Lauren Leslie

A woman is pushed into her passenger seat and carjacked while a man tries to get away from deputies. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office says they tried to pull the man over for speeding, but he took off and got into the woman’s car. Fritz Gerald Senatus, 24, took off, but he didn’t get far […]

There are only 10 mentor courts in America, and one of them is right here in Southwest Florida. The Adult Felony Drug Court in Collier County is changing lives here at home. But it’s also serving as an example for courts across the country. WINK News would like you to meet Judge Martin, the Honorable […]

WINK News’ media partner Gulfshore Business sponsored an event to teach teens the life skills they need to succeed. Stay focused, be relentless and find your passion. That’s what CEOs told this group of aspiring leaders at the CEO Leadership Summit. Kenniya Miller is going to study biomedical engineering as a pre-med student. “Knowing that […]

There has been a sharp increase in teen overdose deaths. One of the primary reasons is fentanyl. In one year, teen overdose deaths nearly doubled. And many of these deaths are accidental. When you think of fentanyl, teenagers don’t usually come to mind. But researchers say that is exactly what’s killing these kids. Adolescents experimenting […]

Music and dancing for a good cause. Purple filled up 5th Avenue South in Naples on Thursday night. It was all to raise money for Alzheimer’s research. The disease affects many people in the US and Florida. More than half a million Floridians battle the brain disease. It’s a serious public health issue with no […]

A five-year-old girl has crossed a major finish line in her fight against leukemia. She rang the bell at Golisano Children’s Hospital to signify the end of her chemotherapy treatments after being diagnosed two years ago. Five-year-old Autumn Spassatempo was diagnosed with leukemia in January 2020, just before the pandemic hit. She has been fighting […]

Legislators in Florida could call on the governor for a special session as property insurance rates continue to rise in our state. Florida State Senator Jeff Brandes wants legislation passed before hurricane season. That is a time when so many Floridians need reliable property insurance. Several insurance companies have pulled out of the state and […]

A Southwest Florida doctor is on his way to Ukraine. He’s answering the call for help as so many Ukrainians suffer in this war. He’s going from Southwest Florida to Frankfurt to Warsaw and then on to Ukraine. Dr. Dunavant typically works at NCH as an ER physician for team health. But, for the next […]

Governor Ron DeSantis has signed Senate Bill 988, which establishes the No Patient Left Alone Act and makes it easier for loved ones to visit family in hospitals and long-term care facilities. “You have the right to have your family members with you,” said DeSantis. That wasn’t the case throughout the pandemic. “If you take […]

Collier County Domestic Animal Services needs a helping hand. It’s kitten season, so the agency is asking anyone who can foster, to fill out an application. If you have space in your home and your heart you are encouraged to sign up to be part of the organization’s Foster Care team. Grace Angel works at […]