Forest Protection spokesman Daniel Berlant […]
Teen killed, five hurt in Orlando nightclub shooting OCALA, Fla. (AP) – Authorities say a 19-year-old girl has died and five others were injured in a spray of gunfire in the parking lot of an Ocala nightclub. Marion County sheriff’s officials said someone drove through a crowd of people outside Cloud 9 early Sunday morning and opened fire. Authorities said Benetria Robinson, 19, […]
Bicyclist seriously injured in Bonita Beach Rd. crash FORT MYERS, Fla. – A bicyclist is in the hospital in serious condition after a car hit him. Lee County Sheriff’s deputies say the biker was hit on Bonita Beach Road, near Imperial Parkway around 4:10 p.m. Saturday. Investigators say Juan-Pascual Ramirez was riding his bike on the sidewalk near a Lowe’s parking lot when he […]
Men arrested for fake credit card operation FORT MYERS, Fla. – Two men from Miami were arrested for running a counterfeit credit card operation. A Lee County deputy stopped the men Friday afternoon on Interstate 75 near mile marker 138 for driving more than 100 miles per hour. Deputies said the driver, 20-year-old Official Junior Coffy, apologized for speeding and said he […]
Man arrested in deadly Cape Coral July 4 crash CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Police have arrested a Rhode Island man for a deadly crash more than two months ago. The crash happened at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Parkway and Skyline Boulevard around 10:30 p.m. on July 4. Witnesses told police a Kia Forte made a left turn into the intersection and drove right […]
Two kids found locked in crate in underground cave KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A 24-year-old mother is in custody Saturday after her two young children were found barefoot, dirty and living in a wooden shipping crate in an underground cave on the eastern edge of Kansas City, Missouri. Brittany Mugrauer was charged Friday night with two counts of felony child endangerment. Jackson County […]
Man threatens teacher with gun at football game SEMINOLE, Fla. (AP) – Authorities have arrested a man they say threatened a teacher with a gun at a Seminole High School football game. Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies say students were hanging out in the parking lot during a football game Friday night when 28-year-old Matthew Caulfield walked up and started provoking the students. A […]
Tennis star James Blake says officer who tackled him should be fired NEW YORK (AP) – Former tennis star James Blake, whose caught-on-camera take down by a plainclothes New York City police officer prompted apologies from the mayor and police commissioner, told The Associated Press on Saturday that the officer who wrongly arrested him should be fired. “I don’t think this person should ever have a badge […]
Tropical storm Grace forms in eastern Atlantic MIAMI (AP) – The seventh named tropical storm of the eastern Atlantic hurricane season has formed several hundred miles from the Cape Verde Islands. Tropical Storm Grace formed Saturday and has maximum sustained winds near 40 mph. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami says the storm could strengthen over the next day or so […]
College student uses Barbie jeep as car after DWI SAN MARCOS, TX. – A Texas State student has become an internet sensation because of her car. Tara Monroe was arrested for driving under the influence, so her dad took her car away according to CNN. “I went and put my bike rack on my Jeep and proceeded to drive to San Marcos and told […]