Outpouring of support: Memorial grows for Charlotte County sergeantCommunity visits memorial for 12-year old killed in crash
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Outpouring of support: Memorial grows for Charlotte County sergeant A community shows love and support to the family of a Charlotte County sergeant who made the ultimate sacrifice.
FORT MYERS Community visits memorial for 12-year old killed in crash It has been 6 months since 12-year-old Andrew Sullivan left home on his scooter for the last time. A driver hit and killed him on Crystal Drive in Lee County.
FSW SWFL hoops teams help tip-off 51st annual City of Palms Classic Three Southwest Florida high school boy’s basketball teams helped tip-off the 51st annual City of Palms Classic.
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Captain speaks about his friend, the late Sergeant Diaz A cruiser now sits at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office administration building, in support of fallen Sergeant, Elio Diaz.
PORT CHARLOTTE Local Barbershop holding a fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Diaz A local barbershop is now helping out the family of Sergeant Elio Diaz. The owner is hoping to raise money for them for whatever they need.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Therapy dogs comfort children in the courtroom Pups are on patrol to help kids and people in tough situations. The dogs travel to hospitals and schools for therapy sessions to relax people.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police arrest man in Fuegoz Lounge shooting A man was arrested in connection with a shooting outside a Cape Coral lounge that left two women injured, police said Wednesday.
Close friend of fallen sergeant Elio Diaz speaks out WINK News reporter Claire Galt spoke with Neal Gamillio and his powerful story about the fallen sergeant.
NORTH FORT MYERS Single mom gets home renovated as a Christmas gift Home for the holidays has a new meaning for Erica Tague and her three children. Her home was renovated for free as a Christmas gift.
NAPLES $2,300 worth of stolen clothing recovered; 2 arrested in Naples Two people were arrested Saturday in Naples after authorities say they used bags lined with metal to disable store security systems and steal more than $2,300 worth of clothing.
BABCOCK RANCH Dodging pet scams during the holidays Many are welcoming new pets into their homes this holiday season; however, for some people, the only thing they’ll find sitting under their tree is a scam.
FORT MYERS Benefit on Saturday at Mugs N Jugs at 12pm, for Sgt. Diaz’s family. French Bulldogs included in auction A Fort Myers auto shop is raising money for the family of a Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was killed on Sunday.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 18, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 18, 2024.
NAPLES Naples cancels fireworks celebration Setting off fireworks feels like a normal part of any big holiday, especially when ringing in the new year, but if you are going to be in Naples to ring in 2025 they won’t be a part of your celebration.
Avoiding mayhem during the holiday season Nothing like the holiday season to bring out the latent perfectionist in all of us.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Outpouring of support: Memorial grows for Charlotte County sergeant A community shows love and support to the family of a Charlotte County sergeant who made the ultimate sacrifice.
FORT MYERS Community visits memorial for 12-year old killed in crash It has been 6 months since 12-year-old Andrew Sullivan left home on his scooter for the last time. A driver hit and killed him on Crystal Drive in Lee County.
FSW SWFL hoops teams help tip-off 51st annual City of Palms Classic Three Southwest Florida high school boy’s basketball teams helped tip-off the 51st annual City of Palms Classic.
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Captain speaks about his friend, the late Sergeant Diaz A cruiser now sits at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office administration building, in support of fallen Sergeant, Elio Diaz.
PORT CHARLOTTE Local Barbershop holding a fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Diaz A local barbershop is now helping out the family of Sergeant Elio Diaz. The owner is hoping to raise money for them for whatever they need.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Therapy dogs comfort children in the courtroom Pups are on patrol to help kids and people in tough situations. The dogs travel to hospitals and schools for therapy sessions to relax people.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police arrest man in Fuegoz Lounge shooting A man was arrested in connection with a shooting outside a Cape Coral lounge that left two women injured, police said Wednesday.
Close friend of fallen sergeant Elio Diaz speaks out WINK News reporter Claire Galt spoke with Neal Gamillio and his powerful story about the fallen sergeant.
NORTH FORT MYERS Single mom gets home renovated as a Christmas gift Home for the holidays has a new meaning for Erica Tague and her three children. Her home was renovated for free as a Christmas gift.
