ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
Jose Orozco and Arianna Orozco Last month, 10-year-old Arianna Orozco’s worst nightmare came true. Arianna, and her family, are preparing for a breakup after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers picked up her father, Jose Orozco, who is in the country illegally. “It’s just very hectic when they do get detained because you have no clue,” said Arianna’s mother Olivia Sainz. The family went into panic mode to find him, but Arianna had a different plan. “I wrote a letter to Gov. (Rick) Scott because my dad lives in Florida and he’s the governor, so maybe he could help out,” Arianna said. “He helped out a lot of people during Hurricane Irma.” Arianna’s letter event left her mother speechless. “When she wrote the letter and I saw it, I was like, ‘Wow, this is really good,'” Sainz said. Arianna actually met Gov. Scott in Immokalee back in December. “I felt kind of proud because I met the governor of Florida,” Arianna said. According to the family, this is the first time any of them had a run in with immigration or law enforcement. “He arrived to this country when he was 15, 16,” Sainz said. “At that age he’s still a child. He’s been here ever since, and never gotten in trouble with the law.” WINK News did check Orozco’s criminal background, but didn’t find anything. Arianna says she understands why some people want deportations. “They think they’re criminals but they are really not, well, some are,”Arianna said. “But, that doesn’t mean that all of them are.” All of this has taken a toll on Arianna and her family. “It’s been no sleeping, no eating,” Sainz said. “She’s regressed to the point she doesn’t want to sleep in her room. I mean, she’s 10!” But, Arianna says she is hopeful to hear back from Gov. Scott. Orozco’s family says they were able to bond him out of detention. He is back to work, but is expected to see an immigration judge again in three months. WINK News reached out to ICE about Orozco’s case, and they said they were checking on it. Below is Arianna’s letter to Gov. Scott: Dear Governor Rick Scott, My name is Arianna Orozco, I am 10 years old an I had the privilege of meeting you in 2017 wen you came to my school (Highlands Elementary) in Immokalee. I was photographed with you and I keep my picture in my bedroom. I am writing today to you on behalf of my dad: Jose Orozco. He was detained yesterday morning on his way to work. He was supposed to pick me up after work and never arrived. I want to ask that you please help in any way that you can in his case. I know my dad is illegal, but he has been in the process of attempting to legalize himself and does not even drive because he doesn’t have a driver’s license. My dad teaches me to obey the law and I respect you so much and look up to you. Please if there is anything you can do to bring my dad home to me and allow him to stay with me here in Florida while he fixes his papers I would be in debt to you forever. Please Governor I have been praying all day and night and just want my dad to come home. Sincerely, Arianna Orozco MORE: ICE crackdown puts Immokalee residents on edge