LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico RoadCharlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing
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.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers announces Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival The City of Fort Myers invites the public to the 21st anniversary of the Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival in downtown Fort Myers.
MATLACHA Neighbors protest delay in repairs to Matlacha Pass Bridge People are set to take the streets and protest the delay in repairs to the Matlacha Pass Bridge.
Port Authority postpones talk of RSW’s $346M, four-year delayed terminal expansion Lee County and Port Authority Commissioner Brian Hamman finally had a public forum to get some answers on why a construction project went more than $346 million over budget and will be more than four years behind schedule to complete.
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.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers announces Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival The City of Fort Myers invites the public to the 21st anniversary of the Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival in downtown Fort Myers.
MATLACHA Neighbors protest delay in repairs to Matlacha Pass Bridge People are set to take the streets and protest the delay in repairs to the Matlacha Pass Bridge.
Port Authority postpones talk of RSW’s $346M, four-year delayed terminal expansion Lee County and Port Authority Commissioner Brian Hamman finally had a public forum to get some answers on why a construction project went more than $346 million over budget and will be more than four years behind schedule to complete.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral to open insurance deductible program next week The City of Cape Coral will open up its application for the Insurance Deductible Program on Monday. The State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program allocates funding to jurisdictions that disburse it to homeowners who need help paying their insurance deductibles to move forward with repairs caused by Hurricane Ian. The application will become available on the […]
CAPE CORAL Ida Baker student arrested for school threat An Ida Baker High School student has been arrested for making a school threat. According to a message from Principal Jami Covert, a student reported the threat and the Cape Coral Police Department investigated it. Details on the threat were not released. “We do not tolerate this kind of behavior at Ida S. Baker High […]
DESOTO COUNTY 2 dead, 1 injured following barricaded subject in DeSoto County DeSoto County deputies say one man is dead and a woman is injured following an incident with a barricaded suspect on SW Charlotte Street. The barricaded suspect was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after deputies entered the home to clear the residence. All nearby roadways were shut down as deputies were investigating. The […]
FORT MYERS Veterans Day event to close Midpoint Bridge for three hours The Midpoint Madness Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk will close the Midpoint Bridge from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday. Motorists are encouraged to use the Cape Coral Bridge or the U.S. 41 and Business 41 bridges as alternate routes. Pre- and post-race activities will be at Royal Palm Square at the base of the Midpoint […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Pickup involved in Port Charlotte hit-and-run crash that injured pedestrian found A pickup truck involved in a hit-and-run in a Port Charlotte McDonald’s parking lot that injured a 47-year-old Englewood man has been found. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, it happened on Friday, Nov. 4, just after 10:30 p.m. at 13418 McCall Road. Do you know who drives this Ford F350? The truck fled from […]
MARCO ISLAND Marco police arrest man for possession, transmission of child porn A Marco Island man has been arrested after police say they found him in possession of child pornography. Anthony Chiesa, 46, was arrested on Thursday after authorities launched an investigation after receiving a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Chiesa faces 33 counts of transmission of child pornography and 33 […]
WINK NEWS Most Wanted Wednesday: Featuring some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Nov. 9 This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida. This is your chance to help out the community and give the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and you can help. If you have seen them, reach out to Crime Stoppers […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested, accused of investment scams A 54-year-old Cape Coral man was arrested after authorities say he stole hundreds of thousands from at least 20 victims through fraudulent investment scams. Ludovic Laroche faces charges of racketeering, securities/investments prohibited practices, embezzlement, sale of unregistered securities and violations of the Florida Securities and Investor Protection Act, according to a press release from the […]
PINE ISLAND Sand available at Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District The Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District has sand and sandbags available for residents preparing for Nicole. Sandbags are located at 5700 Pine Island Rd., Bokeelia (Fire Station # 1) Sandbags are limited to 25 per resident within the Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District Sand is staged at the Pine Island Little League field parking lot […]
HENDRY COUNTY DeSoto County election results DeSoto County voters went to the polls on Tuesday. They voted in statewide and local races across the county. MORE: For statewide and local race results, visit here. County Commissioner Jerod Gross – 73% Kandis Drymon – 27% Arcadia City Marshal Cliff Brown – 22% Quinn Jones – 78% Arcadia City Council Amber Collins – […]