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.
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.”