Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio DiazDemonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March
ESTERO Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio Diaz The Lee County Sheriff’s Office faced the Suffolk County Sheriff’s hockey team in a Sheriff Showdown at Hertz Arena in Estero on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Demonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March Dozens gathered at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and US 41 in Fort Myers for the annual Women’s March on Saturday morning.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
ESTERO Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio Diaz The Lee County Sheriff’s Office faced the Suffolk County Sheriff’s hockey team in a Sheriff Showdown at Hertz Arena in Estero on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Demonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March Dozens gathered at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and US 41 in Fort Myers for the annual Women’s March on Saturday morning.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
American Pharoah wins 141st Kentucky Derby LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – American Pharoah has won the 141st Kentucky Derby before a record-setting crowd at Churchill Downs. Victor Espinoza was aboard for this second straight Derby win, and third overall. The 5-2 favorite was in contention at the top of the stretch Saturday and pulled clear at the finish for his fifth win […]
Orlando police officer fired, after accused of shooting suspect 23 times ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – An Orlando police officer accused of shooting 23 times at a suspect fleeing through a parking garage has been fired. The Orlando Sentinel reports that the officer was fired after an internal investigation. According to the department, the officer opened fire 23 times on a suspect fleeing from a downtown Orlando […]
Baltimore activists hold “victory rally” BALTIMORE (AP) – Chants of “no justice, no peace, no racist police” echoed through the streets of Baltimore Saturday during a march that organizers billed as a “victory rally” a day after a prosecutor charged six officers involved in the arrest of a man who died in police custody. State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby on Friday […]
Police search for 7-Eleven robbery suspect FORT MYERS, Fla. – Police are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspect involved in a robbery at a 7-11 convenience store on Ortiz. Police said the robbery happened at 10 a.m. in the 1300 block of Ortiz. Police searched the area but were not able to find a suspect. Officers describe the […]
New scam targets college students (Consumer Alert) – U.S. Postal Inspectors have warned college students of a new scam known as “card cracking.” Inspectors said the scammers have been reaching out to college-aged adults through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and convincing them to hand over the banking information. Often the scammer has told the student they need them to deposit […]
Moving company dupes patriotic Americans LEE COUNTY, Fla. – A company, claimed to be owned by military veterans, is under investigation for bad businesses practices. The company has several names: Marine Corps Movers, Marine Movers and Florida Veteran Movers. The owner, John Boston Hill III, advertised his company as a locally-owned, veteran business. In advertisements, he stated they are “licensed, insured […]
Consumer Alert: Top five financial scams to watch for Tallahassee, Fla. -The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) is reminding families to be aware of financial scams this month. OFR released a top five list of financial scams reported to them: tax-refund fraud, advance fee loan scam, timeshare resale telemarketing fraud, affinity fraud and ponzi schemes. Tax-Refund Fraud- OFR said often the scammer will […]
Shark bites Marco Island man on Resident’s beach MARCO ISLAND, Fla. – A Marco Island man was recovering Sunday after he was bitten by a shark. Police told WINK News the shark bit the man’s calf while he was swimming on Resident’s Beach. Witnesses were not able to identify the type of shark but said it was about four feet long. The man is […]
DJ plans controversial teen party in Fort Myers FORT MYERS, Fla. – A Florida DJ has planed to throw another teenage party despite recent controversy. Travis Williams, who goes by Lil Trav has invited more than 20,000 people on Facebook for a May 16 party at Zoomers Amusement Park. In late March, Williams performed for a large group of teenagers at Sun Splash […]
Port Charlotte man survives Mount Everest avalanche MILWAUKEE (AP) – Two Wisconsin men climbing Mount Everest have survived an avalanche set off by a powerful earthquake in Nepal that has killed more than 2,500 people. Benjamin Breckheimer, 30, who grew up in Menomonee Falls, was trying to become the first wounded warrior to climb Mount Everest, according to his mother, Mary Lyons. […]