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Operation Paradise City concludes with 52 arrests, 24 firearms, Lee sheriff says
A new narcotics operation concluded with the arrests of 52 people, Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno announced Thursday. Twenty-two of the arrests carry charges related to drug trafficking, he said. Operation Paradise City netted nearly 2 kilograms of cocaine; 1 kilogram of fentanyl pills; 1 kilogram of MDMA; more than 13 pounds of...
Catching up with Fort Myers Beach rebuilding efforts and FEMA’s code restrictions
While waiting to see how much the fight to preserve most of Lee County’s 25% flood insurance discount will turn out, WINK News found that nowhere is the proximity of moving forward and moving out so intertwined as Fort Myers Beach. “Having these buildings built to these codes we...
Gateway High School on temporary lockout due to nearby law enforcement activity
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Gateway High School in Gateway was on a temporary lockout due to nearby law enforcement activity on Friday morning. The Lee County Sheriff's Office says a suspect is on the run after an isolated aggravated assault with a knife. LCSO says this was a domestic...
Arsonist caught on camera in south Fort Myers dumpster fire
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Lee County deputies are searching for the firebug who started a fire in a dumpster behind the Teen Challenge Thrift Store along San Carlos Boulevard last Friday. The dumpster has since been replaced, but the arsonist is still on the loose. Surveillance video was able...
Cape Coral woman on the run, accused of stealing $100K from former employer
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A Cape Coral woman is on the run after being accused of using her former employer's checks and credit cards to go on a multi-month spending spree. Lee County Sherrif's Office is on the lookout for Stephenie Parramore, 50, after she reportedly failed to show up in court following an arrest for a scheme to defraud, grand theft and criminal use of personal identification.
Caught on Camera: Dust Devil spotted spiraling in Fort Myers
A dust devil was spotted and recorded by a WINK News viewer on Hanson Street in Fort Myers. According to The Weather Authority Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt, dust devils can form on sunny days from pockets of warm, rising air as the updraft starts to swirl. “This is one of...
Group protests death of Christopher Jordan
A group of people, including high school students, took the streets to protest the death of a black man killed by police last December. The protest brought out a dozen people. Their messages were aimed at the Fort Myers Police Department, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and State Attorney Amira Fox.
Fired deputy charged with crimes had troubled past in law enforcement
A local police officer resigned in lieu of termination after dozens of disciplinary actions against him, so how was he hired at another southwest Florida law enforcement agency?. Former Hendry County Sheriff’s Deputy Tyler Williams was charged with two felonies in federal court in early April 2024, after knocking a...
Active hurricane season ahead: Lee public safety director talks about being prepared
The only storm that matters this summer is the next one headed our way. That's the thinking Ben Abes uses when he's at the helm of Lee County's Emergency Operations Center. Abes, Lee County's public safety director, said Thursday that residents need to have their hurricane emergency plans in place as soon as the next tropical season starts June 1.
Florida man caught on camera shooting dog in face during argument over infidelity: LCSO
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. - A Florida man is facing charges and a dog is on the mend after deputies say a lover’s quarrel over cheating allegations led to shots being fired. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a Lehigh Acres home shortly after midnight on Monday because a suspect, later identified as 41-year-old Farhad Deiham, was threatening to shoot everyone inside the home, including two children, during an argument over his alleged infidelity.
Second lawsuit filed against Fort Myers High School after baseball coach's text with racial slur surfaces
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Families of the Fort Myers High School baseball team are alleging racism and prejudice in a lawsuit they filed against the former coach, former school superintendent and other school officials. Attorney Joe Montgomery said a text from then Fort Myers High School baseball coach Alex...
Face to Face with FPL: Florida Power and Light sets up mobile support on Fort Myers Beach
After Hurricane Ian, there was darkness and an eerie silence. Without power and light, hope seemed dim. But 8 days after the storm, on October 7, Florida Power and tight restored power to 99% of its customers. “When you actually turn power back onto people I’ve been places where you...
Cape Coral man faces 93 felony, misdemeanor charges after stealing from senior community
A Cape Coral man faces nearly 100 felony and misdemeanor fraud charges after authorities say he stole from a senior community. Jacob Michael Schismenos, 32, faces 31 counts of dealing in stolen property; 31 counts of fraud; and 31 counts of larceny. Cape Coral police say that on April 5, officers were called to Madison...
Cape Coral Police Department collecting unused prescriptions for National Drug Take Back Day
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — It's that time of year again for the Drug Enforcement Administration's National Drug Take Back event, where you can take your unwanted or unused pills to several locations to properly dispose of them. The Cape Coral Police Department is also taking part in hopes of getting potentially harmful drugs off our streets.
Warm sunny & dry Friday in SWFL
FORT MYERS, Fla. — We have another sunny, pleasant day ahead of us today. We'll start Friday with a clear and cool morning, with temperatures mainly in the 60s at sunrise. This cool and comfortable start will give way to a dry, sunny and pleasant afternoon. Under mostly sunny...
’Don’t come out!' Viral video captures alligator paying visit to Florida neighborhood
Alligator mating season "officially" begins in May or June, but male alligators begin courting in early April. Alligators may range up to several miles seeking mates and new habitats. A Fort Myers woman was not terribly welcoming to her new neighbor: an alligator that was spotted wandering around her house...
More Explores: The Goombah Pizzaiolo Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Do you like pizza, pasta, and wings? The Goombah Pizzaiolo is a new spot in Cape Coral, offering just that. The Goombah is located at 850 Lafayette St. in Cape Coral. It's open Tuesday through Thursday and Sundays from 4-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4-10 p.m.
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