Non-profit makes teddy bears for families of fallen officersMost Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 8, 2024
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Non-profit makes teddy bears for families of fallen officers Having a loved one in law enforcement means there is always a fear that they may not come home.
Southwest Florida Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 8, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 8, 2024.
San Carlos Park Man at center of WINK News investigation now charged with drugging, molesting child After a years long WINK investigation, Dwayne Staron was arrested and convicted of grand theft. Now he and his wife, Theresa Staron, are both behind bars.
FORT MYERS Police: Man caught at Clemente Park with AR pistol, ski mask and black latex gloves A 19-year-old man has been arrested after officers found an AR pistol, all-black clothing, a ski mask and black latex gloves in his backpack.
PUNTA GORDA FHP investigating hit-and-run with injuries after crash at mm 170 on I-75 Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash with injuries on Interstate 75 southbound at mile marker 170 in Punta Gorda.
ALVA Department of Health warns of blue-green algae in Alva canal If you live on Sebastian Court along the canal in Alva, the Florida Department of Health in Lee County wants you to remain cautious. A blue-green algae bloom has been spotted there.
SAN CARLOS PARK Couple accused of drugging and molesting girl make court appearance A San Carlos Park couple accused of drugging and molesting a girl while covering it up for two years appeared in court.
FORT MYERS Lee County Schools receives over $2M in Juul settlement The Lee County School District has received over $2 million in a settlement with Juul, and now, it’s putting that money to use.
JERUSALEM (AP) Israel says it reopened a key Gaza crossing after a rocket attack but the UN says no aid has entered The Israeli military said Wednesday that it has reopened its Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after days of closure, but the U.N. said no humanitarian aid has yet entered and there is no one to receive it on the Palestinian side after workers fled during Israel’s military incursion in the area.
ATLANTA (AP) Georgia appeals court agrees to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case A Georgia appeals court on Wednesday agreed to review a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against former President Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON (AP) Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at DC campus as mayor’s hearing is canceled Police cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University early Wednesday and arrested demonstrators.
2 Collier County men arrested for street racing Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested two men after catching them street racing.
CLEWISTON Lewis Boulevard in Clewiston closed after semi-trailer carrying palm trees loses load Lewis Boulevard in Clewiston from U.S. 27 to 13th Street is closed this morning while crews remove trees from the roadway.
ARCADIA Juvenile and 18-year-old arrested for stealing, burglarizing multiple cars in DeSoto County A juvenile and an 18-year-old have been arrested after allegedly stealing several cars and burglarizing them in DeSoto County.
IMMOKALEE Immokalee man arrested for child porn possession An Immokalee man has been arrested and charged on ten felony counts after allegedly being in possession of child pornography.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Non-profit makes teddy bears for families of fallen officers Having a loved one in law enforcement means there is always a fear that they may not come home.
Southwest Florida Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 8, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 8, 2024.
San Carlos Park Man at center of WINK News investigation now charged with drugging, molesting child After a years long WINK investigation, Dwayne Staron was arrested and convicted of grand theft. Now he and his wife, Theresa Staron, are both behind bars.
FORT MYERS Police: Man caught at Clemente Park with AR pistol, ski mask and black latex gloves A 19-year-old man has been arrested after officers found an AR pistol, all-black clothing, a ski mask and black latex gloves in his backpack.
PUNTA GORDA FHP investigating hit-and-run with injuries after crash at mm 170 on I-75 Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash with injuries on Interstate 75 southbound at mile marker 170 in Punta Gorda.
ALVA Department of Health warns of blue-green algae in Alva canal If you live on Sebastian Court along the canal in Alva, the Florida Department of Health in Lee County wants you to remain cautious. A blue-green algae bloom has been spotted there.
SAN CARLOS PARK Couple accused of drugging and molesting girl make court appearance A San Carlos Park couple accused of drugging and molesting a girl while covering it up for two years appeared in court.
FORT MYERS Lee County Schools receives over $2M in Juul settlement The Lee County School District has received over $2 million in a settlement with Juul, and now, it’s putting that money to use.
JERUSALEM (AP) Israel says it reopened a key Gaza crossing after a rocket attack but the UN says no aid has entered The Israeli military said Wednesday that it has reopened its Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after days of closure, but the U.N. said no humanitarian aid has yet entered and there is no one to receive it on the Palestinian side after workers fled during Israel’s military incursion in the area.
