Annual Fort Myers Film Festival officially underwayBaby survives fentanyl overdose, Collier couple arrested
Annual Fort Myers Film Festival officially underway The Fort Myers Film Festival opened their 14th annual edition in Downtown Fort Myers on Wednesday night, featuring 92 films within the next four days.
Baby survives fentanyl overdose, Collier couple arrested Somewhere between the infant’s mother getting into the shower and getting out, it got its hands on a piece of tin foil.
FORT MYERS How dangerous is the five-point intersection in Fort Myers? Fort Myers City councilman Liston Bochette claimed that the closure of the Caloosahatchee Bridge will make the “5 points” intersection in Fort Myers more dangerous.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Film Festival begins tonight The 14th annual Fort Myers Film Festival has announced it will return to Downtown Fort Myers on Wednesday night.
Live fire training takes place across Lee County Thick, grey smoke filled the air in Fort Myers’ southward village.
FORT MYERS FSW’s new summer program helps freshmen transition to college Amanda Bent, a first-year, work-study student at Florida Southwestern State College, isn’t like most college freshmen.
The drastic change in the middle class in the past ten years A recent analysis study from GOBankingRates determined the range of income needed to earn a spot in the middle class in all 50 states.
Insurers are using drones to inspect homes Insurers are figuring out if your home is worth their risk without even stepping foot on your property. Consumer advocates worry this is going to make the state’s insurance crisis even worse for homeowners. Industry experts believe using drones are a better way to asses homes.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump following their disputes during Republican primary Nikki Haley said Wednesday that she will be voting for Donald Trump in the general election, encouraging the presumptive GOP nominee to work hard to win support from those who backed her in the primary.
PUNTA GORDA Son accused of stabbing mother to death: “My family also lied and said I was bipolar.” When a lawyer tells you to keep quiet, it’s probably in your best interest. But, Connor Crumrine did not follow that advice in court Wednesday in Charlotte County.
BUCKINGHAM Paint seeps into water in Buckingham, raises concerns The bright blue paint got in the water when Lee Department Of Transportation crews were painting the underside of a bridge that crosses over the river.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 22, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 22, 2024. This is a weekly WINK News segment.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers city leaders considering burying power lines downtown Councilman Liston Bochette said burying the power lines won’t just help with the look of the area but much more.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral divided over future of Jaycee Park The city council wants to upgrade the park, but Cape Coral neighbors have been resisting it every step of the way.
9 men arrested in Lee County after allegedly trying to lure children Nine men have been arrested for trying to lure children, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Annual Fort Myers Film Festival officially underway The Fort Myers Film Festival opened their 14th annual edition in Downtown Fort Myers on Wednesday night, featuring 92 films within the next four days.
Baby survives fentanyl overdose, Collier couple arrested Somewhere between the infant’s mother getting into the shower and getting out, it got its hands on a piece of tin foil.
FORT MYERS How dangerous is the five-point intersection in Fort Myers? Fort Myers City councilman Liston Bochette claimed that the closure of the Caloosahatchee Bridge will make the “5 points” intersection in Fort Myers more dangerous.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Film Festival begins tonight The 14th annual Fort Myers Film Festival has announced it will return to Downtown Fort Myers on Wednesday night.
Live fire training takes place across Lee County Thick, grey smoke filled the air in Fort Myers’ southward village.
FORT MYERS FSW’s new summer program helps freshmen transition to college Amanda Bent, a first-year, work-study student at Florida Southwestern State College, isn’t like most college freshmen.
The drastic change in the middle class in the past ten years A recent analysis study from GOBankingRates determined the range of income needed to earn a spot in the middle class in all 50 states.
Insurers are using drones to inspect homes Insurers are figuring out if your home is worth their risk without even stepping foot on your property. Consumer advocates worry this is going to make the state’s insurance crisis even worse for homeowners. Industry experts believe using drones are a better way to asses homes.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump following their disputes during Republican primary Nikki Haley said Wednesday that she will be voting for Donald Trump in the general election, encouraging the presumptive GOP nominee to work hard to win support from those who backed her in the primary.
PUNTA GORDA Son accused of stabbing mother to death: “My family also lied and said I was bipolar.” When a lawyer tells you to keep quiet, it’s probably in your best interest. But, Connor Crumrine did not follow that advice in court Wednesday in Charlotte County.
BUCKINGHAM Paint seeps into water in Buckingham, raises concerns The bright blue paint got in the water when Lee Department Of Transportation crews were painting the underside of a bridge that crosses over the river.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 22, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 22, 2024. This is a weekly WINK News segment.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers city leaders considering burying power lines downtown Councilman Liston Bochette said burying the power lines won’t just help with the look of the area but much more.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral divided over future of Jaycee Park The city council wants to upgrade the park, but Cape Coral neighbors have been resisting it every step of the way.
9 men arrested in Lee County after allegedly trying to lure children Nine men have been arrested for trying to lure children, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
LEE COUNTY, Fla.- A full day of testimony took place Wednesday in the retrial of a man accused of raping his stepdaughter over the course of six years. Richard McDade was convicted in 2011, but it was thrown out because prosecutors played illegal recordings from the alleged victim. The accuser, Brenda Salais, was questioned on the stand for two hours, giving graphic and emotional detail of the alleged abuse. “I would just go to my room and I would cry and scream, try to attempt to commit suicide at times,” said Salias. WINK News has a policy of not showing or naming sex assault victims unless there’s a compelling reason and they give us permission. Salias spoke with WINK News earlier this week to share her story. In court Wednesday, McDade said the heinous accusations against him are false. In his own words, he told a jury that he never sexually assaulted his stepdaughter. “I always took care of her. I’ve done everything for that girl.” McDade also said that he has suffered from erectile dysfunction since the 1990s, and that his relationship with his stepdaughter didn’t become sour until she started seeing her boyfriend, who he claimed wanted to eliminate him. “Because I was the pillar of the family, and he knew that they could run over the mother but not me,” said McDade. Salais told the court McDade threatened to deport her to Mexico if she told anyone about the abuse. “I was raised there for five years of my life. I lived in poverty, I had no food, I had no toys.” Salais’ mother also took the stand and said that she loved her daughter. During testimony, Salias said her mother didn’t believe her when she told her what was happening. “You know she’s supposed to be there to protect me and she just failed, and for that she’s just not a mother anymore,” said Salais. Salais’ brother also testified that his sister never appeared to be afraid of McDade. Defense attorney Robert Harris argued that Salais’ account of events has been inconsistent. “She has said this claim to some people and she’s taken it back. She has left out incredible details that have now come to her mind,” said Harris. Closing arguments are scheduled to begin Thursday morning.