Lee County man arrested after holding woman at knifepoint2 accused of multiple thefts while using stolen vehicle in Charlotte County
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County man arrested after holding woman at knifepoint The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for holding a woman at knifepoint during a domestic disturbance.
2 accused of multiple thefts while using stolen vehicle in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men accused of multiple thefts and driving a stolen vehicle.
CAPE CORAL 2 women accused of drug possession after stealing from Cape Coral Walmart Two women have been arrested after allegedly being caught in possession of drugs after stealing from a Cape Coral Walmart.
Charlotte County seeks event planners for new attractions The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Center seeks applicants wishing to stage annual events in Charlotte County.
Tim Aten Knows: Many more businesses coming to Randall Curve Vintage Naples Apartments, Aldi discount grocer, AutoZone and Brickyard Car Wash are the latest breaking ground in The Randall at Orangetree development on Immokalee Road’s Randall Curve between Randall and Orange Tree boulevards in Golden Gate Estates.
Serious injuries reported following truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Blvd. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a two-truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Boulevard Road in Lee County.
jacksonville Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Jacksonville Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jacksonville.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Big warm up with highs back in the 70s this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a huge temperature swing as Southwest Florida shifts from the lower 40s to the low 70s this Friday.
Lehigh Acres Deputies conduct 2 shooting investigations in Lehigh Acres The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pair of shootings that occurred in Lehigh Acres.
Man accused of stealing $900 worth of meat from 2 local Publix stores A 26-year-old man is going to meet the jail cell after being caught red-handed pulling provisions.
ESTERO Man robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace meetup According to The Lee County Sherriff’s Office, a man was robbed at gunpoint at an Estero Publix while trying to buy an Apple Watch.
Nearly 50 proof of claims filed against Beattie Development Southwest Florida builder Beattie Development has collected dozens of lawsuits and millions of dollars in debt. He has left many with unfinished homes and drained bank accounts.
ESTERO 1 injured in deputy-involved crash on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy involved crash Thursday evening.
CLEWISTON Business owner attempting to bring glamping to Clewiston In Hendry County, rugged camping, or glamping, is at the center of a neighborhood fight.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County man arrested after holding woman at knifepoint The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for holding a woman at knifepoint during a domestic disturbance.
2 accused of multiple thefts while using stolen vehicle in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men accused of multiple thefts and driving a stolen vehicle.
CAPE CORAL 2 women accused of drug possession after stealing from Cape Coral Walmart Two women have been arrested after allegedly being caught in possession of drugs after stealing from a Cape Coral Walmart.
Charlotte County seeks event planners for new attractions The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Center seeks applicants wishing to stage annual events in Charlotte County.
Tim Aten Knows: Many more businesses coming to Randall Curve Vintage Naples Apartments, Aldi discount grocer, AutoZone and Brickyard Car Wash are the latest breaking ground in The Randall at Orangetree development on Immokalee Road’s Randall Curve between Randall and Orange Tree boulevards in Golden Gate Estates.
Serious injuries reported following truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Blvd. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a two-truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Boulevard Road in Lee County.
jacksonville Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Jacksonville Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jacksonville.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Big warm up with highs back in the 70s this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a huge temperature swing as Southwest Florida shifts from the lower 40s to the low 70s this Friday.
Lehigh Acres Deputies conduct 2 shooting investigations in Lehigh Acres The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pair of shootings that occurred in Lehigh Acres.
Man accused of stealing $900 worth of meat from 2 local Publix stores A 26-year-old man is going to meet the jail cell after being caught red-handed pulling provisions.
ESTERO Man robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace meetup According to The Lee County Sherriff’s Office, a man was robbed at gunpoint at an Estero Publix while trying to buy an Apple Watch.
Nearly 50 proof of claims filed against Beattie Development Southwest Florida builder Beattie Development has collected dozens of lawsuits and millions of dollars in debt. He has left many with unfinished homes and drained bank accounts.
