DeSoto County Jail employee accused of trafficking contraband into facilitySoluna Restaurant & Bar launches at Bayfront in Naples
ARCADIA DeSoto County Jail employee accused of trafficking contraband into facility An employee at the DeSoto County Jail has been arrested after allegedly trafficking illegal contraband into the jail.
Soluna Restaurant & Bar launches at Bayfront in Naples Emulating its namesake fusion of the sun and moon, Soluna Restaurant & Bar has arisen to illuminate the Naples dining scene.
NAPLES CFO Jimmy Patronis reminds Floridians to check their constructor contracts for post-storm fraud The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, will hold a news conference in Naples on post-storm fraud prevention.
Know where your voting precinct is in Southwest Florida Election Day is only one day away, so it is important to know where to go and if you qualify to vote in Southwest Florida.
The Weather Authority Tracking Tropical Storm Rafael; expected to become hurricane The Weather Authority Meteorologists are watching the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Rafael will strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane later Tuesday night.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms on this Election Day The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms along with warm temperatures throughout this Election Day Tuesday.
Where to drop off your mail-in ballots on Election Day Those who still have their mail-in ballots in Southwest Florida have two options on Election Day: vote in person or drop them off at a specified location.
WINK NEWS Lee County race for Sheriff It is now Election Day, and two candidates for the Lee County Sheriff are vying for the position.
WINK NEWS Floridians to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana With Election Day in full swing, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 3.
WINK NEWS How Floridians are voting on Constitutional right to abortions Besides Amendment 3, another of the more controversial amendments on the ballot is Amendment 4, which would limit government interference in abortions.
Collier County commission race As the 2024 general election gets underway, WINK News is monitoring the election results in several local races, including the Collier County Commission race.
Cape Coral 5 seats in Cape Coral City Council to be decided on Election Day The Cape Coral City Council election will be decided on Tuesday. Five seats are up for grabs.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council race for 2 wards The 2024 elections are looking to be a tense battle that will have every American on the edge of their seats. In Southwest Florida, the feeling is no different.
Lee County Superintendent election; School Board District 7 Voters in Lee County are going to the polls to fill some crucial seats in the school district.
PUNTA GORDA The race for Punta Gorda City Council November 5 is election day, as politicians across the country compete for office, with Southwest Florida being no different.
ARCADIA DeSoto County Jail employee accused of trafficking contraband into facility An employee at the DeSoto County Jail has been arrested after allegedly trafficking illegal contraband into the jail.
Soluna Restaurant & Bar launches at Bayfront in Naples Emulating its namesake fusion of the sun and moon, Soluna Restaurant & Bar has arisen to illuminate the Naples dining scene.
NAPLES CFO Jimmy Patronis reminds Floridians to check their constructor contracts for post-storm fraud The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, will hold a news conference in Naples on post-storm fraud prevention.
Know where your voting precinct is in Southwest Florida Election Day is only one day away, so it is important to know where to go and if you qualify to vote in Southwest Florida.
The Weather Authority Tracking Tropical Storm Rafael; expected to become hurricane The Weather Authority Meteorologists are watching the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Rafael will strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane later Tuesday night.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms on this Election Day The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms along with warm temperatures throughout this Election Day Tuesday.
Where to drop off your mail-in ballots on Election Day Those who still have their mail-in ballots in Southwest Florida have two options on Election Day: vote in person or drop them off at a specified location.
WINK NEWS Lee County race for Sheriff It is now Election Day, and two candidates for the Lee County Sheriff are vying for the position.
WINK NEWS Floridians to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana With Election Day in full swing, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 3.
WINK NEWS How Floridians are voting on Constitutional right to abortions Besides Amendment 3, another of the more controversial amendments on the ballot is Amendment 4, which would limit government interference in abortions.
Collier County commission race As the 2024 general election gets underway, WINK News is monitoring the election results in several local races, including the Collier County Commission race.
Cape Coral 5 seats in Cape Coral City Council to be decided on Election Day The Cape Coral City Council election will be decided on Tuesday. Five seats are up for grabs.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council race for 2 wards The 2024 elections are looking to be a tense battle that will have every American on the edge of their seats. In Southwest Florida, the feeling is no different.
Lee County Superintendent election; School Board District 7 Voters in Lee County are going to the polls to fill some crucial seats in the school district.
PUNTA GORDA The race for Punta Gorda City Council November 5 is election day, as politicians across the country compete for office, with Southwest Florida being no different.
Kayla Rincon-Miller. CREDIT: Rincon-Miller family The Cape Coral Police Department is searching for four people and a silver van after the police opened a homicide investigation regarding the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old girl. During a press conference Monday, Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore stated that three girls were walking to a McDonald’s after watching a movie at Coralwood 10, around 10 p.m. on Sunday. Memorial placed for Kayla Rincon-Miller. CREDIT: WINK News They were ambushed by would-be robbers in a car at Southeast 20th Street and 16th Place. The car flashed its lights at the girls after the suspects exited their vehicle to attempt to rob the victims. A gunman shot 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller in her chest during the robbery. She was transported to a local hospital, where she later succumbed to her wounds. CCPD was able to speak to all three girls, and they all said that they did not know who the shooter was. Sizemore has called for an all-hands-on-deck situation to search for the shooter in this homicide. Sizemore was asked to give his opinion regarding the situation and whether an increased police presence is needed. “I think that it’s certainly unnerving for the general public that this happened on a Sunday night,” said Sizemore. “I’d suggest that people be more vigilant at night, but a city-wide alert in fear is not necessary.” Sizemore then continued to mention that they had a lead as to what the suspect’s vehicle may look like; however, he did not disclose that information as it was pivotal for the investigation. Flowers now mark the area where Rincon-Miller was fatally shot. WINK News spoke with family members of the deceased who said she was her parent’s pride and joy after they lost her twin sibling at birth. Her family said she loved basketball, drawing and picking out the right shoes to match every outfit. Her family said that coming to terms with the fact that her life was cut short is too painful to bear right now. What’s even harder is knowing Kayla loved staying home and in her room. Sunday night was one of the few times she ever asked to go out with friends. People who live and work in the area are sharing their thoughts after hearing the news of this homicide. “I walk and ride my bike here every single day; nothing like this has happened since I’ve been here for five years,” said Jodie Kinsley, a Cape Coral resident. Kinsley lives right in the Cape Coral neighborhood where it happened. She was brought to tears knowing a young teen’s life was cut short in the area she calls home, and so was Elliot Walker Sr., who works in the area and decided to drop off the flowers. He said pain is what brought him out here. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to contact the CCPD at 239-574-3223 or email them at CCPDtips@capecoral.gov. If you have any information on this fatal shooting and wish to remain anonymous, contact Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-8744. You can also submit tips online or on the P3 Tips mobile app. Remember, you may be eligible for a reward.