Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole programNorth Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
Hurricane season is one month away The outlook for the 2024 Hurricane Season is for it be active, potentially even hyperactive.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of using stolen credit card from car burglary at Lehigh Acres CVS Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man who allegedly used a stolen credit card at the CVS in Lehigh Acres.
ARCADIA Family of flea market murder victim struggles to find closure The family of a woman who was murdered at an Arcadia flea market continues to seek justice as the accused killer awaits trial.
NAPLES Naples man accused of possessing child porn After an investigation, a Naples man has been arrested after allegedly having child pornography in his home.
CAPE CORAL Arrest report for volunteer softball coach accused of inappropriate behavior released New details have been released about the arrest of a Cape Coral volunteer softball coach accused of sending nude photos and touching a 17-year-old student.
The Weather Authority Isolated storms pop up this afternoon and evening Afternoon of isolated storms in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach to test hurricane emergency messaging alert The Town of Fort Myers Beach is set to test its CodeRED alert system as hurricane season begins in 31 days.
FORT MYERS Students make goodie bags for kids fighting Cancer A special delivery, straight from the heart, to Galisano’s Children’s Hospital. Three 8th graders from Lexington Middle School delivered 100 goodie bags to bring smiles to kids fighting cancer.
TICE Deputies respond to shots fired at park in Tice Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies and K-9s were seen investigating at Schindler Hall Community Park on Palm Beach Boulevard in Tice.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
Hurricane season is one month away The outlook for the 2024 Hurricane Season is for it be active, potentially even hyperactive.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of using stolen credit card from car burglary at Lehigh Acres CVS Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man who allegedly used a stolen credit card at the CVS in Lehigh Acres.
ARCADIA Family of flea market murder victim struggles to find closure The family of a woman who was murdered at an Arcadia flea market continues to seek justice as the accused killer awaits trial.
NAPLES Naples man accused of possessing child porn After an investigation, a Naples man has been arrested after allegedly having child pornography in his home.
CAPE CORAL Arrest report for volunteer softball coach accused of inappropriate behavior released New details have been released about the arrest of a Cape Coral volunteer softball coach accused of sending nude photos and touching a 17-year-old student.
The Weather Authority Isolated storms pop up this afternoon and evening Afternoon of isolated storms in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach to test hurricane emergency messaging alert The Town of Fort Myers Beach is set to test its CodeRED alert system as hurricane season begins in 31 days.
FORT MYERS Students make goodie bags for kids fighting Cancer A special delivery, straight from the heart, to Galisano’s Children’s Hospital. Three 8th graders from Lexington Middle School delivered 100 goodie bags to bring smiles to kids fighting cancer.
TICE Deputies respond to shots fired at park in Tice Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies and K-9s were seen investigating at Schindler Hall Community Park on Palm Beach Boulevard in Tice.
MN: Suspect arrested after reportedly shooting officer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minneapolis police say they’ve arrested a 43-year-old man after the early morning wounding of an officer who investigators believe was shot because he was a member of the police force. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that the man was arrested Saturday on suspicion of violating his probation, burglary and aggravated domestic […]
Thousands of inmates riot in Texas prison RAYMONDVILLE, Texas (AP) – As many as 2,800 federal prisoners will be moved to other institutions after inmates seized control of part of a prison in South Texas, causing damage that made the facility “uninhabitable,” an official said Saturday. Ed Ross, a spokesman for the U.S. Bureau of Prisons, said the inmates who had taken […]
Deputies investigate death in Lehigh Acres LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. – Lee County Sheriff’s deputies combed a neighborhood Saturday morning searching for evidence. Deputies were called to the 4900 block of Centennial Boulevard around 12:50 a.m. Saturday, according to our partners at the News Press. When deputies arrived, they found a man with serious injuries. He was taken to Lee Memorial Hospital […]
Credit cards that claim to be safer may not be FORT MYERS, Fla. – In 2014, tens of millions Americans had their credit card numbers compromised, after hackers broke into several stores’ databases including Target, Home Depot and Michaels. However, banks across the U.S. are offering new credit cards, known as ‘chip and signature,’ that claim to offer more protection. The formal name for the […]
Camouflaged suspect robs cellphone store LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. – Police are asking for the public’s help to find a suspect who robbed a Metro PCS store two weeks ago. According to detectives and witnesses, the suspect walked into the store located in the 4300 block of Lee Boulevard, just before 6 p.m. on January 29th. Detectives said the suspect walked […]
Teens charge movie theater in Orlando OCOEE, Fla. (WESH) -Police made two arrests after a night of mayhem in Ocoee on Saturday. Authorities with the Ocoee Police Department said one juvenile was arrested on charges of battery and resisting arrest without violence. The second teen faces a misdemeanor drug charge. Investigators said more than 200 juveniles were involved in a disturbance […]
Family killed inside home in Kentucky CORBIN, Ky. (WKYT) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a triple murder in Whitley County that could be connected to a deadly officer-involved shooting in Maryland. Troopers said the murders happened Saturday at a home on Forest Circle Drive in Corbin. Officers discovered the bodies after going to the home for a welfare check at […]
Canadian police stop Valentine’s Day shooting plot TORONTO (AP) – Canadian police have foiled a plot by three suspects who were planning to go to a mall in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and kill as many people as they could before killing themselves on Valentine’s Day, police said Saturday. One suspect fatally shot himself as police moved in to arrest him, and an […]
The Golf Doctor: How to avoid obstacles 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 tips on how to hit over a tree or obstacle and still get it on the green. The Golf Doctor airs every […]
Family displaced after Naples house fire NAPLES, Fla. – A man called 911 Sunday afternoon after smoke started filling his home. Fire fighters responded to the call in Naples Park, near the intersection of 108th Avenue and US 41. Patrick Noffke said he was home with two other people when he noticed a lot of smoke. “[I] just opened my bedroom […]