Latest details in Collier County daycare abuse revealedFort Myers Beach business owners awaiting information on trailers
Latest details in Collier County daycare abuse revealed On Friday, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office interviewed at least one more mom who sent her daughter to a daycare now under investigation for child abuse.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach business owners awaiting information on trailers Businesses around Fort Myers Beach have been anxiously waiting to hear whether or not they’re in the clear. FEMA said that all trailers and shipping containers that can’t be easily moved had to be off the island by Nov. 18.
Bear tears up car in Collier County A WINK News viewer from Collier County sent video of the damage after a bear destroyed their Dodge Durango.
PORT CHARLOTTE 17-year-old accused of murder to be tried as an adult A 17-year-old accused of killing his mother has been indicted and will be tried as an adult.
Naples World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday A World War II veteran is celebrating a huge milestone. Alfon Larson is celebrating his 100th birthday.
FORT MYERS Home and garden show this weekend in downtown Fort Myers It’s time to spruce up your home with a taste of the outdoors. This weekend is the 28th annual home and garden show in downtown Fort Myers.
Collier man arrested on multiple counts of child porn possession and transmission According to the Collier County Sheriff’s office, a Collier man is facing over four counts of possession and transmission of child sex abuse material.
New procedure to help ease rib pain You don’t have to be a top athlete to know the pain of a broken rib. Millions of people have experienced breaking or fracturing a rib or even several ribs.
FORT MYERS Music walk happening Friday evening in downtown Fort Myers It’s the third Friday of the month, so that means it’s time for Music Walk!
FORT MYERS 2 women critically injured; active deputy presence on Montgomery Ave. in Tice A heavy police presence has been reported on Montgomery Avenue in Tice.
Potbelly Sandwich Works opens first of eight SWFL locations Southwest Florida’s first of a planned eight Potbelly locations opened Sept. 20.
Pet for a Vet surpasses fundraiser goal, nearly $29k donated The Pet for a Vet fundraiser held by WINK News’ sister radio station, 96.9 WINKFM, easily surpassed its goal of $15,000.
Expert: Bank of America’s minimum wage increase is positive for SWFL banking industry Bank of America is raising its hourly minimum wage to $24 for full-time and part-time employees. This could be good news for the banking industry and customers in general, Florida Gulf Coast University Assistant Professor of Economics Krishna Regmi said.
Tim Aten Knows: Petar’s expands its local dining space A recent expansion of the local restaurant nearly doubled its size in the Center of Bonita Springs on the northwest corner of U.S. 41 and Bonita Beach Road. The restaurant grew from 1,545 to 2,830 square feet over the summer. “It’s getting big,” said chef-owner Petar Al Kurdi.
FWC enlists landowner’s assistance in endangered panther conservation The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is enlisting landowner’s assistance for the Florida Panther Payment for Ecosystem Services pilot program.
Latest details in Collier County daycare abuse revealed On Friday, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office interviewed at least one more mom who sent her daughter to a daycare now under investigation for child abuse.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach business owners awaiting information on trailers Businesses around Fort Myers Beach have been anxiously waiting to hear whether or not they’re in the clear. FEMA said that all trailers and shipping containers that can’t be easily moved had to be off the island by Nov. 18.
Bear tears up car in Collier County A WINK News viewer from Collier County sent video of the damage after a bear destroyed their Dodge Durango.
PORT CHARLOTTE 17-year-old accused of murder to be tried as an adult A 17-year-old accused of killing his mother has been indicted and will be tried as an adult.
Naples World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday A World War II veteran is celebrating a huge milestone. Alfon Larson is celebrating his 100th birthday.
FORT MYERS Home and garden show this weekend in downtown Fort Myers It’s time to spruce up your home with a taste of the outdoors. This weekend is the 28th annual home and garden show in downtown Fort Myers.
Collier man arrested on multiple counts of child porn possession and transmission According to the Collier County Sheriff’s office, a Collier man is facing over four counts of possession and transmission of child sex abuse material.
New procedure to help ease rib pain You don’t have to be a top athlete to know the pain of a broken rib. Millions of people have experienced breaking or fracturing a rib or even several ribs.
FORT MYERS Music walk happening Friday evening in downtown Fort Myers It’s the third Friday of the month, so that means it’s time for Music Walk!
