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.
Alligator caught on Sanibel. CREDIT: WINK News Merely a few hours after a victim on Sanibel was bitten on the leg, a video shows an eight-foot gator being pulled from the water on Rabbit Road. The trappers then went across the street and caught a seven-foot alligator because it wasn’t entirely clear which gator attacked the victim. Sanibel Fire told WINK News a third gator was too small, so trappers didn’t take it away. But the two that were caught by trappers are believed to have been in the pond for around 20 years. Neighbors were of the opinion the reptiles are friends rather than monsters. One of the gators caught after a person was bitten on Sanibel. CREDIT: WINK News Trappers lassoed the eight-foot alligator, dragging it out of the pond. Wasting no time, the alligator spun into a death roll, fighting against the trappers with everything it had. Trappers patiently let the animal exhaust itself before getting it into a truck and taking it away. Trappers wrapped up a second gator measuring seven feet long in another pond across the road and took it away. The American Alligator has one of the strongest bites at nearly 3,000 pounds per square inch (PSI) in the animal kingdom. However, because gators are relatively weak when opening their jaws, trappers can use a rope or strong tape to keep them shut. “If they’re too big, over six feet, then they’re probably being euthanized, which is a very upsetting thing to me,” Sanibel Fire medical director Dr. Benjamin Abo said. Two gators getting punished for a singular minor bite. “This is their home. They belong here,” a neighbor named Mos said. “It’s really sad,” said Mos. Abo told WINK News the victim works for a company subcontracted by the state. “I find that they usually don’t get any training whatsoever. They get the contracts; then they get the workers to come out and do the dirty work,” Dr. Abo said. Tuesday afternoon, the same workers were back cleaning debris from the pond and sitting in a small boat. Dr. Abo said that having no training is a recipe for disaster. “The fire chief for Sanibel fire and I were just worried because there is no one advocating for them. They get the workers; they’re out there. They’re working hard not giving proper supplies. Because if it’s not mandated, then a lot of the companies won’t do it,” Abo said. But, that could be avoided. “But no one’s advocating to make sure that they’re educated or equipped for it,” Dr. Abo said. Neighbors told WINK News they hope the workers get the training they need. But Dr. Abo is afraid something like this could happen again. “This is going to happen again,” Dr. Abo said. Dr. Abo said he and the fire chief are trying to get a list of the contracted groups to talk to them about safety. In the meantime, he plans to make flyers talking about safety in the water and pass them out anywhere her can.