Trumparilla Boat Parade kicks off in Fort MyersThe Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropics
FORT MYERS Trumparilla Boat Parade kicks off in Fort Myers The Lee County GOP is hosting the Trumparilla Boat Parade in support of the Republican nominee.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropics Get ready for a typical Southwest Florida weekend. It’s going to feel like the triple digits before rain rolls in and we’re watching the tropics.
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 charged 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.
FORT MYERS Trumparilla Boat Parade kicks off in Fort Myers The Lee County GOP is hosting the Trumparilla Boat Parade in support of the Republican nominee.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropics Get ready for a typical Southwest Florida weekend. It’s going to feel like the triple digits before rain rolls in and we’re watching the tropics.
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 charged 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.
Elias Castaneda, Amy Gormley, Rebecca Romano 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. Elias Castaneda Elias Castaneda (DOB 1/15/89) – wanted in Lee County for a bench warrant for failure to appear on a charge of sexual activity with a child & lewd or lascivious battery. The 12-year-old girl said Castaneda would have her come to his room, at which point he would sexually assault her. Crime Stoppers said these actions continued over time, with Castaneda telling the girl through Facebook Messenger that everyone was doing it and that it was good for her. When the victim’s parent found the Facebook messages, she contacted the police. After being confronted with the charges, Castaneda was arrested but was quickly released on bond. He has now skipped bond and hasn’t been seen in a few weeks, triggering a new warrant for his arrest last week. He is 5’5”, 170 pounds and was last known to be living in East Fort Myers. And upon his arrest, he will be held without bond. Amy Gormley Amy Gromley (DOB 11/3/87) – wanted in Lee County for violation of probation for burglary and theft (third conviction). Her current legal woes came on the heels of Gromley being fired from a local business after being accused of stealing. Two weeks later, someone broke into the business in the early morning hours, disabled the alarm, and drained the safe of all the cash. What she forgot is that the surveillance cameras were still operable, and caught Gromley in the act. As it turns out, she was able to access the store without being noticed initially because she had retained the store’s key when she was fired. After being arrested for the crime, she was released on probation, which she violated earlier this month. Gromley has a history of theft and drugs – two things that usually go hand in hand. She has 10 bookings to date, on charges of burglary, lots of thefts, drugs, resisting and battery on a law enforcement officer. She is 5’3”, 150 pounds and was last known to be living in the Fort Myers Shores area. Rebecca Romano Rebecca Romano (DOB 7/14/85) – wanted in Lee County on a bench warrant for failure to appear in court for DUI (three or more in 10 years) and three counts of the possession of a controlled substance. Romano was found slumped over the wheel of her car in a Lehigh Acres neighborhood. When law enforcement arrived, officers said Romano was incoherent, rambling with different stories that ranged from going to visit her mom to needing to do her laundry. She failed a series of field sobriety tests and was jailed for DUI – this being her third offense in less than 10 years. As it turns out, she also was in the possession of heroin, crack cocaine, and several narcotic pills. She ended up spending three months in the Lee County Jail for that crime before being released pending a court hearing. But when her name came up on the docket a few weeks ago, Romano was a no-show. To date, she has nine bookings on charges of DUI, assault, battery, burglary, resisting, drug possession and hit and run. She is 5’4”, 115 pounds and was last known to be living in downtown Fort Myers. And upon her arrest, she will be held without bond. CAPTURED Aamier Williams, Brian Welch Aamier Williams – was wanted in Lee County for a felony bench warrant for failure to appear on a charge of lewd or lascivious battery. Brian Welch – was wanted in Lee County for violation of probation for burglary, 5 counts of grand theft of a firearm, and illegal weapons possession. 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