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.
Woman almost loses $1,800 in Craigslist scam LEE COUNTY, Fla. – A warning from police before you sell used items online. Maya Thomas recently tried to sell her stepson’s bunk bed on the website Craigslist because he had outgrown the bed; however, she quickly realized she was being scammed. Thomas said after posted the bunk bed, a woman texted her saying she […]
ESPN personality Stuart Scott dies BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) – Stuart Scott, the longtime “SportsCenter” anchor and ESPN personality known for his enthusiasm and ubiquity, died Sunday. Scott was in his element, working a “Monday Night Football” game, when he was forced to leave for an appendix operation. Doctors discovered a tumor during surgery and Scott was diagnosed with cancer. But […]
Mourners say goodbye to NYPD officer killed NEW YORK (AP) – Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner William Bratton drew salutes from some officers Saturday as they were arrived at the wake of a second New York Police Department officer killed in an ambush shooting. The gesture of respect during the calling hours for Officer Wenjian Liu contrasted with the back-turning […]
Investigators still looking for suspect in deadly hit and run LEE COUNTY, Fla. – 49-year-old Robert Colantonio from Fort Myers was killed Saturday evening while riding his motorcycle on I-75. Florida Highway Patrol initially reported the crash at 6:10 p.m. and stated it was a hit-and-run crash with injuries. FHP later released Colantonio died from his injuries. The report stated a car changed lanes behind Colantonio, who was […]
7-year-old sole survivor in plane crash, headed from Florida KUTTAWA, Ky. (AP) – A 7-year-old girl who survived a plane crash in rural Kentucky had trekked about a mile without shoes in near-freezing temperatures in order to find help, a witness told The Associated Press on Saturday. Bloodied but free of major injuries, the girl knocked on the door of the first home she […]
Body of missing West Chester student found PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The body of a West Chester University student who disappeared on Thanksgiving after a night out with friends was recovered Saturday from the Schuylkill River, less than half a mile downstream from where he was last seen. Shane Montgomery’s parents say the body pulled from the water Saturday was his. Authorities had […]
19-year-old killed in Alva crash ALVA, Fla. – Sari Alfadil from Fort Myers died Saturday afternoon after a three vehicle crash on SR 80 and Bateman Avenue. According to Florida Highway Patrol the crash happened at 2:20 p.m. The release stated a forklift and car were driving slow on the road, when a third car rammed into them. The driver of […]
Collier man arrested for car theft, claimed he was 400-year-old Indian COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – A Naples man is behind bars after bizarre behavior, which ended with him reportedly stealing a woman’s car out of her driveway. An arrest report from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office states 52-year-old Robert Pekar stole the car on New Year’s Day in the 1300 block of Ingraham Street. According to a […]
Disappointing loss for FSU FORT MYERS, Fla. -Florida State University fans watched Thursday as their Seminoles lost to the Oregon Ducks in the first ever College Football Playoffs game. Fans gathered at Sidelines Sports Bar hopeful their undefeated team would pull out another win. “It’s great to be a part of college football history. We’re undefeated, we’re going into […]
Six hour lines at urgent cares LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Urgent care centers and emergency rooms are inundated with patients sick. A nurse supervisor at Lee Memorial Convenient Care told WINK News people wait until after the holiday to go to the doctor. Frank Garcia told WINK News he arrived at the urgent care Friday at 10:45 a.m. and was not […]