3 injured after single boat crash in Cape CoralAll lanes on Immokalee Road closed due to vehicle collision
CAPE CORAL 3 injured after single boat crash in Cape Coral According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, three people were injured in a single boat crash in Cape Coral.
IMMOKALEE All lanes on Immokalee Road closed due to vehicle collision According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle collision occurred on Immokalee Road Sunday night.
NAPLES Body found in Collier County retention pond According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a body was found in a retention pond on Sunday. The body was found on Lindsey Lane.
NAPLES Naples police rescue injured owl outside station Naples police officers took on an unusual task when they rescued an injured owl outside the police department.
PORT CHARLOTTE 2 suspects in custody after allegedly stealing $1500 worth of vapes According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, two suspects are in custody after stealing $1500 worth of vapes early Sunday morning.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: knife attack, robbery at gunpoint and hit-and-run This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife attack, a robbery at gunpoint and a hit-and-run on a bicyclist.
FORT MYERS Former Uber driver convicted of rape to be sentenced Monday Felix Torres, a former Uber driver, was found guilty in December of raping one of his passengers and will be sentenced Monday.
the weather authority Sunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority says a pleasant day is in store for Southwest Florida, with much more sunshine than we saw on Saturday.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
CAPE CORAL 3 injured after single boat crash in Cape Coral According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, three people were injured in a single boat crash in Cape Coral.
IMMOKALEE All lanes on Immokalee Road closed due to vehicle collision According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle collision occurred on Immokalee Road Sunday night.
NAPLES Body found in Collier County retention pond According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a body was found in a retention pond on Sunday. The body was found on Lindsey Lane.
NAPLES Naples police rescue injured owl outside station Naples police officers took on an unusual task when they rescued an injured owl outside the police department.
PORT CHARLOTTE 2 suspects in custody after allegedly stealing $1500 worth of vapes According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, two suspects are in custody after stealing $1500 worth of vapes early Sunday morning.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: knife attack, robbery at gunpoint and hit-and-run This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife attack, a robbery at gunpoint and a hit-and-run on a bicyclist.
FORT MYERS Former Uber driver convicted of rape to be sentenced Monday Felix Torres, a former Uber driver, was found guilty in December of raping one of his passengers and will be sentenced Monday.
the weather authority Sunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority says a pleasant day is in store for Southwest Florida, with much more sunshine than we saw on Saturday.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
Photo by RDNE Stock project on Pexels.com With the recent cases of Wade Wilson and Zephen Xaver, who both potentially face death sentences for their crimes of random murder, one might wonder who else from Southwest Florida is on death row. The Florida Department of Corrections website lists 277 people currently awaiting execution. Of those, 14 men are from Southwest Florida. The most recent of those men is Joseph Zieler. He was sentenced to death one year ago on June 26, 2023 for the 1990 murders of Robin Cornell and Lisa Story. Joseph Zieler in court. Credit: WINK News More men from Lee County awaiting their execution dates include Mark Sievers, sentenced to death on Jan. 3, 2020 for the murder of his wife Dr. Teresa Sievers in 2015. Anton Krawczuk was sent to death row for the 1991 murder of David Staker. He was sentenced in 1992. Joshua Nelson was sentenced to death for the 1995 murder of Cape Coral teen Tommy Owens. Nelson was placed on death row in 1996. The so-called Lords of Chaos leader Kevin Foster was convicted for the 1996 murder of Riverdale High School band teacher Mark Schwebes. Foster has been on death row since 1998. Kevin Foster The longest-serving person from SWFL on death row is Harold Lucas from Lee County. Convicted for the 1976 murder of Jill Piper. He has been on death row since Feb. 9, 1977. Five men from Charlotte County are on death row. James Robertson is on death row for the 2008 murder of his cellmate Frank Hart at Charlotte Correctional Institution. He was sentenced in 2012. Jack Sliney was sent to death row for the 1992 murder of pawn shop owner George Blumberg. He was sentenced in 1994. James Ford was sentenced to death for the 1997 murders of Greg and Kim Malnory. Ford has been on death row since 1999. Daniel Conahan is on death row for the 1997 murder of Richard Montgomery. Conahan has been linked to a series of murders that happened in Charlotte County, known as the “Hog Trail Murders.” He has been on death row since 1999. Suspected serial killer Daniel Conahan (Credit: WINK News) Dwight Eaglin is on death row for the 2003 murder of Charlotte Correctional Officer Darla Lathrem during a botched prison escape. Eaglin was convicted in 2006. He has appealed and will be back in court next year. From Collier County, Thomas Gudinas was convicted for the 1994 murder of Michelle McGrath in Orlando. His trial was moved to Collier County where he was found guilty and sentenced to death in 1995. Brandy Jennings is serving three death sentences for the 1995 murders of Cracker Barrel employees. Dorothy Siddle, Vicki Smith and Jason Wiggins were killed during a robbery. Jennings has been on death row since 1996. Mesac Damas was sentenced to death in 2017 for the 2009 murder of his wife and five children. Thirty-two-year-old Guerline Dieu, 9-year-old Meshach, 6-year-old Maven, 5-year-old Marven, 3-year-old Megan, and 19-month-old Morgan Damas.