Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the legExclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
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Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
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Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
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NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
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GOLDEN GATE Collier commissioners approve agreement for golf complex in Golden Gate Collier commissioners unanimously approved a long term lease and operating agreement to reopen the Golden Gate golf course Tuesday.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
‘Latinos in Action’ empowers all students to succeed WINK News talked with teachers who are a part of the program, helping kids reach their full potential.
Immokalee ‘The eyes always draw me in’; Immokalee portrait artist turns dark times into color One of Southwest Florida best portrait artist, Martha Maria Cantu, almost gave up art. Now she’s on the forefront of the city of Immokalee, to make her community filled with color.
GOLDEN GATE Collier commissioners approve agreement for golf complex in Golden Gate Collier commissioners unanimously approved a long term lease and operating agreement to reopen the Golden Gate golf course Tuesday.
Jim Kurth’s home on Le Buff Road was destroyed by a brush fire on Tuesday, March 7. NAPLES, Fla. The roads have reopened and evacuees are officially allowed to return home. But the massive wildfire continues to burn and while most residents are returning to their properties intact, others weren’t as fortunate. ‘Hanging in there’ Jim Kurth barely escaped the flames. “By the time (firefighters) got there, the fire was in the middle island and in the backyard and they had to go,” said his daughter, Shenna Zurbrigg. “The cops told them they had to get out of there.” Here’s what was left of Kurth’s home, which he built and stood on Le Buff Road for about 30 years: Jim Kurth’s home on Le Buff Road was destroyed by a brush fire on Tuesday. “Hanging in there,” Zurbrigg, in-between sobs, said of her father. “We’re trying to get him the help that he needs.” Kurth’s home was one of two destroyed by the ongoing brush fire, which also damaged a couple of vehicles and barns. Approximately 7,500 acres have burned in the Picayune Strand State Forest due to the fire, which was about 40 percent contained as of Wednesday night, the Florida Forest Service said. Three structures, as well as multiple outbuildings, were lost in the fire. #LeeWilliamsRdFire 7500 acres 40% contained, 3 confirmed structures & multiple out buildings lost #wildfire — Caloosahatchee FC (@FFS_cafc) March 9, 2017 Officials described Wednesday afternoon as the “calm before the storm.” “Afternoon fire activity is anticipated to increase as humidity decreases and wind gusts increase,” the Florida Fire Service said in a statement. “Firefighters are strategically placed in areas that embers are expected to be of concern while improving containment lines. Wildland firefighting bulldozers are continuing to suppress the wildfire, with shifting winds, as the cold front approaches.” The fire, which started on Sunday, has also resulted in a dense smoke advisory for the area until 7 a.m. Thursday. It has also created a surreal experience for Kurth, who was too distraught to speak, his daughter said. “When you’re living very close to a park that’s full of forest, there’s always the possibility,” Zurbrigg said. “You just never think it’s going to be you.” WINK News anchor Channing Frampton discussed the loss with Kurth’s family: Submit Copyright ©2024 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.