Dry Tuesday morning before isolated storms develop this afternoon and eveningCape Coral red tag hearings soon to begin
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Dry Tuesday morning before isolated storms develop this afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry Tuesday morning with the possibility of isolated rainstorms throughout the afternoon and into the evening
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral red tag hearings soon to begin Residents of Cape Coral have experienced confusion, frustration, and possibly fines due to red tags popping up on buildings under construction.
NAPLES Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Naples Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents alarmed after car break-ins A Bonita Springs homeowner is sleeping with one eye open after her social security card was stolen from her car, an incident caught on video.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
FORT MYERS Exclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city On Friday, the president of Florida Warriors Hockey got a letter saying that starting July 1, his program’s rink access at the Fort Myers Skatium would be cut from 48 hours a month to only eight hours a month.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Massive fire leaves Cape Coral businesses in shambles Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
Contrasting Lee, Collier and Charlotte homicide rates to nationwide numbers The Wall Street Journal says nationwide homicide rates have dropped by 20% compared to the numbers from 2023.
New program to make life more manageable for Parkinson’s patients A new program, backed by research, was created using the power of spin cycling to redefine the fight against Parkinson’s.
Medicaid class action gets go-ahead A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program after a COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
FORT MYERS New downtown Fort Myers parking options coming soon Two new spots are coming for you to park on nights and weekends in downtown Fort Myers, but you’ll still have to pay.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Dry Tuesday morning before isolated storms develop this afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry Tuesday morning with the possibility of isolated rainstorms throughout the afternoon and into the evening
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral red tag hearings soon to begin Residents of Cape Coral have experienced confusion, frustration, and possibly fines due to red tags popping up on buildings under construction.
NAPLES Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Naples Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents alarmed after car break-ins A Bonita Springs homeowner is sleeping with one eye open after her social security card was stolen from her car, an incident caught on video.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
FORT MYERS Exclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city On Friday, the president of Florida Warriors Hockey got a letter saying that starting July 1, his program’s rink access at the Fort Myers Skatium would be cut from 48 hours a month to only eight hours a month.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Massive fire leaves Cape Coral businesses in shambles Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
Contrasting Lee, Collier and Charlotte homicide rates to nationwide numbers The Wall Street Journal says nationwide homicide rates have dropped by 20% compared to the numbers from 2023.
New program to make life more manageable for Parkinson’s patients A new program, backed by research, was created using the power of spin cycling to redefine the fight against Parkinson’s.
Medicaid class action gets go-ahead A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program after a COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
FORT MYERS New downtown Fort Myers parking options coming soon Two new spots are coming for you to park on nights and weekends in downtown Fort Myers, but you’ll still have to pay.
FORT MYERS Missing 9-year-old Diana Alvarez’s body found in Osceola County Lee County Sheriff’s Office held a news conference Saturday morning announcing 9-year-old Diana Alvarez’s body has been found in Osceola County. LCSO says the body was first discovered by surveyors working in the area who stumbled on to the deceased body. You can watch the announcement live in the video stream below: Deputies from Lee, […]
LEE COUNTY ‘She’s with God:’ Mother of Diana Alvarez mourns as her remains are found nearly 4 years after her disappearance After nearly four, long years of searching, 9-year-old Diana Alvarez’s mother, Rita Hernandez, heard Saturday morning that her daughter’s remains were found. At times, she couldn’t speak, as the news about her daughter was so painful. When we spoke, she still hadn’t told Diana’s five brothers and sisters. She said they still held onto the […]
FORT MYERS Family and friends have memorial service for Diana Alvarez in Fort Myers Family and community members gave a final farewell to a girl whose life has left a lasting impression on Southwest Florida. A public memorial for 9-year-old Diana Alvarez was held in Fort Myers on Saturday. She disappeared in 2016, and her remains were found earlier this year. Family and friends gathered to celebrate Diana’s life […]
WINK NEWS Pandemic delays high-profile criminal cases in SWFL Criminal cases have been stalled by the coronavirus pandemic, so there has been no due process for suspects and families left waiting for answers. We looked into the argument for safety over justice in Southwest Florida Friday. There have been some high-profile cases delayed in Southwest Florida: Jorge Guerrero is accused of killing 9-year-old Diana […]
SAN CARLOS PARK SWFL girl Diana Alvarez remembered on birthday, would be 13 years old Community members in Southwest Florida gathered to remember a young girl on her special day over the weekend. Diana Alvarez would have turned 13 years old Sunday, but her life was cut short in May 2016 when she was kidnapped from her family’s San Carlos Park home and murdered. Diana’s body wasn’t found until earlier […]
YEEHAW JUNCTION, Fla. Investigators return to Osceola Co. in search for missing Diana Alvarez Nearly four years after a 9-year-old San Carlos Park girl vanished from her home, Lee County deputies have returned to the site of a previous investigation into her disappearance. Deputies from Lee, Osceola and Broward counties on Friday were in Yeehaw Junction, 140 miles from where Diana Alvarez was last seen in May 2016. The […]
FORT MYERS Three years since Diana’s disappearance Three years ago today, was the start of a nightmare for the family of a little girl. Diana Alvarez vanished from her San Carlos Park home in the middle of the night. The only suspect in her disappearance is Jorge Guerrero. A grand jury indicted him with First Degree Murder. But search crews have never […]
Fort Myers State Attorney’s Office to seek death penalty against Jorge Guerrero-Torres A man accused of killing a 9-year-old girl nearly two years ago could now face the death penalty. The State Attorney’s Office 20th Judicial Court filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty Friday against Jorge Guerrero-Torres in connection with missing Diana Alvarez. Guerrero-Torres, who remains in custody without bond, was charged with […]
FORT MYERS Guerrero expected to enter ‘not guilty’ plea The man accused of killing a 9-year-old girl nearly two years ago is expected to enter a a plea of not guilty Monday. The State Attorney’s Office announced first-degree murder and kidnapping charges against Jorge Guerrero-Torres on Thursday in connection with the Diana Alvarez case, who went missing in 2016 from her San Carlos Park home. […]
FORT MYERS ‘This isn’t over’: Family of missing Diana Alvarez face Jorge Guerrero in court A man accused of killing a 9-year-old girl nearly two years ago faced the victim’s family for the first time since new charges were filed against him. The State Attorney’s Office announced first-degree murder and kidnapping charges against Jorge Guerrero-Torres on Thursday in connection with the Diana Alvarez case, who went missing in 2016 from […]