VILLAS Memorial service held for 12-year-old killed in crash Andrew’s family told WINK News that he was a good friend, a dedicated student and a talented musician.
NORTH FORT MYERS Hooping from Australia to the Sunshine State The exhibition between two Australian teams and two Lee County teams gives kids the experience of what it is like playing in another country.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte High grad wins first place at USA Weightlifting Nationals Port Charlotte High School alumna Angelina Dabney wins first place at USA Weightlifting Nationals event in Pittsburgh.
PORT CHARLOTTE Restaurant dine-and-dash caught on video Surveillance video shows the moments on Sunday when a woman walked into a Port Charlotte restaurant and ordered enough food for two people ate about half of it then walked out without paying.
State turns down additional federal funds for summer feeding programs The state of Florida is turning down Federal funding that would provide extra cash to feed kids this summer, leaving local summer feeding programs in a tough spot.
Tracking domestic violence calls in Collier County Domestic violence: it’s Collier County’s best-kept secret.
Lee County School District has a new proposed 10 year plan While kids are enjoying their summer break, the Lee County School District is hard at work. A new plan is being proposed.
CAPE CORAL Community mourns the loss of manager killed in tire explosion Diane Shorb has been taking her cars to this Firestone for the last 15 years. When she heard someone had passed away there on Sunday, she was worried.
ATLANTA Byron Donalds in Atlanta ahead of presidential debate Congressman Byron Donalds will soon arrive to take part in a forum on how Black men in particular will impact the presidential election.
Local dealerships respond to CDK cyberattack In response to a recent cyber attack on the major software provider CDK Global, local car dealerships are reverting to traditional methods to help manage their operations.
PORT CHARLOTTE 2 women arrested in Port Charlotte, allegedly part of retail theft ring According to the Port Charlotte Sheriff’s Office, a pair of women have been arrested for stealing over $400 worth of merchandise from a Burlington Store in Port Charlotte.
FORT MYERS Habitat for Humanity and Fort Myers team up to build affordable housing Jaylen Watkins Street is about to change, as the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency will transform a plot of land into an affordable housing community.
CAPE CORAL Death penalty or life in prison: what’s next for Wade Wilson? We are waiting to hear if a judge will take the recommendation from the jury and sentence Wilson to death.
FORT MYERS State attorney, Lee County Sheriff announce indictments in 2 murder cases State Attorney Amira Fox held a press conference Wednesday afternoon with Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno to announce the arrest of two men.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for June 26, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for June 26, 2024.
VILLAS Memorial service held for 12-year-old killed in crash Andrew’s family told WINK News that he was a good friend, a dedicated student and a talented musician.
NORTH FORT MYERS Hooping from Australia to the Sunshine State The exhibition between two Australian teams and two Lee County teams gives kids the experience of what it is like playing in another country.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte High grad wins first place at USA Weightlifting Nationals Port Charlotte High School alumna Angelina Dabney wins first place at USA Weightlifting Nationals event in Pittsburgh.
PORT CHARLOTTE Restaurant dine-and-dash caught on video Surveillance video shows the moments on Sunday when a woman walked into a Port Charlotte restaurant and ordered enough food for two people ate about half of it then walked out without paying.
State turns down additional federal funds for summer feeding programs The state of Florida is turning down Federal funding that would provide extra cash to feed kids this summer, leaving local summer feeding programs in a tough spot.
Tracking domestic violence calls in Collier County Domestic violence: it’s Collier County’s best-kept secret.
Lee County School District has a new proposed 10 year plan While kids are enjoying their summer break, the Lee County School District is hard at work. A new plan is being proposed.
CAPE CORAL Community mourns the loss of manager killed in tire explosion Diane Shorb has been taking her cars to this Firestone for the last 15 years. When she heard someone had passed away there on Sunday, she was worried.
ATLANTA Byron Donalds in Atlanta ahead of presidential debate Congressman Byron Donalds will soon arrive to take part in a forum on how Black men in particular will impact the presidential election.
Local dealerships respond to CDK cyberattack In response to a recent cyber attack on the major software provider CDK Global, local car dealerships are reverting to traditional methods to help manage their operations.
PORT CHARLOTTE 2 women arrested in Port Charlotte, allegedly part of retail theft ring According to the Port Charlotte Sheriff’s Office, a pair of women have been arrested for stealing over $400 worth of merchandise from a Burlington Store in Port Charlotte.
FORT MYERS Habitat for Humanity and Fort Myers team up to build affordable housing Jaylen Watkins Street is about to change, as the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency will transform a plot of land into an affordable housing community.
CAPE CORAL Death penalty or life in prison: what’s next for Wade Wilson? We are waiting to hear if a judge will take the recommendation from the jury and sentence Wilson to death.
FORT MYERS State attorney, Lee County Sheriff announce indictments in 2 murder cases State Attorney Amira Fox held a press conference Wednesday afternoon with Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno to announce the arrest of two men.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for June 26, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for June 26, 2024.
Wade Wilson. Credit: WINK News Convicted double-murderer Wade Wilson was set to return to court for his penalty phase Thursday morning. When court began, his defense team asked for a postponement. His attorney said unforeseen circumstances with their experts caused a delay and asked to resume court on Monday. Lee County Judge Nicholas Thompson granted the request. The state and defense anticipate that the penalty phase will take one to two days. Wilson’s fate lies within the jury’s recommendation to determine whether he receives the death penalty or serves out the rest of his years in prison. RELATED: Wade Wilson found guilty on all 6 counts, including first-degree murder Wilson was found guilty on all six counts against him, including the first-degree murder of two Cape Coral women in 2019. Following a brief deliberation process by the jury on Wednesday, June 12, all twelve jurors found Wilson guilty of battery, grand theft of a motor vehicle, first-degree petit theft, burglary of a dwelling, and the first-degree murder charges of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz.