Better Business Bureau alerts public to rise in fake pet adsBoy with autism drowns in Fort Myers pond
Better Business Bureau alerts public to rise in fake pet ads The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about the rise of fraudulent pet adoption schemes during the holiday season.
FORT MYERS Boy with autism drowns in Fort Myers pond A Fort Myers family is heartbroken they will never get see their little boy running around smiling again after he drowned in Lee County.
NAPLES Man arrested for sex crimes with underage girl on Naples Pier A Naples man has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a minor on the Naples Pier.
Page Field Opportunities await in Lee County’s Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program Lee County will soon have a new civil air patrol squadron, but they need people interested in joining to make this happen.
Southwest Florida leaders react to President Biden’s pardon of Hunter Biden Southwest Florida leaders are weighing in Monday evening on President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter.
Who is responsible for the Black Friday traffic nightmare at Miromar Outlets? Thousands of people were trapped in their cars for hours at Miromar Outlets in Estero on Black Friday. On Monday, WINK News obtained the contract between the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Miromar Outlets, which sheds light on how traffic got as bad as it did.
FGCU FGCU volleyball heads to Salt Lake City for NCAA Tournament FGCU volleyball is off to Salt Lake City to compete in its fourth straight NCAA Tournament, starting with fifth-seed Marquette in the first round.
New cameras crackdown on speeding in school zones Hendry County Schools has launched a program to crack down on speeding in school zones.
Online vs. in-store: How shoppers are tackling Cyber Monday Just when you thought it was safe to put your credit card away, Cyber Monday takes another bite out of your budget.
NAPLES Shy Wolf Sanctuary receives $150,000 donation The Shy Wolf Sanctuary, one of Naples’s hidden gems, is now benefiting from a healthy donation from Thomas Golisano.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man arrested for shooting bicyclist with shotgun A man in Fort Myers has been arrested after he allegedly shot a bicyclist with a shotgun.
tice New details after woman stabbed, boyfriend beat up in late-night Tice home invasion Deputies have released details after arresting a Tice man after a reported stabbing that left a woman injured and a man assaulted in Lee County.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte man accused of storing child porn on Xbox A Port Charlotte man has been arrested and accused of storing child pornography on his Xbox.
FORT MYERS Man accused of stealing Twisted Tea from Fort Myers gas station Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man accused of stealing a 12-pack of Twisted Tea from a Fort Myers gas station.
Better Business Bureau alerts public to rise in fake pet ads The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about the rise of fraudulent pet adoption schemes during the holiday season.
FORT MYERS Boy with autism drowns in Fort Myers pond A Fort Myers family is heartbroken they will never get see their little boy running around smiling again after he drowned in Lee County.
NAPLES Man arrested for sex crimes with underage girl on Naples Pier A Naples man has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a minor on the Naples Pier.
Page Field Opportunities await in Lee County’s Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program Lee County will soon have a new civil air patrol squadron, but they need people interested in joining to make this happen.
Southwest Florida leaders react to President Biden’s pardon of Hunter Biden Southwest Florida leaders are weighing in Monday evening on President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter.
Who is responsible for the Black Friday traffic nightmare at Miromar Outlets? Thousands of people were trapped in their cars for hours at Miromar Outlets in Estero on Black Friday. On Monday, WINK News obtained the contract between the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Miromar Outlets, which sheds light on how traffic got as bad as it did.
FGCU FGCU volleyball heads to Salt Lake City for NCAA Tournament FGCU volleyball is off to Salt Lake City to compete in its fourth straight NCAA Tournament, starting with fifth-seed Marquette in the first round.
New cameras crackdown on speeding in school zones Hendry County Schools has launched a program to crack down on speeding in school zones.
Online vs. in-store: How shoppers are tackling Cyber Monday Just when you thought it was safe to put your credit card away, Cyber Monday takes another bite out of your budget.
NAPLES Shy Wolf Sanctuary receives $150,000 donation The Shy Wolf Sanctuary, one of Naples’s hidden gems, is now benefiting from a healthy donation from Thomas Golisano.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man arrested for shooting bicyclist with shotgun A man in Fort Myers has been arrested after he allegedly shot a bicyclist with a shotgun.
tice New details after woman stabbed, boyfriend beat up in late-night Tice home invasion Deputies have released details after arresting a Tice man after a reported stabbing that left a woman injured and a man assaulted in Lee County.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte man accused of storing child porn on Xbox A Port Charlotte man has been arrested and accused of storing child pornography on his Xbox.
FORT MYERS Man accused of stealing Twisted Tea from Fort Myers gas station Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man accused of stealing a 12-pack of Twisted Tea from a Fort Myers gas station.
Andy Warhol Tribute, coordinated by Aldo Castillo Gallery On 5th Avenue South in Downtown Naples, Aldo Castillo Gallery holds a month-long tribute to Pop Art founder, Andy Warhol. Eleven International and local artists made custom-inspired pieces, incorporating his art to pay their respects. According to the owner of Aldo Castillo Gallery, Aldo Castillo, he opened his galleries across the United States 30 years ago for the public to understand contemporary art forms based on his Nicaraguan heritage. “I founded it in America, just because I needed people to understand through art” said Castillo “The gallery was opened to emphasize Latin American culture in Chicago.” In 2011, Castillo open his gallery in Naples to expand his heritage art forms for new clientele down south. Last year, Castillo reached out to multiple artists, to ask if they would be interested in his “Homage to Andy Warhol” exhibition. Many accepted, using their own talents but incorporating Warhol’s style and techniques. Artist of “Homage Andy Warhol” Tribute: Photography: Harry Benson, Lluis Barbra Painting: Havi Schanz, Nancy Iannitelli Jewelry: Wendy Gell Sculpture: Metis Atash, Ancizar Marin Mixed Media: Lorna Marsh and Javier Gaudalupe, Wall Installation. “Andy Warhol put America on the map,” said Castillo. “He made dramatic changes through art, in order to reflect society at a time, based on his experiences since childhood.” Andy Warhol was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 6th, 1928. Warhol was best known as the founder of the “Pop Art movement” and part of the “celebrity culture” as an American artist, filmmaker, photographer and silk screener. According to one of the local artists, Nancy Iannitelli, she made a silkscreen “Pop Art Flower” painting as her tribute. She said Warhol launched the “Pop Art movement” when she was 14 years old. “Proved himself to really be a genius in the art world,” Iannitelli said. “It gave me an opportunity to do a painting that kind of reflected someone that was my idol when I was a teenager.” Both Iannitelli and Castllo highlighted how Warhol found his art subjects through people’s pain, relating to his art based on his childhood. “He also had some illnesses,” said Castillo, “Yes, and for a long time, he wasn’t able to go to school. But his mother was also an artist, and his mother and father encouraged him to be in touch with art to create art at a very early age.” “You know, he wasn’t quite accepted,” says Iannitelli, “But he certainly shined a light on the American art culture.” According to Iannitelli, she would like to see more younger artists learn more about Warhol’s impact, and to expand their knowledge into all art forms. “A lot that artists are inspired by another artists by another artist and who comes next and who comes after,” said Iannitelli “Make it bigger, better, bolder, whatever, make your statement. It’s, you know, creativity is endless. To me, it’s infinity and whatever inspires you, you know, to keep on going.” Castillo says the exhibition date has been extended from March 6th until April 6th.