WINK Exclusive: First look inside a new Naples theaterMatlacha struggles to recover after hurricanes; wants answers and plan of action
NAPLES WINK Exclusive: First look inside a new Naples theater It’s curtain up in Naples for a newly renovated theater right downtown. People on the inside hope it will be a big part of the city’s future. In a WINK News exclusive, we get a first look inside.
matlacha Matlacha struggles to recover after hurricanes; wants answers and plan of action Is Matlacha forgotten? People in Matlacha still have questions following a civic association meeting Monday night that focused on rebuilding the island after recent storms.
CAPE CORAL An undefeated season for Oasis Middle School For the first time in history, the Oasis Middle School gators went undefeated.
ARCADIA DeSoto County school resource officer becomes key in solving case A trusted school resource officer’s connection with students becomes the key to a difficult case.
FORT MYERS SWFL job seekers and employers feeling strain post hurricanes The recent hurricanes that hit Southwest Florida is having an impact on not only the number of people looking for jobs but also employers
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO steps in to help Shell Factory animals relocate after closure For 86 years, the Shell Factory served the people in North Fort Myers. It gave the community a chance to experience nature up close, but it closed down last month.
FORT MYERS New flight delay refund policies you should know If you plan to fly soon, you should know your rights because some big changes in the airline industry just went into effect.
NAPLES Gov. DeSantis campaigns in Naples against Amendment 4 Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference in Collier County where he made his case on why Floridians should vote against Amendment 4.
MIAMI Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. talks second season and Mexico City game Miami Heat second year standout guard Jaime Jaquez spoke with WINK News about his growth from his rookie season and the game in Mexico City.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda Airport expansion adds space and amenities for flyers The Punta Gorda Airport is expanding to create a higher quality place for travelers with more space and modern upgrades.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Early voters cast their ballots ahead of the 2024 election Early voting is currently underway in southwest Florida. Signs urging people to vote are everywhere, and long lines of voters show that people are taking notice and casting their ballots in the presidential election
Heart-kidney health connection Vital organs work together to keep the body healthy, and that connection runs deep. When one isn’t working properly, it can negatively impact the other, leading to more health complications.
Youngquist Brothers rock mine sells for SWFL record $620M A $620 million land deal believed to be the most lucrative in Southwest Florida history became official Oct. 28, as about 2,000 acres, including an active rock mine, changed ownership.
Experts closely watch SWFL real estate market after Helene, Milton Realtors and analysts are monitoring recent residential real estate transactions in Southwest Florida to gauge whether prices will remain steady, decrease or increase in the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Matlacha residents express anger with Lee County government over hurricane recovery Some of the questions had answers, and some of those answers didn’t sit well with many of the almost 100 people present for a Matlacha Civic Association meeting with Lee County government officials as guests.
NAPLES WINK Exclusive: First look inside a new Naples theater It’s curtain up in Naples for a newly renovated theater right downtown. People on the inside hope it will be a big part of the city’s future. In a WINK News exclusive, we get a first look inside.
matlacha Matlacha struggles to recover after hurricanes; wants answers and plan of action Is Matlacha forgotten? People in Matlacha still have questions following a civic association meeting Monday night that focused on rebuilding the island after recent storms.
CAPE CORAL An undefeated season for Oasis Middle School For the first time in history, the Oasis Middle School gators went undefeated.
ARCADIA DeSoto County school resource officer becomes key in solving case A trusted school resource officer’s connection with students becomes the key to a difficult case.
FORT MYERS SWFL job seekers and employers feeling strain post hurricanes The recent hurricanes that hit Southwest Florida is having an impact on not only the number of people looking for jobs but also employers
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO steps in to help Shell Factory animals relocate after closure For 86 years, the Shell Factory served the people in North Fort Myers. It gave the community a chance to experience nature up close, but it closed down last month.
FORT MYERS New flight delay refund policies you should know If you plan to fly soon, you should know your rights because some big changes in the airline industry just went into effect.
NAPLES Gov. DeSantis campaigns in Naples against Amendment 4 Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference in Collier County where he made his case on why Floridians should vote against Amendment 4.
MIAMI Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. talks second season and Mexico City game Miami Heat second year standout guard Jaime Jaquez spoke with WINK News about his growth from his rookie season and the game in Mexico City.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda Airport expansion adds space and amenities for flyers The Punta Gorda Airport is expanding to create a higher quality place for travelers with more space and modern upgrades.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Early voters cast their ballots ahead of the 2024 election Early voting is currently underway in southwest Florida. Signs urging people to vote are everywhere, and long lines of voters show that people are taking notice and casting their ballots in the presidential election
Heart-kidney health connection Vital organs work together to keep the body healthy, and that connection runs deep. When one isn’t working properly, it can negatively impact the other, leading to more health complications.
Youngquist Brothers rock mine sells for SWFL record $620M A $620 million land deal believed to be the most lucrative in Southwest Florida history became official Oct. 28, as about 2,000 acres, including an active rock mine, changed ownership.
Experts closely watch SWFL real estate market after Helene, Milton Realtors and analysts are monitoring recent residential real estate transactions in Southwest Florida to gauge whether prices will remain steady, decrease or increase in the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Matlacha residents express anger with Lee County government over hurricane recovery Some of the questions had answers, and some of those answers didn’t sit well with many of the almost 100 people present for a Matlacha Civic Association meeting with Lee County government officials as guests.
A trusted school resource officer’s connection with students becomes the key to a difficult case. Arcadia police school resource officer Mixon Trammell loves his job at DeSoto Middle School. “Not all kids are comfortable speaking to law enforcement, and luckily, in the position that I’m in, I get to build a rapport with the kids,” said Tramell. “They see me every day. They kind of see me as a person instead of just as an authority figure.” Trammell says that rapport was key in helping put 38-year-old James and 40-year-old Eugene Hoffer III behind bars. Credit: The Arcadia Police Department Police say James brought a fifteen-year-old and her classmate to his home where his brother had sex with the fifteen-year-old and James kissed her classmate on the lips. Trammell got involved when the fifteen-year-old told a counselor and the counselor referred her to him. “Luckily, it’s a couple of students we have a pretty good rapport with, so we spoke to them about it, and once we realized the seriousness of the allegations, at that point, we notified our criminal investigations division,” said Tramell. “Even though you could tell they were uncomfortable with the subject matter, they were comfortable speaking to us.” Police say Eugene admitted to having sex with the girl but told them he believed she was 18 or 19 years old. “Immediate reactions: outrage, anger, of course, because you know, these kids do become your kids, you know, and you’re protective over them,” said Trammell. While he says it’s a struggle to comprehend how someone could do this to one of his kids, he’s grateful their bond was strong enough that they felt they come to him. “It’s a tremendous responsibility because it’s one of those things. You have to be able to talk to them and have them trust you,” said Tramell. And because of that trust, he feels that justice is on its way to being served. Eugene Hoffer is charged with two counts of lewd and lascivious battery of a victim 12 to 16 years old and James Hoffer, who met the girls outside a nearby Circle K, is charged with principal lewd and lascivious battery.