FORT MYERS BEACH Little League is back on Fort Myers Beach The crack of the bat is something these little league players never thought they’d get to see again here on Fort Myers Beach.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. released from jail The aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. have been released Saturday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Salad Knife, Fish, and Shooting Update This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife-wielding customer, a fish named ‘Bean,’ and an update on a double shooting.
The Weather Authority National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Take action today For Hurricane Preparedness Week, we are recapping the importance of taking action to be better prepared for when a storm develops.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Warm weekend but lower humidity briefly in the forecast The Weather Authority Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler said to expect a warm weekend, but there is a present for Mom on Sunday – lower humidity.
CAPE CORAL 3 family members of teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller arrested New details have emerged surrounding the arrest of a woman whose 16-year-old son is accused of being involved in the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller, and now her husband and sister are also in jail.
FORT MYERS Death investigation in Fort Myers after body is found in truck bed Fort Myers Police confirm that there is a death investigation at the corner of Market Street and brown street.
NAPLES Naples ‘celebrity bartender’ stirring up new cocktails at LoLa 41 Michael Slabach often researches ideas, finding a new balance of layers, color, texture and selective glassware to turn his drinks into art.
FORT MYERS New affordable housing program in Fort Myers begins Affordable housing is a rare sighting these days, but one city is making it a priority.
NAPLES ‘Live simply and never give up’ – Motto for Naples couple needing a helping hand A husband wants nothing more than to share the world with his wife while she is suffering from an illness determined to keep them separated.
NAPLES Music teacher dilemma at Gulf Coast High School leaves students anxious Parents are outraged, and students are unsure what the future holds after one of their two beloved music teachers was told they will have to transfer.
FORT MYERS Mom celebrates first Mother’s Day with cancer-free daughter We have one of the best weekends ahead, a time to celebrate mothers everywhere, and as any mother knows, celebrating with your family matters most.
Glades County Should commissioners have to live in the District they represent? WINK Investigates why one commissioner doesn’t The Glades District 1 Commissioner was elected while living in that district. He has since moved. What does that mean for his position?
FORT MYERS Boats stuck since Hurricane Ian being removed from Centennial Park area Boats that have been stuck since Hurricane Ian are in the process of being removed from a messy yard next to Centennial Park and Joe’s Crab Shack.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of waving knife at Metro PCS workers in Cape Coral Two women try to help a customer and end up fearing for their lives. One man started waving a seven-inch knife in the faces of two Metro PCS workers.
FORT MYERS BEACH Little League is back on Fort Myers Beach The crack of the bat is something these little league players never thought they’d get to see again here on Fort Myers Beach.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. released from jail The aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. have been released Saturday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Salad Knife, Fish, and Shooting Update This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife-wielding customer, a fish named ‘Bean,’ and an update on a double shooting.
The Weather Authority National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Take action today For Hurricane Preparedness Week, we are recapping the importance of taking action to be better prepared for when a storm develops.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Warm weekend but lower humidity briefly in the forecast The Weather Authority Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler said to expect a warm weekend, but there is a present for Mom on Sunday – lower humidity.
CAPE CORAL 3 family members of teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller arrested New details have emerged surrounding the arrest of a woman whose 16-year-old son is accused of being involved in the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller, and now her husband and sister are also in jail.
FORT MYERS Death investigation in Fort Myers after body is found in truck bed Fort Myers Police confirm that there is a death investigation at the corner of Market Street and brown street.
NAPLES Naples ‘celebrity bartender’ stirring up new cocktails at LoLa 41 Michael Slabach often researches ideas, finding a new balance of layers, color, texture and selective glassware to turn his drinks into art.
FORT MYERS New affordable housing program in Fort Myers begins Affordable housing is a rare sighting these days, but one city is making it a priority.
NAPLES ‘Live simply and never give up’ – Motto for Naples couple needing a helping hand A husband wants nothing more than to share the world with his wife while she is suffering from an illness determined to keep them separated.
NAPLES Music teacher dilemma at Gulf Coast High School leaves students anxious Parents are outraged, and students are unsure what the future holds after one of their two beloved music teachers was told they will have to transfer.
