Carolina Guzman

Fort Myers

Digital News Producer at WINK-TV (Fort Myers, FL)

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Articles

Fort Myers man who held family at gunpoint to get new trial

2 weeks ago | winknews.com | Carolina Guzman |Hans Morgenstern

A man who broke into a Lee County home and held a family at gunpoint has been granted another trial. In October of 2023, Richard Cochran, then 40, was found guilty of a home burglary, resulting in his 16-year-old co-conspirator being shot and killed during the break-in. He received a 40-year sentence. Last week, the Sixth District Court of Appeals reversed the guilty verdict and ordered a new trial. The court ruled that a detective's testimony regarding the credibility of a key witness was improper.
Naples mayor Teresa Heitmann's DUI case returns to court

1 month 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.
Punta Gorda felon accused of firing shots; caught with guns and meth

1 month 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.
Cape Coral to host free hurricane expo for 2025 season prep

1 month 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.
Lehigh Acres man convicted of soliciting child for sex

1 month 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.
Crime Stoppers tips lead to arrests in Estero Ulta Beauty theft case

1 month 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.
2 men wanted for breaking into vehicles in Fort Myers

1 month 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.
Local filmmaker explores human consciousness at Fort Myers Film Festival

1 month 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.
Naples Pathways Coalition hosts Ride of Silence to honor fallen cyclists

1 month 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.
Naples duo arrested after standoff, tied to robbery and shooting

1 month 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.