Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the legFGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself
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.
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.
PUNTA GORDA Motorcyclists ride in SWFL to help veterans battle suicide A group of veterans from the American Legion are grabbing their helmets and boots for a motorcycle ride to bring awareness to the staggering rates of suicide among veterans.
SARASOTA Alleged sexual abuse victims of Port Charlotte priest comes forward Father Riley worked at three churches in Charlotte County and another in Naples. On Friday, new allegations emerged from a news conference in Sarasota.
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.
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.
PUNTA GORDA Motorcyclists ride in SWFL to help veterans battle suicide A group of veterans from the American Legion are grabbing their helmets and boots for a motorcycle ride to bring awareness to the staggering rates of suicide among veterans.
SARASOTA Alleged sexual abuse victims of Port Charlotte priest comes forward Father Riley worked at three churches in Charlotte County and another in Naples. On Friday, new allegations emerged from a news conference in Sarasota.
PORT CHARLOTTE Play area at the Port Charlotte Town Center is filthy, parents say Parents say a playground at the Port Charlotte Town Center is dangerous due to dirty, worn-out equipment. One person says there is dried human waste on the floor. It is a problem because with Florida summers, you never know what mother nature will bring on any given day. The unpredictability makes it difficult to entertain […]
ARCADIA Arcadia park dedicated to three brothers killed in house fire A house fire took the lives of three young boys in Arcadia back in 2017. Out of the tragedy grows promise, the boys’ family tells us a park will be constructed in place of the home as a living legacy and testament to the three brothers. WATCH the video above for the full story by […]
GULF COVE, FLA. Puppy found dead in Charlotte County, possibly dragged to death Dog owner Theda Porter was driving to work Wednesday morning when she spotted a decomposed four-legged animal along the road in the Gulf Cove community in Charlotte County. She said it looked like a coyote with a rope around it but, “it seems to be a mystery on what happened.” Division manager Brian Jones with […]
PUNTA GORDA Hurricane Charley 15 years later: A community in ruins left stronger, better If you were in Southwest Florida in 2004, it’s a day you will never forget. Hurricane Charley made landfall as a Category 4 storm 15 years ago Tuesday. The destructive hurricane took 10 lives and caused $15.11 billion worth of damage. A storm that was supposed to impact Tampa made a fateful turn last-minute, putting […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Florida Tracks & Trails abruptly closes; owner claims ‘terrible professional advice’ A place for athletes and families, the 1,000 acres of Florida Tracks and Trails in Charlotte County was an attraction for adventure seekers, until it suddenly closed Monday. WINK News went out to the property to find the gates locked and a sign that read: “Florida Tracks and Trails is closed temporarily.” Dale Qualls of […]
ENGLEWOOD Neighbors in Rotonda West want Charlotte County to deter speeding cars People in Rotonda West are pushing for change after waking up to the aftermath of a car crash Tuesday morning. Witnesses said they walked outside to find a car that crashed through 4 yards on Annapolis Ln., damaging cars, knocking down trees and mailboxes, along with leaving skid marks on a driveway. They believe many […]
PORT CHARLOTTE The case of the exploding toilet in Port Charlotte We told you about the case of an exploding toilet on Monday in Port Charlotte after lightning destroyed a septic system. Two days later, the couple living at the home, now deemed unlivable, must wait to get it fixed. Even worse, they can’t go to the bathroom at their home with a destroyed plumbing system […]
PUNTA GORDA FEMA wants more than $14 million back from Charlotte County for Hurricane Charley damage Next week marks 15 years since Hurricane Charley destroyed parts of Charlotte County, causing $15 billion in damage. FEMA covered $62 million of the county’s losses but now it’s asking for millions back. Thomas Brown, store manager at Sunshine Ace Hardware said he “never envisioned that total devastation, and that’s what it was.” Brown hasn’t […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Toilet explodes after lightning strikes a Port Charlotte home septic tank We are getting our look at the damage left behind when a septic tank got hit by lightning, causing a toilet to explode over the weekend. A significant amount of damage was done to the home, caused in a millisecond, leaving the family no time to react. Marylou Ward, a co-owner of the home, said […]
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda planes made emergency landings, fueled with diesel exhaust fluid Two medical transport planes had to make emergency landings with patients on board back in May after the company claims a worker at Punta Gorda Airport put the wrong fuel in its planes. “Did jeopardize the lives of the patients, their families and our crews on board,” said Vice President Dana Carr of Air Trek. […]