ESTERO RIVER Similar to metal detectorists lining beach and other areas for buried treasure, magnet fishers troll waters for sunken prizes. Ryan Ishley went magnet fishing in the Estero River and found a shotgun. “It’s so old there are barnacles and all types of stuff on it,” Ishley said. “I didn’t clean it, and I…
FORT MYERS The Williams Academy Black History Museum unveiled a new exhibit honoring the oldest predominantly black churches in Fort Myers, all more than a century old.
Lee County Black History Society told WINK News about how the museum tells its own story Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH A man is on the run after fleeing the scene of a head-on collision Saturday evening. Those witnessing the horrific incident remember the sound of screeching tires and a loud crash along Estero Boulevard in Fort Myers Beach. A driver in a gold Jeep Cherokee speed out in front of oncoming traffic,…
Nearly 15 years after the mysterious death of Terrance Williams and Felipe Santos, the deputy who was last seen with the two is heading to court to battle a wrongful death lawsuit. Former Collier County Deputy Steve Calkins is heading to court to battle a wrongful death lawsuit that he has been up against for…
CAPE CORAL A student was arrested by police Monday after a violent threat was found in the boys bathroom of a Cape Coral high school. The 16-year-old suspect has been arrested for Written Threat to Conduct a Mass Shooting and Criminal Mischief after a threat in the boys bathroom, which was written in black permanent marker,…
CAPE CORAL A couple was startled when they woke up to a loud crash at their home, waking them up form sleep. When they looked to see what the source was, a car was inside their home. This has happened more than once at this exact home. Cape Coral Police Department arrested Jason Estes after…
FORT MYERS Thursday will mark a year since a shooter gunned down 17 innocent people at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. “I was devastated and I was paralyzed,” said Lorri Rioux, a School District of Lee County teacher. “I didn’t know what to say or what to do.” Parkland students flee the school…
NORTH FORT MYERS On Thursday, it was reported a man chased after a boy in North Fort Myers after he got off the bust at his stop. Law enforcement is still working to identify and find the suspect. Lee County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect would only face a misdemeanor charge upon arrest Friday. The…
CAPE CORAL There is a homeless problem in Cape Coral. People are crowding the streets to the frustration of residents and business owners who want them to leave. Some business owners working in downtown Cape Coral want the homeless people sleeping on the streets moved to a proper shelter. “They’re literally camping out in a…
FORT MYERS A Lee County sheriff’s deputy was caught on camera elbowing a suspect in the face. Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a deputy has been placed on administrative leave due to the recorded incident. Uniformed Lee County sheriff’s deputies detained Bienvenido Roman near Riverdale High School in Fort Myers Friday. Once of them…