Rachel Cox-Rosen

The Naples Police Department is searching for a woman involved in a fraud investigation who was said to be offering spiritual/witchcraft services. Police say, at this time, 10 victims have come forward and have lost a combined total of about $100,000. Investigators said one victim brought the woman more than $29,000 in cash. Officers found […]

Frustrated, angry and embarrassed. That’s how a Vietnam veteran felt after he fell victim to a scam. The scammer was preying on seniors in need of money, finding a way to make them believe they would get paid for a job but instead taking advantage of them. Leslie Sapp, 70, has had his share of […]

It’s just about time for the pickleball championship in Collier County, which brings thousands of people to the area. This year’s tournament will bring in a much-needed boost for businesses. Jody Davis is the only wheelchair-bound player in Indianapolis, so a trip to East Naples to play in the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships is a […]

Adrian Cruz may only be four years old but he already knows what he wants to do as an adult. Adrian wants to be a firefighter and members of the North Collier Fire Department are helping him achieve that by building him a new playground. Adrian has spent half his life battling leukemia. Doctors declared […]

Members of the Miccosukee Tribe gathered in protest this past weekend to rally against drilling by a big oil company near their homes at Big Cypress National Preserve, as well as the threat to endangered wildlife species. We spoke to an elder tribe member about her fight to keep the future of their land bright. […]

Some residents on Marco Island are upset over changes at their beloved beach. Shifting sands and moving tides at Tigertail Lagoon are bringing along new worries that they’ll lose a “jewel” of the island. Linda Colombo with Friends of Tigertail has dedicated much of her life to preserving the special area. “Residents of Collier County […]

One Southwest Florida man is working to keep paradise beautiful by cleaning up trash left behind on the beaches. Every day Bob Daniels walks along Park Shore Beach in Naples, “Some of this stuff is pretty disgusting.” He’s been walking five miles almost every morning for the last 20 years, all while picking up trash. […]

Crews are working to fix Goodland Drive from flooding. The roadway is the only one leading to Goodland, a small community east of Marco Island. Business owners are worried the construction will keep customers away but everyone agrees the work needs to be completed. Goodland is a small community with just four restaurants, a boutique, […]

Starting this week, anyone 16 and older can get vaccinated for COVID-19 (though 16- and 17-year-olds must get the Pfizer vaccine), which could mean longer lines and longer waits. The college students WINK News spoke to say they will get the vaccine, but maybe not right away. Some want to make sure older adults have […]

Community leaders are teaming up to solve the water crisis and protect our drinking water. “It is one of the most important foundations we have for our quality of life,” Collier County Commissioner Penny Taylor said. Leaders from Collier County, Naples and Miami hit the waters of Rookery Bay Thursday to see Everglades restoration efforts […]