Trump fined $1K for gag order violation in hush money case as judge warns of possible jail timeMan arrested after police respond to shooting outside Cape Coral home
NEW YORK Trump fined $1K for gag order violation in hush money case as judge warns of possible jail time The judge presiding over Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial has fined him $1,000 for violating his gag order and has sternly warned the former president that additional violation could result in jail time.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested after police respond to shooting outside Cape Coral home A man has been taken into custody after a reported shooting in a Cape Coral neighborhood where a car was found with at least one bullet hole.
Charlotte County home sellers had 2nd highest profit margin in Q1 While nationwide profit margins for home sales decreased 55%, in Charlotte County the profit margin for sellers rose to 103.1% for the first three months of the year.
FORT MYERS Second teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller to face charges as an adult A second teen will face adult charges in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller.
FORT MYERS Man accused of murder in Fort Myers will be in court for arraignment The man accused of shooting and killing a man near Roberto Clemente Park in Fort Myers is scheduled to be in court today.
FORT MYERS Black bear captured after running through parking lot in downtown Fort Myers Officers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission tranquilized and captured a Florida black bear spotted in downtown Fort Myers on Monday morning.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 ATVs ticketed at Barefoot Lake after owner bars public Two ATVs were issued tickets at Barefoot Lake and towed away over the weekend after the property owner decided to bar the public.
WINK NEWS Hot and dry Monday afternoon before isolated storms pop up this evening On Monday morning, the weather is starting mild and humid with temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Firefighters respond to dumpster fire at FGCU San Carlos Park Fire District responded to a dumpster fire Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS FGCU students affected by Covid celebrate first commencement ceremony Graduation is a right of passage from school to the real world, but for these students, reality hit them in 2020.
PUNTA GORDA Motorcycle crash leaves 1 dead One person has died after a motorcycle crash in Charlotte County.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Know your risk Hurricane season starts on June 1st, but the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated the week of May 5 through May 11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Each day, Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler will be highlighting ways to stay prepared ahead of this year’s hurricane season.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Stay alert – chance of showers and storms on Sunday Hot, humid, and more rain for parts of Southwest Florida on Sunday.
CAPE CORAL What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along On Friday, WINK News got to ride along to see just what people are doing that could be wasting water.
NEW YORK Trump fined $1K for gag order violation in hush money case as judge warns of possible jail time The judge presiding over Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial has fined him $1,000 for violating his gag order and has sternly warned the former president that additional violation could result in jail time.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested after police respond to shooting outside Cape Coral home A man has been taken into custody after a reported shooting in a Cape Coral neighborhood where a car was found with at least one bullet hole.
Charlotte County home sellers had 2nd highest profit margin in Q1 While nationwide profit margins for home sales decreased 55%, in Charlotte County the profit margin for sellers rose to 103.1% for the first three months of the year.
FORT MYERS Second teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller to face charges as an adult A second teen will face adult charges in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller.
FORT MYERS Man accused of murder in Fort Myers will be in court for arraignment The man accused of shooting and killing a man near Roberto Clemente Park in Fort Myers is scheduled to be in court today.
FORT MYERS Black bear captured after running through parking lot in downtown Fort Myers Officers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission tranquilized and captured a Florida black bear spotted in downtown Fort Myers on Monday morning.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 ATVs ticketed at Barefoot Lake after owner bars public Two ATVs were issued tickets at Barefoot Lake and towed away over the weekend after the property owner decided to bar the public.
WINK NEWS Hot and dry Monday afternoon before isolated storms pop up this evening On Monday morning, the weather is starting mild and humid with temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Firefighters respond to dumpster fire at FGCU San Carlos Park Fire District responded to a dumpster fire Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS FGCU students affected by Covid celebrate first commencement ceremony Graduation is a right of passage from school to the real world, but for these students, reality hit them in 2020.
