Monitor lizard found in Cape Coral home

A Cape Coral homeowner reported a “prowler” had entered her home’s garage, and it was found to be a monitor lizard. According to Blue Lighting Protection LLC’s tweet, the exotic animal was captured at the home and removed Saturday. The report was made around 2 p.m. At aprx 2PM a SW Cape Coral client called […]

Man killed in North Naples crash crossing Vanderbilt Beach Road

A man was killed in a crash in Collier County early Saturday morning. According to Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Ronnie Naugle, 46, was hit by a car and killed in North Naples while crossing on foot at Vanderbilt Beach Road and Goodlette-Frank Road. According to CCSO, the crash happened around 1 a.m. No charges have […]

Boston Market frozen products recalled due to possible contamination

Bellisio Foods, a Jackson, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 173,376 pounds of frozen pork entrée products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of glass or hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The frozen, not ready-to-eat (NRTE) boneless pork rib patties were produced on […]

At least 93 people have died after drinking tainted liquor in India

At least 93 people have died and about 200 people have been hospitalized after drinking tainted liquor in two separate incidents in India’s northeast, authorities said Saturday. The victims of one of the most deadly bootleg liquor-related incidents ever in India were mostly tea plantation workers, government official Julie Sonowal said. The tainted liquor was […]

1 dead, 7 injured in San Carlos Park crash Friday

One person was killed and seven others injured in a three-vehicle crash in San Carlos Park Friday. Florida Highway Patrol responded to the fatal crash on S Tamiami Trail (US-41) and Hickory Drive in San Carlos Park around 7:15 p.m. According to FHP, a driver of a Buick attempted to make a left turn onto […]

What does it take to stop human trafficking operations?

A human trafficking sting takes a dedicated law enforcement effort and time. Time is needed to develop the intelligence, which includes tracking down communication with the people trying to take advantage of the trafficking victims and time to get undercover agents assembled and trained. Then, you need to set up the sting, which includes cameras, […]

Sheriff’s office wants help to identify Naples theft suspect

Collier County Sheriff’s Office wants the public’s help to identify a female suspect in a Naples theft investigation Friday. According to the sheriff’s office Facebook page, detectives would like to speak with the suspect in connection with a theft that occurred on Feb. 8 at the Guadalupe Resale Shop on the 12000 block of Tamiami […]

Crash at MM 118 on I-75 northbound north of Bonita Springs

Florida Highway Patrol is responding to a crash at mile marker 118 on I-75 northbound north of the Bonita Beach Road Southeast exit in Bonita Springs Friday. The crash is also adjacent to Imperial Parkway. The crash is causing delays. Drivers use caution. Trust WINK News to update you as more information becomes available. 

North Fort Myers man found guilty of fatally wounding child

A North Fort Myers man has been found guilty of charges he was arrested for in 2017. The man was accused of fatally wounding a child. Damien Palmer, 24, has been found guilty of Second Degree Murder and Aggravated Child Abuse of 2-year-old Chevy Catalano Thursday. Catalano was found in medical distress and suffered extensive […]

Roadblock clear at Summerlin and University Center crash in Fort Myers

Florida Highway Patrol is responding to a crash with injuries on Summerlin Road and University Center Boulevard in Fort Myers Thursday.   The roadblock on Summerlin Rd is clear. Drivers use caution. Trust WINK News to update you as more information becomes available.