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2 weeks ago | 
winknews.com | Carolina Guzman
Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann's DUI case returned to the courtroom with a pre-trial hearing scheduled for 9 a.m. today. WINK News is in the courtroom to cover the proceedings. Naples police arrested Heitmann last August for driving under the influence after her blood alcohol content was found to be twice the legal limit. Heitmann has pleaded not guilty.
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2 weeks ago | 
winknews.com | Carolina Guzman
Deputies have arrested a convicted felon after he allegedly fired a gun in a residential area in Punta Gorda. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a call on Hibiscus Drive at around 2 a.m. on Saturday. When deputies arrived, they heard nine shots and saw someone with a flashlight yelling. The man, identified as Curtis L. Robbins, did not respond to deputies' attempts to make contact.
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2 weeks ago | 
winknews.com | Carolina Guzman
As hurricane season approaches, residents should gear up with essential information and resources. The Weather Authority is ready to assist, offering guidance through the annual WINK News Hurricane Guide and participating in several hurricane preparedness events. The City of Cape Coral is set to host its annual Hurricane Expo on Saturday, May 31. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mercola Market, 125 SW 3rd Place, and is free for all attendees.
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3 weeks ago | 
winknews.com | Carolina Guzman
A Lehigh Acres man has been convicted of serious charges involving asking a child for sex through the computer. According to the state attorney's office, in March of 2023, the victim told an adult about the proposition, prompting an investigation by the Lee County Sheriff's Office that led to the arrest of 40-year-old Jerrylee Earnestastil Balkcom.
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3 weeks ago | 
winknews.com | Carolina Guzman
Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers announced that all three women involved in a theft at an Ulta Beauty store in Estero have been identified, located and charged. Crime Stoppers said the theft took place on Saturday around 1:47 p.m. at the Ulta on Mediterranean Drive. The women stole items valued at $986. Crime Stoppers received tips that led to the identification and charging of the suspects.
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3 weeks ago | 
winknews.com | Carolina Guzman
Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on two men wanted for breaking into vehicles. According to Crime Stoppers,the incident occurredin the Somerset at the Plantation community off Plantation Gardens Drive in Fort Myers, around 1 a.m. on May 1. The men were caught on camera entering vehicles and checking door handles. If you have any information on these men, contact SWFL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-8477. You can also submit tips online or on the P3 Tips mobile app.
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3 weeks ago | 
winknews.com | Carolina Guzman
Fort Myers residents can look forward to the debut of "The Consciousness Connection" by a local filmmaker at the Fort Myers Film Festival this spring. The film explores whether human consciousness can exist independently of the body. It features interviews with medical professionals, scientists and individuals who have experienced ESP and other phenomena.
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3 weeks ago | 
winknews.com | Carolina Guzman
The Naples Pathways Coalition invited the community to participate in the National Ride of Silence, an event honoring cyclists injured or killed while cycling and promoting bicycle safety awareness. Participants are asked to gather at Cambier Park in Naples between 5:30 and 6 p.m. for a slow, silent ride starting at 6 p.m. on May 21. Helmets are required for the hour-long ride, which serves as a tribute to friends, family and community members affected by biking accidents.
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3 weeks ago | 
winknews.com | Carolina Guzman
A standoff at a Naples apartment complex led to the arrest of a convicted felon and a teenager, both suspects in a recent armed robbery and a February shooting. According to the Collier County Sheriff's Office, Christian Jeremy Wolf, 22, and a 17-year-old face multiple felony charges. Deputies spotted Wolf and the teenager at Whistler’s Green apartments on Green Boulevard entering a vehicle.
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4 weeks ago | 
winknews.com | Carolina Guzman
A 32-year-old woman from Lehigh Acres has been arrested for allegedly serving as the getaway driver in a series of armed robberies across Collier County. According to the Collier County Sheriff's Office, Crystal Garza's husband, Christopher Arrick Townsend, 37, has been in jail since Feb. 27 on similar charges. Detectives reported that Garza drove a white Mini Cooper, acting as a lookout while Townsend, armed and masked, robbed businesses.
