Should commissioners have to live in the District they represent? WINK Investigates why one commissioner doesn’tBoats stuck since Hurricane Ian being removed from Centennial Park area
Glades County Should commissioners have to live in the District they represent? WINK Investigates why one commissioner doesn’t The Glades District 1 Commissioner was elected while living in that district. He has since moved. What does that mean for his position?
FORT MYERS Boats stuck since Hurricane Ian being removed from Centennial Park area Boats that have been stuck since Hurricane Ian are in the process of being removed from a messy yard next to Centennial Park and Joe’s Crab Shack.
Overloaded circuit sparks house fire in Jamaica Bay community A Jamaica Bay community home was damaged in a fire sparked by an overloaded circuit, according to the South Trail Fire & Rescue Service District.
LEE COUNTY Could Guardian Caps make their way to high school football games? With the NFL allowing Guardian Caps during regular season games, could we see Guardian Caps during high school football games?
Florida insurer fined $1M over Hurricane Ian claims The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued the seven figure fine to Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance Company for violating a number of Florida laws when handling some of its Hurricane Ian- related claims.
New treatment stops essential tremors and shaking More than ten million people experience shakes known as essential tremors, which can make everyday tasks like eating and talking challenging.
NAPLES Ex-wife faces new charges for involvement in near-fatal Naples shooting The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the ex-wife of a shooting victim who nearly lost his life.
NORTH FORT MYERS Over 500 car seats given to families in need This weekend is Mother’s Day, and what better way to protect your precious cargo than with a brand-new car seat?
FDOT making upgrades to I-75 diverging diamond interchange FDOT briefed the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization Board on the design of the I-75 Pine Ridge Road interchange improvements.
ALLIGATOR ALLEY 18 key fobs, ski masks, power drill and more found during traffic stop on Alligator Alley A duo has been arrested after they were found with some incriminating items after a traffic stop on Interstate 75.
WINK NEWS Local Girl Scouts earn prestigious ‘Gold Award’ for community service projects Two local Girl Scouts have earned national recognition for the service projects they created to bring lasting improvements to Southwest Florida communities.
Lee County School District aware of statewide bomb threat email The Lee County School District sent an email stating the district got an email claiming someone planted bombs inside school buildings in districts across the state.
LONDON (AP) Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there The pop star is scheduled to kick off the 18-city Europe leg of her record-setting Eras Tour in Paris on Thursday, and planeloads of Swifties plan to follow Miss Americana across the pond in the coming weeks.
NEW YORK (AP) Third week of testimony in Trump’s hush money trial draws to a close, with Michael Cohen yet to come The third week of testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial draws to a close Friday after jurors heard the dramatic, if not downright seamy, account of porn actor Stormy Daniels, while prosecutors gear up for their most crucial witness: Michael Cohen, Trump’s former attorney.
WASHINGTON (AP) US consumer sentiment drops to 6-month low on inflation, unemployment fears U.S. consumer sentiment fell sharply in May to the lowest level in six months as Americans cited stubbornly high inflation and interest rates, as well as fears that unemployment could rise.
Glades County Should commissioners have to live in the District they represent? WINK Investigates why one commissioner doesn’t The Glades District 1 Commissioner was elected while living in that district. He has since moved. What does that mean for his position?
FORT MYERS Boats stuck since Hurricane Ian being removed from Centennial Park area Boats that have been stuck since Hurricane Ian are in the process of being removed from a messy yard next to Centennial Park and Joe’s Crab Shack.
Overloaded circuit sparks house fire in Jamaica Bay community A Jamaica Bay community home was damaged in a fire sparked by an overloaded circuit, according to the South Trail Fire & Rescue Service District.
LEE COUNTY Could Guardian Caps make their way to high school football games? With the NFL allowing Guardian Caps during regular season games, could we see Guardian Caps during high school football games?
Florida insurer fined $1M over Hurricane Ian claims The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued the seven figure fine to Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance Company for violating a number of Florida laws when handling some of its Hurricane Ian- related claims.
New treatment stops essential tremors and shaking More than ten million people experience shakes known as essential tremors, which can make everyday tasks like eating and talking challenging.
NAPLES Ex-wife faces new charges for involvement in near-fatal Naples shooting The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the ex-wife of a shooting victim who nearly lost his life.
NORTH FORT MYERS Over 500 car seats given to families in need This weekend is Mother’s Day, and what better way to protect your precious cargo than with a brand-new car seat?
FDOT making upgrades to I-75 diverging diamond interchange FDOT briefed the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization Board on the design of the I-75 Pine Ridge Road interchange improvements.
ALLIGATOR ALLEY 18 key fobs, ski masks, power drill and more found during traffic stop on Alligator Alley A duo has been arrested after they were found with some incriminating items after a traffic stop on Interstate 75.
WINK NEWS Local Girl Scouts earn prestigious ‘Gold Award’ for community service projects Two local Girl Scouts have earned national recognition for the service projects they created to bring lasting improvements to Southwest Florida communities.
Lee County School District aware of statewide bomb threat email The Lee County School District sent an email stating the district got an email claiming someone planted bombs inside school buildings in districts across the state.
LONDON (AP) Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there The pop star is scheduled to kick off the 18-city Europe leg of her record-setting Eras Tour in Paris on Thursday, and planeloads of Swifties plan to follow Miss Americana across the pond in the coming weeks.
NEW YORK (AP) Third week of testimony in Trump’s hush money trial draws to a close, with Michael Cohen yet to come The third week of testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial draws to a close Friday after jurors heard the dramatic, if not downright seamy, account of porn actor Stormy Daniels, while prosecutors gear up for their most crucial witness: Michael Cohen, Trump’s former attorney.
WASHINGTON (AP) US consumer sentiment drops to 6-month low on inflation, unemployment fears U.S. consumer sentiment fell sharply in May to the lowest level in six months as Americans cited stubbornly high inflation and interest rates, as well as fears that unemployment could rise.
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. 27th Street is not a road Debbie McCarter likes to frequent. “Every time I come down here, I think about Andre laying on the ground,” she said. Her son, Andre, 36, exited his vehicle in front of his home and had his house key in the lock when bullets ended his life. Debbie McCarter, along with her two granddaughters, were inside the residence. She believes the killer knew her son and followed him home. The killer then stole her vehicle from the driveway. It was later found on Economy Street in Fort Myers. Andre McCarter left behind a 3-year-old daughter and a 16-year-old son. “He was a good kid. He was a happy kid. Loved family. Loved friends,” Debbie McCarter said. “I just don’t understand, who would want to kill him?” Out of 95 killings investigated by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office within the past five years, Andrew McCarter’s May 2015 death is one of 26 that remain unsolved. In Fort Myers, only 24 of the city’s 74 murders were solved within the past five years. WINK News is bringing attention to some of these cases in hope that renewed interest will result in new clues. One of those cases happened less than a mile away from where McCarter was killed. Tehran Leaphart, 43, was shot and killed in his brother’s driveway at the corner of Bolt Lane and Wilson Road in June 2015. His mother, and his 15 children, want to know why. “We need closure,” Jaqulyne Steele said. “We are people too. We should matter. I mean, we shouldn’t be treated any less than anybody else.” Detectives are awaiting results from DNA evidence and have witnesses, Steele said, but that has not been confirmed by the sheriff’s office. For now, Steele walks around in fear. “You can go to church and sit by somebody and not know whether their kid was involved you know,” she said. It’s not a good feeling.” Anyone with information on either killing is asked to contact Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 800-780-TIPS.