State investigates former Lee County Sheriff consultant Collier County woman arrested twice for operating illicit massage parlor
State investigates former Lee County Sheriff consultant A source sent WINK News anchor Claire Galt an executive order saying the state is investigating Ken Romano, a consultant who was on the sheriff’s office payroll.
Collier County woman arrested twice for operating illicit massage parlor The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of operating an illicit massage parlor, her second time arrested on this charge.
Mother accused of killing 4-month-old baby pleads not guilty A woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby has pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated manslaughter of a child and aggravated child abuse.
NAPLES Family of bears caught on camera in the Winding Cypress community You never know what you’ll see when you open the door in Florida, and for one WINK News viewer, it was a family of bears.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Former Uber driver who raped passenger sentenced to life in prison Justice has been served after a former Uber driver was sentenced to life in prison for raping his passenger.
CAPE CORAL Single boat crashes into Cape Coral home dock injuring 3 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating a boat crash in Cape Coral that injured three people.
NAPLES NCH becomes first in Florida to offer Van Gogh Biopsy Tool NCH has become the first healthcare provider in the state to offer the groundbreaking Van Gogh Biopsy tool from Aquyre Biosciences.
First full moon of 2025 peaks Monday evening If you take a look into the sky this evening, you will see the first full moon of 2025, otherwise known as the ‘Wolf Moon.’
1st reported Florida Panther death of 2025, killed by vehicle in Collier A vehicle in Collier County claimed the life of a critically endangered Florida Panther, marking the first death recorded in 2025.
Boston oncologist named medical director at Southwest Florida Proton Southwest Florida Proton’s new senior medical director once taught Dr. Arie Dosoretz in medical school. Now, he is her boss.
tallahassee Gov. DeSantis holds news conference at Florida Capitol Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference at the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee.
Man without license arrested for fatal Burnt Store Road crash The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of driving without a license causing death on Burnt Store Road.
Man sentenced to life for attempted first-degree murder of Sanibel police officer A man found guilty of attempted first-degree murder for shooting at a Sanibel police officer has been sentenced to life in prison.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Temperatures warm back up following cold streak this Monday The Weather Authority is tracking a noticeable temperature warm-up, with highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s this Monday.
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.
State investigates former Lee County Sheriff consultant A source sent WINK News anchor Claire Galt an executive order saying the state is investigating Ken Romano, a consultant who was on the sheriff’s office payroll.
Collier County woman arrested twice for operating illicit massage parlor The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of operating an illicit massage parlor, her second time arrested on this charge.
Mother accused of killing 4-month-old baby pleads not guilty A woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby has pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated manslaughter of a child and aggravated child abuse.
NAPLES Family of bears caught on camera in the Winding Cypress community You never know what you’ll see when you open the door in Florida, and for one WINK News viewer, it was a family of bears.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Former Uber driver who raped passenger sentenced to life in prison Justice has been served after a former Uber driver was sentenced to life in prison for raping his passenger.
CAPE CORAL Single boat crashes into Cape Coral home dock injuring 3 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating a boat crash in Cape Coral that injured three people.
NAPLES NCH becomes first in Florida to offer Van Gogh Biopsy Tool NCH has become the first healthcare provider in the state to offer the groundbreaking Van Gogh Biopsy tool from Aquyre Biosciences.
First full moon of 2025 peaks Monday evening If you take a look into the sky this evening, you will see the first full moon of 2025, otherwise known as the ‘Wolf Moon.’
1st reported Florida Panther death of 2025, killed by vehicle in Collier A vehicle in Collier County claimed the life of a critically endangered Florida Panther, marking the first death recorded in 2025.
Boston oncologist named medical director at Southwest Florida Proton Southwest Florida Proton’s new senior medical director once taught Dr. Arie Dosoretz in medical school. Now, he is her boss.
tallahassee Gov. DeSantis holds news conference at Florida Capitol Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference at the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee.
Man without license arrested for fatal Burnt Store Road crash The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of driving without a license causing death on Burnt Store Road.
Man sentenced to life for attempted first-degree murder of Sanibel police officer A man found guilty of attempted first-degree murder for shooting at a Sanibel police officer has been sentenced to life in prison.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Temperatures warm back up following cold streak this Monday The Weather Authority is tracking a noticeable temperature warm-up, with highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s this Monday.
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.
Several Southwest Florida football standouts are taking their talents to the Power 4 gridirons. Kicking things off in Charlotte County, Port Charlotte’s four-star defensive tackle Myron Charles is headed to Austin to play for the Texas Longhorns. “I’m coming in with a lot of dogs that contributed a lot this year and next year i get to play with them,” Charles said. “I’m excited.” His senior year, Charles had 43 total tackles and eight for loss. The 6’4″ standout had his choice of Division I school and previously committed to Florida State, but UT Austin’s relentless pursuit of the Pirate ultimately led to him saying ‘Hook Em’ for good. “Coach Kenny, even when I was committed to FSU, the communication, texting every day, not just him but like everybody,” Charles said. “The communication never stopped, never slowed down. That was big for me. They weren’t just recruiting me. They were recruiting my family.” Cape Coral safety Darrion Jones is leaving the Seahawks for the Jayhawks. The three-star signed with the University of Kansas. “I always had it hard coming up playing football, you know, being called overrated, so I always try to work as hard as I can to be the best,” Jones said. In two seasons with the Seahawks, Jones had 62 total tackles, averaging four a game. He had 22 solo tackles in seven games his senior year. 1400 miles between Cape Coral and Lawrence doesn’t bother Jones, he told WINK News his support system knows no bounds. “My support system has been very high since i was growing up,” Jones said. “I already know when it’s time they’re coming.” First Baptist Academy is sending two football players to the Division I level. Bradley Martino, a three-star athlete, is heading to Minnesota to play for the Golden Gophers. “I’ve waited for this day for 17 years living on this earth,” Martino said. “It’s just, ever since I was a kid growing up I’ve always wanted to do this. Looking back on my freshman year, when I was at Palmetto and my coaches got fired, I honestly didn’t know if I was going to keep playing football and I just had to make that decision of life and I got to keep going because I can’t give up on the dream I’ve had ever since I was a kid.” Martino told WINK News he has felt at home with the Golden Gophers since June. “For example, Florida feels like home,” Martino said. “I feel like Minnesota is another Florida for me. I want to play for Coach Fleck. Coach Fleck is an intense dude and he’s going to make sure that I’m held capable of my abilities that he knows that I have.” Three-star safety Logan Bartley soon to suit up for the Kansas State Wildcats. Bartley is sold on playing for his position coach and the environment. “It means a lot,” Bartley said. “Come a long way and just to see everything come together it’s really cool.” Bartley has attended First Baptist Academy since first grade and is looking forward to this next step. “It’s going to be surreal,” Bartley said. “Finally done, but I’ve got a new chapter. Got to restart and establish myself at K State.” Rounding out FBA’s football signees, Devin Imburgia signed to play Division III ball at Franklin and Marshall. East Lee County running back Lazaro Rogers is taking his talents to Northern Illinois. The future Huskie racked up more than 4400 yards and 46 touchdowns averaging 134.5 yards a game. Surrounded by loved ones at Dave and Busters, Rogers made his decision official and thanked everyone from his family to his coaches to his teachers saying his time with Jaguars shaped him as a player and a person. “It’s prepared me to just grow up and be a man and be a better leader,” Rogers said. “Always be vocal to others and guide others on the right path and give back to my community.” When making his college decision, Rogers told WINK News the program’s ability to take athletes from good to great played a deciding factor.