Police: 2 dead, 3 wounded in shootings in northern Maine

LEE, Maine (AP) – State police say a former convict shot five people, two of them fatally, during a rampage across several northern Maine towns before being captured. They say a man was assaulted and guns were stolen before the shootings began early Friday in three different communities. Police also believe the suspect set fire […]

Program sponsors visits for families of inmates at Charlotte Co. prison

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla.- It was an emotional day at Charlotte Correctional Institution. Some kids got to see their fathers for the first time in months or even years. Children from Dade County traveled to Charlotte County to spend a few hours with their dads. Some inmates were able to kiss and hug their kids for the […]

Job growth booming in Collier County

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- New numbers show Collier County is one of the best areas in the state to find a job. The governor’s office says the number of professional and business jobs are growing faster in Collier County than in any other area in Florida. Governor Rick Scott says the county added 6,000 jobs in one year. The news doesn’t […]

Lehigh Acres residents upset over excess of feral cats in neighborhood

LEE COUNTY, Fla.- A Lehigh Acres couple says stray cats are overrunning their street, and they’re blaming their neighbor who feeds them. Lee County Animal Services says they may have a solution to the feline feud. “We’ve had a good relationship. So what is the problem if I have a problem with your cats pooing on my lawn?” Jennifer […]

Deal of the Day: Happiest Hour

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – WINK News searched all over Southwest Florida and came up with a list of 10 best happy hour places. We compiled the list by taking into account the discount and atmosphere. 1. Angelina’s Ristorante– Bonita Springs: Half-priced bottles of wine (up to $175 dollar bottle) every night they’re open until September […]

Ukrainians, Australian kin mark year since MH17 downing

HRABOVE, Ukraine (AP) – In a solemn procession, residents of the Ukrainian village where a Malaysian airliner was shot down with 298 people aboard a year ago marched Friday to the crash site. Half a world away, Australia’s prime minister remembered the “savagery” of the attack as he unveiled a plaque in Canberra set in […]

The full-fat comeback

Fat is making a comeback. More people are moving from processed food, to the full-fat basics. Leslie Ivarson is a personal trainer. She tries to make healthy food choices for herself and her family. “What you’re putting in your mouth is really important” she said. Leslie eats healthy by including healthy fat in her diet. […]

Donations pouring in for rescued dogs at DeSoto shelter

DESOTO COUNTY, Fla.- Donations continue to pour in for the dozens of Great Danes and other dogs rescued earlier this week from a puppy mill. More than 6,000 pounds of dog food and close to $2,000 in gift cards were donated to DeSoto County Animal Control. Authorities say the dogs were found in such deplorable conditions in Arcadia, […]

CCSO searching for man who broke into home

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- An intense search is underway for a man accused of breaking into a woman’s home while she was inside. It’s all happening on Ridge Street, between Tamiami Trail and Goodlette Frank Road. Authorities say the woman found the stranger walking around her living room. When they asked him why he was there, the suspect didn’t […]