Robin Wolf

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP)- An unmanned SpaceX rocket carrying supplies and a first-of-its-kind docking port to the International Space Station broke apart Sunday shortly after liftoff. It was a severe blow to NASA, still reeling from previous failed shipments. The accident happened about 2 1/2 minutes into the flight from Cape Canaveral, Florida. A billowing […]

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies said a 20-year-old Cape Coral woman died after she lost control and crashed her motorcycle early Saturday morning. The crash happened around 1:30 Saturday morning on Imperial Parkway, just north of East Terry Street. Deputies said Marissa Younk was driving a left curve on Imperial Parkway at a high rate of […]

BALTIMORE (AP) – Baltimore’s mayor has lifted a citywide curfew six days after the death of Freddie Gray sparked riots in the city. The order for residents to stay home after 10 p.m. had been in place since Tuesday, and officials had planned to keep it in place through Sunday. Protests since Monday’s riots have […]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Estero community is coming together after the passing of Estero High Coach and Athletic Director, Jeff Sommer.The Lee County School District told WINK News Sommer passed away suddenly Saturday morning at the FHSAA state track meet in Jacksonville. “There are no words to express how deeply saddened the Estero family is […]

CAPE CORAL, Fla.- A man was taken to Lee Memorial Hospital after reports of an explosion at a condo inside the Isles of Porto Vista Friday night. Lee County Sheriff’s deputies, as well as Cape Coral Fire and Rescue, arrived on the scene around 6:30 p.m. at the 3000 block of Pomodora Circle. Cape Coral […]

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. – Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help to identify a man, who held a store clerk at gunpoint Friday night. Deputies said the man walked into the Auto Zone in the 2900 block of Lee Boulevard around 8:30 p.m. The suspect pointed a gun at a worker and […]

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) – Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison Wednesday in a deadly late-night shooting, sealing the downfall of an athlete who once had a $40 million contract and a standout career ahead of him. Hernandez, 25, looked to his right, […]

WASHINGTON (AP) – A precautionary lockdown of the U.S. Capitol has been lifted after shots were fired in an apparent suicide attempt. Capitol Police spokeswoman Kimberly Schneider says the suspected shooter was “neutralized” after a self-inflicted gunshot wound. It’s unclear whether the man is dead. No one else is believed to be hurt. During the […]

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies said they have received several reports this weekend from elderly people, who said they are getting calls that there was a warrant for their arrest. The people said the caller claimed to be from the sheriff’s office and demanded the person buy a gift card and send them the numbers. […]

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – The northbound lanes of I -75 were shutdown for a short time Sunday after a crash near mile marker 66. The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. The Collier County  Medical Helicopter landed at the scene. Florida Highway Patrol told WINK News there were injuries but did not elaborate.