Family finds baby birds in RV grille stopped in Naples
NAPLES As the months get warmer, baby animals will be more abundant in our area. A family found baby birds in the grille of their Winnebago RV while they were stopped in Naples and delivered them to...
View Article18-year-old pedestrian killed in Immokalee hit-and-run-crash Saturday
IMMOKALEE A teen was killed in a hit-and-run crash at the intersection of Colorado Avenue and S. 6th Street in Immokalee early Saturday morning. According to Florida Highway Patrol, Nelson Ordonezo,...
View ArticleNaples nonprofit celebrates female first responders, educates young women
COLLIER COUNTY Young women in Collier County had the opportunity to learn what it’s like to serve, protect and help their community in a time of need. Naples nonprofit League of Courageous Women held...
View ArticleBoil water notice in place after Collier water main breaks
COLLIER COUNTY A boil water notice is in place Sunday after Collier County said crews fixed the initial water main break that affected 3,500 connections. Collier County Sheriff’s Office confirmed there...
View ArticleNaples man flees deputy, drives on the wrong side of I-75
NAPLES A Naples man led a Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputy on a chase, fleeing from the red and blue lights at speeds over 80 mph and driving on the wrong side of Interstate 75 before coming to a...
View ArticleFormer SWFL athletes sign with NFL teams undrafted
WINK SPORTS If you can’t hear your name called in the first round or any round of the NFL draft for that matter, there is always undrafted free agency. A pair of former Southwest Florida football...
View Article2 accused of letting minors have access to drugs and alcohol
NAPLES PARK A party packed with teenagers was filled with drugs and alcohol in Collier County. On Saturday, Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested Sandro Pierre, 23, and Djammanael Jonassaint, 18, at...
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Collier County deputy’s newborn fights for her life with rare heart condition
NAPLES A family’s newborn daughter was diagnosed with a rare heart condition, leaving the family desperately trying to save her life. Rhythm Ramos, at just three weeks old found herself fighting for...
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Law leaves few options to stop backyard gun ranges
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Bullet holes are in a home, thanks to backyard gun ranges. Neighbors are sick of people pulling the trigger near their homes and putting their lives at risk. But, the Collier County...
View ArticleNHC tracking tropical disturbance over the Bahamas; low chance of development
FORT MYERS The National Hurricane Center tweeted out a message on Wednesday morning announcing the possible formation of a tropical cyclone. A trough of low pressure over the NW Bahamas has a low...
View ArticleFlorida lawmakers pass bill to create 3 new toll highways
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Florida could build three new major toll highways under a bill sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis by the state House. The bill passed Wednesday on 76-36 vote. It calls for three highways...
View ArticleMan in custody after barricading himself inside Golden Gate home
GOLDEN GATE Deputies have a man in custody after he barricaded himself inside a home in Golden Gate Wednesday. Law enforcement closed 29th Place SW near St. John Neumann High School for about an hour....
View ArticleCollier County’s oldest WWII veteran receives a gift he didn’t expect
COLLIER COUNTY It was a day full of surprises for a Southwest Florida Purple Heart hero. Oliver Marcelli, 97, and his wife just got a free, new air conditioning unit. He also just found out, he is the...
View ArticleMiami trio accused of planning to burglarize a Naples neighborhood
NAPLES A trio of men from Miami are accused of traveling to Naples with a plan of burglarizing a neighborhood along Ninth Street North. But, Naples Police Department stopped them before they could act...
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National Day of Prayer events in SWFL
FORT MYERS Thursday is the National Day of Prayer and thousands will gather in Southwest Florida to pray to heal the division in this country. With all the recent attacks on places of religion, the...
View ArticleTips for parents to help keep your teen safe if they are going to prom
COLLIER COUNTY Do you have a teenager going to prom this year? Collier County Sheriff’s Office advises parents to read the following tips to help keep your teen safe. * Communicate with your teens...
View ArticleMan arrested in North Naples after assaulting deputies
NORTH NAPLES A man was arrested after he fled from deputies performing a traffic stop due to speeding, which then turned into a search for drug possession and led to him being accused of assaulting...
View ArticleOfficials schedule private meeting for SWFL water crisis
WINK NEWS Federal, state and local legislators are coming together in Southwest Florida to fight the water crisis, but you’re not invited. Congressman Francis Rooney is hosting a roundtable discussion...
View Article3 dogs rescued from hot car in North Fort Myers
WINK NEWS Dogs were found trapped inside a hot car in Lee County. The inside of the car reached more than 100 degrees. As we get deeper into the summer months, warnings for hot days become more...
View ArticleCommunity builds Immokalee family home after Hurricane Irma destroyed theirs
IMMOKALEE An Immokalee family finally has a new home after Hurricane Irma left them homeless, all while the mom fought cancer. Several organizations and volunteers in Immokalee came together to build...
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