Taylor Wirtz

2 weeks ago | winknews.com | Taylor Wirtz

A chilling discovery unfolded in Arcadia as deputies found a woman dead behind a locked door, her body beaten and cut. The gruesome scene was discovered in a home on North Arcadia Avenue, detailed in a DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office report. According to the report, 65-year-old Hugh Powell, Elma Hendricks’ ex-boyfriend, faced charges for her murder. Deputies found him sitting on a couch while Hendricks lay in a pool of blood, with a dented metal pipe nearby.

3 weeks ago | winknews.com | Taylor Wirtz

The Fort Myers Police Department’s new headquarters will cost significantly more, projected to reach around $140 million. This marks a substantial jump from the initial estimate of $80 million three years ago. Capt. Roger Valdivia of the Fort Myers Police Department explained the need for a new facility due to the department being spread out across the city. “We’re very fragmented throughout the city,” said Valdivia.

3 weeks ago | winknews.com | Taylor Wirtz

The community of LaBelle is still in shock following the arrest of a teenager in connection with the fatal shooting of a local mother of four. During a news conference Tuesday, the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office announced that more arrests could be forthcoming, and residents are hopeful that they will happen soon. HCSO Deputies arrested 17-year-old Antonio Arenivar over the weekend in the shooting that claimed the life of 33-year-old Priscilla Halihan Saturday night.

3 weeks ago | winknews.com | Taylor Wirtz

A mother of four was shot and killed in her home in LaBelle, leaving her family devastated and searching for answers. Priscilla Hallihan, 33, was gunned down Saturday night while sitting on her couch with her children on South Montana Circle, near Collingswood Parkway, said the family. Her family described her as a kind and hardworking mother who would do anything for anyone.

4 weeks ago | winknews.com | Taylor Wirtz

Crews in Fort Myers Beach are working hard to clear debris left by past hurricanes from local canals. Hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton wreaked havoc on the area, washing significant debris into the waterways. WINK News was on the scene to witness the cleanup efforts firsthand. Crews have been diligently working to remove the debris, which includes everything from furniture to bicycles and even parts of homes. This effort is part of the Marine Debris Removal Project funded by FEMA.