Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience storeWINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, innapropriate texts and Donut shop debacle
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, innapropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, innapropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
IMMOKALEE Seminole Casino hiring event on for Wednesday The Seminole Casino is hosting a hiring event on Wednesday in Immokalee. Candidates can expect job offers on the spot. The event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. If you are interested in applying, you have to apply before the hiring event. To do so, you can visit the link. The hotel is located at […]
CAPE CORAL NWS now says 6 tornadoes struck Southwest Florida last week, including Cape Coral The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down in Cape Coral almost a week ago when Southwest Florida was ravaged by storms. The tornado in Cape Coral was rated an EF0 with winds of 60 to 70 mph. This brings the tornado count to six in Southwest Florida during storms on Jan. 16. […]
FORT MYERS Shooting in Fort Myers injures man, taken to hospital A man was shot in a Fort Myers neighborhood on Friday afternoon. The shooting happened in the 2200 block of Central Avenue. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, the man was transported to Gulf Coast Medical Hospital. There is no update on his condition. No other information is known at this time.
FORT MYERS Six COVID-19 patients died on Thursday, Lee Health says 335 patients isolated in hospitals Six people died on Thursday during what Lee Health called the deadliest day for COVID-19 patients in 2022. The total number of deaths in 2022 from COVID-19 comes to 47. The hospital system said the omicron variant will lead to only mild symptoms for some, “but what we are seeing in our hospitals shows that […]
COLLIER COUNTY Former Collier County teacher who molested children sentenced to 25 years A former Collier County elementary school teacher accused of molesting dozens of children has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. Hector Manley was also found to be a sexual predator. He is to have no contact with victims and will be placed on sex offender probation after being released from prison, according to a […]
LEHIGH ACRES Tips sought in robbery at Dollar General on Wednesday Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is looking for tips from the public after an armed robbery suspect entered a Dollar General in Lehigh Acres on Wednesday. It happened at the store at 1154 Alabama Road just before 10 p.m. The suspect showed the victim a gun hidden in the front pocket of a hoodie-sweatshirt and demanded […]
COLLIER COUNTY Vehicle found in fatal hit-and-run that killed pedestrian in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened on Thursday in Collier County. A 37-year-old Immokalee man was struck as he was walking south, adjacent to State Road 29. The unknown vehicle collided with the pedestrian and then fled. The vehicle is possibly a 2014 to […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health: 39 COVID-19 patients have died in hospital in 2022 Lee Health has released its COVID-19 numbers for Wednesday. The hospital system said while the omicron variant causes less severe infection, some adults continue to die because of COVID-19. In the first 19 days of 2022, 39 patients died from COVID-19 complications, including nine who died in the last two days. “We urge the community […]
COLLIER COUNTY Naples man accused of touching, intimidating women at Collier County government complex A 32-year-old Naples man was arrested by Collier deputies on Wednesday after deputies say he followed and touched two women and intimidated another two. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office said Jonas Charles is charged with two counts of battery. Additional charges may be filed at a later time. The incidents happened in the Collier County […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Englewood woman dies after vehicle collides with bicycle trailer A 55-year-old Englewood woman died in a crash in Charlotte County on Friday night. The woman was a passenger in a bicycle trailer being pulled by a bicycle driven by a 51-year-old Port Charlotte man. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a sedan driven by a 58-year-old Port Charlotte man collided with the rear of […]