Man arrested after road rage incident in Collier CountyBiden and Trump agree to 2 presidential debates, in June and in September
Man arrested after road rage incident in Collier County A Naples man has been arrested after deputies say he struck another vehicle on the road and fled the scene.
WASHINGTON (AP) Biden and Trump agree to 2 presidential debates, in June and in September President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday agreed to hold two campaign debates — the first on June 27 hosted by CNN and the second on Sept. 10 hosted by ABC — setting the stage for the first presidential face-off in just weeks.
FORT MYERS Dump truck knocks down power wires over Deleon Street, causing hours-long closure A dump truck knocked down power wires on Deleon Street, forcing a road closure and causing temporary outages in the surrounding area in Fort Myers.
GOLDEN GATE Woman arrested for stabbing boyfriend in the buttocks in Golden Gate Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested a woman for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend several times in his behind.
clearwater Gov. DeSantis cancels news conference in Clearwater due to weather Due to severe weather in Northern Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis had to cancel a news conference in Clearwater.
Tableside American-Romanian restaurant launches in North Naples Tableside Restaurant opened in the 2,225-square-foot space that most recently was Alpine Restaurant for more than 10 years and, initially, was Bajio Mexican Grill in the Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt on the corner of Airport-Pulling and Vanderbilt Beach roads.
WINK NEWS Man accused of causing bus crash that killed 8 held without bond; 6 victims identified The man accused of causing a bus crash that killed eight people and injured 40 others in Marion County is being held without bond.
Charlotte tourism revenue to help fund Waterfest To help launch the event in prior years, the county gave in-kind funding of $50,000, thinking that eventually it would be self-sustaining.
WINK NEWS Tractor-trailer overturned on I-75N, traffic moved off-shoulder A tractor-trailer has overturned on I-75 North near mile marker 135, closing all lanes of traffic in Lee County.
PRAGUE (AP) Slovakian prime minister in life-threatening condition after being shot, his Facebook profile says Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico is in life-threatening condition after being wounded in a shooting after a political event.
MARCO ISLAND Scheduled bridge work on Marco Island to reduce lanes An evaluation on a bridge will impact Marco Island’s traffic beginning Thursday, closing down one lane.
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) Punxsutawney Phil’s babies are named Shadow and Sunny. Just don’t call them the heirs apparent Punxsutawney Phil’s offspring now have names that just might help the famed weather-forecasting groundhog to predict when spring will begin.
lehigh acres Vehicle crash involving deputy car in Lehigh Acres A vehicle crash involving a Lee County deputy and another car has occurred in Lehigh Acres.
the weather authority Hot and breezy with scattered rain and storms this afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a warm and humid Wednesday morning with isolated storms expected for the afternoon.
Man arrested after road rage incident in Collier County A Naples man has been arrested after deputies say he struck another vehicle on the road and fled the scene.
WASHINGTON (AP) Biden and Trump agree to 2 presidential debates, in June and in September President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday agreed to hold two campaign debates — the first on June 27 hosted by CNN and the second on Sept. 10 hosted by ABC — setting the stage for the first presidential face-off in just weeks.
FORT MYERS Dump truck knocks down power wires over Deleon Street, causing hours-long closure A dump truck knocked down power wires on Deleon Street, forcing a road closure and causing temporary outages in the surrounding area in Fort Myers.
GOLDEN GATE Woman arrested for stabbing boyfriend in the buttocks in Golden Gate Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested a woman for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend several times in his behind.
clearwater Gov. DeSantis cancels news conference in Clearwater due to weather Due to severe weather in Northern Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis had to cancel a news conference in Clearwater.
Tableside American-Romanian restaurant launches in North Naples Tableside Restaurant opened in the 2,225-square-foot space that most recently was Alpine Restaurant for more than 10 years and, initially, was Bajio Mexican Grill in the Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt on the corner of Airport-Pulling and Vanderbilt Beach roads.
WINK NEWS Man accused of causing bus crash that killed 8 held without bond; 6 victims identified The man accused of causing a bus crash that killed eight people and injured 40 others in Marion County is being held without bond.
Charlotte tourism revenue to help fund Waterfest To help launch the event in prior years, the county gave in-kind funding of $50,000, thinking that eventually it would be self-sustaining.
WINK NEWS Tractor-trailer overturned on I-75N, traffic moved off-shoulder A tractor-trailer has overturned on I-75 North near mile marker 135, closing all lanes of traffic in Lee County.
