Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to registerExclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
FORT MYERS Exclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city On Friday, the president of Florida Warriors Hockey got a letter saying that starting July 1, his program’s rink access at the Fort Myers Skatium would be cut from 48 hours a month to only eight hours a month.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Multiple units fighting structure fire in Cape Coral Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
Contrasting Lee, Collier and Charlotte homicide rates to nationwide numbers The Wall Street Journal says nationwide homicide rates have dropped by 20% compared to the numbers from 2023.
New program to make life more manageable for Parkinson’s patients A new program, backed by research, was created using the power of spin cycling to redefine the fight against Parkinson’s.
Medicaid class action gets go-ahead A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program after a COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
FORT MYERS New downtown Fort Myers parking options coming soon Two new spots are coming for you to park on nights and weekends in downtown Fort Myers, but you’ll still have to pay.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Family ‘sucker-punched’ in Lehigh Acres brawl A woman is speaking out about a conflict she was involved in at Barefoot Lake.
Miracle Moment: Christina Soriero Doctors diagnosed 22-year-old Christina Soriero with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was just 18. A time in her life when the only thing she should have been dealing with was senioritis and getting ready for life after high school.
DeSantis signs bill impacting new mothers and jury duty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will impact new mothers and their eligibility to serve on jury duty.
Genesis of Naples breaking ground on new car dealership A genesis—or new beginning—is under way for Genesis of Naples. The local franchise plans to break ground this summer on a new and expanded luxury auto dealership in North Naples.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
FORT MYERS Exclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city On Friday, the president of Florida Warriors Hockey got a letter saying that starting July 1, his program’s rink access at the Fort Myers Skatium would be cut from 48 hours a month to only eight hours a month.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Multiple units fighting structure fire in Cape Coral Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
Contrasting Lee, Collier and Charlotte homicide rates to nationwide numbers The Wall Street Journal says nationwide homicide rates have dropped by 20% compared to the numbers from 2023.
New program to make life more manageable for Parkinson’s patients A new program, backed by research, was created using the power of spin cycling to redefine the fight against Parkinson’s.
Medicaid class action gets go-ahead A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program after a COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
FORT MYERS New downtown Fort Myers parking options coming soon Two new spots are coming for you to park on nights and weekends in downtown Fort Myers, but you’ll still have to pay.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Family ‘sucker-punched’ in Lehigh Acres brawl A woman is speaking out about a conflict she was involved in at Barefoot Lake.
Miracle Moment: Christina Soriero Doctors diagnosed 22-year-old Christina Soriero with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was just 18. A time in her life when the only thing she should have been dealing with was senioritis and getting ready for life after high school.
DeSantis signs bill impacting new mothers and jury duty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will impact new mothers and their eligibility to serve on jury duty.
Genesis of Naples breaking ground on new car dealership A genesis—or new beginning—is under way for Genesis of Naples. The local franchise plans to break ground this summer on a new and expanded luxury auto dealership in North Naples.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte High School janitor arrested for showing porn to a student A janitor arrested after allegedly showing pornographic videos to a student at Charlotte High School had a first appearance in court Tuesday. Parents are shocked, but they say the school handled it appropriately. “Good afternoon parents and staff of Charlotte High School, I’m calling to inform you of an employee who was arrested today for […]
FORT MYERS Citrus County considering fighting Dunbar sludge shipment Citrus County is considering taking legal action to keep the Dunbar sludge from being shipped to them for processing. MORE: Citrus County surprised with shipment of arsenic-tainted sludge The City of Fort Myers plans to send the toxic sludge to a facility in Citrus County for treatment before being sent to Alabama. Citrus County Administrator Randy […]
Business owners near the beach glad to see customers return For the first time in months red tide has eased up on the South Florida coastline, and that is good news for business owners and beachgoers. The latest red tide map shows concentration are lower in southern Lee and Collier Counties. This is a sigh of relief for many business owners who have been impacted […]
MIAMI (CBSMiami) Daughter, 17, boyfriend, 18, charged with father’s murder A Lee County teen is accused of gunning down his girlfriend’s dad and hiding the body for days. His grandmother can’t believe the story police are telling. Demar Turruellas, 18, lived in a Lehigh Acres neighborhood with his grandmother and his girlfriend. Now he is locked behind bars in Miami-Dade accused of killing the father […]
Blue-green algal blooms found in Estero Bay Experts confirmed Monday that the green slime discovered in Estero Bay over the weekend is the blue-green algae that has been plaguing canals in Lee County for months. Neighbors are not happy about it. Richard Aubin bought his home on Bonita Beach in 1980. “But this is the lousiest summer I’ve ever spent here in […]
Cape Coral Cape Coral finishing algae cleanup contract, considering nano-bubble technology Lee County’s algae-removal contract with AECOM is coming to an end. Lee County officials are looking into other strategies to continue removing blue-green algae from our waterways. One strategy they are considering is a nano bubble technology which will allow the vendor to remove the algae without having to haul it to a second location. […]
Fort Myers woman in critical condition after being set on fire The suspect who set a Fort Myers women on fire yesterday in her home was in court today for his first appearance. According to police, Terry Palmer ran inside the home of Thelma Shelby on Evans Street, in Fort Myers and threatened to burn the house down. He eventually poured gas on Thelma and set […]
FORT MYERS Police investigating after woman burned in Fort Myers Firefighters and police blocked two lanes of Evans Avenue near Hanson Street in Fort Myers after a woman was reportedly burned. Police say they responded to a call about a fire Tuesday afternoon where they found a woman severely burned by a man in a domestic violence incident. He fled and police were able to catch […]
NAPLES Teen arrested in Collier County after allegedly threatening to shoot up a school A Texas man is accused of driving thousands of miles with threats of a mass shooting in Collier County. David Heinze, 19, allegedly threatened to harm his ex-girlfriend, her family and to shoot up his girlfriend’s school. Deputies arrested Heinze Saturday at the Publix on Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard. Deputies say Heinze drove all the […]
‘Geaux Rescue’ dispatch group ready to assist during Hurricane Florence Plans are already in place to rescue Hurricane Florence survivors. One woman right here in Southwest Florida is going to do her best to help from hundreds of miles away. Roxanna Perez-Harnarain is 70 years old, she’s in a one-story house, and she’s stuck on the kitchen counter, but she’s ready to help. Perez-Harnarain has […]