NAPLES $2,300 worth of stolen clothing recovered; 2 arrested in Naples Two people were arrested Saturday in Naples after authorities say they used bags lined with metal to disable store security systems and steal more than $2,300 worth of clothing.
BABCOCK RANCH Dodging pet scams during the holidays Many are welcoming new pets into their homes this holiday season; however, for some people, the only thing they’ll find sitting under their tree is a scam.
FORT MYERS Benefit on Saturday at Mugs N Jugs at 12pm, for Sgt. Diaz’s family. French Bulldogs included in auction A Fort Myers auto shop is raising money for the family of a Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was killed on Sunday.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 18, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 18, 2024.
NAPLES Naples cancels fireworks celebration Setting off fireworks feels like a normal part of any big holiday, especially when ringing in the new year, but if you are going to be in Naples to ring in 2025 they won’t be a part of your celebration.
Avoiding mayhem during the holiday season Nothing like the holiday season to bring out the latent perfectionist in all of us.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police identify man found in Caloosahatchee off Edwards Dr The Fort Myers Police Department has identified the body of a man who was found in the Caloosahatchee River off Edwards Drive on December 23. Police say the man has been identified as 42-year-old Jeromy Lynde Hartman of Lehigh Acres. Hartman was found face down in the water with his legs stuck on a pile […]
FORT MYERS BEACH 2 people from Fort Myers Beach still missing after Hurricane Ian It has been more than 100 days since Hurricane Ian devastated Fort Myers Beach and much of Southwest Florida. Most of the missing people have been found, but two remain unknown. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says 72-year-old James Hurst and 82-year-old Ilonka Knes remain missing after the storm. The sheriff’s office says both were […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Woman faces murder charge for beating 71-year-old man to death in Fort Myers Beach The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman they say beat a man to death near an abandoned gas station in Fort Myers Beach. Deputies say they received a call about a man lying on the ground near an abandoned gas station on San Carlos Boulevard near Summerlin Road on December 30 just after […]
WINK NEWS One day remains for Hurricane Ian survivors to apply for FEMA aid If you were impacted by Hurricane Ian and haven’t applied for federal assistance, you are running out of time to do so. Homeowners and renters in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Lee, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Brevard, Manatee, Monroe, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, or Volusia […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers murder suspect arrested in Louisiana The Fort Myers Police Department says the man wanted for shooting and killing someone outside a restaurant in November has been arrested in Louisiana. Police say Hector Edgardo Perdomo, 24, was arrested in Slidell, Louisiana, by the United States Marshals Service on Thursday. Perdomo is accused of shooting and killing Alfredo Aragon Arvea on November […]
FORT MYERS Precautionary boil water notice issued for McGregor Reserve community in Fort Myers A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for several streets in the McGregor Reserve community in Fort Myers. The city says the following streets and addresses fall under the notice: 1439 to 1471 Friendship Walkway 1501 to 1710 McGregor Reserve Drive 1501 to1578 Inventors Court 1775 to 1728 Morning Glory Court 1705 to 1728 […]
DESOTO COUNTY 71-year-old Ohio man killed in head-on crash with semi-truck in DeSoto County Florida Highway Patrol says an Ohio man riding a motorcycle died after a crash on Kings Highway in DeSoto County on Tuesday. Troopers say the man on the motorcycle was riding north near SW Fort Winder Street, where Kings Highway curves to the right. They say the motorcyclist drifted into the southbound lane and hit […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Man arrested in Port Charlotte with trafficking amounts of MDMA The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says it has arrested a Broward County man who was in possession of trafficking amounts of MDMA and credit cards with other people’s names on them. Deputies say they stopped James Edward Smith, 48, for illegal window tint on Sunday and discovered his license had been suspended. According to deputies, […]
TAMPA FHP trooper escapes with minor injuries after crash during traffic stop Florida Highway Patrol says one of their troopers was involved in a crash while conducting a traffic stop along the side of the Veterans Expressway. FHP says the trooper’s vehicle was struck while they were conducting a traffic stop on the side of the expressway. Florida Highway Patrol says the Tampa area trooper only had […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Man arrested for exposing, touching himself on Greyhound bus in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man they say was touching himself inappropriately on a Greyhound bus traveling from Fort Myers to north Florida. Deputies say Cleveland Green, 44, was arrested after and is facing a charge of indecent exposure. The sheriff’s office says Green was sitting in a window seat on the […]