Fire destroys home in Fort Myers

FORT MYERS, Fla. – A Fort Myers family has lost their home after severe fire destroyed their house this morning. The fire happened near 8th avenue in Pine Manor. Fire crews say it started in the bedroom. The family was not home at the time, but their dog died in the fire. Home Depot donated […]

Shooting in Cape Coral

CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Cape Coral police are investigating a shooting near Cape Coral Parkway and SW 11th Court. Detectives say shots were fired around 2 a.m., Sunday morning. Officers tell WINK News different caliber guns were involved. We’re still working to confirm if anyone was injured.

One person hospitalized after crash on I-75 near Collier Boulevard

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating what caused a car to roll off the interstate this afternoon. It happened on I-75 right near Collier Boulevard. Troopers say the car went through the guardrail and rolled several times. Troopers tell WINK News, four people were in the car at the time. Two […]

Two killed in Sarasota shooting

SARASOTA, Fla. – Deputies in Sarasota are searching for the person who shot and killed two men inside a local bar. Four people were shot during the incident at Kay’s Lounge, Sunday morning. Deputies identified the dead as 24-year-old Todd Thompson of Bradenton and 26-year-old Vincent Dipina of Sarasota. The other two people who were […]

Seven people injured after lightning strike at Raymond James Stadium

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Lightning struck a car in a parking lot near the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stadium after their game with Green Bay on Sunday, injuring seven people, officials and witnesses said. None of the injuries appeared to be serious, Tampa Fire Rescue spokesman Jason Penny said. The strike kicked up rocks and gravel […]

Lee County Homeless Coalition observes Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day

FORT MYERS, Fla.- As a tribute to at least 23 homeless individuals who have lost their lives while living on the streets or in shelters in Lee County this year, the Lee County Homeless Coalition will host its 18th annual Candlelight Vigil on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2014 at 6 p.m. The community is encouraged to […]

Tent city sprouts in shadow of downtown Detroit

DETROIT (AP) — Bankruptcy behind it, Detroit’s atmosphere swirls with the promise of better days. Charles Floyd Jones can only hope that the city’s good fortune trickles down to him and the 10 other residents of a tent city that’s sprouted in the shadow of a resurgent downtown where rental occupancy is close to full […]