PUNTA GORDA Motorcycle crash leaves 1 dead One person has died after a motorcycle crash in Charlotte County.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Know your risk Hurricane season starts on June 1st, but the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated the week of May 5 through May 11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Each day, Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler will be highlighting ways to stay prepared ahead of this year’s hurricane season.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Stay alert – chance of showers and storms on Sunday Hot, humid, and more rain for parts of Southwest Florida on Sunday.
CAPE CORAL What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along On Friday, WINK News got to ride along to see just what people are doing that could be wasting water.
Kyashirah Hunter, Seneca Milledge, Sam Sebastian 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. Kyashirah Hunter Kyashirah Hunter (DOB 1/27/97) – wanted in Lee County for violation of probation on a grand theft charge. Deputies say she was working as a cashier for Walmart and made a series of register voids over the course of about a month, and gave merchandise to certain customers without any payment being made. An investigation into all of her transactions shows that some of those transactions were for as little as 96 cents and some exceeding $800. In total, Wal Mart was able to account for at least $3,000 in fraudulent transactions under Hunter’s employee login. Additionally, video surveillance also showed her allowing certain customers to wheel out entire cartfuls of merchandise without paying anything at all, or on some occasions just a few dollars. Her alleged illegal actions finally caught up with her, and a warrant for her arrest was issued in December – and she’s been on the run ever since. She is 5’4”, 300 pounds and upon her arrest, she will be held without bond. Seneca Milledge Seneca Milledge (DOB 6/28/77) – wanted in Lee County for violation of community control for selling cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school. He has spent the last 28 years in trouble with the law, with 28 local bookings and four stints in state prison since 1992. Over the years, Milledge has been busted for multiple counts of drug dealing, battery/domestic violence, contempt, robbery, burglary, grand theft, resisting, aggravated assault, and the possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He’s also served 15 years total in state lock up, in addition to his local time behind bars. He is 5’9”, 215 pounds, and has multiple tattoos, including the name Cashari and Shania on his right arm, Lil Sen with dice on his left arm, and the name Telesia on his neck. Sam Sebastian Sam Sebastian (DOB 3/5/79) – wanted in Lee County for the possession of a controlled substance and driving with a revoked license. This guy has been a familiar face to law enforcement since 1997, with more than 20 arrests between Lee, Charlotte, and Sarasota Counties. His current warrant, which was issued on February 22nd. Sebastian continues to get behind the wheel, despite the fact that his license has been revoked three times already. In Lee County, he’s been booked 17 times for lots and lots of drug charges, resisting, evidence tampering, parole violation, lewd and lascivious behavior, and multiple counts of indecent exposure. According to Cape Coral Police, Sebastian was found at one point naked and drunk at a bus stop, committing a lewd act in front of very young children. He is 5’10”, 180 pounds, and was last known to be living in the Cape, although he has previous addresses of record in the North Naples area. He has several tattoos on his neck, the names Sam and Monica on his left hand, a knife on his right leg, and the name Polly on his right arm. CAPTURED [CAPTURED] Hakema Brown (DOB 3/3/79) – wanted in Lee County for violation of probation – possession of cocaine. His current woes started with something as minor as a traffic stop, which quickly morphed into a felony arrest. When officers pulled him over, they first noticed that his vehicle reeked of marijuana. As it turns out, pot wasn’t the only illegal substance in Brown’s possession, with a considerable amount of cocaine stashed in the car, as well. This wasn’t Brown’s first go-around with the law, with 32 previous bookings under his belt for charges that include battery, obstruction, domestic violence, resisting, hit and run, grand theft auto, fleeing and eluding, burglary, the sale and delivery of cocaine and heroin, and being a deadbeat dad, among other crimes. He’s also been sent to the state pen six times for burglary, grand theft and drug charges, and, in fact, his last prison release was barely seven months ago, and already he’s found himself back in trouble with the law. He is a registered convicted felon who is 5’6”, 210 pounds. He has multiple tattoos, including “239 Boyz” on his hands, “freak lady” on his right leg “Tisha Boy” on his left arm and a Bible on his right arm. He was last known to be living in Lehigh 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