FORT MYERS Gulf Coast Humane Society dangerous low on pet food The Gulf Coast Humane Society needs help from the community, as food supplies for the pet pantry are dangerously low.
The Weather Authority Hot and breezy with a few showers this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot and breezy Tuesday, with temperatures climbing into the mid-90s this afternoon.
WINK NEWS How to be aware of Fin-fluencers and their money-saving tips Instead of stepping into a financial office, many are logging onto social media for money-saving tips.
WINK NEWS How the social media warning may affect your children Just like how alcohol and tobacco are presented with warning labels, so too may social media as the US Surgeon General calls for tighter restrictions.
Mosquito invasion after multi-day downpour in Southwest Florida There is a spike in the mosquito population in Southwest Florida, especially after the recent multiple-day downpour.
PUNTA GORDA Fire destroys Punta Gorda home A large fire tore through a house in Punta Gorda on Monday afternoon, sending huge clouds of dark smoke into the sky.
SEBRING Sebring killer’s mother takes stand in murder trial Zephen Xaver’s defense presented opening statements in the courtroom Monday. One of the key people to take the stand was Xaver’s mother.
NAPLES Not lovin’ it; McDonald’s employee allegedly pulls gun on customer Imagine this: It’s 3 a.m. on a Sunday, and you go to a 24-hour McDonald’s for your go-to order.
Massive Wall of Wind machine mimics real hurricanes to better protect the community To those of us living in Southwest Florida, talking about a “wall of wind” might bring up memories of Hurricane Irma or Ian– or even a bad rain storm.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers businesses struggling Many are focused on the declining foot traffic in downtown Fort Myers because of the bridge closure, but this collection of businesses said they are struggling just as much.
FORT MYERS $700K original estimate more than triples for Edison Restaurant repairs All eyes were on the Edison Restaurant Monday night as the city council decided to spend $2.62 million on repairs.
BUCKINGHAM Buckingham community works to stop flooding The community is telling us that this could have all been prevented, and they are going to get something done.
SANIBEL Sanibel Historical Museum and Village bell to be reinstalled The bell at the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village is scheduled to be reinstalled after its destruction by Hurricane Ian in 2022.
AVE MARIA Neighbors want answers after child drowns in Ave Maria Dozens watched as six-year-old Abigail Pineda was pulled from the water here at the Ave Maria water park two weeks ago. Many called 911 or tried to help, but the girl did not make it.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 Southwest Florida gas stations trying to fix water contamination Why are two gas stations that are miles apart dealing with water contamination in their fuel? WINK News reported the Sunoco gas station in Lehigh Acres and the Chevron in North Naples both had water in their fuel.
FORT MYERS Gulf Coast Humane Society dangerous low on pet food The Gulf Coast Humane Society needs help from the community, as food supplies for the pet pantry are dangerously low.
The Weather Authority Hot and breezy with a few showers this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot and breezy Tuesday, with temperatures climbing into the mid-90s this afternoon.
WINK NEWS How to be aware of Fin-fluencers and their money-saving tips Instead of stepping into a financial office, many are logging onto social media for money-saving tips.
WINK NEWS How the social media warning may affect your children Just like how alcohol and tobacco are presented with warning labels, so too may social media as the US Surgeon General calls for tighter restrictions.
Mosquito invasion after multi-day downpour in Southwest Florida There is a spike in the mosquito population in Southwest Florida, especially after the recent multiple-day downpour.
PUNTA GORDA Fire destroys Punta Gorda home A large fire tore through a house in Punta Gorda on Monday afternoon, sending huge clouds of dark smoke into the sky.
SEBRING Sebring killer’s mother takes stand in murder trial Zephen Xaver’s defense presented opening statements in the courtroom Monday. One of the key people to take the stand was Xaver’s mother.
NAPLES Not lovin’ it; McDonald’s employee allegedly pulls gun on customer Imagine this: It’s 3 a.m. on a Sunday, and you go to a 24-hour McDonald’s for your go-to order.
