Report faults Red Cross response to Isaac, Sandy

NEW YORK (AP) – A report from the investigative journalism nonprofit ProPublica and NPR says the American Red Cross mishandled its responses to Hurricane Isaac and Superstorm Sandy in 2012. The story (http://bit.ly/1vgh69o) was published Wednesday on the second anniversary of Sandy. It says the Red Cross was often more focused on public relations than […]

Hawaii residents leave homes as lava flow nears

PAHOA, Hawaii (AP) – Jeff and Denise Lagrimas’ single-story home is just across the street from properties where lava from Kilauea volcano is expected to slither past on its way to the ocean. But they’re moving to another town 14 miles away before they’re able to find out whether this forecast comes true or whether […]

Space-supply rocket explosion

ATLANTIC, Va. (AP) – The owners of a commercial supply ship that exploded moments after liftoff promised to find the cause of the failed delivery mission to the International Space Station and warned residents to not touch any debris they might stumble across from the craft, which was carrying hazardous materials. Crews plan to hit […]

Desoto man sentenced to life in prison for murder of father

DESOTO COUNTY, Fla.- A man accused of killing his father and severely beating his mother changed his plea from not guilty to no contest, avoiding the death penalty. 50-year-old Karl Burnham was sentenced to life in prison. Prosecutors say Burnham beat his father to death with a hammer in Arcadia back in March. Only WINK […]

Home burglary and stolen car investigation in Fort Myers

FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Lee County Sheriff’s office is investigating a home burglary in Fort Myers. It happened at around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday at a home in the McGregor Isles neighborhood. The sheriff’s office says someone broke into a house on Prather Drive, but ran off when confronted by the homeowner. Then just a […]

Florida panther causes controversy with Collier landowners

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- The Florida panther is causing quite the controversy. Homeowners on prime panther land are upset, saying there are more panthers in the area than Florida Fish and Wildlife is reporting. Landowner Shirley Harner says she’s concerned with the amount of panthers roaming near her home. “My grandchildren are banned, my husband and […]

Construction industry looking for “qualified” employees

NAPLES, Fla.- The economy is rebounding, and construction is up, but companies can’t seem to fill their workforce! Nationwide, construction companies say they are having a hard time hiring qualified employees! WINK News looks at why companies are ready to hire, but can’t! “It’s important for us to make sure you have the same electrician […]

Police identify victims in Charlotte Harbor RV Park shooting

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla.- Detectives have identified the adults involved in a shooting incident last week at the Charlotte Harbor RV Park. Around 5:30 a.m., Sheriff’s deputies responded to the RV park located at 4838 Tamiami Trail after receiving reports of a domestic dispute. Shortly after deputies arrived on the scene, four children exited the trailer […]

Boys and Girls Club provides safe haven for kids

LEE COUNTY, Fla.- “The staff cares about us, and when we are alone and no one cares and is mad at us, they always come here and make us happy.” “It help me out to do better in life.” The Boys and Girls Club gives children the chance to get away from crime and other […]

Gov. Scott stops by Naples for early voting

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- The battle for the governor’s office is entering the final stretch. Republican Governor Rick Scott is putting an unspecified amount of his own money into the race, while Democrat Charlie Rrist and his supporters, are getting ad blitzes of their own ready. Governor Scott and the first lady took the campaign bus […]