3 family members of teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller arrestedDeath investigation in Fort Myers after body is found in truck bed
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.
Overloaded circuit sparks house fire in Jamaica Bay community A Jamaica Bay community home was damaged in a fire sparked by an overloaded circuit, according to the South Trail Fire & Rescue Service District.
LEE COUNTY Could Guardian Caps make their way to high school football games? With the NFL allowing Guardian Caps during regular season games, could we see Guardian Caps during high school football games?
Florida insurer fined $1M over Hurricane Ian claims The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued the seven figure fine to Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance Company for violating a number of Florida laws when handling some of its Hurricane Ian- related claims.
New treatment stops essential tremors and shaking More than ten million people experience shakes known as essential tremors, which can make everyday tasks like eating and talking challenging.
NAPLES Ex-wife faces new charges for involvement in near-fatal Naples shooting The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the ex-wife of a shooting victim who nearly lost his life.
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.
Overloaded circuit sparks house fire in Jamaica Bay community A Jamaica Bay community home was damaged in a fire sparked by an overloaded circuit, according to the South Trail Fire & Rescue Service District.
LEE COUNTY Could Guardian Caps make their way to high school football games? With the NFL allowing Guardian Caps during regular season games, could we see Guardian Caps during high school football games?
Florida insurer fined $1M over Hurricane Ian claims The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued the seven figure fine to Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance Company for violating a number of Florida laws when handling some of its Hurricane Ian- related claims.
New treatment stops essential tremors and shaking More than ten million people experience shakes known as essential tremors, which can make everyday tasks like eating and talking challenging.
NAPLES Ex-wife faces new charges for involvement in near-fatal Naples shooting The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the ex-wife of a shooting victim who nearly lost his life.
FORT MYERS A Florida Highway Patrol trooper has died from COVID-19 A Florida Highway Patrol trooper has died from COVID-19. Brian Pingry served the residents of Southwest Florida for seven years, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP Lt. Greg Bueno said Pingry lived and worked in Lee County. “We are heartbroken,” Bueno said. Bueno also spoke highly of Pingry as a colleague. “He came to […]
COLLIER COUNTY Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Collier County A 32-year-old man was transported to the hospital in critical condition after he was struck by a vehicle in Collier County on Saturday night. The crash happened on Santa Barbara Boulevard, approaching Santa Clara Drive, just before 10 p.m. The Florida Highway Patrol said the man, of Immokalee, was running south in the northbound lanes […]
COLLIER COUNTY Teen, woman suffer serious injuries in crash in Collier County A teen and a woman were injured in a vehicle crash on Friday morning in Collier County. According to troopers, a 17-year-old girl was traveling west on Golden Gate Parkway, approaching 60th Street SW, when she lost control of her sedan and crossed the median and entered the eastbound lanes. The teen struck an SUV […]
FORT MYERS Textron recalls golf carts due to crash hazard Textron has recalled numerous golf carts due to a crash hazard. Consumers should stop using the recalls immediately. The recall, posted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, states the parking brake catch bracket can wear out and cause the parking brake to fail on the E-Z-GO PTVs and Tracker Off-Road vehicles. This can pose a […]
COLLIER COUNTY Convicted felon caught with fentanyl, drugs during traffic stop A Miami man was arrested by Collier County deputies after they found fentanyl in his vehicle during a traffic stop. Michael Anthony Muniz, 33, was stopped by deputies in the area of Collier and Davis boulevards. A K9 alerted to the presence of narcotics, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. During a search, detectives […]
FORT MYERS LCSO corrections deputy fired for having relationship with former inmate A Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputy was fired after an investigation revealed he had a romantic relationship with a woman he met who was an inmate at Lee County Jail. The initial investigation began after six women who were jailed came forward to say Villa touched them inappropriately. While investigators could not prove that, they […]
FORT MYERS Sign up for a virtual lesson on searching for pythons Want to learn more about invasive Burmese pythons? You can join the Virtual Python Patrol Training every third Thursday of the month to learn how to ID, search for and report the invasive constrictors as well as how to safely and humanely remove the snakes. The presentation will be made by an FWC biologist. The […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health has 368 COVID-19 patients in hospital system Lee Health has 368 COVID-19 patients isolated in their hospitals. Five patients died on Wednesday. As of Thursday morning, there are 368 COVID-19 patients isolated in Lee Health hospitals (inpatient). Of those patients, 4 of them are children being treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Yesterday, there were 42 new COVID-19 hospital admissions […]
FORT MYERS LCSO fires deputy who told inmate to say ‘I can’t breathe’ and that he looks like George Floyd A Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputy was fired for mocking an inmate who he said looked like George Floyd, all while asking the inmate to say “I can’t breathe,” some of the last words spoken by Floyd. Floyd, a Black man, was killed by Minneapolis police officers as he pleaded for his life on May […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County man arrested for stealing fuel from farm A Collier County man was arrested for stealing hundreds of gallons of fuel from a farm. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, 35-year-old Ramon Aranda confessed to deputies that he had stolen fuel on Sunday and returned to get more on Tuesday. The theft occurred on Oil Well Road. On Sunday, farm employees discovered […]