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.
Miguel Reyes Cordona, Jeremy Silva, Derick Simpson This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida. This is your chance to help out the community and give the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and you can help. If you have seen them, reach out to Crime Stoppers or your local law enforcement. Call 1-800-780-TIPS (8477). Here are three suspects wanted by Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. Miguel Reyes Cordona Miguel Reyes Cardona (DOB 9/15/52) – He has a felony original warrant in Lee County for sexual battery on a child under 12 years of age, lewd or lascivious molestation and two counts of providing obscene material to a minor. According to the victim, the abuse took place over the course of several years, starting when she was only 8 years old. As time went on, deputies say, Reyes Cardona became more aggressive with the little girl, and even made her watch pornography videos with her, telling her that it was healthy. Every time the abuse occurred, he told the victim that she couldn’t tell anyone because it would ruin their lives and that her family would be very disappointed in her. Deputies also say Reyes Cardona would often allow the victim free access to his Amazon account to buy whatever she wanted, as a way of thanking her for being a “good girl.” When the victim finally had the strength and bravery to tell her mother about what was happening, they realized that the little girl’s older sister, who was no longer living in the home, was also molested at the hands of Reyes Cardona for several years. She says never told anyone because he threatened to do the same thing to her younger sister if she said anything, so she kept quiet to protect her little sister – not knowing that Reyes Cardona was abusing the little girl anyway. He is 5’6” and last known to be living in east Lee County. Upon his arrest, he’ll be held without bond. Jeremy Silva Jeremy Silva (DOB 3/12/85) – he is wanted for violating probation in Lee County for aggravated assault with a weapon. His current warrant stems from an incident where a verbal argument with a woman turned physical. Silva picked up a knife and held it to the woman’s throat and repeatedly threatened to kill her. She eventually managed to break free and run to a neighbor’s house for help. To date, he has nine bookings at the Lee County Jail for other charges that include resisting, hit and run, battery, burglary, grand theft and contempt. He is 5’6”, 130 pounds with a tattoo of a devil with skulls on his chest and “239 Hustler” on his right arm. He was last known to be living in Pine Manor, but also has connections in Sarasota. Derick Simpson Derick Simpson (DOB 10/29/98) – he has a violation of probation warrant in Lee County for carrying a concealed firearm. The original charge stems from an incident when FMPD’s Shot Spotter detected a shooting. Upon their quick arrival, they found Simpson, a female and a baby inside the car. Although he feigned any knowledge of a shooting, shell casings were found right outside his vehicle, and a loaded gun whose bullets matched the casings was found under the driver’s side seat. Additionally, the car he was found in had been stolen just a few days prior. He spent two months in the Lee County Jail for that charge, but has since violated terms of his probation – and now he’s been on the run for just over two months. He is 5’10”, 135 pounds, and has a tattoo of teardrops under both eyes, and a joker inked on his left wrist. He was last known to be living in Dunbar. MORE: See all of our Most Wanted Wednesday suspects If you have a tip on the whereabouts of any of these wanted suspects contact Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. All callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000. Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers 1-800-780-TIPS (8477) or southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com Crime Stoppers