Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio DiazDemonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March
ESTERO Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio Diaz The Lee County Sheriff’s Office faced the Suffolk County Sheriff’s hockey team in a Sheriff Showdown at Hertz Arena in Estero on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Demonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March Dozens gathered at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and US 41 in Fort Myers for the annual Women’s March on Saturday morning.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
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.
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.
ESTERO Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio Diaz The Lee County Sheriff’s Office faced the Suffolk County Sheriff’s hockey team in a Sheriff Showdown at Hertz Arena in Estero on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Demonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March Dozens gathered at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and US 41 in Fort Myers for the annual Women’s March on Saturday morning.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
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.
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 Lee Health reports 75 COVID-19 patients, CDC says Lee County has high community levels of COVID-19 Lee Health reports having 75 COVID-19 patients in its hospitals on Monday morning Lee and Charlotte counties are considered to have high community levels of COVID-19, according to the CDC. Collier County’s community levels are medium. If you would like to know more about what the CDC community levels mean and how they are measured […]
LEE COUNTY Lee Health reports 124 COVID-19 patients isolated in their hospitals Friday The number of COVID-19 patients being treated in Lee Health hospitals has decreased every day this week, which is a sign that we have moved past the plateau and are on the downswing of the omicron surge. Lee Health said they are “thankful for the tireless work of our entire team during this most recent […]
Lehigh Acres toddler dies after severe abuse, LCSO says A 23-month-old Lehigh Acres girl has died after she was taken to the hospital with severe injuries suffered during abuse, authorities said Tuesday. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office went to a home on 23rd Street Southwest on May 17 and found the child with life-threatening injuries. She was taken to Golisano Children’s Hospital and then […]
LEE COUNTY Golisano Children’s Hospital’s mobile pediatric vaccination clinic schedule Golisano Children’s Hospital’s Mobile Pediatric Vaccination Clinic will be making stops around Southwest Florida next week to vaccinate children 12 years old and older for COVID-19. The Mobile Pediatric Vaccination Clinic is walk-up only, and there is no cost for the COVID-19 vaccine, which will be Pfizer. * Indicates that this spot is primarily for […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health reports 342 COVID-19 patients in its hospitals Lee Health has released its COVID-19 numbers for Friday. As of Friday morning, there are 342 COVID-19 patients isolated in its hospitals (inpatient). Of those patients, 12 of them are being treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. On Friday morning, the hospital census was at 94% of staffed operational bed capacity. On Thursday, […]
LEE COUNTY Lehigh Acres man charged in death of 23-month-old A Lehigh Acres man has been charged with second-degree murder for the brutal beating death of a toddler. The 23-month-old girl died after she was taken to the hospital with severe injuries suffered during abuse, according to Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno. Marceno said during a news conference Tuesday that Yannier Velazquez-Orjeda, 36, who was […]
LEE COUNTY Golisano Children’s Hospital’s mobile pediatric vaccination clinic schedule Golisano Children’s Hospital’s Mobile Pediatric Vaccination Clinic will be making stops around Southwest Florida next week to vaccinate children 12 years old and older for COVID-19. The Mobile Pediatric Vaccination Clinic is walk-up only, and there is no cost for the COVID-19 vaccine, which will be Pfizer. The mobile clinic will be at the following […]
LEE COUNTY Golisano Children’s Hospital joins Children’s Miracle Network A partnership to benefit the children of Southwest Florida has come to fruition, as Lee Health and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals team up to help patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Thursday, Lee Health and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals announced a new partnership that will help fund the growth of services while maintaining […]
FORT MYERS 215 COVID-19 patients isolated in Lee Health hospitals Wednesday Lee Health has released its Wednesday morning COVID-19 numbers. As of Wednesday morning, there are 215 COVID-19 patients isolated in Lee Health hospitals (inpatient). Of those patients, five of them are being treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. On Wednesday morning, the hospital census was at 95% of staffed operational bed capacity. On […]
Golisano’s first in-hospital service dog A trip to the hospital can be an overwhelming experience for anyone, but especially for children. Golisano Children’s Hospital is using an innovative and furry new solution to help patients make it through procedures and cope with being in the hospital. Erika Zalecky, a child life specialist with the children’s hospital, is here with Dorian, […]