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Englewood man reflects on life-changing weeks at Ground Zero 25 years later
14+ hour, 58+ min ago (500+ words) An Englewood man is reflecting on the days he spent helping at Ground Zero, 25 years after the September 11 attacks. ENGLEWOOD, Fla. - Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Jonathan Hile still remembers exactly where he was when he realized the…...
Timing matters on this stormy Sunday
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (250+ words) The day starts off stormy offshore and dry and muggy on, with a few stray showers possible late this morning after 10 a.m. By midday, scattered storms will begin popping along the coast, then gradually push east of I-75 through the afternoon. We’re…...
Three hospitalized after incident at Port Charlotte sports bar
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (169+ words) CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. - Three people were taken to a hospital Saturday after emergency crews responded to a reported cardiac arrest at All Stars Sports Grill, according to Charlotte County Fire & EMS. A Charlotte County Fire & EMS spokesperson said crews were…...
Two Southwest Florida restaurants bring different flavors to Sizzle Dining | | winknews.com
4+ day, 14+ min ago (159+ words) Two Southwest Florida restaurants bring different flavors to Sizzle Dining WINK News Flood Advisory from THU 3:24 PM EDT until THU 6:00 PM EDT Special Weather Statement until THU 3:45 PM EDT Flood Advisory from THU 2:43 PM EDT until THU 5:15 PM EDT September…...
Some Sizzle Dining options
4+ day, 24+ min ago (163+ words) WINK News Special Weather Statement until THU 4:30 PM EDT Flood Advisory from THU 3:24 PM EDT until THU 6:00 PM EDT Flood Advisory from THU 2:43 PM EDT until THU 5:15 PM EDT Two Southwest Florida restaurants bring different flavors to Sizzle Dining September…...
Cape Coral officer resigned before arrest in rescue horse resale scheme
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (440+ words) CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK)—A former Cape Coral police officer is charged with grand theft, accused of adopting rescue horses under false pretenses and trying to resell them for thousands of dollars. Eddy Ferreiro contacted the Horse Protection Association of…...
Naples beaches hit 70 turtle disorientation events, nearly 1 in 5 hatchlings affected
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (331+ words) NAPLES, Fla. (WINK)—Nearly 1 in 5 sea turtle nests on Naples city beaches have resulted in disoriented hatchlings this season, according to a city update released Sept. 10. The city reported 70 disorientation events so far, representing 18% of all recorded hatches. The original…...
Suspect caught in Fort Myers canal after fleeing officers, charged with car burglary
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (265+ words) FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)— A vehicle burglary suspect was arrested after fleeing from police and jumping into a canal early Tuesday morning, according to the Fort Myer's Police Department. Fort Myers Police officers responded to Sunset Place at approximately 3:23 a.m....
Two Southwest Florida restaurants bring different flavors to Sizzle Dining
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (422+ words) SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (WINK) — September is giving Southwest Florida food lovers another reason to make dinner plans, with Sizzle Dining bringing special menus to restaurants across the region. Two participating restaurants, Fernandez the Bull and A Table Apart, are offering very…...
Cape Coral police respond to active scene near Del Prado Boulevard
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (149+ words) WINK News Authorities are responding to an active scene near City Mattress at Del Prado Boulevard North and Northeast 10th Street. Hour by Hour Forecast - Charlotte County approves Buc-ee's site plan near Peace River on I-75 - Cape Coral man shot by police…...