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19-year-old arrested for DUI in Lehigh Acres
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — State troopers arrested a 19-year-old for allegedly drinking and driving in Lehigh Acres on Saturday morning. Luis Blanco Herrera, 19, was reportedly stopped around 4 a.m. for speeding in a white Nissan sedan on Sr-82 near Gregory Avenue. He was charged with DUI and possession...
Two arrested after reaching speeds of 100+ mph on SR-82 in Lee County
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Two drivers were arrested after street racing on State Road 82 early Sunday morning. State troopers observed three cars all reaching speeds of more than 100 mph on SR-82, east of Gunnery Road, around 12:45 a.m. A traffic stop was initiated on two of the...
Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood
Fridays in Florida are for gators. Magda Avalos saw a gator on the road on her way from the school car line in Immokalee. “So I saw something on the road, and it’s trash day, so I thought it was probably just trash. When no one started seeing it walking. It was a gator,” Avalos said.
Fired deputy charged with crimes had troubled past in law enforcement
A local police officer resigned in lieu of termination after dozens of disciplinary actions against him, so how was he hired at another southwest Florida law enforcement agency?. Former Hendry County Sheriff’s Deputy Tyler Williams was charged with two felonies in federal court in early April 2024, after knocking a...
‘The eyes always draw me in’; Immokalee portrait artist turns dark times into color
One of Southwest Florida’s best portrait artists, Martha Maria Cantu, almost gave up art. Now, she’s at the forefront of the city of Immokalee to make her community filled with color. As a child, Cantu had trouble balancing pleasing her mother and bringing out her artistic talents. “Being...
Gateway High School on temporary lockout due to nearby law enforcement activity
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Gateway High School in Gateway was on a temporary lockout due to nearby law enforcement activity on Friday morning. The Lee County Sheriff's Office says a suspect is on the run after an isolated, aggravated assault with a knife. LCSO says this was a domestic...
Felon open fires at Immokalee cemetery
IMMOKALEE, Fla. — A man was visiting his grandmother's grave when he heard gunshots at a cemetery in Immokalee Tuesday. According to the Collier County Sheriff's Office, felon Simon Alejandro Rios, 25, is accused of open firing in the middle of a cemetery. Deputies received a call around 8...
A least 3 cars involved in crash near Top Golf Way and Challenger Blvd.
At least three cars were involved in this nasty crash Thursday evening. It happened near Top Golf Way and Challenger Boulevard in Fort Myers. Our crews saw debris and glass scattered all over the road. It’s not clear how many people were hurt. We’ve reached out for more information....
’Don’t come out!' Viral video captures alligator paying visit to Florida neighborhood
Alligator mating season "officially" begins in May or June, but male alligators begin courting in early April. Alligators may range up to several miles seeking mates and new habitats. A Fort Myers woman was not terribly welcoming to her new neighbor: an alligator that was spotted wandering around her house...
Second lawsuit filed against Fort Myers High School after baseball coach's text with racial slur surfaces
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Families of the Fort Myers High School baseball team are alleging racism and prejudice in a lawsuit they filed against the former coach, former school superintendent and other school officials. Attorney Joe Montgomery said a text from then Fort Myers High School baseball coach Alex...
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for April 24, 2024
This weekly Most Wanted Wednesday WINK News segment features fugitives from justice in Southwest Florida. This is your chance to help the community with the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and if you can help, you could earn a cash reward of up to $3,000.
Vehicle bursts into flames in Lehigh Acres
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A vehicle caught fire in Lehigh Acres Tuesday afternoon. According to the Lehigh Acres Fire Rescue and Control District, the fire happened in the area of 10th Street West and Floyd Avenue North. No one was injured and the cause of the flames is unknown...
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