FORT MYERS 2 women critically injured; active deputy presence on Montgomery Ave. in Tice A heavy police presence has been reported on Montgomery Avenue in Tice.
Potbelly Sandwich Works opens first of eight SWFL locations Southwest Florida’s first of a planned eight Potbelly locations opened Sept. 20.
Pet for a Vet surpasses fundraiser goal, nearly $29k donated The Pet for a Vet fundraiser held by WINK News’ sister radio station, 96.9 WINKFM, easily surpassed its goal of $15,000.
Expert: Bank of America’s minimum wage increase is positive for SWFL banking industry Bank of America is raising its hourly minimum wage to $24 for full-time and part-time employees. This could be good news for the banking industry and customers in general, Florida Gulf Coast University Assistant Professor of Economics Krishna Regmi said.
Tim Aten Knows: Petar’s expands its local dining space A recent expansion of the local restaurant nearly doubled its size in the Center of Bonita Springs on the northwest corner of U.S. 41 and Bonita Beach Road. The restaurant grew from 1,545 to 2,830 square feet over the summer. “It’s getting big,” said chef-owner Petar Al Kurdi.
FWC enlists landowner’s assistance in endangered panther conservation The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is enlisting landowner’s assistance for the Florida Panther Payment for Ecosystem Services pilot program.
Photo via CBS13/Sacramento County Sheriffs Department A Rancho Cordova Uber driver is behind bars after allegedly kidnapping three Sacramento women and threatening to kill them. The incident happened earlier this summer and on Aug. 17, 36-year-old Mark Filanov was arrested by the Sacramento Sheriff’s Department. “I’m lucky I was with two other women that night, cause I don’t know what would have happened if either of us were by ourselves,” said victim Angela O’Neil. “It was all completely unreal, the whole experience seemed out of a movie,” said Katherine Vallaire. Longtime Sacramento friends Theodora, Angela and Katherine recounted the terror the night they left a housewarming and book club party back in June and used Uber to get a ride home. “Katie said we’re just three women who want to go home and he said, ‘No, that’s not it. You’re all gonna die now,’ then he took off again,” said Theadora Fuerstenberg. The ride started in the Arden Arcade area and the destination was Oak Park. But According to the women, the driver was quiet and would not make eye contact. They say he was driving erratically on Capitol City Freeway, keeping to the left lane, not listening to their pleas to pull over, and had no intention in stopping. “I could see his navigation app flashing warning going over 85 miles per hour,” said Fuerstenberg. “We just wanted to get out of the car and he would not stop. Once he got past the 12th Street exit I thought oh my God, this was not a joke, my hands were shaking he had tried to swipe at her phone when she tried to call 911,” said O’Neil. “He swiped at my phone in my hand and I said ‘OK, OK,’ I put my hands on my knees and looked down and I just started crying,” said Fuerstenberg. At one point O’Neil, who was the only passenger out of reach of the driver, crouched down to call 9-1-1. She told the dispatcher they’ve been abducted. “I seriously thought I was gonna die or be very hurt,” said O’Neil. Almost 30 minutes into the ride, the driver finally exited at 47th Avenue and as he slowed down, the women jumped out and ran for their lives. They ran to a nearby gas station and waited for a sheriff’s deputy to arrive. All three say they couldn’t believe they escaped. “That night was terror and then he came back the next day, he came again cause he knew where I lived,” said Fuerstenberg. Fuerstenberg contacted Uber to leave a report. The next morning, while she was out on a run a neighbor told her: “Your friend was just here.” The driver allegedly showed up at her house the next day, but drove off. The women later secured a restraining order against Filanov. Now, two months later, these women are desperate to get their lives back and hope by sharing their story, they can alert others to be more vigilant. “I’m just happy he’s behind bars and we’re all together,” said Vallaire. “I definitely want justice, he needs to be held accountable,” said O’Neil. Filanov was booked in the Sacramento County Jail and faces kidnapping charges including making terrorist threats. He’s being held in lieu of $375,000.00 bail. Meanwhile Uber released a statement: “The disturbing behavior the riders reported will not be tolerated. We removed this driver’s access to the app shortly after we learned of the incident and stand ready to help with the investigation.” The company says the driver had only been an Uber driver-partner for a few months and had no feedback of this nature. Also, an Uber spokesperson says the company has an emergency button built into the app. MORE: Uber unveils 911 trial feature for Naples riders