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
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
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
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
Andrew Gobus, Euclides Velez, Alexander Quinones 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. Andrew Gobus Andrew Gobus (DOB 12/13/1986) – wanted in Lee County for violation of probation for burglary and grand theft. He was arrested after stealing eight grand in equipment from his employer (who is now his former employer). Many of the items he stole were found at local pawn shops, all with his name attached to them as the seller. He eventually fessed up to pawning the items off for cash which he needed to support his drug habit. To date, Gobus has logged 15 bookings at the Lee County Jail on charges of fraud, dealing in stolen property, armed robbery and battery. Additionally, he’s been sent to the state Department of Corrections three times for a total of about seven years for burglary and grand theft. He is 5’10”, 190 pounds and is likely to be staying in the Lehigh Acres or north Cape Coral area. He has several tattoos, including a Swastika and the name Madison on his stomach, a spiderweb and a joker on his right arm and vines on his chest. Upon his arrest, he will be held without bond. Euclides Velez Euclides Velez (DOB 8/13/1990) – wanted in Lee County for an original charge of grand theft. He’s been on the run since early April when investigators say he went to a local Walmart in the early morning hours and proceeded to the electronics department. After an employee left the area, he somehow unlocked the Apple iPhone cage and removed 22 iPhones, valued at $23,778. He then placed a towel over the phones and simply walked out of the store. When loss prevention officers reviewed the surveillance tape, they immediately recognized Velez from a previous theft at the store. Additionally, he also has a warrant for his arrest in Collier County for theft. He is 5’10”, 200 pounds with previous arrests for battery/domestic violence and resisting. He was last known to be living in Cape Coral. Alexander Quinones Alexander Quinones (DOB 11/26/85) – wanted in Collier County for failure to appear on a charge of using a computer to seduce a child. Deputies say Quinones went online and began chatting with a female who he thought was an 11-year-old girl named Kayla. He eventually arranged for the two to meet for a sexual encounter through a series of online chats and text messages. However, when he arrived in East Naples to meet up with the young girl, he learned that Kayla was actually an undercover Collier County Sheriff’s detective. Quinones was promptly arrested and charged with three counts of online solicitation of a minor and one count of seducing, soliciting or luring a child using a computer or online service. He was released from jail with the promise that he would show up for subsequent court hearings, which he has failed to do. Larry West CAPTURED: Larry West was wanted in Lee County on a felony order revoking pretrial supervision for the possession of cocaine (in other words, he was arrested on the coke charge, a judge gave him probation. The court system changed its mind and are now reeling him back in). He is a registered convicted felon with 31 bookings in Lee County, and has already spent four months behind bars this year alone. Among his previous charges are the sale and delivery of drugs within 1,000 feet of a day care, grand theft, dealing in stolen property, burglary, contempt, resisting, public order crimes, and obstruction. He’s now being held in the Lee County Jail.