Woman arrested as suspect in deadly Golden Gate hit-and-run crash

A woman was arrested Thursday as the suspected driver in a hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in Golden Gate on Dec. 9. The Florida Highway Patrol says its traffic homicide unit arrested a 30-year-old Naples woman and booked her into the Collier County Jail. She faces a charge of leaving the scene with death. […]

Jewish Federation of Greater Naples celebrating Hanukkah

The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples welcomed in the fourth night of Hanukkah on Wednesday with a lot of light and cheer. More than 1,000 people signed up to come out to the menorah lighting in Mercato to celebrate the holiday. At the event, WINK News introduced the Collier County Sheriff, Kevin Rambosk to the […]

Burglaries push Naples community to be safer

People in a Naples community are concerned because of a similar theme where somebody goes into your home to shoot a video, to help, or sell your home, but when you get home all your valuables are gone. Neighbors that spoke with WINK News said they hope the people doing this are caught and are […]

Collier County first responders put on a light show for children at NCH

It’s always difficult for families when one of their children is in the hospital, especially during the holidays. Wednesday night is the annual event that’s supposed to help ease the stress and put smiles on the faces of kids and parents. First responders from around Collier County showed up at NCH Wednesday night to shine […]

Most Wanted Wednesday: Featuring some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Dec. 21

This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida. This is your chance to help out the community and give the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and you can help. If you have seen them, reach out to Crime Stoppers […]

Collier County mobile home community gets its 4th FEMA trailer

A fourth FEMA trailer arrived in a Naples community on Wednesday. There were already three trailers at the Par 4 Mobile Home Community. The trailers will go to seniors who can live in the 55+ community. The property manager, James Gaughan, said he was determined to help seniors displaced after Hurricane Ian. With the arrival […]

Immokalee felon arrested after posting pictures of himself holding stolen gun

A convicted felon has been arrested by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office after they say he posted pictures online of him holding a stolen gun. Deputies say Geovanni Rodriguez, 19, had several warrants out for his arrest when he posted the photos. Investigators determined that Rodriguez was at his home in Immokalee because they identified […]

Victims of Naples doctor accused of rape seeking justice after his death

Fourteen women are still seeking justice after being sexually abused at a medical spa in Naples. The suspect in the case, Dr. Eric Salata, took his own life, but the fight isn’t over. “Dr. Salata did take the easy way out. Cowardly took his own life. The case is not dead,” said Attorney Mary Colina-Fowler, […]

Marco Island man accused of threatening to shoot family over money for aerosol spray

A man was arrested on Saturday after Marco Island police say he threatened to shoot family members and led officers on a vehicle pursuit. According to the Marco Island Police Department, James Lang, 47, was arrested after MIPD responded to a 911 call on Saturn Court. The caller reported that Lang threatened to shoot household […]