Multiple crews combat single-story structure fire in Collier CountyNew study may help Type-1 diabetics with their bionic pancreas
WINK NEWS Multiple crews combat single-story structure fire in Collier County Multiple fire crews are responding to a single-story structure fire in Naples.
New study may help Type-1 diabetics with their bionic pancreas More than 3 million Americans are diagnosed with Type-1 Diabetes, and recent medical breakthroughs can help people manage their condition.
FORT MYERS Family and NAACP continue fighting for justice for Christopher Jordan The NAACP and Jordan’s family said this isn’t the end for them
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball players ready for NCAA Tournament debut FGCU softball players are ready to play in their first NCAA Tournament game against No. 4 Florida.
FORT MYERS Expert weighs in on ‘justified’ police shooting of Christopher Jordan We spoke with Dr. David Thomas – a forensic studies professor from FGCU and a former officer – who supports the idea of officer-involved shooting investigations going to a grand jury.
West Palm Beach 360-degree storm documentation: A closer look at Hurricane Ian’s aftermath At the Governor’s Conference exhibit hall, Dylan Faraone, Regional Director of Mosaic, showcased his work using a 360-degree camera mounted on his car to document the aftermath of major storms, including Hurricane Ian’s impact on southwest Florida.
GAINESVILLE FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville for NCAA Tournament FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville, where she fell in love with the sport again playing for Santa Fe College.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
CAPE CORAL Suspect in custody after a North Fort Myers family loses everything in a fire Their investigation led them to the area of Hancock Bridge Parkway in Cape Coral. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a suspect from the Bogart Drive incident is in custody.
FORT MYERS Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down roads on Fowler and Winkler Ave. Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed that a motorcyclist has died in a crash on Fowler and Winkler Avenue on Thursday.
Sarasota How well does a diverging diamond really work? The Sarasota diverging diamond is located at Interstate 75 and University Parkway. It was put in to alleviate heavy traffic.
FORT MYERS RSW experiencing terminal expansion delay Lee County commissioners gave us an update on the RSW terminal expansion project, which is long overdue. Now we know why.
IMMOKALEE National Weather Service surveys storm damage in Immokalee The National Weather Service in Miami concluded after a survey the damage wasn’t from a tornado. It was from a downburst of straight-line wind between 60 – 70 mph.
SANIBEL Sanibel considering e-bike changes Biking is almost as common as driving on Sanibel, and the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee wants to keep that trend going.
CAPE CORAL Family of victim sues Lee County School District, claiming it failed to protect student Family sued Lee County School District for failing to keep their student safe.
WINK NEWS Multiple crews combat single-story structure fire in Collier County Multiple fire crews are responding to a single-story structure fire in Naples.
New study may help Type-1 diabetics with their bionic pancreas More than 3 million Americans are diagnosed with Type-1 Diabetes, and recent medical breakthroughs can help people manage their condition.
FORT MYERS Family and NAACP continue fighting for justice for Christopher Jordan The NAACP and Jordan’s family said this isn’t the end for them
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball players ready for NCAA Tournament debut FGCU softball players are ready to play in their first NCAA Tournament game against No. 4 Florida.
FORT MYERS Expert weighs in on ‘justified’ police shooting of Christopher Jordan We spoke with Dr. David Thomas – a forensic studies professor from FGCU and a former officer – who supports the idea of officer-involved shooting investigations going to a grand jury.
West Palm Beach 360-degree storm documentation: A closer look at Hurricane Ian’s aftermath At the Governor’s Conference exhibit hall, Dylan Faraone, Regional Director of Mosaic, showcased his work using a 360-degree camera mounted on his car to document the aftermath of major storms, including Hurricane Ian’s impact on southwest Florida.
GAINESVILLE FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville for NCAA Tournament FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville, where she fell in love with the sport again playing for Santa Fe College.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
CAPE CORAL Suspect in custody after a North Fort Myers family loses everything in a fire Their investigation led them to the area of Hancock Bridge Parkway in Cape Coral. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a suspect from the Bogart Drive incident is in custody.
FORT MYERS Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down roads on Fowler and Winkler Ave. Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed that a motorcyclist has died in a crash on Fowler and Winkler Avenue on Thursday.
