Bonita Springs man accused of having child-like sex dollMan pleads guilty to possessing loaded gun during Fort Myers traffic stop
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs man accused of having child-like sex doll A man from Bonita Springs was arrested earlier this week after allegedly possessing a sex doll that resembled a child.
FORT MYERS Man pleads guilty to possessing loaded gun during Fort Myers traffic stop A man with previous felony convictions has pleaded guilty to possessing a loaded firearm and ammunition during a Fort Myers traffic stop.
NORTH PORT Lockdown lifted at Imagine School after ammunition found on school bus The North Port Police Department is investigating after ammunition was found on an Imagine School bus, which has led to the school’s lockdown.
FORT MYERS Publix teams up with Harry Chapin to fight hunger September is Hunger Action Month, and Publix is partnering with the Harry Chapin Food Bank to help the Southwest Florida community.
ARCADIA 2 men accused of sexual misconduct with Arcadia student Two men were arrested last week after they allegedly engaged in sexual acts with a young student in Arcadia.
New Naples dining venue faces city scrutiny The local business venture at 1200 Central Ave. was the subject of more than three hours of discussion during the Sept. 4 meeting of City Council.
ESTERO Brotherly Bond: 2 FGCU soccer players display great synergy While born in different parts of Brazil, two Florida Gulf Coast University soccer players have developed a bond that cannot be easily broken.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms this Thursday as a trough of low pressure lingers across the state.
WINK Investigates: Beattie Development in debt for more than $11 million dollars New documents also show help may be coming to homeowners who have paid the contractor hundreds of thousands of dollars and haven’t had their homes built.
cape coral Hand grenade found inside Cape Coral home The Cape Coral Police Department and LCSO bomb squad responded to the scene located on SW 38th Street, near Surfside Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon.
Lee County school superintendent candidates debate over hot button issues Candidates competing for the Lee County School Superintendent title faced off and discussed issues and possible solutions.
southwest florida Former State Senator pushes for state-wide animal abuse registry We are hearing from a former Florida Senator who says Erick Canoura could’ve been stopped before he came to Lee County.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Man breaks into mini-golf course A man has been arrested after he was caught on camera stripping and breaking into a minigolf course.
PUNTA GORDA Support local veterans with Pet for a Vet fundraiser It is a win-win for vets and soon-to-be pets. Our sister radio station, WINK 96-9, is hosting its annual Pet for a Vet fundraiser.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Laurel wilt: the fungus threatening Florida’s avocados The citrus industry has been feeling the squeeze here in Florida for a number of reasons, the most destructive one being a disease known as Laurel wilt.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs man accused of having child-like sex doll A man from Bonita Springs was arrested earlier this week after allegedly possessing a sex doll that resembled a child.
FORT MYERS Man pleads guilty to possessing loaded gun during Fort Myers traffic stop A man with previous felony convictions has pleaded guilty to possessing a loaded firearm and ammunition during a Fort Myers traffic stop.
NORTH PORT Lockdown lifted at Imagine School after ammunition found on school bus The North Port Police Department is investigating after ammunition was found on an Imagine School bus, which has led to the school’s lockdown.
FORT MYERS Publix teams up with Harry Chapin to fight hunger September is Hunger Action Month, and Publix is partnering with the Harry Chapin Food Bank to help the Southwest Florida community.
ARCADIA 2 men accused of sexual misconduct with Arcadia student Two men were arrested last week after they allegedly engaged in sexual acts with a young student in Arcadia.
New Naples dining venue faces city scrutiny The local business venture at 1200 Central Ave. was the subject of more than three hours of discussion during the Sept. 4 meeting of City Council.
ESTERO Brotherly Bond: 2 FGCU soccer players display great synergy While born in different parts of Brazil, two Florida Gulf Coast University soccer players have developed a bond that cannot be easily broken.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms this Thursday as a trough of low pressure lingers across the state.
WINK Investigates: Beattie Development in debt for more than $11 million dollars New documents also show help may be coming to homeowners who have paid the contractor hundreds of thousands of dollars and haven’t had their homes built.
cape coral Hand grenade found inside Cape Coral home The Cape Coral Police Department and LCSO bomb squad responded to the scene located on SW 38th Street, near Surfside Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon.
Lee County school superintendent candidates debate over hot button issues Candidates competing for the Lee County School Superintendent title faced off and discussed issues and possible solutions.
southwest florida Former State Senator pushes for state-wide animal abuse registry We are hearing from a former Florida Senator who says Erick Canoura could’ve been stopped before he came to Lee County.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Man breaks into mini-golf course A man has been arrested after he was caught on camera stripping and breaking into a minigolf course.
PUNTA GORDA Support local veterans with Pet for a Vet fundraiser It is a win-win for vets and soon-to-be pets. Our sister radio station, WINK 96-9, is hosting its annual Pet for a Vet fundraiser.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Laurel wilt: the fungus threatening Florida’s avocados The citrus industry has been feeling the squeeze here in Florida for a number of reasons, the most destructive one being a disease known as Laurel wilt.
WINK News has obtained new documents from the City of Cape Coral confirming the possibility of criminal charges against Paul Beattie, the owner of Beattie Development before the office was raided in early August. New documents also show help may be coming to homeowners who have paid the contractor hundreds of thousands of dollars and haven’t had their homes built. 288 people, including homeowners, companies, subcontractors, and others, will receive a letter in the mail. Beattie Development is liquidating all of its assets to pay the people it owes. That sounds like help, but it may not be. There are so many people claiming Cape Coral-based Beattie Development owes them money, WINK News has been hearing from them for months. The 26 homeowners and 221 subcontractors listed in a new court filing aren’t even all of them. An attorney not connected to the case said the document details what the company claims it owes all these people. “There was a significant amount of creditors so it’s pretty excessive, in my opinion,” Attorney Alan Hamisch said. On September 3rd according to court records, Paul Beattie handed over all of his company assets to someone. Their job is to distribute the assets to people owed money. It’s similar to bankruptcy in many ways, but run in state courts instead. No one knows how much money anyone will walk away with. “This is not something that they’re not going to be made whole on. It’s going to be their best option to get money. But I think people will be sorely disappointed to see how much they’re going to actually get,” Hamisch said. Kristen and Matt Kramer, former Beattie customers say they are out $320,000 dollars and ended up hiring someone else to finish it. They aren’t on the court filing’s list to get paid from this but Beattie claims he is entitled to money from the Kramers. On the document, he listed their home as an asset to be liquidated even after they say they paid Beattie double or even triple, hired a new contractor and are almost ready to move into their dream home. Beattie has placed a $271,000 dollar lien on their home. They are now having to hire an attorney to fight their home being listed as an Beattie Development asset. The Kramer’s say it is upsetting to see their home listed as an asset after all the trouble they’ve been through. If you are listed as a creditor and Beattie owes you money, you’ll get a letter in the mail. In that letter, you’ll have the option to file a proof of claim. “If you don’t file a claim, you can’t do anything,” Hamisch said. Leaving people who say they’ve already been through too much,, with one more thing to do, which may not get them much. WINK News counted how much Beattie Development owes and according to the document, it has over $11.5 million dollars of debt. We don’t have any idea where the money from these homeowners went. There is a public zoom hearing next month for the liquidation and attorneys say it will be under oath. WINK News will be there. We have tried to reach Paul Beattie again and the person who now holds the companies’ assets and we have not heard back from either.