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.
The Marco Patriots logo on the side of their trailer. (CREDIT: WINK News) The search continues for those who are missing after the devastation in Kentucky as the state deals with severe flooding leaving at least 19 people dead. The Kentucky National Guard tweeted out photos of a flight crew headed to the area with food and water to help those in desperate need. More help is on the way courtesy of the Marco Patriots from Southwest Florida. Friday night they’re driving to Kentucky to help in any way they can. WINK News met with part of the Marco Patriots team Friday afternoon off I-75 and spoke with them for a little bit. There were eager to get back on the interstate and head to eastern Kentucky to start helping victims of the deadly flood. The flooding is historic and deadly. The floodwaters destroying homes, roadways, and even bridges. To make matters worse, people are still unaccounted for. What the Marco Patriots are bringing to Kentucky to help with the flooding. (CREDIT: WINK News) “I have received notice that they have located the bodies of those four children,” Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said. “And I know will be contacting their parents. Means we’ve got at least six dead children.” Local outlets report the parents of the four children tried hanging on to them. Neighbors even tried throwing them a rope to save them, but it wasn’t enough. “This is a disaster,” said Marco Patriots board member and volunteer, Matt Melican. “And we’re prepared for that… do the best we can do.” Melican and the Marco Patriots felt a calling for help. They’ve responded to the aftermath of major hurricanes and natural disasters not just in Florida but across the country. “We kind of identified that (Hazard) as ground-zero,” Melican said. “That’s where we’re going to focus on to begin with.” They’re heading to Hazard, Kentucky one of the hardest hit areas where they’ll be cooking warm meals using equipment packed away in a trailer. Supplies the Marco Patriots are bringing to Kentucky. (CREDIT: WINK News) “We have the ability to feed up to say 1,000 people a day if we push it to our maximum,” Melican said. And eastern Kentuckians will need the help. Many lost everything as their neighbor’s homes washed away. “My mom and I bought that house together and I’d hate to lose it,” said flooding victim Joyce Brewer. “But right now, it’s not looking like we’re going to be able to save it.” So, in addition to warm meals, Marco Patriots will have supplies ready to hand out. “Diapers, personal hygiene products, paper products,” Melican said. “We’re going to address diapers and baby needs.” And they have the capabilities to help in other ways, including cleaning roadway debris. “We’ll be helpful however we can be,” Melican said. Friday night they’ll be on the road and expect to get to eastern Kentucky Saturday evening. They’ll have 10 volunteers helping for the three days they’ll spend over there. Click here to find out more information about the Marco Patriots and how they’re helping. Click here to find out how you can help in connection with the American Red Cross.