Sarasota How well does a diverging diamond really work? The Sarasota diverging diamond is located at Interstate 75 and University Parkway. It was put in to alleviate heavy traffic.
FORT MYERS RSW experiencing terminal expansion delay Lee County commissioners gave us an update on the RSW terminal expansion project, which is long overdue. Now we know why.
IMMOKALEE National Weather Service surveys storm damage in Immokalee The National Weather Service in Miami concluded after a survey the damage wasn’t from a tornado. It was from a downburst of straight-line wind between 60 – 70 mph.
SANIBEL Sanibel considering e-bike changes Biking is almost as common as driving on Sanibel, and the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee wants to keep that trend going.
CAPE CORAL Family of victim sues Lee County School District, claiming it failed to protect student Family sued Lee County School District for failing to keep their student safe.
FORT MYERS Man confessed to accidentally shooting girlfriend at Lehigh Acres home, arrest report says A man arrested for the Christmas Eve death of a woman at a Lehigh Acres home confessed to accidentally shooting her after dancing and pointing his gun at her, according to an arrest report. Hilario Jose-Cruz, 23, shares an 8-month-old baby with the woman. He told detectives he spent the day drinking before returning home […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Punta Gorda man dies following early December crash A 94-year-old Punta Gorda man died on Monday following a 4-vehicle crash in early December. The crash occurred at the intersection of US-41 and Hancock Avenue on Dec. 1, according to a Florida Highway Patrol news release. According to the report, the man suffered a medical episode while crossing the intersection. His vehicle, a sedan, […]
GOLDEN GATE Collier County deputies say Ocala man wanted for armed robbery A 22-year-old Ocala man wanted for armed robbery is in Collier County Jail after leading deputies in a pursuit in Golden Gate that ended on I-75, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Marquee Deshuan William, of Ocala, is accused of fleeing and eluding police, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, failure to register […]
ROTONDA WEST Charlotte County SRO disciplined for attempting to search for porn on school computer, CCSO says A Charlotte County deputy working at Vineland Elementary School was disciplined for searching for porn on a school computer, according to an internal affairs investigation by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. David Imbruno, who has worked for the agency for six years, three of them as a school resource officer, received a 48-hour unpaid suspension […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police searching for vehicle in Christmas Day thefts The Fort Myers Police Department is attempting to identify a truck and person involved in a theft of a trailer and two Mercury Verado outboard motors that occurred on Christmas Day. The theft occurred at 8:30 a.m. at 2725 Lafayette Street. Anyone with information on the silver Chevrolet Silverado and its driver is asked to call […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Pedestrian struck on US-41 in south Fort Myers dies days after crash A 40-year-old woman struck by a vehicle on US-41 near Harper Road on Dec. 23 died a week later. According to a Florida Highway Patrol news release, the woman was taken to the hospital with serious injuries but later died on Dec. 30. FHP made the announcement on Friday. Troopers report a 38-year-old man, of […]
BUCKINGHAM Troopers searching for SUV that fled from crash in Buckingham The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a driver that fled the scene of a crash in Buckingham Wednesday night. Troopers said they are looking for an unknown sport utility vehicle, possibly blue in color. The crash happened on Orange River Boulevard near River Grove Lane at around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, according to an […]
CAPE CORAL ‘Right as rain’: Staffers receive Moderna vaccine at Lee County VA Hospital Kenny Dean is a nurse a the Lee County VA Clinic in Cape Coral. He was among the first staff members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday. The clinic recently received a batch of Moderna vaccines. “I am right as rain,” said Dean, who is also a veteran. “I don’t feel any side effects at all. […]
WINK NEWS Lee County Sheriff’s Office violated labor laws, jury finds A Lee County jury has found that the Lee County Sheriff’s Office violated federal law when it failed to pay overtime to Deputy Joseph Caiazza. Caiazza sought to recover unpaid overtime wages that were denied to him between a period from Dec. 2015 to Aug. 2017, according to a news release from Morgan & Morgan, […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS RSW sees less air travel during November compared to 2019 The pandemic is causing less air travel and RSW is not an exception. According to Southwest Florida International Airport, travel was down at RSW by almost half during the month of November compared to last year. In total, 500,468 passengers traveled through the Fort Myers airport last month, according to a news release from Southwest […]