Fort Myers riverfront condo One breaks groundFormer Hendry County deputy found guilty after knocking handcuffed man unconscious
Fort Myers riverfront condo One breaks ground Almost 20 years have passed since the last riverfront condominium project rose along the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers.
Former Hendry County deputy found guilty after knocking handcuffed man unconscious A former Hendry County Sheriff’s Office deputy could face prison time for his use of unreasonable force on a man who was being held for a domestic violence call.
1 killed in Collier County crash, FHP investigating The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle crash on I-75 at the 97-mile marker in Collier County.
Lehigh Acres Man arrested for crashing into Lehigh Acres duplex, damages several vehicles The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of crashing his vehicle into a Lehigh Acres duplex.
Pedestrian killed while attempting to cross Hancock Bridge Parkway The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian attempting to cross Hancock Bridge Parkway in Lee County.
WINK NEWS Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warm with a few showers this Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking the continuing stretch of warmer conditions along with a few rain showers this Monday.
DeSoto County teen faces sentencing for killing teen at fair A teenager will face sentencing Monday for shooting and killing another teenager at the DeSoto County Fair.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Puppy Bowl highlights shelter’s need for loving homes The Cape Coral Animal Shelter hosted its third annual Puppy Bowl late Sunday morning. The event aimed to highlight puppies in need of homes.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Car crashes into Lehigh duplex A car crashed into a duplex early Sunday morning in Lehigh Acres causing confusion for the building’s residents.
WINK News Photos of the Week Feb. 2 – Feb. 8 This Week’s edition features live music, some familiar faces wearing red and a fabulous charity event
FORT MYERS Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort Myers Drivers along Interstate 75 near Colonial Boulevard can expect changes soon.
the weather authority Sun and clouds with a stray shower possible The Weather Authority says sun and clouds overhead will lead to another day with above-average temperatures.
FORT MYERS LCSO offering youth boxing program The Lee County Sheriff’s Office youth boxing program is your kid’s golden ticket to mastering the art of self-defense.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man speaks on helping apprehend armed 13-year-old The man who helped apprehend an armed 13-year-old spoke on the incident.
Fort Myers riverfront condo One breaks ground Almost 20 years have passed since the last riverfront condominium project rose along the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers.
Former Hendry County deputy found guilty after knocking handcuffed man unconscious A former Hendry County Sheriff’s Office deputy could face prison time for his use of unreasonable force on a man who was being held for a domestic violence call.
1 killed in Collier County crash, FHP investigating The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle crash on I-75 at the 97-mile marker in Collier County.
Lehigh Acres Man arrested for crashing into Lehigh Acres duplex, damages several vehicles The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of crashing his vehicle into a Lehigh Acres duplex.
Pedestrian killed while attempting to cross Hancock Bridge Parkway The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian attempting to cross Hancock Bridge Parkway in Lee County.
WINK NEWS Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warm with a few showers this Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking the continuing stretch of warmer conditions along with a few rain showers this Monday.
DeSoto County teen faces sentencing for killing teen at fair A teenager will face sentencing Monday for shooting and killing another teenager at the DeSoto County Fair.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Puppy Bowl highlights shelter’s need for loving homes The Cape Coral Animal Shelter hosted its third annual Puppy Bowl late Sunday morning. The event aimed to highlight puppies in need of homes.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Car crashes into Lehigh duplex A car crashed into a duplex early Sunday morning in Lehigh Acres causing confusion for the building’s residents.
WINK News Photos of the Week Feb. 2 – Feb. 8 This Week’s edition features live music, some familiar faces wearing red and a fabulous charity event
FORT MYERS Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort Myers Drivers along Interstate 75 near Colonial Boulevard can expect changes soon.
the weather authority Sun and clouds with a stray shower possible The Weather Authority says sun and clouds overhead will lead to another day with above-average temperatures.
FORT MYERS LCSO offering youth boxing program The Lee County Sheriff’s Office youth boxing program is your kid’s golden ticket to mastering the art of self-defense.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man speaks on helping apprehend armed 13-year-old The man who helped apprehend an armed 13-year-old spoke on the incident.
Sheriff Carmine Marceno giving out an award for saving a deputy’s life. (Credit: WINK News) Deputies and troopers were honored for putting their lives at risk to save others on Wednesday. In March, Deputy Rafael Jaquez was shot after deputies stopped a car with the wrong tags in Lehigh Acres, and the suspect opened fire. Days later, Jaquez was released from the hospital and given a promotion to detective. Detective Jaquez is released from the hospital. (Credit: Lee County Sheriff’s Office) Detective Jaquez remembers the people who saved his life, and on Wednesday, Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno rewarded them for their heroic efforts. The Florida Highway Patrol troopers involved received life-saving awards, and the Lee County Sheriff’s deputies were awarded combat crosses. Detective Jaquez was handed the wounded deputy award. Award handed out during Wednesday’s ceremony. (Credit: WINK News) Detective Jaquez will never forget the scene from March 17, 2022. “I remember being in pain. I remember. You know, everyone responding to me, I remember seeing several deputies that I’m familiar with,” said Jaquez. That was the day Jaquez encountered a do-or-die situation. A grandmother driving a blue Chevy Equinox ran through a stop sign. Eventually, the driver pulled over at SR-82 and Gunnery Road. Jaquez said he immediately recognized the passenger as Tyler James Phillips, who was involved in several crimes. It turns out that the vehicle he was in had stolen tags. Tyler James Phillips (Credit: Lee County Sheriff’s Office) “I can guarantee you he wasn’t thinking he was going to be in a shooting two minutes later. That business changes so fast. And we train and train and train because how you train is how you perform,” said Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno. Marceno said when Jaquez and another deputy tried to get Phillips out of the car to investigate, he refused, cursed, and told his grandmother to drive away. Shooting scene on SR-82 and Gunnery Road. (Credit: WINK News) Phillips then reached underneath his passenger seat, grabbed a handgun, and fired at least two times in Jaquez’s direction. Then he swung open the car door and ran to the sidewalk, pointing his weapon at Jaquez again and firing. This time, the first round struck Jaquez’s elbow. Jaquez met deadly force with deadly force and fired back. “I’ve never been in that type of situation. I’ve been in other situations, but not me, you know, being shot and shooting back and all that, but it was tough. You know, I got through it. And I learned from it, you know, and I’m moving forward,” said Jaquez. “Thank God that suspect is no longer with us and can’t commit any deadly force against anyone else,” said Marceno. Deputies watched Phillips collapse near a sloped embankment. He did not survive. His grandmother, who was in the car, was not injured. WINK News called Phillips’ grandmother. She said she doesn’t remember much from that day. As for Jaquez, FHP troopers rushed in to help him, wrapped him in a tourniquet, and got him to Gulf Coast Medical Center. Jaquez is officially back at work and testing out his new title; detective.