WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfightingDeath investigation underway at Naples house party
WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfighting This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a burglary spree, aggravated battery with a vehicle and a man arrested for cockfighting.
NAPLES Death investigation underway at Naples house party The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened at a house party in Naples.
southwest florida Beautiful Sunday on tap with temperatures reaching the low 80s this afternoon It will be another seasonal day with sun and clouds across Southwest Florida with temperatures reaching yet again topping out in the low 80s.
NAPLES Community raises funds for family of elementary school choking victim Staff and students from Laurel Oak Elementary School gathered at a Naples Culver’s to raise money for the family of Benjamin Cronin, an 11-year-old boy who died after choking at school.
NB lanes of US 41 at Olympia Ave closed due to traffic investigation According to the Punta Gorda Police Department, the northbound lane of US 41 at Olympia Avenue and Marion Avenue is closed due to a traffic crash investigation.
NAPLES Swine in the 239: Collier’s pig showdown Over 250 pigs took over the Collier County fairgrounds Saturday morning for Swine in the 239.
immokalee Fatal crash in Immokalee leaves 2 dead, both cars engulfed in flames The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash that left one person dead in Immokalee near the intersection of State Road 82 and Gators Slough Road.
NAPLES Motorcyclist dies in crash with pickup truck in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Wilson Boulevard, near 10th Avenue Northeast in Collier County.
southwest florida Plenty of sunshine and less humid air for your Saturday plans The Weather Authority says this weekend is kicking off with some beautiful, less humid weather, perfect for any outdoor plans you may have!
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Playoffs Round 1 21 Southwest Florida high school football teams were in action in round one of the playoffs trying to keep their state title hopes alive.
CLEWISTON Suspect identified in shooting investigation at Clewiston Walmart According to the Clewiston Police Department, a suspect has been identified in the shooting investigation at a Walmart in Clewiston on Friday night.
WINK Investigates: Everything we know so far about Beattie Development A southwest Florida developer has now surrendered his six different contracting licenses, which include general contracting, plumbing and roofing. Paul Beattie, owner of Beattie Development cannot build homes anymore. It’s not a permanent situation, but part of a settlement agreement with the state says he’d need to pay $300,000 before he could get a new […]
Florida Attorney General speaks out following lawsuit against FEMA Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has spoken out following the filing of a lawsuit alleging that a FEMA supervisor directed aid workers to avoid going to homes in Lake Placid that had yard signs supporting Trump.
FORT MYERS BEACH How to increase odds of getting your hurricane insurance claim paid When Hurricane Helene hit Southwest Florida in September followed by Milton, many people’s lives were affected.
lehigh acres 25 students treated for heat exhaustion on Lehigh Sr. High School football field The Tice Fire Department treated around 25 students for heat exhaustion on the Lehigh Senior High School football field.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfighting This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a burglary spree, aggravated battery with a vehicle and a man arrested for cockfighting.
NAPLES Death investigation underway at Naples house party The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened at a house party in Naples.
southwest florida Beautiful Sunday on tap with temperatures reaching the low 80s this afternoon It will be another seasonal day with sun and clouds across Southwest Florida with temperatures reaching yet again topping out in the low 80s.
NAPLES Community raises funds for family of elementary school choking victim Staff and students from Laurel Oak Elementary School gathered at a Naples Culver’s to raise money for the family of Benjamin Cronin, an 11-year-old boy who died after choking at school.
NB lanes of US 41 at Olympia Ave closed due to traffic investigation According to the Punta Gorda Police Department, the northbound lane of US 41 at Olympia Avenue and Marion Avenue is closed due to a traffic crash investigation.
NAPLES Swine in the 239: Collier’s pig showdown Over 250 pigs took over the Collier County fairgrounds Saturday morning for Swine in the 239.
immokalee Fatal crash in Immokalee leaves 2 dead, both cars engulfed in flames The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash that left one person dead in Immokalee near the intersection of State Road 82 and Gators Slough Road.
NAPLES Motorcyclist dies in crash with pickup truck in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Wilson Boulevard, near 10th Avenue Northeast in Collier County.
southwest florida Plenty of sunshine and less humid air for your Saturday plans The Weather Authority says this weekend is kicking off with some beautiful, less humid weather, perfect for any outdoor plans you may have!
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Playoffs Round 1 21 Southwest Florida high school football teams were in action in round one of the playoffs trying to keep their state title hopes alive.
CLEWISTON Suspect identified in shooting investigation at Clewiston Walmart According to the Clewiston Police Department, a suspect has been identified in the shooting investigation at a Walmart in Clewiston on Friday night.
WINK Investigates: Everything we know so far about Beattie Development A southwest Florida developer has now surrendered his six different contracting licenses, which include general contracting, plumbing and roofing. Paul Beattie, owner of Beattie Development cannot build homes anymore. It’s not a permanent situation, but part of a settlement agreement with the state says he’d need to pay $300,000 before he could get a new […]
Florida Attorney General speaks out following lawsuit against FEMA Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has spoken out following the filing of a lawsuit alleging that a FEMA supervisor directed aid workers to avoid going to homes in Lake Placid that had yard signs supporting Trump.
FORT MYERS BEACH How to increase odds of getting your hurricane insurance claim paid When Hurricane Helene hit Southwest Florida in September followed by Milton, many people’s lives were affected.
lehigh acres 25 students treated for heat exhaustion on Lehigh Sr. High School football field The Tice Fire Department treated around 25 students for heat exhaustion on the Lehigh Senior High School football field.
Wade Wilson exiting the courtroom after Tuesday’s sentencing. CREDIT: WINK News The Florida Department of Corrections death row roster currently has 275 people awaiting execution; of those, 14 men are from Southwest Florida. Wade Wilson was sentenced to death on Tuesday. Wilson was found guilty after a trial in June of 2024 for the 2019 murders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz of Cape Coral. Kristine Melton (left) and Diane Ruiz That same jury recommended the death penalty for Wilson. He now joins several noteworthy convicted killers from Southwest Florida awaiting execution. From Lee County: Joseph Zieler was sentenced to death on June 26, 2023, for the 1990 murders of Robin Cornell and Lisa Story. Joseph Zieler in court. Credit: WINK News Mark Sievers was sentenced to death on Jan. 3, 2020, for the murder of his wife, Dr. Teresa Sievers, in 2015. Mark Sievers (VineLink) 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. From Charlotte County: 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. Daniel O. Conahan (Credit: FDOC) 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. Mesac Damas (CREDIT: WINK News) Mesac Damas is accused of killing his wife Guerline Damas and his five children: Meshach, Marven, Maven, Megan, Morgan. A jury voted 9-3 to recommend a death sentence for Zephen Xaver of Highlands County. He killed five women at the SunTrust Bank in Sebring in 2019. Xaver will be back in court on September 26th for a status hearing. He will also have hearings in November. Two men from SWFL have been executed since the reinstatement of the Death Penalty in 1976. John E. Bush was executed in 1996. Arthur Goode was executed in 1984 for the murder of 9-year-old Jason Verdow of Cape Coral.