Oliver Redsten
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Fort Myers, FL, United States
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Woman struck by boat propeller dies on Fort Myers Beach
A woman was killed in a boating incident in Lee County. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Lani Kai Island Resort on Fort Myers Beach after one woman was fatally struck by a boat propeller in the head. LCSO confirmed the woman died from her injuries. It … → Read More
Woman struck by boat propeller dies on Fort Myers Beach
A woman was killed in a boating incident in Lee County. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Lani Kai Island Resort on Fort Myers Beach after one woman was fatally struck by a boat propeller in the head. LCSO confirmed the woman died from her injuries. It … → Read More
At least one dead in head-on crash in Cape Coral
At least one person is dead after a two car head-on crash on Chiquita Boulevard S and 32nd Street. According to Cape Coral Police Department, all southbound lanes on Chiquita Boulevard S are shut down, with only one lane open northbound. The Cape Coral Watch Commander on scene says the driver of the car that … → Read More
At least one dead in head-on crash in Cape Coral
At least one person is dead after a two car head-on crash on Chiquita Boulevard S and 32nd Street. According to Cape Coral Police Department, all southbound lanes on Chiquita Boulevard S are shut down, with only one lane open northbound. The Cape Coral Watch Commander on scene says the driver of the car that … → Read More
Ballot amendment "bundling" confusing for Florida voters
You might bundle your home and auto insurance to save money, or maybe your cable and internet. But there’s another type of bundling that some say is merely intended to confuse you. If you are just reading the November ballot for the first time, the amendment list might make your head spin. “Basically it says … → Read More
Ballot amendment "bundling" confusing for Florida voters
You might bundle your home and auto insurance to save money, or maybe your cable and internet. But there’s another type of bundling that some say is merely intended to confuse you. If you are just reading the November ballot for the first time, the amendment list might make your head spin. “Basically it says … → Read More
Campaign Central: Breaking down amendment three
You’ve probably seen the ads telling you about amendment three, talking about giving you the exclusive right to decide on gambling expansion state wide. But there’s a catch and many voters are expressing their opposition to the proposed change. “The ballot is complicated, but Amendment three is simple. Vote yes to put voters in charge. … → Read More
Who is accountable for the water quality crisis?
Who is to blame for the water quality crisis and who is responsible for ending it? Right now, your state leaders running for Senate are pointing fingers, blaming the other for not taking charge. After three months of fishing chunks of algae out of his canal, one Southwest Florida resident is disgusted with his elected … → Read More
Who is accountable for the water quality crisis?
Who is to blame for the water quality crisis and who is responsible for ending it? Right now, your state leaders running for Senate are pointing fingers, blaming the other for not taking charge. After three months of fishing chunks of algae out of his canal, one Southwest Florida resident is disgusted with his elected … → Read More
Republican 17th Congressional District candidates vie for your vote
Early voting is underway and primary day is just one week away and Campaign Central takes a closer look at Florida’s 17th Congressional District. The district covers an expansive area from eastern Tampa Bay to Lake Okeechobee and south into Lee County. We asked the three Republican candidates vying for your vote why they deserve it … → Read More
State Attorney candidate's personnel file reveals hostility, poor performance
All new at six: The guy who wants to decide who gets prosecuted for crimes says the people doing it now are corrupt. But, he used to work for them, and they say he was a poor prosecutor. Before you vote in three weeks, WINK News reporter Oliver Redsten investigates, who’s telling the truth. “This … → Read More
State Attorney candidate's personnel file reveals hostility, poor performance
All new at six: The guy who wants to decide who gets prosecuted for crimes says the people doing it now are corrupt. But, he used to work for them, and they say he was a poor prosecutor. Before you vote in three weeks, WINK News reporter Oliver Redsten investigates, who’s telling the truth. “This … → Read More
SWFL, state elected leaders respond to algae, red tide crisis
Algae and red tide are plaguing the water ways of Southwest Florida. WINK News reached out to 16 officials in Southwest Florida’s delegation to ask what they’re doing to make waterways cleaner. The following elected officials have responded: State Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto Sen. Benacquisto provided the following information: “Like everyone in Southwest Florida I am … → Read More
SWFL, state elected leaders respond to algae, red tide crisis
Algae and red tide are plaguing the water ways of Southwest Florida. WINK News reached out to 16 officials in Southwest Florida’s delegation to ask what they’re doing to make waterways cleaner. The following elected officials have responded: State Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto Sen. Benacquisto provided the following information: “Like everyone in Southwest Florida I am … → Read More
Lock down lifted at Clewiston hospital after nearby shooting
The Hendry Regional Medical Center was placed on lock down Tuesday afternoon after a nearby shooting, according to the Clewiston Police Department. The lock down was put in place after two people involved in a shooting on Aztec Avenue walked into the hospital, police said. They were later transported to another hospital out of the … → Read More
Lock down lifted at Clewiston hospital after nearby shooting
The Hendry Regional Medical Center was placed on lock down Tuesday afternoon after a nearby shooting, according to the Clewiston Police Department. The lock down was put in place after two people involved in a shooting on Aztec Avenue walked into the hospital, police said. They were later transported to another hospital out of the … → Read More
Call logs show 7-hour gap before police alerted to Cape murder-suicide scene
A newly released call shows there was a seven-hour gap between when a man violated a no-contact order to when police responded to the scene. Jason W. McGuire, 47, was wearing an ankle monitor when he was accused of fatally shooting his 50-year-old wife Madonna Pierce-McGuire on Dec. 9, 2017, according to the Cape Coral Police … → Read More
Call logs show 7-hour gap before police alerted to Cape murder-suicide scene
A newly released call shows there was a seven-hour gap between when a man violated a no-contact order to when police responded to the scene. Jason W. McGuire, 47, was wearing an ankle monitor when he was accused of fatally shooting his 50-year-old wife Madonna Pierce-McGuire on Dec. 9, 2017, according to the Cape Coral Police … → Read More
Newly discovered deed delays construction of 'Luminary Hotel'
A deal made decades ago has put a hold on the construction of a highly-anticipated hotel in downtown Fort Myers. The Luminary Hotel, which has been slated for construction next to the Harborside Event Center for almost a century, faces another set back after a bank underwriter discovered an old deed. The city purchased the … → Read More
Gun advocates urging consumers to push back against companies splitting with NRA
In the weeks following the Parkland massacre, many businesses—like Dick’s Sporting Goods—changed their policies in a push for more gun control. But now, some gun advocates are calling on consumers to use their pocketbooks to push back. “We don’t want to be a part of this story any longer. We decided we are not going … → Read More