ATLANTA (AP) Georgia appeals court agrees to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case A Georgia appeals court on Wednesday agreed to review a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against former President Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON (AP) Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at DC campus as mayor’s hearing is canceled Police cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University early Wednesday and arrested demonstrators.
2 Collier County men arrested for street racing Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested two men after catching them street racing.
CLEWISTON Lewis Boulevard in Clewiston closed after semi-trailer carrying palm trees loses load Lewis Boulevard in Clewiston from U.S. 27 to 13th Street is closed this morning while crews remove trees from the roadway.
ARCADIA Juvenile and 18-year-old arrested for stealing, burglarizing multiple cars in DeSoto County A juvenile and an 18-year-old have been arrested after allegedly stealing several cars and burglarizing them in DeSoto County.
IMMOKALEE Immokalee man arrested for child porn possession An Immokalee man has been arrested and charged on ten felony counts after allegedly being in possession of child pornography.
NORTH NAPLES NCH Healthcare System says coronavirus test negative for patient, awaiting another UPDATE: On Tuesday NCH reported one patient tested negative for coronavirus COVID-19. A second patient is also being tested as a precaution. —- NCH Healthcare System confirms it’s waiting for coronavirus (COVID-19) test results of one patient in its care Monday. NCH says it’s taking extra precautions. We visited the North Naples location Monday, where […]
COLLIER COUNTY Two Collier County sheriff’s deputies speak on going from military to law enforcement They fought on the front lines, now they are fighting to protect their community. Sheriff’s deputies Lt. Rich Hampton and Lt. Gary Martin are both military veterans. “Everything that you go out and do as an individual impacts,” Martin said. The two are members of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. In fact, 30% of the […]
COLLIER COUNTY Some fighting against expansion of Naples Senior Center, participants say they won’t be a bother A new senior center may not have a home in a Collier County neighborhood after people packed a meeting Thursday afternoon saying they don’t want it to be built where they live. However, while some fought against it, others say they desperately need it. WINK News’ Gina Tomlinson talked to those against the idea and […]
NAPLES Residents worry Naples 2020 plan will cause city to lose its charm, but development keeps it thriving “We got it all right here in Naples, Florida!” At least that’s what visitor Dwayne Garwood had to say. He and his wife have been visiting Naples for about five years and say they love the weather, the beaches and the people. Visitors like Garwood make for more people on the beach and in the […]
COLLIER COUNTY Are you in a new flood zone? Collier County flood maps are online New flood insurance maps are available to look at in Collier County. They could have a major impact on how much you have to pay. People can grab an information form, write down their address and look up their property to see if they’re in a high or low-risk flood zone. FEMA officials say the […]
COLLIER COUNTY Parent: Classmates torment daughter after teacher calls her ‘corona-kid’ A Collier County elementary school student is being tormented by her classmates and her father is blaming the substitute teacher for calling her a derogatory word with a link to the coronavirus. Now, he is calling for a public apology. It is a name Dr. Gary Lawson said classmates are calling his daughter, Risa, at […]
CAPE CORAL Man severely burned in Cape Coral boat fire Cape Coral Fire Department responded to a boat fire with injuries in Cape Coral Sunday. Firefighters responded to a boat fire near homes along the 1900 block of SE 26TH Terrace. Firefighters confirmed a man was severely burned and taken to Lee Memorial Hospital for treatment. Our crew is at the scene to gather new […]
NORTH NAPLES ‘Bucket List Bash’ in North Naples generates support for cancer research The fight against cancer is in Southwest Florida this weekend. “Bucket List Bash” got underway at the Naples Grand Resort in North Naples Saturday night. It was all in effort to raise money for American Cancer Society. “Bucket List Bash” continued its mission to support American Cancer Society and cancer research while also celebrating it […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County school district to spend $175,000 on construction site bothering neighbors The new Gateway High School in Lee County is under construction, and homeowners next door say it’s getting closer and closer to them. But the School District of Lee County says it’s now spending $175,000 to create a buffer. We visited the school construction site along State Road 82 at the corner with Griffin Drive […]
WINK NEWS SWFL, state agencies, professionals stay updated as coronavirus cases in US increase Investigators are retracing the steps of a California woman. She’s believed to be the first person in America to have coronavirus virus (COVID-19) without traveling internationally or being in close contact with anyone who had it. Investigators are now monitoring more than 8,000 people in the country. The new case of COVID-19 in the U.S. […]