Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing motherCharlotte County Sheriff’s office investigating deputy-involved shooting
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County Sheriff’s office investigating deputy-involved shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Englewood on Friday night.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers announces Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival The City of Fort Myers invites the public to the 21st anniversary of the Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival in downtown Fort Myers.
MATLACHA Neighbors protest delay in repairs to Matlacha Pass Bridge People are set to take the streets and protest the delay in repairs to the Matlacha Pass Bridge.
Port Authority postpones talk of RSW’s $346M, four-year delayed terminal expansion Lee County and Port Authority Commissioner Brian Hamman finally had a public forum to get some answers on why a construction project went more than $346 million over budget and will be more than four years behind schedule to complete.
DeSantis responds to question on possible Sheriff Marceno suspension Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed calls for the suspension of Lee County’s sheriff amid an FBI investigation into his office.
Annette’s Beach Book Nook celebrates grand reopening on Fort Myers Beach From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Annette Stillson finally will be celebrating the grand reopening of the new-look Annette’s Beach Book Nook.
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County Sheriff’s office investigating deputy-involved shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Englewood on Friday night.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers announces Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival The City of Fort Myers invites the public to the 21st anniversary of the Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival in downtown Fort Myers.
MATLACHA Neighbors protest delay in repairs to Matlacha Pass Bridge People are set to take the streets and protest the delay in repairs to the Matlacha Pass Bridge.
Port Authority postpones talk of RSW’s $346M, four-year delayed terminal expansion Lee County and Port Authority Commissioner Brian Hamman finally had a public forum to get some answers on why a construction project went more than $346 million over budget and will be more than four years behind schedule to complete.
DeSantis responds to question on possible Sheriff Marceno suspension Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed calls for the suspension of Lee County’s sheriff amid an FBI investigation into his office.
Annette’s Beach Book Nook celebrates grand reopening on Fort Myers Beach From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Annette Stillson finally will be celebrating the grand reopening of the new-look Annette’s Beach Book Nook.
Woman sends over 500 cards to those isolated during pandemic A Florida woman received a card maker from her son. And a project that began as making cards for her mother turned into so much more. Rose Barchalk loves talking about her hobby. “My mom is 84 years young and she was the one who kind of started this because I’d send her some cards […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County School Board discusses possibility of mask mandate The mask mandate debate in Lee County schools has been renewed as hundreds of kids sat home from school Monday in quarantine. A pediatrician says cases are only going to get worse if students don’t mask up or get vaccinated. A Lee County School Board member even suggested a vaccine mandate for staff. Board members […]
FORT MYERS Where to get your child vaccinated; what to do if they’re under 12 Our children may be trying not to think about the start of school, but parents: Now is the time to get your older kids protected against coronavirus. There is just enough time to squeeze in both doses of vaccine before the start of school. Kids 12 and older can get vaccinated. You can make an […]
FORT MYERS Inspiring People: Superglue incident inspires future pediatric ophthalmologist The new Southwest Florida Children’s Charities eye institute is getting ready to open. Dr. Shauna Berry, one of the doctors hired during the expansion, spoke about what inspired her to pursue the field. “When I was about 10 or 11 years old, I had this unfortunate incident with superglue,” Berry said. “And it actually closed […]
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Grand Theft Auto, Murder, and Fast Food This weeks segment of WINK neighborhood watch features a stolen ambulance, a suspected murderer, and a drive-through disaster.
FORT MYERS Smallest baby born at HealthPark Medical Center off ventilator At birth, she weighed 9 1/2 ounces, weighing less than a Coke can. After being delivered, she was transferred to the NICU at Golisano Children’s Hospital.
Fort Myers The working dog who keeps young patients smiling at Golisano Children’s Hospital Dorian is the hardest-working and only full-time canine employee at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Last week, Dorian met one in the pediatric intensive care unit, and he was excited to snuggle and spend time making his patient smile. Dorian’s new friend made a fleece pillow during her stay, and Dorian quickly took a […]
FORT MYERS Man accused of killing 17-month-old has first appearance A Lehigh Acres man accused of killing a 17-month old baby in October of last year is being held on a $500,000 bond. Quintavis Tarver, 24, has his first appearance in court Saturday morning. He is accused of second-degree murder. Tarver was taking care of his girlfriend’s baby at the time of the emergency. He […]
12-year-old rings the bell after being declared cancer free at Golisano Alexis Andreae, 12, is cancer free. The 12-year-old was diagnosed with leukemia last June, right after her birthday. She spent a lot of time at Golisano Children’s Hospital.
FORT MYERS Miracle Monday: Ringing the bell and having spooky fun Five-year-old Eli Rocha Roman and Four-year-old Libbi Leduff had rung the victory bell, as both had beaten childhood Leukemia.