FORT MYERS Mom celebrates first Mother’s Day with cancer-free daughter We have one of the best weekends ahead, a time to celebrate mothers everywhere, and as any mother knows, celebrating with your family matters most.
Glades County Should commissioners have to live in the District they represent? WINK Investigates why one commissioner doesn’t The Glades District 1 Commissioner was elected while living in that district. He has since moved. What does that mean for his position?
FORT MYERS Boats stuck since Hurricane Ian being removed from Centennial Park area Boats that have been stuck since Hurricane Ian are in the process of being removed from a messy yard next to Centennial Park and Joe’s Crab Shack.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of waving knife at Metro PCS workers in Cape Coral Two women try to help a customer and end up fearing for their lives. One man started waving a seven-inch knife in the faces of two Metro PCS workers.
COLLIER COUNTY Naples man convicted of child pornography A 60-year-old Naples man has been found guilty of 20 counts of possession of child pornography following a 3-day trial in Collier County. Sentencing for Jean Jerome Dorlus is scheduled for March 28. A jury returned the verdict on Thursday night, according to the state attorney’s office. The case was opened in 2018 when a […]
FORT MYERS Georgia man convicted of killing Fort Myers man at Village Creek Apartments in 2019 A Georgia man was found guilty of manslaughter and robbery with a firearm after a 2-day trial in Lee County. Wayne Taylor murdered 23-year-old Eric Galvan at the Village Creek Apartments on Winkler Road in Fort Myers in 2019. The jury returned a guilty verdict just after 8 p.m. on Wednesday night. Galvan was shot […]
FORT MYERS Cape Coral man sentenced to 13 years for DUI manslaughter case A Cape Coral man was sentenced to 13 years and three months in prison for one count of DUI manslaughter. Nathaniel O’Dea was also sentenced to a consecutive five years of probation for one count of DUI with serious bodily injury. He also had his license permanently revoked. The crash happened in 2020 on Burnt […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY 72-year-old man dies after Charlotte County crash A 72-year-old Port Charlotte has died from his injuries a day after running a red light, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened at 6:46 a.m. on Tuesday morning on Peachland Boulevard near Cochran Boulevard. According to a news release, the 72-year-old man was traveling west on Peachland, approached a red […]
COLLIER COUNTY Pedestrian in critical condition after crash in Collier County A 43-year-old Naples woman is in critical condition after she was struck by a vehicle on Monday night in Collier County. The crash happened at 7:38 p.m. on US-41, south of David Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the woman attempted to cross the southbound US-41 travel lanes when a sedan driven […]
NAPLES NCH experiencing higher than normal patient volume The NCH Healthcare System says it is experiencing higher than normal wait times in its emergency departments. It is asking patients with non-emergent conditions to use the NCH Virtual Care Telehealth services. It is free to community members and can be accessed through the NCH website here. The hospital system did not specify how long […]
LEE COUNTY Arrest made in 2004 Lover’s Key State Park homicide An arrest has been made in an 18-year-old homicide case. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said 43-year-old Sean Boles was arrested for the death of a man found in Lover’s Key State Park in 2004. The man, who was not named, was found with stab wounds. Deputies determined Boles was responsible for the death but […]
COLLIER COUNTY Teen struck by vehicle in Collier County A 17-year-old Naples teen was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle in Collier County on Thursday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol said the teen boy, of Naples, was struck on Immokalee Road, north of Oil Well Road, after exiting a vehicle and walking in front of an oncoming SUV. The crash happened just […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health is reporting 132 COVID-19 patients in its hospital Thursday morning Lee Health is reporting it has 132 COVID-19 patients in its hospitals as of Thursday morning. As of Thursday morning, there are 132 COVID-19 patients isolated in Lee Health hospitals. Of those patients, four of them are being treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. On Thursday morning, Lee Health hospital census was at […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police asking for tips in Sunday shooting Fort Myers police are asking the public to provide information on a shooting that injured one man Sunday night. The shooting happened just after 10 p.m. in the 3300 block of Armstrong Court, police said. Officers found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and began life-saving measures. They transported him to Gulf Coast Medical […]