Man faces 11 charges after alleged confrontation with other drivers at Cape Coral crash siteCaught on Camera: Black bear seen roaming in Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL Man faces 11 charges after alleged confrontation with other drivers at Cape Coral crash site A man has been arrested after allegedly getting physical with other drivers at a crash site in Cape Coral.
CAPE CORAL Caught on Camera: Black bear seen roaming in Cape Coral A black bear seen roaming around in Cape Coral has become the talk of the town.
Naples public garage proceeding on schedule Despite finding petroleum tanks, shock absorbers and a toxic chemical while clearing land for its new four-story public garage, Naples city officials still expect the $16 million structure will open early next year.
WINK NEWS San Carlos Park couple accused in child molestation case scheduled to appear in court A San Carlos Park couple arrested for their involvement in the alleged drugging and molestation of a 13-year-old is scheduled to appear in court.
WINK NEWS Lee County teen competes in National History Day Contest A Lee County teen is heading back to Washington, D.C. for the National History Day Contest.
The Weather Authority Scattered storms expected most of your Monday The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain storms throughout your Monday afternoon and evening.
WINK NEWS Several cars crash into bear on I-75; firefighter injured during response A crash involving several cars and a bear on Interstate 75 landed a Bayshore Fire Department firefighter in the hospital Sunday night.
WINK NEWS Day 1: Wade Wilson’s double murder trial, opening statements The trial for accused double murderer Wade Wilson has begun.
FORT MYERS Heavy police presence around Fort Myers neighborhood Heavy police presence has been reported as officers and detectives swarm a neighborhood in Fort Myers on Monday.
FORT MYERS Closing the gun show loophole in Florida The Biden administration is working to put a stop to the “Gun show loophole.”
BOKEELIA Community holds fundraiser for woman injured in boating accident At Street Eatz in Pine Island, folks gathered on Saturday night for a concert and to celebrate one of their own.
LEHIGH ACRES LCSO investigating shooting in Lehigh Acres, 1 injured The Lee County Sheriffs Office is investigating a shooting that occurred around midnight.
1 dead after Charlotte County crash The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a two vehicle crash that left one dead in Charlotte County.
LEHIGH ACRES 1 dead, 1 seriously injured after Lehigh acres crash The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Lehigh Acres that left one person injured and one dead.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Steamy Sunday with feels-like temperatures in the triple digits This Sunday Southwest Florida will feel the heat. Next week, we will see much-needed rain.
CAPE CORAL Man faces 11 charges after alleged confrontation with other drivers at Cape Coral crash site A man has been arrested after allegedly getting physical with other drivers at a crash site in Cape Coral.
CAPE CORAL Caught on Camera: Black bear seen roaming in Cape Coral A black bear seen roaming around in Cape Coral has become the talk of the town.
Naples public garage proceeding on schedule Despite finding petroleum tanks, shock absorbers and a toxic chemical while clearing land for its new four-story public garage, Naples city officials still expect the $16 million structure will open early next year.
WINK NEWS San Carlos Park couple accused in child molestation case scheduled to appear in court A San Carlos Park couple arrested for their involvement in the alleged drugging and molestation of a 13-year-old is scheduled to appear in court.
WINK NEWS Lee County teen competes in National History Day Contest A Lee County teen is heading back to Washington, D.C. for the National History Day Contest.
The Weather Authority Scattered storms expected most of your Monday The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain storms throughout your Monday afternoon and evening.
WINK NEWS Several cars crash into bear on I-75; firefighter injured during response A crash involving several cars and a bear on Interstate 75 landed a Bayshore Fire Department firefighter in the hospital Sunday night.
WINK NEWS Day 1: Wade Wilson’s double murder trial, opening statements The trial for accused double murderer Wade Wilson has begun.
FORT MYERS Heavy police presence around Fort Myers neighborhood Heavy police presence has been reported as officers and detectives swarm a neighborhood in Fort Myers on Monday.
FORT MYERS Closing the gun show loophole in Florida The Biden administration is working to put a stop to the “Gun show loophole.”
BOKEELIA Community holds fundraiser for woman injured in boating accident At Street Eatz in Pine Island, folks gathered on Saturday night for a concert and to celebrate one of their own.
LEHIGH ACRES LCSO investigating shooting in Lehigh Acres, 1 injured The Lee County Sheriffs Office is investigating a shooting that occurred around midnight.
1 dead after Charlotte County crash The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a two vehicle crash that left one dead in Charlotte County.
LEHIGH ACRES 1 dead, 1 seriously injured after Lehigh acres crash The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Lehigh Acres that left one person injured and one dead.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Steamy Sunday with feels-like temperatures in the triple digits This Sunday Southwest Florida will feel the heat. Next week, we will see much-needed rain.
Retired U.S. Army Gen. Fred Franks. Credit: WINK News. A four-star army general with a storied military career from Vietnam and beyond lives right here in Southwest Florida. Twenty-five years into retirement, he remains committed to fulfilling the trust that’s owed to all who serve. Fred Franks, a retired U.S. Army general, reflects on his more than 35 years in service. In 1970, Franks was wounded in Cambodia. His leg was amputated from below the knee, but it was not long before he went back to active duty in the combat unit. “I really wanted to stay in the Army,” Franks said. “I didn’t want to do anything other than be a soldier.” But when soldiers returned from Vietnam, there were no parades, only protests against an unpopular war like at the 1967 national rally in Washington D.C. Soldiers got caught in the crossfire of blame, and their trust in military officials and the American people were broken. “Duty, honor, country, didn’t it mean anything?” Franks said. “These young people went, did what our country asked. So that lit a hot blue flame in me. That for the rest of my service, for the rest of my life, I would devote myself to seeing to it that trust was never fractured again.” Gen. Franks is best known for serving in Operation Desert Storm during the Gulf War and leading the VII Corps of the U.S. in a famous maneuver that forced the retreat of the Iraqi Army. “What we call the left-hook attack,” Franks said. “There wasn’t a day on Desert Storm that I didn’t remember my fellow veterans.” Through he retired in 1994, Franks never stopped thinking about the troops, especially those returning from war with both visible and invisible wounds. “I can understand and relate to some of these issues that our current veterans have,” Franks said. A longtime Naples resident, Franks still works tirelessly on behalf of veterans. He is senior advisor and an honorary board member of Home Base Veteran and Family Care in Boston. He also spearheaded the local chapter of Home Base — Southwest Florida Warrior Health and Fitness — which specializes in workouts, nutrition, stress management and more to local veterans at no charge. “There’s no quit in any of us, in our service to our veterans,” Franks said. During his military service, Franks earned numerous awards, including the Silver Star and two Purple Hearts. He even collaborated with Author Tom Clancy on a 2004 book, “Into the Storm: A Study in Command,” which is part memoir.