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.
Credit: WINK News A Fort Myers man was killed in a hit-and-run crash while riding a bicycle across US-41 in San Carlos Park Thursday night. Now, authorities are saying hit-and-run crashes increase during the holidays. They say this comes down to there being more traveled and more people driving impaired. And, in just days, Florida’s Attorney General will discuss dangerous driving during the holidays. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a pickup truck driven by an unidentified person was traveling south in the inside lane of US-41 around 9:30 p.m. A car driven by a 35-year-old woman from Naples was traveling south on US-41, behind the pickup. The 69-year-old man riding a bicycle was crossing the southbound lanes of US-41 when the pickup truck collided with him. The cyclist landed in the inside lane of US-41, south of where he was struck. The car drove over him, lost control and collided with a tree in the median, the woman receiving minor injuries. The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The pickup truck driver left the scene of the crash with the bicycle wedged underneath the vehicle. The pickup was later found on Doral Drive, abandoned by the driver, around 1 mile away from the scene. Troopers say drivers must stay on scene not only because it’s the law but also because it’s the right thing to do. They believe it could save a person’s life, and you could avoid jail time. US-41 is a busy road. Car crashes are bound to happen here and often do. Madison Cox lives in Lee County. “I was worried I was going to get in a car crash because I almost got involved like basically in like a four-car crash going southbound on 41,” Cox said. John Celestino also lives in Lee County. “I’ve definitely seen a lot of accidents on 41 driving home from work. I get out when it gets a little bit darker outside,” Celestino said. These drivers say they’ve seen multiple crashes up and down US-41 in Lee County. “It’s like, surprising, but not at the same time. And that’s like, What’s sad about it is that,” said Cox. “You can kind of see a lot of everything on this road. I think that people should be more aware of that,” Celestino said. People in San Carlos Park say always being cautious is the key. “I would want to keep them as safe as possible, because like, I would want it, someone, if I had to do it. I would want to feel safe,” said Cox. Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to contact FHP at (850) 617-2302 or Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-8477. Troopers say just one tip could help solve this case and bring closure to a victim’s family this holiday season. The Florida Highway Patrol no longer releases the identities of people involved in vehicle crashes, citing Marsy’s Law.