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 Collier County NAACP put together the MLK Day parade for the first time in three years in Naples. But, as people celebrated the great holiday, many also took time to reflect. Joyous and celebratory because it has been a long time since the community celebrated Doctor Martin Luther King altogether. But, among the dancing and music, there was also sincere gratitude for everything King did for black Americans. People marching in Naples celebrating MLK Day. CREDIT: WINK News The energy in Downtown Naples was infectious on Monday as the City of Naples hosted its first MLK Day parade in three years. Tim Stready, from Naples, lined up on 5th Avenue very early to be able to take everything in. “I think it’s for everybody, and it’s beautiful to see everybody come together,” Stready said. “It’s exciting.” A person marching holding a picture of MLK. CREDIT: WINK News While everyone enjoyed the entertainment, it was an opportune moment to look back on Dr. King’s legacy and the civil rights movement as a whole. “A day to think back to remember all those people that came before me and all the sacrifices they made in order for me to have some of the freedoms that I enjoy today,” Mamon Powers Jr., a Naples resident, said. “He had a vision, a dream, that everyone be treated fairly no matter what race or anything, you know what I mean, and back then it really was a dream, but now it’s, you know people are living up to it racism is still out there it’s never gonna end, but times have changed,” Danielle DeFranco, a Naples resident, said. The parade ended in Camibier Park, where booths were set up for different local organizations. People also took to the streets in Dunbar, where they marched with bells, whistles, and drums. The march symbolizes the march Dr. King took in 1965 and its impact on day-to-day life, even in 2023. Whether it was watched from the street or marched alongside those involved, every person WINK News spoke with said that they not only wanted to be a part of the march, they felt as if they had to. Jessie Strong was one of those people who simply couldn’t miss out on the event. Strong was one of many wearing an MLK Jr. shirt at the commemorative Dunbar march. MLK Day march in Dunbar. CREDIT: WINK News Tonya Rodriguez was another example of a person who couldn’t miss out on the event. “Every year that they began, I’ve always walked – this year, I cannot walk due to my medical reasons. But I will sit here and watch the rest of the world,” Rodreguez said. Over 100 people marched from the Dunbar community school, which ended at Centennial Park. The reasons they said they came out may be different, but it all boiled down to one. “There’s just so much unjust unrest, and to come out to put it, you know, on the back burner for right now. Let’s just forget about the bad for the day. And just think about all the marvelous things that Dr. Martin Luther King has done for us. Yes, I mean, look at the people. Chills, I get chills just watching this and what it represents,” Brenda Ruiz said while watching the march,” Brenda Ruiz said while watching the march. It’s not only what it represents, but it’s also who is being represented. “I think this is that thing where we’re actually teaching our young folks how important it is to always remember and always have that mindset of how we can do better as a community,” Tracy McMillion, the Dunbar fire chief, said. Poster made honoring MLK Day. CREDIT: WINK News It was all smiles at the Dunbar march, and it was beautiful to see the community come together. Chief McMillion said it’s important we have marches, like the one in Dunbar, every year so younger generations realize no matter their color or creed, we’re all equal.