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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
Suspect accused of robbing Gold Rush Arcade on Cypress Lake Drive. (CREDIT: SWFL Crime Stoppers) SWFL Crime Stoppers is looking for a suspect accused of taking a large amount of money from Gold Rush Arcade on Cypress Lake Drive on Aug. 4. Another arcade robbery and the crook is still on the loose, video shows them calmly walking out of the arcade with a bag full of cash. An employee at a barbeque restaurant told deputies he thinks he served the would-be robbery suspect just 15 minutes before the robbery took place. He said the woman he served was acting suspiciously and was wearing the same clothing as the person who robbed The Gold Rush Arcade minutes later. While investigators have not shared details on the person they’re searching for, they’re hoping someone recognizes the individual from the arcade’s surveillance video. The person walks right up to the employee counter and investigators said the suspect passed a note demanding cash. And, less than 60 seconds later, the person walks out of the arcade heading east on Cypress Lake Drive. “It’s possible some of these robbers were actually customers at some of these facilities,” said Rich Kolko, safety and security specialist. “So, they’ve been at these places. They see how much cash is there. They see how quickly the cash moves around the room. Does it go into a safe? Where is it stored? They consider it an easy mark.” WINK News spoke with employees at the businesses east of the arcade and one person said he spoke with deputies believing he served the suspect 15 minutes before the robbery. “Kind of like ‘stuttery’ and quick. And then we usually have them pull into a parking spot and then we bring their order out when it’s ready,” said Landon Flett, who works near the arcade. “She wouldn’t pull into a parking spot. She pulled up right alongside of the sidewalk. And then she tried to leave actually before we could give her her food.” It’s unclear if it’s the same person or not, but Flett saw the surveillance video for himself and said the woman he served was wearing the same clothing. “She was rushing out of here. And when she paid, she paid with cash,” said Flett. “And I noticed she was like digging through a ‘zip-lock’ bag of cash to pay. And I was like, ‘seems a little strange’.” The business is sending its surveillance video to the sheriff’s office. And Flett said he’ll feel a sense of pride if it ends up leading deputies to the person who robbed the arcade. “It’s weird… um… especially if it was the same person,” said Flett. “That’s weird that they like, ‘hey let me get a quick bite, then go rob a casino’.” On August 4, 2022, the suspect entered Gold Rush Arcade located on Cypress Lake Dr., passed a note demanding money and fled the business on foot. If anyone has any information, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/IZBa9jgICG — SWFL Crime Stoppers (@SWFLCrime8477) August 5, 2022 If you have any information on this incident or can identify the pictured individual, call Crime Stoppers 1-800-780-TIPS (8477), submit a tip online at SWFL Crime Stoppers. WINK News reached out to investigators for more details on this crime, including exactly how much money was taken, we’re waiting to hear back.