Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
Red tide advisory issued for Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach The Florida Department of Health issued a red tide advisory after presence of the algae bloom was found near Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach in Collier County.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
Red tide advisory issued for Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach The Florida Department of Health issued a red tide advisory after presence of the algae bloom was found near Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach in Collier County.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
Jasmine and Samantha Vienza with their Petland dogs, Nala and Bailey. Credit: WINK News Another family was upset after buying dogs from PetLand Naples and later finding out they were sick. Two sisters told WINK News they brought home two new family members only to find out the puppies were sick with parasites. It became a financial and emotional burden. When Samantha Vizena and her sister Jasmine saw the WINK News story about Justin Roberts, the man who purchased a puppy from PetLand Naples only to find out it was sick, they thought it sounded familiar. “I feel so bad for the other family,” Samantha said. Samantha and Jasmine both purchased puppies from PetLand Naples in July 2021. Samantha picked Bailey, a miniature Schnauzzie, while Jasmine picked Nala, a poodle. Within just a few days, however, the sisters began noticing something was wrong with both of their dogs. “She was having serious diarrhea, very loose stools,” Samantha said. “She starts getting sick; I find out she has parasites,” Jasmine said. Vet records show the dogs had a parasite called Giardia. According to the CDC, Giardia can be transmitted to other dogs and humans. “It was heartbreaking. Because she’s my best friend, you know, she’s an emotional support dog. She’s one of the best animals I’ve ever met,” Jasmine said. Nala was treated for parasites and eventually recovered. Baily also recovered from parasites but continued having issues. Miniature schnauzer Bailey. Credit: WINK News “She was passing out, hyper, salivating, couldn’t couldn’t keep her eyes open,” Samantha said. “Since Samantha got Baily from Petland, the dog has had recurrent problems with intestinal parasites, both Giardia and Coccidia. She has episodes where she will become increasingly agitated and hyperventilate and hypersalivate,” says a word-for-word case summary from Southwest Florida Veterinary Specialists from Nov. 2021. “We love our dogs as if they were our own kids; we take care of them,” Samantha said. “These dogs deserve a healthy, happy chance, not having to spend the first six months of their life fighting for their life.” Jasmine and Samantha told WINK News they never placed a complaint with PetLand because, in the puppy warranty, it says PetLand Naples will give credit towards buying another puppy. “Why would I have you give me the money back for the amount that I paid for this dog, so that I can go purchase another dog from your facility?” Samantha said. “I am already dealing with health issues for a dog that I absolutely adore and wouldn’t trade her for the world,” Samantha said. WINK News reached out to PetLand Naples about the puppies. The response: “PetLand Naples was unaware of the health issues these puppies faced since they were taken home by their owners two years ago. If our Naples location had been notified, we would have offered assistance to the family. Hundreds of puppies have been taken home by Naples and Southwest Florida families since we opened our doors to the community.”