Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the legExclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
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Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
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FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
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Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
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NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
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GOLDEN GATE Collier commissioners approve agreement for golf complex in Golden Gate Collier commissioners unanimously approved a long term lease and operating agreement to reopen the Golden Gate golf course Tuesday.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
NAPLES Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
‘Latinos in Action’ empowers all students to succeed WINK News talked with teachers who are a part of the program, helping kids reach their full potential.
Immokalee ‘The eyes always draw me in’; Immokalee portrait artist turns dark times into color One of Southwest Florida best portrait artist, Martha Maria Cantu, almost gave up art. Now she’s on the forefront of the city of Immokalee, to make her community filled with color.
GOLDEN GATE Collier commissioners approve agreement for golf complex in Golden Gate Collier commissioners unanimously approved a long term lease and operating agreement to reopen the Golden Gate golf course Tuesday.
Larry Bowman, Zachary Gray Kelly, Shamichael River 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. Larry Bowman Larry Bowman (DOB 7/10/81) – wanted in Lee County for violation of probation on an original charge of burglary. According to his arrest report, Bowman broke into a car at a local business, stealing thousands of dollars with of electronics and personal items. A witnessed saw the crime in progress and wrote down the license plate number of his car and quickly called it into police. Because of that, deputies were able to catch up to Bowman in quick fashion and arrest him for the break-in. That charge ended up being the final straw for Bowman, who had an extensive criminal history and, in fact, had only been released from prison four months prior. That charge landed him back in prison for five years, which was on top of his previous time in state lock-up for 18 years total, on previous charges of burglary, grand theft auto and the sale and delivery of cocaine in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Bowman is 6’1”, 185 pounds, and could be using the aliases of Cordell Mackey, Corey Bowman or Corey Brigith. Zachary Gray Kelly Zachary Gray Kelly (DOB 2/20/97) – wanted in Lee County for violation of probation on charges of burglary and grand theft. He was found guilty of breaking into his employer’s business after-hours and stealing, among other things, a large generator, gas cans, and pallets of wood. He then loaded up a friend’s truck and brought all the stolen goods to Sanibel Island for a bonfire party. After all the fun was over, Gray Kelly ditched the generator and never bothered to show back up for work. He has previous addresses of record in Lehigh, although could be living in the Estero area, near FGCU. He is 5’9”, 180 pounds and upon his arrest, he will be held without bond. Shamichael River Shamichael Rivers (DOB 9/6/84) – wanted for violation of community control in Lee County for two counts of possessing 10 or more forged notes. This charge stems from an incident when he got pulled over on I-75 for doing more than 20 miles an hour over the speed limit. A search of his car turned up a bag filled with counterfeit $50 bills. Detectives say the bills all had the same serial numbers and were missing several obvious security features. Rivers ended up fessing up to the crime and said that he printed up the fake money on his home computer using supplies he purchased at a local office goods store. Prior to this incident, Rivers had been jailed in Seminole County for the exact same crime. After serving time behind bars for the crime, he was released on community supervision, and earlier this month, he violated those terms – he’s been on the run now since September 2. Rivers is 6’2”, 155 pounds and upon his arrest, he will be held without bond. 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