Human trafficking adding to SWFL HIV cases

FORT MYERS, Fla.- WINK News has told you before about the problem of human sex trafficking in Southwest Florida and how it ruins the lives of young women. But now we’re uncovering it’s leading to a spike in HIV cases and anyone can be a victim. “They looked like they were married, some of them […]

Money collected in Teresa Sievers fund going to charity

LEE COUNTY, Fla.-  New Thursday, we’re hearing from the reverend who laid Dr. Teresa Sievers to rest, and knew her well. “She was a strong woman and maybe who knows whether she spoke her mind but you don’t get killed for that in the United States of America, we hope and pray. She was a wonderful wonderful […]

Crime Stoppers getting tips in Bonita doctor’s murder

LEE COUNTY, Fla.- WINK News just got our hands on the Lee County Sheriff’s report into the murder of Teresa Sievers. Ten days have gone by and still no arrest has been made in the gruesome killing of the Bonita Springs mother and doctor. In the report, it shows 38 deputies responded to Sievers’ home the […]

Internet Changing the Game for HS Football Players

The internet is changing the game for high school football players. Just ask North Fort Myers running back Zaquandre White. “Social media is crazy,” said White. “I was intsagram just regular day, and I saw it like on the top jukes, like what the.. it just went viral after that.” White became an overnight sensation […]

Misconceptions about missing person reports

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- We hear about missing children on the news a lot and everyone jumps in to help. But what would you do if an adult loved one leaves and doesn’t come back? And you’re convinced they’re in real danger? “It happens way too often,” said Nicole Damigos. Damigos started the Southwest Florida Missing […]

Construction to begin soon on Golden Gate Blvd. expansion

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- A portion of Golden Gate Boulevard in Golden Gate Estates will soon be widened to four lanes. The 2-mile stretch runs from Wilson Boulevard to 18th Street Northeast. Crews will be begin construction in just a few weeks. “I support doing it from Wilson all the way down, we need it out […]

High school banner scam is no stranger to Florida counties

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. – New details to a scam targeting local high schools WINK News first told you about last month. The same scheme is no stranger to Florida counties. “I don’t want to do anything over the phone anymore and I would love to support small businesses and schools, but they have to come […]

Another bird flu casualty: Rita’s pulls frozen custard

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The latest casualty of bird flu? Frozen custard. The summer treat made with eggs is being pulled from Rita’s stores across the country due to an egg shortage and has been replaced by soft-serve ice cream. “Until we can get enough eggs, we’ve replaced our custard with a high-quality, premium ice cream […]

Sen. Bill Nelson says he has prostate cancer, having surgery

WASHINGTON (AP) – Florida Sen. Bill Nelson announced Thursday that he has prostate cancer and will have surgery on Monday. The cancer was discovered early during a routine medical exam, Nelson’s office said in a statement. Extensive scans showed no evidence that the cancer had spread. The 72-year-old Democrat the diagnosis does not affect his […]