DA: Prison employee supplied contraband to escaped convicts

DANNEMORA, N.Y. (AP) – A prison employee being questioned about her suspected role in the escape of two killers provided them with contraband before they cut their way out of the maximum-security institution, a prosecutor said Friday. District Attorney Andrew Wylie would not specify the prohibited items that Joyce Mitchell allegedly supplied but said they […]

German prosecutors close Merkel cellphone spying probe

BERLIN (AP) – German prosecutors on Friday closed their investigation into the alleged tapping of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s cellphone by the U.S. National Security Agency, saying they have been unable to find evidence that would stand up in court. Prosecutors last June opened an investigation into the alleged monitoring of a cellphone Merkel used for […]

Another dead cat surfaces in East Naples

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- Another dead cat has turned up in East Naples after weeks of quiet near Estey Avenue. “Nothing has happened since the signs have gone down, the police have been patrolling,” said Susie Mehas who has met with some of the victim’s owners. “Animals can’t read the verbiage.” The latest cat’s back half […]

Unlikely camera in remote area leads to arson and fraud arrest

LEE COUNTY, Fla.- A local woman faces three felony charges, including insurance fraud and arson. Deputies say 34-year-old April Carter of Lehigh Acres reported her car as stolen, but in reality, she is suspected of torching her own vehicle in order to get insurance money. The crime report says Carter picked an unlucky spot to […]

Condo owner wants Banyan Tree Condominium condemned

FORT MYERS, Fla.- The owner of a condo at Banyan Tree Condominium is devastated. He says his $40,000 investment he made 37 years ago is now worthless. Not only that, but code enforcement wanted to slap him with a fine for not maintaining his building. “I lost my total $40,000 investment,” Donald Miller told WINK […]

Salvation Army opens first-ever location in Lehigh Acres

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla.- The Salvation Army’s opening its first-ever service center in Lehigh Acres, a community the charity says desperately needs help. Workers will now be on hand to assist people with things like FPL bills, crisis management, and emergency food. The Salvation Army cut the ribbon to the new center Thursday afternoon. The community […]

Dozens of furry friends looking for a new home

ENGLEWOOD, Fla. – An animal rescue shelter has been violating a zoning code for years, but they say they had no idea. WINK News learned someone filed a complaint. Now, almost 50 cats and kittens have just days to find a new home. About a week ago, Englewood Animal Rescue Sanctuary (EARS) found out they […]

Boat and trailer theft in East Naples caught on camera

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- Deputies are investigating the theft of a boat and trailer in East Naples. A 2003 black 30-foot Contender fishing boat with dual light-blue Yamaha 200 horsepower out-board motors was stolen around midnight on Tuesday, June 2. It was parked inside the Extra Space Storage located on Exchange Street. The boat’s trailer, a […]