Firefighters work to contain Myakka State Forest fireSpaceX launches flight test; spacecraft visible in Florida
Firefighters work to contain Myakka State Forest fire A brush fire near Myakka State Forest in Charlotte County left residents in fear as it threatened homes and property.
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.
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.
Firefighters work to contain Myakka State Forest fire A brush fire near Myakka State Forest in Charlotte County left residents in fear as it threatened homes and property.
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.
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.
Zachary Latham (Credits: Cumberland DOC booking photo; graphic by Inside Edition) An 18-year-old accused of killing a man in New Jersey and who was arrested Sunday in Lee County is out on bond. Investigators say Zachary Latham has a history of violence, even being accused of stabbing to death a neighbor last year in New Jersey for what prosecutors say was his attempt at being famous on TikTok. Latham was arrested late Sunday in south Lee County after he threatened a teen and tried to ram into the teen’s car. Latham was released Monday afternoon from the Lee County Jail on $40,000 bond. Many are asking why he was even allowed to be out of jail in New Jersey when he’s facing such serious charges there. The short answer: New Jersey doesn’t have a bail system like the one we have in Florida. Prosecutors there charged him with manslaughter and a judge let him go. Now that he’s in trouble again, New Jersey wants to put him back behind bars. The New Jersey incident began long before a death occurred, with Latham being confronted by neighbors over his erratic driving in their neighborhood. Latham recorded some of those confrontations for TikTok, and one of his videos garnered 3 million views, turning a neighborhood dispute into a social media curiosity. But it was on May 4, 2020, that the confrontations came to a head, and 51-year-old William Durham, a corrections officer and Latham’s neighbor, was stabbed to death by Latham, prosecutors say. During the argument, Latham returned to his house and came back with a Taser and knives. He claimed self-defense, but the Durhams’ attorney and prosecutors disagree. “It’s not self-defense. If it was self-defense, he would’ve entered the house and not come back out,” said Diane Ruberton, who represents the Durham family. Ruberton believes Latham hoped the confrontation would escalate. “He was clearly someone that wanted to be TikTok famous, quote-unquote, and it seems like his behavior was fueled by that motivation,” she said. Fast forward to this weekend in Lee County. The Florida Highway Patrol says Latham, who now lives in Naples, threatened a teenage driver and tried to ram his car along Ben Hill Griffin Parkway late Sunday. “Our concern always was that when he was released in New Jersey that his aggressive conduct would continue,” Ruberton said. WINK News tried to speak with Latham about the charges when he walked out of the Lee County Jail on Monday, but he wouldn’t talk. New Jersey prosecutors on Friday will ask a judge to issue a warrant for Latham’s arrest and extradite him. Prosecutors also charged some members of the Durham family for their roles in the confrontation.