4 suspected Ulta Beauty thieves arrested after fleeing from Collier deputiesGenetic testing can offer major insight into your health background
NAPLES 4 suspected Ulta Beauty thieves arrested after fleeing from Collier deputies Four Tampa residents have been arrested after allegedly stealing from a Naples Ulta Beauty store and then leading deputies on a chase.
WINK NEWS Genetic testing can offer major insight into your health background Genetic testing helps researchers determine whether you have a genetic condition and can help figure out the chances of developing or passing on deadly diseases.
FORT MYERS 3 injured at DS&S Construction in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department is responding to a scene at the DS&S Construction, where three people have reportedly been injured.
WINK NEWS Sheriff: deputies investigating a homicide in Three Oaks Park, shooter at large Deputies are searching for a shooter who killed a man in the Three Oaks Parks community.
The Weather Authority Tracking Invest 95L in the Eastern Atlantic; 70% chance of development The Weather Authority is tracking a tropical wave designated as Invest 95L in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County Sheriff’s Office unveils LCSO Academy The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has officially announced an academy that aims to set the tone for future training for deputies.
WINK NEWS Recommendations approved for regional superintendents in Lee County The Lee County School District is looking into creating regional associate superintendents, which may impact the future leadership over your child’s schools.
FORT MYERS Man accused of killing boyfriend transported to Lee County Jail Christopher Davis, who stands accused of killing his boyfriend Barry Schmalbach, has been transported to the Lee County Jail.
the weather authority Coastal showers move inland this Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking some light coastal rain showers that will further develop inland this Thursday afternoon.
WINK NEWS Arbitrator to review Lee County Teachers Union case against school district A special fund that pays teachers for extra work and covering classrooms has been gone for over a year, forcing the Lee County Teachers Union to file a complaint.
ESTERO Camp Vester returns to Florida Gulf Coast University Hurricane Ian essentially closed Camp Vester after it almost destroyed the Florida Gulf Coast University facility.
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.
NAPLES 4 suspected Ulta Beauty thieves arrested after fleeing from Collier deputies Four Tampa residents have been arrested after allegedly stealing from a Naples Ulta Beauty store and then leading deputies on a chase.
WINK NEWS Genetic testing can offer major insight into your health background Genetic testing helps researchers determine whether you have a genetic condition and can help figure out the chances of developing or passing on deadly diseases.
FORT MYERS 3 injured at DS&S Construction in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department is responding to a scene at the DS&S Construction, where three people have reportedly been injured.
WINK NEWS Sheriff: deputies investigating a homicide in Three Oaks Park, shooter at large Deputies are searching for a shooter who killed a man in the Three Oaks Parks community.
The Weather Authority Tracking Invest 95L in the Eastern Atlantic; 70% chance of development The Weather Authority is tracking a tropical wave designated as Invest 95L in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County Sheriff’s Office unveils LCSO Academy The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has officially announced an academy that aims to set the tone for future training for deputies.
WINK NEWS Recommendations approved for regional superintendents in Lee County The Lee County School District is looking into creating regional associate superintendents, which may impact the future leadership over your child’s schools.
FORT MYERS Man accused of killing boyfriend transported to Lee County Jail Christopher Davis, who stands accused of killing his boyfriend Barry Schmalbach, has been transported to the Lee County Jail.
the weather authority Coastal showers move inland this Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking some light coastal rain showers that will further develop inland this Thursday afternoon.
WINK NEWS Arbitrator to review Lee County Teachers Union case against school district A special fund that pays teachers for extra work and covering classrooms has been gone for over a year, forcing the Lee County Teachers Union to file a complaint.
ESTERO Camp Vester returns to Florida Gulf Coast University Hurricane Ian essentially closed Camp Vester after it almost destroyed the Florida Gulf Coast University facility.
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.
This weeks segment of WINK neighborhood watch features a stolen ambulance, a suspected murderer, and a drive-through disaster. Ariel Marchan-Le Quire mugshot. CREDIT: LCSO Ariel Marchan-Le Quire has been arrested after authorities say she stole an ambulance from a children’s hospital. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office posted on its social media account aerial footage of the ambulance surrounded by law enforcement cars with their lights flashing in the middle of the night. The Ambitrans ambulance GPS location helped deputies track it to a RaceTrac off Summerlin Road nearby. LCSO’s aviation unit followed the suspect to U.S. 41 and Island Park Road, where she came to a stop. Quire is facing several charges including grand theft auto. READ MORE: Fort Myers woman accused of stealing ambulance from Golisano Children’s Hospital Janari N. Richardson’s mugshot Credit: The Punta Gorda Police Department Janari Richardson has been arrested in connection to a murder that occurred at the Seven Palms apartment complex, according to the Punta Gorda Police Department. The 18-year-old was arrested by the U.S. Marshal’s Federal Fugitive Task Force at the Desoto Landing Apartments in Arcadia on Thursday. Richardson is accused of killing 30-year-old Sean Lalley of Port Charlotte on May 13, 2023. Richardson is being charged with second-degree murder with a firearm and robbery. READ MORE: Punta Gorda man accused of murder at Seven Palms apartments Quincy Williams Jr. has been arrested after he allegedly pulled a gun on a customer following a dispute in the drive through. According to the Collier County Sheriffs office, Williams had the gun in his waistband when the victim approached the front door; he then pulled it out and held it up to the victim’s head, and said, “He was going to kill him.” Williams told the victim to surrender, causing the victim to put his hands up and walk back to his car, which was still in the drive-through line. Williams is facing a felony charge of aggravated assault without intent to kill. READ MORE: Not lovin’ it; McDonald’s employee allegedly pulls gun on customer