Lehigh Acres senior caretaker accused of stealing over $70K of patients’ jewelryTim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under way
WINK NEWS Lehigh Acres senior caretaker accused of stealing over $70K of patients’ jewelry A senior caretaker has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $70,000 of her patients’ jewelry and pawning it.
Tim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under way Construction of the final phase of Restaurant Row Naples was stalled for months because of financial issues but the three-building project was recently revived.
NAPLES Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Florida theater opens in Naples The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has now opened at the company’s first-ever Florida location at Mercato in Naples.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Rhett, Tag For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
WINK NEWS Lehigh Acres senior caretaker accused of stealing over $70K of patients’ jewelry A senior caretaker has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $70,000 of her patients’ jewelry and pawning it.
Tim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under way Construction of the final phase of Restaurant Row Naples was stalled for months because of financial issues but the three-building project was recently revived.
NAPLES Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Florida theater opens in Naples The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has now opened at the company’s first-ever Florida location at Mercato in Naples.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Rhett, Tag For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Photo by WINK News. “You knew he was going to be special one day,” That’s what Rich Dombroski said, who saw something special in J.C. Jackson the moment he took the Immokalee High School Football field. “From day one, J.C. was probably the most physical defensive back that I’ve ever been around,” Dombroski said. “And coupled with his speed and athleticism, you kind of suspected this kid could do something great.” Dombroski coached Jackson at IHS in 2013, at which time the Indians football senior became a four star recruit and chose the University of Florida. He was chasing an NFL dream. “All the kids at Immokalee do because of Edgerrin James, the first great player to come out of IHS,” Dombroski said. Jackson’s ride wasn’t a smooth one though. In his first year in a Florida Gators uniform, he injured his shoulder and was red-shirted. He’d never take the UF football field again, but that’s because Jackson was arrested for armed robbery in 2015. “But knowing J.C. and what motivated J.C., J.C.’s dream of playing in the NFL one day, I knew it was going to take more than that to stop him,” Dombrowski said. “There was no quit in J.C. J.C. was gonna keep fighting until he got to where he needed to be.” Jackson was found not guilty on all charges, but his time with the SEC program was over. He would make a stop at Riverside City, a Junior College in California then work his way back to the University of Maryland. “His family was there to support him and remind him this is the second opportunity and you don’t get second opportunities often,” Rodelin Anthony said. Anthony now leads Immokalee HS Football, where he see’s Jackson’s legacy lead up-and-coming athletes by example. “It sends a positive message and it shows them, ‘Hey keep fighting; keep going down that road of success,'” Anthony said. “Every bump is an opportunity to land a great story and ultimately make you a better person and a stronger athlete.” After a couple years with the University of Maryland, Jackson declared for the NFL draft in 2018. He wasn’t drafted, but he wasn’t giving up. Before the year was through, he was signed as an undrafted free agent for the New England Patriots. “I’m not surprised at all that he made the roster,” Dombrowski said. “Knowing Bill Belichick and knowing the way he brings guys in, he saw something special in J.C.” By week 13, Belichick gave Jackson the starting spot on the Patriots. In his rookie season as a Patriots cornerback, Jackson already has 3 interceptions and has become a massive force for the Patriots defense. This weekend, in his first year in the NFL, Jerald Christopher “J.C.” Jackson, the pride of Immokalee, is starting in a Super Bowl. His journey there was one of overcoming obstacles and adversity and sends a message to his football followers and community in Southwest Florida. “Keep fighting for what you believe in,” Dombrowski said, “That’s what J.C. Jackson did, and he’s playing in the Super Bowl.” Watch Immokalee’s own J.C. Jackson in Super Bowl LIII on WINK.