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ALVA Alva locals voice concerns over Lee County’s housing expansion plan Residents of Alva are grappling with changes as Lee County commissioners approved a significant development project that will transform their rural community.
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PUNTA GORDA Charlotte wrestling ready for state tournament under strong leadership Fresh off of a regional title and a state runner-up finish in the dual team wrestling tournament, the Tarpons are fired up.
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Economist Jeremy Siegel favors Trump tax cuts, not tariffs During President Donald Trump’s first administration, longtime economic professor Jeremy Siegel received a request to join it as an economic adviser.
miami beach Gov. DeSantis announces safety efforts ahead of spring break Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced safety efforts in Florida ahead of spring break.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SpaceX launches flight test; spacecraft visible in Florida A mysterious sight in the sky had WINK News viewers buzzing, but there’s no need to worry. It’s not a UFO.
Sovereign citizen claim complicates deputy-involved Charlotte County shooting case A tense incident unfolded on Sandy Pine Drive in Charlotte County last October when deputies shot and killed a man in his driveway.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s water system faces climate challenges Sanibel Island is facing challenges as it balances its natural beauty with the demands of stormwater management.
FORT MYERS Travel tips ahead of spring break Spring break 2025 has arrived, and tourists are flocking to Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Pilot project tackles affordable housing gaps in Fort Myers Affordable housing is a pressing issue in Southwest Florida, driven by a growing population. The Florida Housing Coalition is working to ensure residents can afford a place to live.
ALVA Alva locals voice concerns over Lee County’s housing expansion plan Residents of Alva are grappling with changes as Lee County commissioners approved a significant development project that will transform their rural community.
Crews battling 12-acre brush fire in Charlotte County Crews are hard at work battling a 12-acre brush fire in Charlotte County.
Collier County man caught in $150K bank fraud at Fifth Third Bank Collier County deputies arrested a man accused of impersonating another individual and making fraudulent bank transactions exceeding $150,000.
SANIBEL Discover rare shells at Sanibel Shell Show The nation’s oldest and most esteemed shell show is currently taking place on Sanibel.
Lee County Fighting the bite: Soaring high to battle mosquitoes WINK News anchor Liz Biro had the chance to fly with the Lee County Mosquito Control District to see how they work to battle mosquitoes.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte wrestling ready for state tournament under strong leadership Fresh off of a regional title and a state runner-up finish in the dual team wrestling tournament, the Tarpons are fired up.
CAPE CORAL Managing allergies during peak season Springtime in Southwest Florida brings not only flowers and sunshine but also a wave of sneezes and sniffles.
COLLIER COUNTY One-on-one with FC Naples head coach Matt Poland WINK Sports Reporter Zach Oliveri sat down with FC Naples head coach Matt Poland to talk about the inaugural season.
Economist Jeremy Siegel favors Trump tax cuts, not tariffs During President Donald Trump’s first administration, longtime economic professor Jeremy Siegel received a request to join it as an economic adviser.
miami beach Gov. DeSantis announces safety efforts ahead of spring break Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced safety efforts in Florida ahead of spring break.
Wade Wilson is the person of interest in the recent deaths of Cape Coral women Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz in October 2019. Credit: WINK News. A Lee County man has been formally charged on Wednesday with two counts of first-degree murder of two Cape Coral women. The heartbroken fiance of one of the women just spoke with WINK News. The suspect, Wade Wilson, 25, was formally charged Wednesday. He faces two counts of first-degree murder of Kristine Melton, 35, and Diane Ruiz, 43. The fiance of Ruiz, Scott Hannon, does not like to talk about the loss of the woman he loved. “That monster was the last one to talk to her,” Hannon said. Hannon is understandably angry about the loss of Ruiz. Wilson has been in custody up since Oct. 8, after being arrested on unrelated charges of burglary. A Lee County grand jury met Tuesday and returned the indictments, which also included two counts of battery; one count of burglary of a dwelling; and one count of petit theft. The body of Ruiz was found in a field in Cape Coral four days after she was reported missing while walking to work. “I’m still waiting for her to walk through the door,” Hannon said through tears. “But I know I’m my heart that it’s not going to happen.” Melton was found dead in her Cape Coral home on Oct. 7. Neighbors say they saw Wilson behind the wheel of a black Nissan, owned by Melton, right in the area where Diane Ruiz was found. If convicted, Wilson could face either Life in Prison or the death penalty. So far, prosecutors have not brought up the death penalty. In Wilson’s appearance Wednesday, the judge announced he would be held without bond, and was ordered to have no contact with Melissa Lynn Montez, and to avoid a specific address. Wilson’s next court date is scheduled for Nov. 25 at 8:30 a.m. Melton’s family told us they are not ready to talk about their loss. As for Ruiz, Hannon told us that her son now lives with his grandparents and her daughter lives with her father’s family in Virginia. Regardless of the legal repercussions that may happen to the suspect, Hannon will have trouble moving on from the sadness gripping him right now. “She was the light of my life,” he said. “There wasn’t a night where we didn’t kiss each other goodnight and I’m missing that right now.”