August 9, 2015

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – A mother and daughter walking in the Bird Rookery Swamp Sunday afternoon say they barely escaped an alligator attack. The women said they were walking along the trail, when out of nowhere, a large alligator lunged toward one of their dogs. “This was an aggressive growl. Very angry, very angry,” said […]

CAPE CORAL, Fla. – The man who got pinned underwater when his lawnmower toppled over him into a canal last week has been released from the hospital. “I guess I’m the miracle lawn guy, I don’t know,” James Bates said in an exclusive interview. It’s no telling that James Bates is lucky to be alive […]

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) – One year after the shooting that cast greater scrutiny on how police interact with black communities, the father of slain 18-year-old Michael Brown led a march in Ferguson, Missouri, on Sunday after a crowd of hundreds observed 4½ minutes of silence. Those who gathered to commemorate Brown began their silence at […]

HOUSTON (AP) – Eight people – including five children and three adults – were found dead inside a Houston-area home following the arrest of a man who exchanged gunfire with police, Texas authorities said Sunday. Deputies were called to a home in the 2200 block of Falling Oaks Road about 9 p.m. Saturday to perform […]

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for your help identifying the person who shot and killed a 28-year-old man Wednesday. On August 5, deputies responded to calls of shots fired in the 7000 block of Concourse Drive around 10:30 p.m. Witnesses said 28-year-old Denarius Glover was walking towards Concourse Drive and […]

NAPLES,  Fla.- A Naples-based nonprofit is giving boat rides to provide calming relief to those who suffer with illnesses, disabilities, and PTSD. Freedom Waters Foundation celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. The relief they provide doesn’t just help those who are sick or suffering, but it also provides a respite from the demands of caretakers, such as parents. […]

NEW YORK (AP) – Pro Football Hall of Famer Frank Gifford, who led the New York Giants to a league championship in 1956 and later teamed up with Howard Cosell and Don Meredith in the “Monday Night Football” booth, died Sunday. He was 84. In a statement released by NBC News, his family said Gifford […]

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – A Fort Myers woman died in a single car crash Saturday afternoon on Interstate 75. Florida Highway Patrol said 36-year-old Katherine Bell from Fort Myers was driving north on I-75 when she drifted off the highway. Bell’s car hit a large concrete pole holding up a highway sign. The crash happened […]

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – Police are looking for a woman who reportedly robbed a Subway on Saturday around 7:30 p.m. Officers said a woman walked into the sandwich shop in the 3900 block of Tamiami Trail. The suspect then went to the register pretending like she was going to pay for something. When the clerk […]

FORT MYERS, Fla.- The Golf Doctor, Mike Calbot, and WINK News weekend sports anchor, Morgan Frances, give golfers a two-minute tip they can take to the course. This week, Morgan and Mike have some basic stretches for any golfer prior to their tee time. The Golf Doctor airs every Sunday morning on WINK News. Need […]