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.
Sony’s “The Interview” sells out in Bonita LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Moviegoers flocked to the two theaters in Southwest Florida showing ‘The Interview’ Christmas Day. The Prado in Bonita Springs sold-out the 10 p.m. showing. Meanwhile, dozens of people WINK News spoke with said the movie was as hilarious as they expected. “I thought it was hilarious. Seth Rogen puts out good […]
Family safe after sailboat wrecks in rough seas NAPLES, Fla. – A family headed back to shore near Doctors Pass Christmas Eve was stranded for a short time, after strong winds pushed their sailboat into the rocks. Dana Castro said he was out with his wife and three other family members sailing Wednesday when the crash happened. Castro said they were headed back to shore, […]
Police warn of thieves shopping while you’re out shopping LEE COUNTY, Fla. – During the holiday season, police have reminded shoppers to take extra precautions while shopping at stores or online. Cape Coral police Sgt. Dana Coston told WINK News one common crime this time of year is car burglaries. Coston said 90-percent of car burglaries reported in the city involve cars with unlocked doors. […]
Hostages held in downtown Sydney SYDNEY, Australia (CBSNews.com) – A hostage situation was unfolding in downtown Sydney on Monday morning, as an apparent gunman entered a cafe and later a black flag with white Arabic writing could be seen in the window, according to multiple reports. The Australian is reporting that eight hostages are being held inside the cafe by a […]
Police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of Auburn football player AUBURN, Ala. (AP) – Police say they’ve arrested a 22-year-old man in the fatal shooting of Auburn football player Jakell Lenard Mitchell. Auburn Police Capt. Will Matthews issued an agency statement Sunday afternoon that said Markale Deandra Hart of Camp Hill, Alabama, has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with murder. Police add […]
SWAT responds to barricaded person in Cape Coral CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Police and SWAT were in a Cape Coral neighborhood Sunday afternoon to respond to a person barricaded in a home. Around noon, police were called to the area of 2600 NE 7th Ave. Police sent an alert to the neighborhood. There was no threat to people in the area; however, police did say […]
Several flights cancelled or diverted from RSW LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Several flights in and out of Southwest Florida International Airport were diverted or cancelled Sunday night due to lighting problems on the runway. RSW spokesperson Victoria Moreland told WINK News the “edge lights” on the runway are not operating properly. Those lights are what pilots use to help direct them while landing. […]
Fort Myers man in critical condition after hitting construction truck LEE COUNTY, Fla. – An 88-year-old North Fort Myers man is in critical condition after he ran into the back of a construction truck. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened at US 41 and Lake Fairways Boulevard 7:30 p.m. Saturday. John Ragen was driving south on US 41 when he hit a tack […]
Toddler killed by dogs in Citrus County CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – A 2-year-old boy was killed after he was attacked by dogs in the backyard of a home Saturday afternoon. According to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office they were called to a home in the 8300 block of North Bloom Point in Crystal River around 4:20 p.m. When they arrived, they found […]
Funeral held for former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry WASHINGTON (AP) – Local and national political leaders, prominent clergy and ordinary Washingtonians who got their first jobs as a result of Marion Barry’s programs were among the thousands who gathered Saturday to say goodbye to the man dubbed “Mayor for Life.” Barry died Nov. 23 at age 78. He served four terms as mayor […]