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Florida rescue otter set to be honored at National Law Enforcement Museum
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (170+ words) WINK News Splash will be honored with the Purple Poppy Award at the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C. Hour by Hour Forecast - Charlotte County approves Buc-ee's site plan near Peace River on I-75 - Person dies after officer-involved shooting on Katherine…...
Caretaker charged in friend's death enters not guilty plea in Punta Gorda court
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (277+ words) PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WINK) — A Cape Coral caretaker has pleaded not guilty in the death of her friend. Lori Hamilton was arrested last month, more than a year after her friend, Brenda Corbin, was found dead in a Charlotte County…...
SEC investigating Fort Myers financial advisor facing lawsuits for alleged fraud
1+ week, 6+ day ago (167+ words) winknews.com Multiple Southwest Florida retirees are facing devastating financial losses after trusting Fort Myers financial advisor Michael Watkins with their life savings, and new federal documents obtained by WINK Investigates reveal that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has…...
FDOT revokes permits for automated license plate readers on state roads, halts future approvals
1+ week, 6+ day ago (312+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WINK)—The Florida Department of Transportation is revoking all permits for automated license plate readers on state roads and will no longer approve new requests. FDOT announced the decision in a memorandum sent to local law enforcement agencies....
Hit-and-run driver caught after leaving bicyclist critically hurt in Arcadia, troopers say
3+ week, 1+ day ago (142+ words) ARCADIA, Fla. (WINK)— A bicyclist suffered critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash early Thursday morning, according to a Florida Highway Patrol press release. The crash happened at 12:36 a.m. at West Pine Street and Manatee…...
Pilates at Hammond Stadium brings Fort Myers community together
4+ week, 1+ day ago (309+ words) Hammond Stadium traded baseball gloves for yoga mats Saturday morning as part of a new community event called "Pilates on the Field" hosted by Sole Moda in partnership with Fuego Pilates and the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels. FORT MYERS, Fla....