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.
Dakotah Hartley, Jay Jordan, Kent Lindor 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 fugitives wanted by Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. Dakotah Hartley Dakotah Hartley (DOB 12/19/98) – wanted in Lee County for violation of probation for burglary. Back in May, it was discovered that the baseball clubhouse at Estero High School had been broken into, during a time when the school had been closed for two months at that point due to COVID. School officials found the clubhouse littered with empty alcohol containers, tobacco and human waste, and baseball equipment stolen, as well as a P3 gaming system. The next night, deputies on patrol noticed lights on in the building and found Hartley inside. When questioned by deputies, Hartley said that he didn’t even realize he was on school grounds and was just looking for a place to sleep. After serving his time behind bars, Hartley was released on probation, and last month, he violated those terms. He is 5’10”, 150 pounds, and is believed to be in the Estero area. He has several tattoos, including a broken heart with tears under his right eye and the word “loyalty” on his left hand. And upon his arrest, he will be held without bond. Jay Jordan Jay Jordan (DOB 10/11/81) – wanted in Lee County for violation of probation for the possession of a controlled substance. Earlier this year, Cape cops spotted Jordan weaving in and out of traffic on Cape Coral Parkway. When they pulled him over, they found that he had heroin hidden in his phone case. He was jailed for that charge, then released on probation, which he violated a couple of weeks ago. He is a registered convicted felon with 24 bookings locally, as well as three stints in state prison for burglary, drugs, and theft. His local arrest record includes charges of carjacking, thefts, fraud, multiple counts of DUI, child neglect, robbery, contempt, and battery. He was last known to be living in Cape Coral, but also has connections in the Pine Manor area. He is 5’11”, 190 pounds and could be using the alias of Christopher Jordan. He has several tattoos, including Egyptian wings on his chest, angels on both shoulders and the word “vendetta” on his right leg. Kent Lindor Kent Lindor (DOB 10/8/85) – wanted in Collier County for aggravated battery with a firearm and a bench warrant for two counts of failure to register as a sex offender. He’s a convicted felon and a repeat offender who has been jailed five times previously in Collier and been sent to state prison twice for dealing cocaine and lewd and lascivious battery. Detectives say that while he was on probation for the drug charges, he was engaging in sexual activity with a young teenager. Now, as a sex offender, he has to stay away from parks, schools, playgrounds and anywhere children congregate, as well as keeping tabs with law enforcement, which he has failed to do. His local priors include the possession of cocaine, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, armed robbery, and failure to register as a sex offender. He is 6’0”, 200 pounds, and was last known to be living in Golden Gate Estates. He also goes by the street name of “Yoda.” 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