ESTERO 1 injured in deputy-involved crash on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy involved crash Thursday evening.
CLEWISTON Business owner attempting to bring glamping to Clewiston In Hendry County, rugged camping, or glamping, is at the center of a neighborhood fight.
COLLIER COUNTY SWFL Capitol riot suspect represented by Kyle Rittenhouse’s former attorney A Collier County man arrested for his involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol will plead not guilty. Christopher Worrell, 49, has a new attorney. Worrell will be represented by John Pierce. Pierce, a Los Angeles attorney, was part of the defense for Kyle Rittenhouse for a short period of time. Rittenhouse is […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral crash sends 3 to hospital A head-on crash involving three vehicles on Veterans Parkway in Cape Coral sent three people to the hospital Monday morning. All lanes of the parkway have reopened between Santa Barbara and Skyline boulevards after being shut down for about three hours. “I was sitting on my lanai and I heard this bang,” said Joanne Keith. […]
WINK NEWS Confusion lingers for Floridians under 65 who might now be eligible for vaccine K-12 school employees, sworn law enforcement officers and firefighters 50 years and older can start getting the coronavirus vaccine in Florida. But confusion lingers Tuesday among those under 65 who doctors say are extremely vulnerable. The governor announced people at high risk, for example people with cancer or diabetes, can also get the vaccine starting […]
WINK NEWS Floridians under 65 deemed ‘extremely vulnerable’ to COVID-19 eligible for vaccine If you’re a resident under 65 years old in the state of Florida, you will now want to see if you have underlying health conditions that will allow you to get vaccinated for the coronavirus. Those under 65 years old in Florida who are considered “extremely vulnerable” to COVID-19 by a doctor are now eligible […]
CAPE CORAL Family says 15-year-old daughter held at gunpoint during Cape Coral home robbery Cape Coral Police Department is investigating a recently reported armed robbery at a home in Cape Coral. Family members called police after they said an armed man held their 15-year-old daughter at gunpoint while he took money and jewelry from the home in the 1900 block of NE 20th Ave south of Kismet Parkway near […]
LEE COUNTY Suspect leads police on chase from Fort Myers into North Fort Myers A man was arrested Wednesday after authorities say he led them on a chase that started in Fort Myers and ended in North Fort Myers. The Fort Myers Police Department says officers were trying to pull over Rodrick Kanrad Campbell, 24, and he drove away. Police say Campbell backed the vehicle he was driving into […]
FORT MYERS Governor ordering flags half-staff for Rush Limbaugh becomes political controversy Governor DeSantis did, on Tuesday evening, order flags to be lowered to half-staff but this will only be observed at the Palm Beach County Courthouse, City Hall and the State Capitol building from sunrise to sunset. Palm Beach County will refuse this order, according to commissioner Melissa McKinlay. Palm Beach County will not lower its […]
LEHIGH ACRES 15-year-old from Lehigh Acres leads Miami Beach Police on car chase Someone led authorities on a wild chase through the streets of Miami Beach that sent people running for their lives. It turns out the driver was a 15-year-old from Lehigh Acres. Police also say there was a gun in the driver’s seat. Those who live in the neighborhood where the teen is from say they […]
WINK NEWS SWFL remembers Rush Limbaugh’s legacy, personality The voice of American conservatism has died. Rush Limbaugh died Wednesday morning at his home in Palm Beach after a year-long battle with lung cancer. The radio talk show host leaves behind a legacy that few will ever forget. “I must share with you directly that our beloved Rush, my wonderful husband, passed away,” said […]
FORT MYERS Reports of child abuse being investigated at Lee County school An investigation is underway at a Lee County school after three students with special needs were reportedly abused by a teacher and a staff member. Investigators with the Department of Children and Families told the children’s parents that the children were held down during naptime. Lynnette Clavell and Michael Torres are heartbroken. They sent their […]