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LEHIGH ACRES

Deadly crash in Lehigh Acres on Saturday

A deadly crash occurred in Lehigh Acres just before noon on Saturday. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 21st Street East off Hines Avenue in Lehigh Acres. It’s unclear how many people died in the crash. As of 5:30 p.m., there is no roadblock in the area. This is an active scene […]

GOLDEN GATE

Fentanyl, heroin, meth, and more led to 10 arrests on Friday in Golden Gate

Ten people were arrested by Collier County detectives after finding fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana, and narcotic equipment during a search in Golden Gate on Friday. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Vice and Narcotics detectives found the narcotics and equipment after searching 5337 19th Avenue S.W in Golden Gate on Friday. Reports indicate […]

LEE COUNTY

SWFL Crime Stoppers: Tips sought for wanted man facing multiple charges

Darian Busby, of Lee County, is wanted by SWFL Crime Stoppers for FTA, “Failing To Appear” and faces other charges too. According to SWFL Crime Stoppers, Busby left the scene of a crash and faces charges of driving with a suspended license and drug possession. If you know where Busby is call 1-800-780-TIPS, or click […]

Collier County school bus driver arrested, accused of lewd and lascivious molestation on school bus

Tomas Andres Cabrera, 57, a Collier County public school bus driver, was arrested after reportedly inappropriately touching a student on his bus. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Cabrera is charged with lewd and lascivious molestation. Cabrera was accused of touching and kissing a student’s left breast over her clothing. The victim told a […]

LEE COUNTY

Man facing five felonies after fleeing from troopers in Lee County Friday

Miguel Andrade, 22, from Port Charlotte is facing five felonies and three misdemeanor charges after getting arrested on Saturday. According to Florida Highway Patrol, troopers were responding to a “Be On The Look Out” alert shortly before 6 p.m. The alert was related to a stolen Ford Edge SUV going south on I-75 from Charlotte […]

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Most Wanted Wednesday: Some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects for March 29

This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida.

WINK News

Following the money: SWFL emergency relief funds continue to help local nonprofits, families

Southwest Florida communities are still rebuilding nearly six months after Hurricane Ian destroyed homes, businesses, restaurants, nonprofits, and more. But, donors from all across the country have chipped in to make sure our community builds back stronger than before. Since September 2022, $7 million has been raised for Southwest Florida emergency relief efforts. United Way of […]

FORT MYERS BEACH

Tourism recovery after Hurricane Ian in SWFL

At Fort Myers Beach, many people are closely watching how tourism rebounds. WINK News interviewed CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg shortly before the storm. Greenberg was at the beach to highlight some of the “non-beach” attractions in the Southwest Florida area, like Matlacha and the Six Mile Cypress Slough. Greenberg returned just a couple […]

FORT MYERS

Woman moves to SWFL after falling in love with area during hurricane recovery

Videos and pictures don’t do Southwest Florida justice. You have to see it up close but don’t get too close because you might fall in love.

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Body of Florida toddler found in alligator jaws after search

The body of a 2-year-old Florida boy who had been the subject of a frantic search after his mother was slain was found Friday in a lake in the jaws of an alligator, police said. St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway also said the boy’s father, 21-year-old Thomas Mosley, will be charged with two counts […]

Hurricane Ian memorial event, Together in Prayer, in downtown Fort Myers

Six months since Hurricane Ian hit the shores of Southwest Florida, the community is coming together to share in the feeling of unity and prayer. A memorial in Centennial Park after Ian gave people a place to mourn their loved ones and losses. Six months later, religious leaders in the community organized the “together in […]

Parents grieve Cape Coral soldier killed in Kentucky Blackhawk crash

32-year-old Aaron Healy from Cape Coral was among nine soldiers killed in a helicopter crash near Fort Campbell, Kentucky, on Wednesday.

Missing Pinellas County 2-year-old found dead in alligator’s mouth

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement says the 2-year-old boy missing from Pinellas County has been found dead.

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