Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience storeWINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, inappropriate texts and Donut shop debacle
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BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
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FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
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FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
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FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, inappropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
Justin Emery Mitchell, Allan Roachford, Derrick Ross. 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. Justin Emery Mitchell Justin Emery Mitchell (DOB 2/14/85) – wanted in Collier County for violation of state probation for the possession of a controlled substance and petit theft (third or subsequent offense). He is a repeat offender with eight previous bookings in Collier County on charges of grand theft, dealing in stolen property, the possession of heroin and fraud. He’s also been sent to prison twice. Although he’s wanted in Collier, and was last known to be living in Golden Gate City, there’s a chance he could also be laying low in Fort Myers or North Naples, where he has been known to work under the table as a mover and a construction laborer. He is 6’1”, 277 pounds, with numerous tattoos on his back and arms. Allan Roachford Allan Roachford (DOB 5/18/96) – wanted in Lee County on an order revoking pretrial supervision for the sale and delivery of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell. Detectives say they pulled Roachford over for a traffic stop when they caught him red-handed with a significant stash of meth, pot, and fentanyl, all cut and ready for distribution. After spending two months in lock up, Rochford was released, but now a judge has revoked his freedom and has ordered him back to jail. Over the years, Rochford has been arrested for a collection of crimes, including assault, battery, burglary, grand theft, resisting, weapons and lots of drug charges. He is 5’8”, 150 pounds, with a collection of colorful tattoos, including “Mommas Boy” inked on his chest, praying hands, and a rosary on his right leg, teardrops, and other miscellaneous artwork on his face. Derrick Ross Derrick Ross (DOB 11/27/90) – wanted in Lee County on an order revoking pretrial supervision for aggravated stalking on a child under 16 years of age, battery, trespassing, and stalking. The victim said Ross was following her and her four-year-old granddaughter in two Lehigh Acres stores. The victim said Ross, who was a total stranger to her, walked up to the little girl and offered her candy. When she said no, he continued to follow them out of the store and into a second one. The woman immediately sought the help of store employees, who called police and ushered the two into a storage room to get away from Ross. He continued to follow in close pursuit and even fought with the employees in an attempt to get to the victims. When deputies arrived on the scene, Ross said he thought something was off about the woman and child and that he was just trying to help the little girl. That excuse didn’t fare well and Ross was arrested for aggravated stalking and battery. He was released a short time later, but a judge has since rescinded his freedom and this week issued a new warrant for his arrest. Ross is 5’10”, 170 pounds and was last known to be living in east Lee County. SERIES: See all previous Most Wanted Wednesday fugitives 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