Life Celebration Center of Punta Gorda hosts free garage sale for storm victimsWINK Neighborhood Watch: Burglary, unregistered weapons and drug possession
PUNTA GORDA Life Celebration Center of Punta Gorda hosts free garage sale for storm victims Hurricane Milton may be in the rearview mirror for some in southwest Florida, but certainly not for everyone.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Burglary, unregistered weapons and drug possession This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features burglary, an unregistered firearm and silencer, and illegal drug and gun possession.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA A seasonal Sunday ahead with clouds, sun and dry conditions The Weather Authority is tracking a nice and dry Sunday, with seasonal temperatures topping out in the mid-80s.
Funeral service held for 16-year-old-girl shot and killed by stray bullet Hundreds of friends and family gathered together to say their final goodbyes to Ja’yhanna Johnson on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Dunbar native celebrates 101st birthday with friends and family A Dunbar native celebrated her 101st birthday on Sunday, and the Dunbar Community band surprised her during the festivities.
NAPLES Naples community unites, raises over $360,000 at annual breast cancer walk The annual fundraiser that’s been making strides in Southwest Florida toward fighting breast cancer is happening.
Collier County chase on I-75 ends in arrest after PIT maneuver A high-speed chase on Interstate 75 ended when Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a driver following a PIT maneuver near Mile Marker 101 in Collier County.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Clouds and sun with seasonal temperatures for your Saturday plans The Weather Authority is tracking clouds and sun on Saturday with only a chance for a few showers.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 9 Check out southwest Florida high school football teams in action with several district titles on the line in week nine.
CLEWISTON Remembering Ja’yhanna Johnson; Loved ones pay final respects to teen killed at party A family is paying their final respects to a teen, gone too soon. Sixteen year old Ja’yhanna Johnson was a cheerleader, and had a strong sense of faith.
Former FBI agent speaks on deadly deputy-involved shooting A former FBI agent said that deputies appeared to take the steps they could before jumping to lethal force.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents petitioning to stop demolition of school Bonita Springs residents have a little more than 200 signatures on their online petition to prevent the demolition of Bonita Springs Elementary School.
Nicotine pouch trend grows amongst teens The number of teens using tobacco products is at a 25-year low, but at the same time, kids are ditching cigarettes, and many are picking up another habit: nicotine pouches.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda funeral home supports community during Milton Two years ago, Hurricane Ian came and turned the Johnson Funeral Home in Punta Gorda into rubble.
FORT MYERS Drive-thru-only Starbucks enters construction phase while traffic concerns grow It looks like a construction zone for the time being, but soon it will be a one-of-a-kind Starbucks in Fort Myers.
PUNTA GORDA Life Celebration Center of Punta Gorda hosts free garage sale for storm victims Hurricane Milton may be in the rearview mirror for some in southwest Florida, but certainly not for everyone.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Burglary, unregistered weapons and drug possession This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features burglary, an unregistered firearm and silencer, and illegal drug and gun possession.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA A seasonal Sunday ahead with clouds, sun and dry conditions The Weather Authority is tracking a nice and dry Sunday, with seasonal temperatures topping out in the mid-80s.
Funeral service held for 16-year-old-girl shot and killed by stray bullet Hundreds of friends and family gathered together to say their final goodbyes to Ja’yhanna Johnson on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Dunbar native celebrates 101st birthday with friends and family A Dunbar native celebrated her 101st birthday on Sunday, and the Dunbar Community band surprised her during the festivities.
NAPLES Naples community unites, raises over $360,000 at annual breast cancer walk The annual fundraiser that’s been making strides in Southwest Florida toward fighting breast cancer is happening.
Collier County chase on I-75 ends in arrest after PIT maneuver A high-speed chase on Interstate 75 ended when Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a driver following a PIT maneuver near Mile Marker 101 in Collier County.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Clouds and sun with seasonal temperatures for your Saturday plans The Weather Authority is tracking clouds and sun on Saturday with only a chance for a few showers.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 9 Check out southwest Florida high school football teams in action with several district titles on the line in week nine.
