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.
Credit: WINK News. Two roofers who left a trail of unhappy customers officially lost their licenses. Chris Dutruch with My Affordable Roof and Josh Campbell of Campbell Roofing and Sheet Metal of Florida can’t work in Florida as roofers anymore. The Department of Business and Profession Regulation signed off on its final order Thursday during its meeting in Stuart, FL. This means clients should have an easier time trying to get their money back through the State’s Construction Recovery Fund. While some My Affordable Roof clients were made whole, Campbell clients like Sam Azraq of North Naples are a different story. This fund is his shot at a golden ticket. “I feel like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Azraq said. The State Recovery Fund is his last real chance at getting back any of his nearly $20,000 back. “It’s on your mind all the time,” Azraq said. That’s because no one WINK has spoken with has gotten any money back from Campbell, even with a court judgment. But now that Campbell lost his license, Azraq is prepping his claim filling out forms, collecting documents and answering questions. “It’s been a long process,” Azraq said. He chose Campbell Roofing & Sheet Metal of FL in Cape Coral for the job a year ago because they worked together previously. “That’s why my business went there because I’d already had a relationship with him, which was fine in the past,” Azraq said. He even referred his neighbor Kathy Myhre to the roofer. Myhre also paid Campbell almost $20,000 for nothing, something Azraq feels guilt over. “She’s innocent in all this and I feel bad about it,” Azraq said. Even if they both apply for the recover fund the money isn’t guaranteed. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation received 139 claims via the 2017-18 State Recovery Fund. Of that number, 77 of those claims were eligible. Of the eligible claims, 44 of them were awarded money. The average claim pay out was $35,660.85. The Florida legislature appropriated $5.5 million dollars which was available for consumers during the 2017-18 fiscal year. The amount varies from year to year depending on how much the legislature decides to appropriate. But hope is what Azraq is holding onto. “I think we were misled at the very least,” Azraq said. “And it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. What can you do? You have to look forward and not look back.” Campbell’s lawyer tells us he [Campbell] voluntarily turned in his roofing license to make it easier for people to apply for the fund, and that a single employee stole from him. His lawyer added that Mr. Campbell is in the process of dissolving his corporation and will be filing bankruptcy in the very near future. We reached out to My Affordable Roof for comment, and they did not respond. The business filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early August and said at the time it was to “preserve the company’s ability to finish the jobs.” MORE: My Affordable Roof files for bankruptcy The Florida Office of the Attorney General has a consumer protection investigation into both businesses. MORE: Roofer accused of taking money, abandoning jobs