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4 weeks ago |
winknews.com | Elyssa Morataya
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning on Facebook about an increase in porch pirate thefts in Port Charlotte. They are seeking the public's help in identifying suspects captured in a Ring camera photo. The Sheriff's Office advises residents to take extra precautions when having packages delivered. Suggestions include asking a neighbor to pick them up, setting up a locked drop box or scheduling curbside pickup when possible to prevent theft.
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1 month ago |
winknews.com | Elyssa Morataya
Imagine this: a late-night call offers a quick solution to keep your family member from spending the night in jail. But is it real? The bail bonds scheme has resurfaced in Southwest Florida, with scammers masquerading as bail bondsmen. They often contact family members of those arrested, asking for money to be sent. Jill Prenger, a local criminal defense attorney, has witnessed this con firsthand.
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1 month ago |
winknews.com | Elyssa Morataya
A TikTok trend is prompting audiences to create chaos in movie theaters, and the reactions are going viral. Slushies are flying, popcorn is spilling, and people are losing their minds over a TikTok trend involving the Minecraft movie. The trend encourages moviegoers to have dramatic reactions to specific scenes. “It’s just kinda fun… It is bad to do in the theatre but it’s funny to see,” said Brad Carmer, a Minecraft fan. For some fans, the movie is a big deal.
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1 month ago |
winknews.com | Elyssa Morataya
A water main break has created a large hole in the middle of Fort Myers Beach near Times Square in Lynn Hall Park. Crews are currently working to fill the hole with sand, Thursday afternoon. WINK News was on the scene, capturing the ongoing efforts to address the issue. Although no one was injured, the unexpected event has drawn significant attention. Brad Breeden, a visitor to Fort Myers Beach, witnessed the incident.
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1 month ago |
winknews.com | Elyssa Morataya
This weekly Most Wanted Wednesday WINK News segment features fugitives from justice in Southwest Florida. This is your chance to help the community with the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and if you can help, you could earn a cash reward of up to $3,000. WINK Security Analyst Rich Kolko highlighted three individuals wanted by police in Lee County as part of Most Wanted Wednesday.
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