WINK Neighborhood Watch: Voyeurism, theft, and chatroom predatorTropical Storm Beryl forecast to become the first hurricane of the season
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Voyeurism, theft, and chatroom predator This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features: Vouyerism, a retail theft ring, and an online predator.
The Weather Authority Tropical Storm Beryl forecast to become the first hurricane of the season The Weather Authority is tracking Tropical Stom Beryl, which has formed in the Atlantic.
BUCKINGHAM Lee County deputy suffers head injury after getting hit by a car Lee County Deputy injured after being hit by a car while working a crash scene.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Classic Southwest Florida summer day Bring on the heat! It’s going to be a typical SWFL summer day with scattered storms and temperatures reaching the mid-90s.
AVE MARIA Ave Maria business faces constant flooding due to rain Years of hard work were ruined by a leaky roof that destroyed merchandise and covered the floor in water.
FORT MYERS Florida Gulf Coast Tattoo Expo kicks off in downtown Fort Myers The best tattoo artists in the industry are in town for the Florida Gulf Coast Tattoo Expo.
Minority voters react to presidential debate One of the biggest topics discussed during the debate was how both candidates would persuade minority voters.
Collier County’s innovative Independence Day drone show Collier County is stepping up its game this 4th of July with its first large-scale drone show located at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office seizes 196 illegal gambling slot machines Charlotte County deputies say Salim Qadir was running an illegal gambling ring at the tiffany square bingo hall in Englewood.
PUNTA GORDA Supreme Court rules DOJ overstepped authority on hundreds of Jan. 6 charges Supreme Court Justices decided 6-3 to throw out a lower court’s ruling that allowed a broad interpretation of an Enron-era statute to charge hundreds of defendants in the January 6th, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
FORT MYERS BEACH Six months in: Margaritaville’s impact on Fort Myers Beach The Chief Operating Officer for TBI Hospitality, the company that owns Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach, said the numbers are looking good.
Death penalty law changing justice in Florida This change now means that these three killers, Joseph Zieler, Wade Wilson and Zephen Xaver face the death penalty.
New treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma shows promise A new treatment is turning the body against the deadly cells, giving more hope to people battling this disease.
SANIBEL Southwest Florida invests billions in beach nourishment projects post-Hurricane Ian Are the billons of dollars spent on sand worth the giant piles of sand and dirt laying right next to beach chairs?
FORT MYERS LCSO searching for Three Oaks Park fatal shooter, suspected to be male The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said that it is making progress in the search for the suspect who shot and killed a young man in Three Oaks Park early Thursday.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Voyeurism, theft, and chatroom predator This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features: Vouyerism, a retail theft ring, and an online predator.
The Weather Authority Tropical Storm Beryl forecast to become the first hurricane of the season The Weather Authority is tracking Tropical Stom Beryl, which has formed in the Atlantic.
BUCKINGHAM Lee County deputy suffers head injury after getting hit by a car Lee County Deputy injured after being hit by a car while working a crash scene.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Classic Southwest Florida summer day Bring on the heat! It’s going to be a typical SWFL summer day with scattered storms and temperatures reaching the mid-90s.
AVE MARIA Ave Maria business faces constant flooding due to rain Years of hard work were ruined by a leaky roof that destroyed merchandise and covered the floor in water.
FORT MYERS Florida Gulf Coast Tattoo Expo kicks off in downtown Fort Myers The best tattoo artists in the industry are in town for the Florida Gulf Coast Tattoo Expo.
Minority voters react to presidential debate One of the biggest topics discussed during the debate was how both candidates would persuade minority voters.
Collier County’s innovative Independence Day drone show Collier County is stepping up its game this 4th of July with its first large-scale drone show located at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office seizes 196 illegal gambling slot machines Charlotte County deputies say Salim Qadir was running an illegal gambling ring at the tiffany square bingo hall in Englewood.
PUNTA GORDA Supreme Court rules DOJ overstepped authority on hundreds of Jan. 6 charges Supreme Court Justices decided 6-3 to throw out a lower court’s ruling that allowed a broad interpretation of an Enron-era statute to charge hundreds of defendants in the January 6th, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
FORT MYERS BEACH Six months in: Margaritaville’s impact on Fort Myers Beach The Chief Operating Officer for TBI Hospitality, the company that owns Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach, said the numbers are looking good.
Death penalty law changing justice in Florida This change now means that these three killers, Joseph Zieler, Wade Wilson and Zephen Xaver face the death penalty.
New treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma shows promise A new treatment is turning the body against the deadly cells, giving more hope to people battling this disease.
SANIBEL Southwest Florida invests billions in beach nourishment projects post-Hurricane Ian Are the billons of dollars spent on sand worth the giant piles of sand and dirt laying right next to beach chairs?
FORT MYERS LCSO searching for Three Oaks Park fatal shooter, suspected to be male The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said that it is making progress in the search for the suspect who shot and killed a young man in Three Oaks Park early Thursday.
CREDIT: WINK News Since 2019 and the murders of two women, WINK News has been following the case of suspect Wade Wilson, which finally entered the trial phase on Monday. The accused double murderer has undergone a significant transformation over the years with face tattoos, as documented in one mugshot after the next. Among Wilson‘s numerous tattoos, the most controversial include a swastika, which he added to his collection in 2019, soon after his arrest. Wilson may face the death penalty if convicted for the murders of two Cape Coral women, Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz. Arrest of Wade Wilson: 2019 Wade Wilson 2019 Credit: The Lee County Sheriff’s Office His first mugshot, taken in 2019, shows his various neck tattoos, highlighting the start of his altered appearance. Under his chin, in bold capital letters, reads, “bred for war.” Each new arrest or court appearance presented another opportunity to capture the shifting landscape of Wilson’s face, marked by fresh tattoos or attempts to conceal them. Court appearance: 2019 Wade Wilson in Lee County court is seen with a swastika tattoo on his head, 2019. Credit: WINK News. In 2019, Wilson appeared in Lee County court, prominently displaying a swastika tattoo on the right side of his head. The swastika tattoo, a symbol widely associated with hate and extremism, added a layer of notoriety to Wilson’s already severe charges. Second mug shot: 2023 Wade Wilson Credit: The Lee County Sheriff’s Office In Wilson’s most recent mug shot, his growing hair covers the swastika tattoo on his head, leaving only his neck tattoos visible. He also appears to have lost weight in his face. Wilson’s presence in court had been prolonged due to various factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic and changes in his legal representation. Court appearance: 2024 Wade Wilson in court, 2024. Credit: WINK News In 2024, Wilson appeared in court with a fresh set of face tattoos, continuing his pattern of altering his appearance through body ink. While his longer hair now hides the large swastika tattoo on his head, several new tattoos have emerged, including a smaller swastika under his right eye. Additionally, Wilson’s new face designs include stitches extending past his mouth, and the word “glory” on his temple. Jury selection court appearance: 2024 Wilson was dressed in a formal suit in his recent court appearance on Monday, and his extensive facial and neck tattoos were prominently visible, despite his attempt to cover some of his more offensive tattoos with makeup. His left face appears to be the shadow of a skull, and the words “HA HA HA” are inked ramshackle below the corner of his eye. Jury selection began Monday morning, with around 60 potential jurors being assessed for the case. Twelve jurors must be selected with four alternates before the trial can begin. The trial is expected to take a month.