PRAGUE (AP) Slovakian prime minister in life-threatening condition after being shot, his Facebook profile says Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico is in life-threatening condition after being wounded in a shooting after a political event.
MARCO ISLAND Scheduled bridge work on Marco Island to reduce lanes An evaluation on a bridge will impact Marco Island’s traffic beginning Thursday, closing down one lane.
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) Punxsutawney Phil’s babies are named Shadow and Sunny. Just don’t call them the heirs apparent Punxsutawney Phil’s offspring now have names that just might help the famed weather-forecasting groundhog to predict when spring will begin.
lehigh acres Vehicle crash involving deputy car in Lehigh Acres A vehicle crash involving a Lee County deputy and another car has occurred in Lehigh Acres.
the weather authority Hot and breezy with scattered rain and storms this afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a warm and humid Wednesday morning with isolated storms expected for the afternoon.
FORT MYERS BEACH Red drift algae ashore on Southwest Florida beaches Beaches across Southwest Florida are dealing with red, smelly gunk. But it’s nothing to worry about for your health. However, it’s keeping people from sticking their toes in the water. Beachgoers had to deal with unsightly, smelly red drift algae along Fort Myers Beach Sunday. “We’re from out of town and definitely was not expecting […]
LEHIGH ACRES Authorities respond to Lehigh Acres fire, family evacuates home A family was forced to evacuate from their home due a brush fire in the neighborhood they live. Lehigh Acres Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire near the 3700 block of SW 2nd St in Lehigh Acres Saturday. “It was just shocking because this never really happens,” Cyania Telus. “And to see that there […]
WINK NEWS At least 5 injured in crash at SR 29 and SR 82 north of Immokalee Authorities are responding to a crash with multiple injuries at the intersection of State Road 82 and State Road 29 north of Immokalee Saturday. According to Immokalee Fire Control District, at least five people are injured after a dump truck hit a mini-van head-on. Some are considered trauma alerts, and a helicopter is on route […]
NAPLES PARK Authorities responding to Naples Park structure fire, dog and cat rescued North Collier Fire Rescue District responded to a structure fire in Naples Park Saturday. The fire was on the 800 block of 94th Avenue North. According to NCFRD, a firefighter had to be taken to the hospital from the scene of the fire. Injuries and status unknown. According to the fire district Facebook post, […]
LEHIGH ACRES Amid Lehigh Shooting: How to protect yourself during exchanges A tactical vest is at the center of a deadly shooting in Lee County. An adult seller went to meet three teenagers to sell them the vest. And now that seller is in the hospital with a gunshot wound; one teen is dead; and two teens are facing serious charges. On Sunday, Jerry Murssaint, 16 […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Parents of missing Charlotte County 19-year-old looking for answers A family is pleading for help from the public tonight. They just want their teenage son home. Gage Jackson, 19, disappeared more than a week ago. And his parents said he would never run away. “I hate to feel for the worst, but I think as more days go by, I mean, no,” Jackson’s mother […]
CAPE CORAL Video shows Cape PD towing truck believed to be involved in fatal hit-and-run Surveillance footage from ABC Supply, off of Country Club Boulevard, shows Cape Coral Police Department towing a red truck, believed to be the truck involved in the hit-and-run that killed 8-year-old Layla Aiken Monday morning. From the surveillance footage, it shows the red truck driving and then parking in the lot attached to ABC Supply. […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Witness: Man near where a fire started left with a smirk on his face Troy Pluid was walking in the woods Monday afternoon when he saw the fire. Immediately, he rushed back through heavy smoke. “We don’t need fires threatening something like this at all,” Pluid said. “I mean, we can’t get out if we have to. It’s either us or the birds.” The Florida Avian Conservancy breeds hundreds […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police identify the victim shot at Horizon apartments Residents at the Horizons apartment complex say they are uneasy following a shooting that took place near the complex. “I’m freaked out, I’m very freaked out and in a couple of days, I’ll be moving out of my apartment,” said a resident of the complex. Fort Myers Police say Tyrone Robinson, 25, was found on […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Investigation: Coast guard escorting fishing boat to Fort Myers Beach The U.S. Coast Guard is escorting a fishing boat 70 miles southwest of Marco Island all the way to the Fort Myers Beach coast guard station Monday. It is understood they are conducting an investigation. Trust WINK News to update you as soon as information is available.