Family and NAACP continue fighting for justice for Christopher JordanFGCU softball players ready for NCAA Tournament debut
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.
CAPE CORAL Former Cape Coral teacher who sent inappropriate pictures to student reaches plea deal Reynolds’ plea agreement includes 12 years in prison followed by an additional 96 months of probation.
BONITA SPRINGS 12 vehicle crash shuts down all lanes of I-75 near MM 116 Bonita Springs firefighters are working the scene. Tow trucks are helping to get the affected vehicles off the road.
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.
CAPE CORAL Former Cape Coral teacher who sent inappropriate pictures to student reaches plea deal Reynolds’ plea agreement includes 12 years in prison followed by an additional 96 months of probation.
BONITA SPRINGS 12 vehicle crash shuts down all lanes of I-75 near MM 116 Bonita Springs firefighters are working the scene. Tow trucks are helping to get the affected vehicles off the road.
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County judge’s decision will affect future marijuana cases, attorney says Legalization of marijuana remains a controversial topic, and a bill was introduced in Florida this year to legalize and regulate cannabis for adults 21 and older. But discussion was postponed indefinitely in March. While people who are pro-marijuana look ahead to next year, an attorney in Collier County says the courts are already changing when […]
WINK NEWS SWFL man shares footage father recorded after 1945 Hiroshima bombing A man in Southwest Florida gave us a different look at a moment in history. For the first time, he shared video his father recorded of the aftermath of the bombing of Hiroshima, Japan in 1945. He says, while his father is no longer here, it helps him feel connected to his dad. Ron Hagerman’s […]
WINK NEWS Golden Gates Estates man receives mystery package from China Mysterious packages from China are popping up across the country. A man in Southwest Florida says he got one in the mail with a mysterious substance inside. The state recently warned Floridians no to open suspicious packages full of seeds, and it has more guidelines if this happens to you. Mitch Wood in Golden Gate […]
WINK NEWS SWFL shrimpers say they have not seen money through CARES Act Fishermen in Southwest Florida are struggling to make ends meet. Many of them who look for shrimp say they were supposed to get money through the CARES Act but haven’t seen the money yet. The Southern Shrimp Alliance is asking the federal government for its share of CARES Act money. A local shrimper told us […]
COLLIER COUNTY Family confident in NCH care of patients during hurricane season How are hospitals planning for a storm in the middle of a pandemic? Right now, they use negative pressure rooms to stop the spread within the hospital. But what happens if the power out? The hospitals say don’t worry – they have plans in place to protect everyone. We spoke to a woman whose mother […]
COLLIER COUNTY NCH doctor says plasma program seeing success; family encourages donation NCH Healthcare System is touting remarkable and positive signs with its convalescent plasma program. It says the chances are, if you donate plasma, it will go to someone in Southwest Florida. NCH started this program when it had patient number 400, and the program now has over 6,000. An NCH doctor says part of the […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Public Schools pushes start date to Aug 31 Collier County Public School Board voted unanimously to push the start date for the upcoming 2020-21 school year to Aug. 31 during its meeting Tuesday. During the public comment period of the board meeting, many parents expressed concerns for the start of the school year. At the forefront was a concern for the student requirement […]
COLLIERS GPS helps Collier County crew rescue hiker stranded in Fakahatchee preserve A daring rescue was caught on camera. Video captured a hiker getting hoisted up into a Collier County Sheriff’s Office helicopter. He can thank his GPS for saving his life. Zachariah Goff sent an SOS signal with his GPS and says he was nearing heat stroke in the Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve recently. Deputies were […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Public schools fall sports season pushed back Collier County student-athletes learned they don’t have to make individual decisions getting back onto the field because the school district updated its plans. Collier County Public Schools says the falls sports season will be pushed back, and Aug. 24 is the earliest practices will start. The activities coordinator at Gulf Coast High School says, if […]
NAPLES Department thanks NCH for treating Naples firefighter, continues treatment in Orlando A Naples firefighter is the one being responded to, as he receives treatment for the coronavirus. Firefighter Tony Christensen with Naples Fire-Rescue is being treated for COVID-19 in Orlando after receiving initial treatment at NCH. Monday morning, Naples firefighters went to express their thanks to NCH for taking care of one of their own. “We […]