Massive Wall of Wind machine mimics real hurricanes to better protect the community To those of us living in Southwest Florida, talking about a “wall of wind” might bring up memories of Hurricane Irma or Ian– or even a bad rain storm.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers businesses struggling Many are focused on the declining foot traffic in downtown Fort Myers because of the bridge closure, but this collection of businesses said they are struggling just as much.
FORT MYERS $700K original estimate more than triples for Edison Restaurant repairs All eyes were on the Edison Restaurant Monday night as the city council decided to spend $2.62 million on repairs.
BUCKINGHAM Buckingham community works to stop flooding The community is telling us that this could have all been prevented, and they are going to get something done.
SANIBEL Sanibel Historical Museum and Village bell to be reinstalled The bell at the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village is scheduled to be reinstalled after its destruction by Hurricane Ian in 2022.
AVE MARIA Neighbors want answers after child drowns in Ave Maria Dozens watched as six-year-old Abigail Pineda was pulled from the water here at the Ave Maria water park two weeks ago. Many called 911 or tried to help, but the girl did not make it.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 Southwest Florida gas stations trying to fix water contamination Why are two gas stations that are miles apart dealing with water contamination in their fuel? WINK News reported the Sunoco gas station in Lehigh Acres and the Chevron in North Naples both had water in their fuel.
This weeks segment of WINK Neighborhood watch features a wanted woman, a Cape Coral drug house, and bricks by the beach. Aaliyah Christian Foster credit. Collier County Sheriff’s Office Aaliyah Christian Foster has been arrested after allegedly fleeing in a stolen vehicle from an attempted traffic stop early Wednesday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, at approximately 1:36 a.m., a stolen silver Lexus had fled from an attempted traffic stop with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. FHP located the Lexus in Lee County on Interstate 75 and tried to pull it over at mile marker 114, near Collier County. When the driver, Aaliyah Christian Foster, 23, failed to stop, FHP and the Collier County Sheriff’s Office deployed stop sticks, causing the Lexus’s tire to deflate. Foster continued to flee south on I-75, driving on the rims. The Lexus eventually entered the Golden Gate Parkway interchange (Exit 105) and collided with a pedestrian crosswalk sign. Foster is being charged with fleeing, grand theft, driving with a suspended license, reckless driving and drug charges. Foster also has an active warrant as a prison escapee from the Florida Department of Corrections. RELATED: Prison escapee arrested after fleeing from troopers in stolen vehicle on I-75 Frank Joseph Pieczatkiewicz (left), Kiriana Ainise Radhe (middle), and Reannan Marie Cathleen Moreland (right). Credit: The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Reannan Marie Cathleen Moreland has been arrested along with two others after allegedly being involved in drug transactions at a drug house in Cape Coral. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, within the past two weeks, detectives assigned to the Narcotics Unit began investigating a Cape Coral residence at 4913 Nassau Court. Based on complaints from neighbors and from the Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers Network, detectives launched an investigation and were able to prove drug transactions were occurring at the home. The police department’s SWAT Team executed a search warrant on the home and found an additional resident, 33-year-old Reannan Marie Cathleen Moreland, who they said was also in possession of drugs. Radhe and Pieczatkiewicz are being charged with selling a controlled substance 1,000 feet within a physical place of worship and possession of a controlled substance. Moreland is being charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. RELATED: 3 arrested after drug house investigation in Cape Coral Steven Clifford Gonzalez Credit: The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Steven Clifford Gonzalez has been arrested after allegedly throwing bricks from the Lani Kai Resort in Fort Myers beach. When deputies arrived, the Lani Kai Resort security guard said the fourth floor was under construction and that no one should be there. As deputies began canvassing the fourth floor, 34-year-old Steven Clifford Gonzalez revealed himself. Gonzalez is being charged with trespassing. RELATED: Man accused of throwing bricks from Lani Kai in Fort Myers Beach