Cooler-than-average with a few showers possible this afternoonCommunity grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fire
the weather authority Cooler-than-average with a few showers possible this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cooler-than-average temperatures with a possible afternoon shower this Thursday.
PORT CHARLOTTE Community grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fire The state fire marshal has yet to confirm whether 70-year-old Roseanne Cantasano was the victim of a devastating house fire on Monday night.
Local influencer reacts to potential TikTok ban TikTok is more than just a place to dance, learn something new or just scroll. For the Manella family, the app is a place where they can be themselves.
Protecting the Florida Panther from urban expansion The endangered Florida Panther is the king of the Everglades but new developments could rip apart their core territory.
Local Rabbi reacts to Israel and Hamas ceasefire agreement While the news of hostages being freed has brought relief, one local rabbi who has been speaking with WINK News since the war broke out expressed mixed feelings
Tiger dams in Collier County new defense system to stop flooding Collier County is now on board with a new defense system to stop flooding.
CAPE CORAL Plans for Cape Coral airport presented to City Council An airport in Cape Coral? The idea was presented to the city council on Wednesday as part of a broader report addressing the city’s rapid growth.
CAPE CORAL Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center gets new name and logo The Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center in Cape Coral is rebranding.
NAPLES Naples Pride Fest gets green light from City Council The Naples City Council voted to approve the permit for Naples Pride Fest at Cambier Park.
Former Lee supervisor of elections candidate calls for Sheriff Marceno to resign More fingers are pointing at Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno.
NORTH FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers wants progress on submerged boats at Old Bridge Marina It has become a headache for many: boats left submerged at the Old Bridge Marina, next to the Edison Bridge.
Dementia risk factors unveiled Eating healthy and staying active can help keep your brain sharp, but did you know your family’s wealth may also affect your dementia risk?
Another chance at FEMA assistance If you applied for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Helene and Milton and are not happy with the answer they gave you, they are giving you another chance.
NAPLES Naples City Council names Gary L. Young as next city manager The Naples City Council unanimously voted to appoint Deputy City Manager and CFO Gary L. Young as the new city manager.
BONITA SPRINGS Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming to Bonita Springs Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming soon to Downton Bonita Springs.
the weather authority Cooler-than-average with a few showers possible this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cooler-than-average temperatures with a possible afternoon shower this Thursday.
PORT CHARLOTTE Community grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fire The state fire marshal has yet to confirm whether 70-year-old Roseanne Cantasano was the victim of a devastating house fire on Monday night.
Local influencer reacts to potential TikTok ban TikTok is more than just a place to dance, learn something new or just scroll. For the Manella family, the app is a place where they can be themselves.
Protecting the Florida Panther from urban expansion The endangered Florida Panther is the king of the Everglades but new developments could rip apart their core territory.
Local Rabbi reacts to Israel and Hamas ceasefire agreement While the news of hostages being freed has brought relief, one local rabbi who has been speaking with WINK News since the war broke out expressed mixed feelings
Tiger dams in Collier County new defense system to stop flooding Collier County is now on board with a new defense system to stop flooding.
CAPE CORAL Plans for Cape Coral airport presented to City Council An airport in Cape Coral? The idea was presented to the city council on Wednesday as part of a broader report addressing the city’s rapid growth.
CAPE CORAL Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center gets new name and logo The Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center in Cape Coral is rebranding.
NAPLES Naples Pride Fest gets green light from City Council The Naples City Council voted to approve the permit for Naples Pride Fest at Cambier Park.
Former Lee supervisor of elections candidate calls for Sheriff Marceno to resign More fingers are pointing at Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno.
NORTH FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers wants progress on submerged boats at Old Bridge Marina It has become a headache for many: boats left submerged at the Old Bridge Marina, next to the Edison Bridge.
Dementia risk factors unveiled Eating healthy and staying active can help keep your brain sharp, but did you know your family’s wealth may also affect your dementia risk?
Another chance at FEMA assistance If you applied for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Helene and Milton and are not happy with the answer they gave you, they are giving you another chance.
NAPLES Naples City Council names Gary L. Young as next city manager The Naples City Council unanimously voted to appoint Deputy City Manager and CFO Gary L. Young as the new city manager.
BONITA SPRINGS Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming to Bonita Springs Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming soon to Downton Bonita Springs.
Kayla Rincon-Miller and the area where she was killed. CREDIT: WINK News For the first time, WINK News is hearing from the mother of Kayla Rincon-Miller, who was shot dead in a Cape Coral neighborhood while walking with friends. The only person arrested in the shooting has been 16-year-old Thomas Stein. According to a new police report, witnesses ID’d him as the driver. Cape Coral police told WINK News their detectives are actively working on the case. However, they could not release any updates on where the investigation stands on Wednesday. WINK News got the full police report and now Kayla’s mother is speaking publicly for the first time. A Cape Coral police report confirmed that 16-year-old Stein did not pull the trigger that killed Rincon-Miller, though he did play a role in the robbery. The Cape Coral Police Department shared a video of Rincon-Miller’s mother, Luz Rincon, is sharing how she is doing since the murder of her daughter last month. “We think about her every minute of the day. I miss her every minute. This has been very hard,” said Rincon. Kayla Rincon-Miller and her mother Luz Rincon in a picture. CREDIT: Luz Rincon The night her daughter was killed, her mom dropped her off at the movies earlier. Then she got a call around 9:30 p.m., but it wasn’t her daughter on the phone. “At first, I thought it was a prank. Until I heard Kayla’s voice in the background, telling her friend and asking her friend or telling her friend that she was going to die,” said Rincon. First responders tried saving her life, but she would later die at Gulf Coast Hospital that night. On March 19, Two days after Rincon-Miller’s death, police arrested Stein in connection to her murder. The police report states that Jessica Stein, the suspect’s mother, saw her son with two friends at their house around 6 p.m., then not again until 10 p.m., about a half hour after the shooting. Scene of where Kayla Rincon-Miller died. CREDIT: SWFL UNCENSORED Those two match the descriptions given by the girls who were with Rincon-Miller at the time. Leading police to continue searching for clues that will point them to the person who shot and killed her. Rincon wants to know why someone would kill her daughter and wants justice for her. “Every day there’s always a question in my head. We just want justice for her now. That’s what she deserves,” said Rincon. Stein’s next court appearance is scheduled for Monday.