Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County childMan accused of using stolen credit card from car burglary at Lehigh Acres CVS
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of using stolen credit card from car burglary at Lehigh Acres CVS Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man who allegedly used a stolen credit card at the CVS in Lehigh Acres.
ARCADIA Family of flea market murder victim struggles to find closure The family of a woman who was murdered at an Arcadia flea market continues to seek justice as the accused killer awaits trial.
NAPLES Naples man accused of possessing child porn After an investigation, a Naples man has been arrested after allegedly having child pornography in his home.
CAPE CORAL Arrest report for volunteer softball coach accused of inappropriate behavior released New details have been released about the arrest of a Cape Coral volunteer softball coach accused of sending nude photos and touching a 17-year-old student.
the weather authority Dry, warm, and humid morning before isolated storms pop up this afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry and humid Wednesday morning before afternoon isolated storms in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach to test hurricane emergency messaging alert The Town of Fort Myers Beach is set to test its CodeRED alert system as hurricane season begins in 31 days.
FORT MYERS Students make goodie bags for kids fighting Cancer A special delivery, straight from the heart, to Galisano’s Children’s Hospital. Three 8th graders from Lexington Middle School delivered 100 goodie bags to bring smiles to kids fighting cancer.
TICE Large police presence seen at park in Tice Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies and K-9s were seen investigating at Schindler Hall Community Park on Palm Beach Boulevard in Tice.
CAPE CORAL Lee County superintendent candidates face off in debate These three people, Denise Carlin, Morgan Wright and Sheridan Chester, are making it clear that they want the job.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DEA to reclassify Marijuana as Schedule Three drug When you think of marijuana in Florida, You might think of an illegal drug seized by law enforcement. Kim Rivers, the CEO of Florida-based cannabis retailer Trulieve, says when used medicinally, it can help a lot of people.
FORT MYERS Expect more delays on Colonial and Fowler due to intersection project Work on the Colonial Fowler intersection in Fort Myers is underway, and there are many moving parts.
FORT MYERS Possible pay-by-text scam in downtown Fort Myers may have cost woman nearly $1,000 Pay-by-text parking may have cost one woman nearly a thousand dollars after her credit card was hacked.
FORT MYERS Lee County STET team protecting our schools with cameras There are cameras in our kid’s schools, dozens of them, but did you know that Lee County Schools sends those live video feeds to the sheriff’s office, and it’s someone’s job to watch them?
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Six-week abortion ban to take effect soon A stricter abortion ban will take effect in Florida on Wednesday.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of using stolen credit card from car burglary at Lehigh Acres CVS Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man who allegedly used a stolen credit card at the CVS in Lehigh Acres.
ARCADIA Family of flea market murder victim struggles to find closure The family of a woman who was murdered at an Arcadia flea market continues to seek justice as the accused killer awaits trial.
NAPLES Naples man accused of possessing child porn After an investigation, a Naples man has been arrested after allegedly having child pornography in his home.
CAPE CORAL Arrest report for volunteer softball coach accused of inappropriate behavior released New details have been released about the arrest of a Cape Coral volunteer softball coach accused of sending nude photos and touching a 17-year-old student.
the weather authority Dry, warm, and humid morning before isolated storms pop up this afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry and humid Wednesday morning before afternoon isolated storms in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach to test hurricane emergency messaging alert The Town of Fort Myers Beach is set to test its CodeRED alert system as hurricane season begins in 31 days.
FORT MYERS Students make goodie bags for kids fighting Cancer A special delivery, straight from the heart, to Galisano’s Children’s Hospital. Three 8th graders from Lexington Middle School delivered 100 goodie bags to bring smiles to kids fighting cancer.
TICE Large police presence seen at park in Tice Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies and K-9s were seen investigating at Schindler Hall Community Park on Palm Beach Boulevard in Tice.
CAPE CORAL Lee County superintendent candidates face off in debate These three people, Denise Carlin, Morgan Wright and Sheridan Chester, are making it clear that they want the job.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DEA to reclassify Marijuana as Schedule Three drug When you think of marijuana in Florida, You might think of an illegal drug seized by law enforcement. Kim Rivers, the CEO of Florida-based cannabis retailer Trulieve, says when used medicinally, it can help a lot of people.
