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A Knock at the Door (Episode 2): The Crime Spree That Shook Fort Myers | WINK News Special

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (189+ words) WINK News A Knock at the Door: Remembering Mark Schwebes FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) – On a quiet spring night in April 1996, a knock at the door changed everything – permanently shattering the peace in the Fort Myers community. Hour…...


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Deadly crash shuts down lanes in North Fort Myers

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (78+ words) WINK News NORTH FORT MYERS (WINK) —A deadly crash has shut down lanes in North Fort Myers. Florida Highway Patrol says the crash happened at Evergreen Road, where lanes are currently closed. Authorities say the crash involved a vehicle and…...


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CCPD holding news conference on automated license plate readers | Lee County | winknews.com

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (81+ words) CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK) — The Cape Coral Police Department is holding a news conference regarding the use of automated license plate readers. On Tuesday, CCPD announced that it was discontinuing its use of automated license plate readers. The department said…...


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Cape Coral police pull the plug on license plate readers one day after FDOT orders removal from state roads

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (437+ words) CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK) — The Cape Coral Police Department is discontinuing its use of automated license plate reader technology after more than 10 years, Chief Anthony Sizemore said. The move comes as Florida officials take new action involving automated license plate…...


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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…...


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Cape Coral siblings save 2 crash victims from smoking minivan

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (143+ words) winknews.com Two Cape Coral siblings are being recognized for their quick thinking and courage after helping pull two people from a burning car. Hour by Hour Forecast - A new update on the tropics is in! TAP to see the…...