Erika Jackson

Gas prices are up, and now that school is back in session, the driving headaches are worse. Lee County commissioners hope to alleviate your commuting nightmares by bringing more public transportation to Lehigh Acres via a new park-and-ride facility. LeeTran says bus ridership has risen 30% in the last decade, so the county is looking […]

The U.S. military is working around the clock to find any Americans left during its final days of evacuating Afghanistan, as the Taliban enforces its rule in Kabul. Thousands of people clung onto American planes at an airport in Afghanistan in hopes of getting a flight to freedom. The escape efforts were so desperate seven […]

The Weather Authority is closely tracking Tropical Depression Fred. For now, it isn’t set to hit us directly but many om Southwest Florida can shift at the last minute. A woman who went through Hurricane Charley and knows that storms can turn at the last minute, is repaying the generosity she received during that time. […]

Saw palmetto berries are in high demand in Southwest Florida. Just this week, more than 1,400 pounds of berries were stolen, but the suspects were caught while in action and arrested. It’s the peak season for the berries and now is the best time for harvest. “There’s only one place in the world where saw […]

As the school year gets going, here’s an important reminder for drivers: Slow down. Charlotte County deputies have caught plenty of drivers speeding or driving distracted through school zones this week. WINK News tagged along Thursday morning to get a firsthand look at how frequently drivers are breaking the law and putting kids’ safety at […]

A farmer’s market in Southwest Florida was supposed to start its season in just a few weeks, but instead, it’s closing. The Englewood Farmer’s Market was forced to close its doors permanently due to construction nearby. Gerald Schimpl tends to stop at the Englewood Farmer’s Market every week. His Firebread Food Truck serves one-of-a-kind sandwiches. […]

Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell has announced that the first wave of CCSO deputies will receive Axon body-worn cameras just in time for the first day of school. Beginning Tuesday, all 25 members of the juvenile unit will be equipped with the cameras, according to a CCSO blog post, including 20 school resource deputies. Prior […]

COVID-19 numbers are up in Charlotte County but so is the number of people lining up to get vaccinated. To help increase the number even more, the Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County is offering a $10 gift card in exchange for vaccinations. Michael Lytle was one of the first in line to get […]

Being a teacher often means a lot of self-sacrifice. Many work on lesson plans and preparation after hours, or even open their own wallets to pay for supplies, but one group is offering them a lifeline. Teachers and students in Charlotte County head back to class Tuesday, and teachers are getting some supplies they need […]

Allegiant is picking up the pace on multiple big projects. Construction is again underway at the much-anticipated Sunseeker Resort and renovations of a nearby country club are set to start soon. Tranquil beaches, an alluring harborfront, and year-round sunshine – there’s no shortage of activities near Jill Farnsworth’s Charlotte County home. “We mostly go out […]