FORT MYERS Expect more delays on Colonial and Fowler due to intersection project Work on the Colonial Fowler intersection in Fort Myers is underway, and there are many moving parts.
FORT MYERS Possible pay-by-text scam in downtown Fort Myers may have cost woman nearly $1,000 Pay-by-text parking may have cost one woman nearly a thousand dollars after her credit card was hacked.
FORT MYERS Lee County STET team protecting our schools with cameras There are cameras in our kid’s schools, dozens of them, but did you know that Lee County Schools sends those live video feeds to the sheriff’s office, and it’s someone’s job to watch them?
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Six-week abortion ban to take effect soon A stricter abortion ban will take effect in Florida on Wednesday.
LEE COUNTY Lee County Sheriff’s Office’s ‘HOT’ Teams have begun work with homeless population Last week, Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno announced the creation of the county’s Homeless Outreach Teams or ‘HOT’ Teams. Now, we get to see them in action. “What can we do for you? Is there any help we can possibly provide you?” trained members of ‘HOT’ Teams ask. Starting with that simple question, they believe […]
Daughter says police could have prevented mother’s death A daughter wants justice for her disabled mother who was brutally murdered in her Fort Myers home. Now, she is asking for the death penalty. Tina Maldonado, 37, is in pain just thinking about the death of her mother, Diana Moore. “He had waited in my mom’s house for three hours, stalking her before he […]
BELLE ISLE Body found inside SUV in Orlando ID’d as missing woman The family of a 50-year-old central Florida mother who went missing last month is thanking volunteers who looked for her after police announced Saturday that they found a body in her sports utility vehicle at the bottom of a retention pond. Stephanie Hollingsworth’s family received word Monday afternoon that the body was positively identified as […]
LEE COUNTY Man held without bond in killing of family member of the mother of his children A man is accused of killing a family member of the mother of his children. The prosecutor is calling a Fort Myers homicide, “an extremely troublesome one.” Deadly domestic violence cases are on the rise during the pandemic. A Lee County judge ordered suspect Jaquan Robinson to be held without bond Thursday. During the hearing, […]
FORT MYERS Lee County Sheriff’s Office to form ‘Homeless Outreach Teams’ The Lee County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference on Tuesday to announce the creation of ‘Homeless Outreach Teams’ – or ‘HOT’ teams – in partnership with the county government. The teams will consist of a trained civilian, a crisis-intervention deputy from the sheriff’s office, and a licensed mental health professional provided by the county. […]
LEE COUNTY Helping kids cope during the pandemic Kids are tough, but they’re also under an extraordinary amount of pressure. Suicide and suicide attempts are up dramatically, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A teenager in our viewing area took her own life in recent days, so WINK News spoke with mental health experts who have some advice for helping […]
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres rescue’s mission: Saving abused dogs Abused dogs, some in unimaginable conditions, are being brought from all over the state to recover in Southwest Florida. Love is Fur Ever Dog Rescue – or LIFE Rescue – in Lehigh Acres takes the worst of the worst and spends whatever’s necessary to help dogs recover. Dogs like Whiskey, whose wounds were so severe […]
LEE COUNTY 18 arrested in LCSO months-long drug bust operation The Lee County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference Thursday morning regarding a recent drug bust operation called Operation Checkmate. Sheriff Carmine Marceno outlined the details of the operation that happened over the course of seven months. The LCSO narcotics team took down multiple drug dealers connected to the Latin King Gang. “Narcotics detectives wrapped […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Arrest made in Suncoast Estates Wednesday morning stabbing death A death investigation is underway and one man has been arrested after a body was found in the driveway of a Zoysia Lane home just off Bayshore Road Wednesday morning. About a dozen Lee County deputies were on scene at Suncoast Estates, including the mobile command center and crime scene van, as well as a […]
FORT MYERS State asks businesses ‘are you controlled by Communists?’ The State of Florida sent letters to 100,000 businesses asking if they’re controlled by the Communist Party of China. Dr. Todd Johnson has welcomed patients in Fort Myers for three decades, yet he received one of those letters in the mail. “Thought it was unusual. After 30 years of practice, I was surprised someone wanted […]