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6 days ago | 
winknews.com | David Rising |Sam Mednick |Maddie Herron |Haley Zarcone
The United States attacked three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel’s war aimed at destroying the Iranian nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe that prompted fears of a wider regional conflict as Tehran accused Washington of launching "a dangerous war.”U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that Iran’s key nuclear sites were “completely and fully obliterated” in an address to the nation from the White House.
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2 weeks ago | 
winknews.com | Maddie Herron
Crashes that end in rollovers can have terrifying outcomes, as seen frequently in Southwest Florida. In the span of five months, from November last year to March this year, three such crashes occurred, some of which turned deadly. Gene Oberhauser, owner of the Imagine gift shop on Tamiami Trail in Collier County, experienced one of these incidents firsthand. On May 28, what started as a routine day quickly changed.
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2 weeks ago | 
winknews.com | Maddie Herron |Jillian Haggerty |Richard Kolko
There are at least two active scenes connected to a shooting investigation. It happened just before 9:00 a.m. on Sunday morning. One scene is across the street from WINK News on Palm Beach Boulevard outside Harbor Grand. There is a heavy police presence along Oasis Way and Palm Beach Blvd. One witness told us he saw several shell casings on the ground. WINK News reporter Maddie Herron spoke to the man who came face-to-face with the suspect in an exclusive interview.
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2 weeks ago | 
winknews.com | Maddie Herron |Jillian Haggerty |Richard Kolko
The Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed that 1 person is dead and 1 is in custody following a shooting on Palm Beach Blvd. in Fort Myers. The man has been identified as Yanko Romero. He is currently charged with a weapon offense. The shooting occurred near the Harbor Grand and The Oasis on Palm Beach Boulevard. It happened just before 9 a.m. on Sunday morning. Neighbors said they heard multiple shots. FMPD said that the suspect and the victim did not know each other.
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2 months ago | 
1029bobfm.com | Maddie Herron
socastcmsRssStartMaddie HerronsocastcmsRssEndA pile of debris, including boxes, faucets, mattresses, and even toilets, is causing a mess on Gibbon Street in Charlotte County. This is no accidental dump. “It was an absolute mess,” said Philip Traniello, an environmental investigator with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office.
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2 months ago | 
winknews.com | Maddie Herron
A pile of debris, including boxes, faucets, mattresses, and even toilets, is causing a mess on Gibbon Street in Charlotte County. This is no accidental dump. “It was an absolute mess,” said Philip Traniello, an environmental investigator with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. Traniello described the scene, “You would have thought it was a pile of debris from one of our past hurricanes that we just went through.”An out-of-county contractor left the trash.
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2 months ago | 
winknews.com | Maddie Herron
Troopers arrested an 18-year-old man they say is responsible for a crash that killed a teenage girl. The Florida Highway Patrol arrested Issac Giovani Sales on March 12. They say Sales drove through a red light at the intersection of Gladiolus Drive and Maida Lane. Sales slammed into another car, seriously injuring the driver. A 17-year-old girl in Sales’ car was killed in the crash. WINK News reporter Maddie Herron was at the scene of the crash and spoke with the girl’s family.
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2 months ago | 
winknews.com | Maddie Herron
A teenager who was stabbed and run over during an attack in Naples is now facing a long road to recovery. However, 17-year-old Yan Carrillo is back home after the harrowing ordeal. Carrillo put his life on the line to protect a young girl from her ex-boyfriend, who then turned his aggression towards him. The attacker, 20-year-old Hayden Retherford, is being held without bond after the incident, which left Carrillo with serious injuries.
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2 months ago | 
winknews.com | Maddie Herron
A 74-year-old man, Timothy Deaton, is facing over 20 felony charges for allegedly defrauding elderly individuals across Southwest Florida. Deaton posed as a pastor to carry out his schemes, reportedly swindling hundreds of thousands of dollars. The State Attorney’s Office claims Deaton’s deceitful activities began in 2016. Some victims have since passed away, allowing Deaton to profit significantly until his recent arrest.
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Mar 28, 2025 | 
winknews.com | Maddie Herron
The vibrant art scene in downtown Fort Myers is making waves with an exciting event. The Fort Myers Mural Society has unveiled “Next Level Street Art,” a major public art event that promises to mesmerize the community with its creativity. The two-day event is set to transform Bennett-Hart Park into a canvas of color and innovation. “Art has evolved beyond the graffiti terminology,” said Shari Shifrin, director of the Fort Myers Mural Society.
