Jolena Esperto

4 weeks ago | winknews.com | Jolena Esperto

A memorial of balloons, flowers and a bike honors 14-year-old Nestor, who died while crossing the street on his bike on the morning of May 22. The tribute serves as a reminder of ongoing safety issues along Palm Beach Boulevard. Estella Diaz expressed frustration over local spending priorities. "Our tax money is going on, bullcrap that don't need to be done. Look at how they did Colonial [Blvd]. This needed to improve here, not Colonial...Palm Beach," said Diaz.

1 month ago | winknews.com | Jolena Esperto

Kevin the cat, a beloved family pet, was euthanized less than two hours after arriving at the Lee County Domestic Animal Services shelter. His owner, Angela Tardiff, is heartbroken and seeking answers. WINK News reported that Kevin slipped out of the house last week. Tardiff searched for him the same afternoon and contacted the shelter, but they initially told her he wasn't there. It later emerged that Kevin had been euthanized shortly after his arrival. "He was raised with our dogs.

1 month ago | winknews.com | Jolena Esperto

Adrian Zurita, a man previously convicted of a deadly hit-and-run, found himself back in jail after a recent arrest for driving under the influence in Lee County. RELATED:Man pleads guilty in deadly 2020 hit-and-run caseDeputies reported that Zurita crashed into a tree while driving drunk. Shane McDonald's family expressed their frustration over Zurita's nine-month sentence for the 2020 incident. WINK News reporter Jolena Esperto spoke with the family about his latest arrest.

1 month ago | winknews.com | Jolena Esperto

Fort Myers Beach is adopting new software to manage short-term rentals more efficiently. The town aims to monitor current and new rentals on the island, ensuring compliance with local regulations. Residents have expressed concerns about the rapid changes happening in Fort Myers Beach, with some worried it could resemble Miami. In response, the town is taking steps to regulate short-term rentals. The new software, Rental Scape, will assist town staff in tracking rentals and monitoring compliance.

1 month ago | winknews.com | Jolena Esperto

A naked man roaming around Pine Island Cove has been caught on several neighbors' security cameras, sparking concern among residents. The bizarre sightings have been happening for weeks, with the man even attempting to break and enter homes. RELATED: Nude man caught on camera leaves Pine Island Cove residents worriedOne resident, Jack, decided to take matters into his own hands after spotting the man on his bike cutting through yards.