CLEWISTON Remembering Ja’yhanna Johnson; Loved ones pay final respects to teen killed at party A family is paying their final respects to a teen, gone too soon. Sixteen year old Ja’yhanna Johnson was a cheerleader, and had a strong sense of faith.
Former FBI agent speaks on deadly deputy-involved shooting A former FBI agent said that deputies appeared to take the steps they could before jumping to lethal force.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents petitioning to stop demolition of school Bonita Springs residents have a little more than 200 signatures on their online petition to prevent the demolition of Bonita Springs Elementary School.
Nicotine pouch trend grows amongst teens The number of teens using tobacco products is at a 25-year low, but at the same time, kids are ditching cigarettes, and many are picking up another habit: nicotine pouches.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda funeral home supports community during Milton Two years ago, Hurricane Ian came and turned the Johnson Funeral Home in Punta Gorda into rubble.
FORT MYERS Drive-thru-only Starbucks enters construction phase while traffic concerns grow It looks like a construction zone for the time being, but soon it will be a one-of-a-kind Starbucks in Fort Myers.
This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features burglary, an unregistered firearm and silencer, and illegal drug and gun possession. Joel Willin Credit: The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Joel Tucker Willin, a 33-year-old Cape Coral man, has been arrested after allegedly breaking into and ransacking a Cape Coral home and then fleeing from police. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, on Wednesday, around 3:13 a.m., officers responded to a home near Pelican Boulevard for a burglary in progress. Officers found a trail of items leading to a nearby canal, where they saw Willin before losing sight of him. Detectives from the Property Crimes Unit found Willin’s ski mask and headlamp, which he wore during the incident. Officers also found a large red shoe floating in a lake/canal near where Willin had jumped in. A bicycle was found across the street from the burglarized residence. Detectives confirmed that the bike did not belong to the homeowner. Further investigation led detectives to a possible address for Willin, where officers were able to locate and interview him. Willin reportedly burglarized the homeowner’s residence by cutting out a screen and unlocking the door. Police said he ransacked the garage, including the homeowner’s car, and stole over $750 worth of belongings. All items discovered near the scene, including the ski mask, headlamp, shoe and bicycle, were confirmed to be Willin’s. Willin has been charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling, unarmed burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, grand theft of $750 or more but less than $5,000, and resisting an officer without violence. RELATED: Man accused of Cape Coral garage burglary Trequille Donte Rodreguez, Sr. CREDIT: Lee County Sheriff’s Office Trequille Donte Rodreguez, Sr., a 31-year-old man in Fort Myers, has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and possessing an unregistered firearm silencer. According to court records, Fort Myers Police officers executed a search warrant at Rodreguez’s residence on July 2 and found a Ruger firearm and a firearm silencer in a bag inside a bedroom. Both items had been reported stolen in a car burglary a month earlier in Hendry County. Investigators lifted two fingerprints from the silencer, which were later identified as belonging to Rodreguez. As a person with felony convictions, Rodreguez is prohibited by federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition. He previously served time in Florida state prison for firearms and burglary offenses. RELATED: Fort Myers man pleads guilty to firearm charges Wilford Lee Smith Jr Credit: DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office A man with 18 prior felony convictions has been arrested after allegedly possessing drugs and guns in DeSoto County. According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday, the Narcotics Unit spotted 43-year-old Wilford Lee Smith Jr. driving near his Arcadia home. With two active felony warrants related to illegal narcotics sales, detectives approached Smith at his home and observed marijuana in the home and his vehicle. A search warrant revealed over 64 grams of marijuana, 296 baggies labeled for distribution, and multiple firearms, including one reported stolen from Highlands County. As a person with felony convictions, Smith is not allowed to own any firearms or ammunition. Smith is facing charges, including possession of a firearm by a person with felony convictions, possession of ammunition by a person with felony convictions, sale or delivery of marijuana, manufacture of drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana of over 20 grams. RELATED: Man with 18 prior felony convictions accused of drug, gun possession in DeSoto County