ESTERO A man is being looked for after deputies say he was caught on camera shoplifting from a Best Buy in Estero Saturday. The unidentified man entered the Best Buy on 8000 Mediterranean Drive in Estero and took a  21.5” Apple iMac, which had a spider wrap anti-theft device on it. He walked out of the store with the laptop without paying for it, before he got in the passenger side of a red sedan and left the area. If you have any information on the identity of the suspect or the vehicle, you can call Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-8477 or online, or download the “P3 Tips ..read more

ESTERO The past school year has seen tons of students missing out on milestones. From prom to field trips, many of the hallmark moments that typically make up a school yearbook simply didn’t happen. But, students in the Estero High School Yearbook Club were determined to put together a book of memories to commemorate the different and difficult school year all while celebrating their triumphs. Hayden Germanis is an editor of the Estero High school yearbook. “You’ll notice a lot of the pictures too it’s singular just a portrait shot or maybe a few people but there’s definitely not a lot of big ..read more

ESTERO A community decided to honor those who paid the ultimate price to protect our freedom.  In Estero, one community lined their street with flags and neighbors discuss what it means to them. John Tuttle enjoyed seeing the stars and stripes. “It almost looks like you’re running the gauntlet of red white and blue,” said Tuttle. American flags and patriotic bows on the mailboxes along La Bianco Street in the Retreat at Estero. This is a small sign of appreciation for those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Sam Mokhiber loves it. “It’s a great thing to see the community remembers Memorial ..read more

ESTERO Estero Fire Rescue is leading the response to a large brush fire in southeast Lee County Wednesday afternoon. According to the fire rescue Facebook post, the fire is about 35 acres and 95% contained as of 3:45 p.m. The scene is in the area of 23971 Corkscrew Rd, which is roughly 7 miles east of the Corkscrew intersection with Alico Road. No structures are reportedly in danger due to the fire at this time. Florida Forest Service is also at the scene with tractor units and an aircraft unit helping to survey and contain the fire. “Help us get a good oversight of the fire, just how far it’s ..read more

ESTERO On Tuesday, Lee County commissioners will discuss widening Corkscrew Road to alleviate its traffic issues. If you live in Estero, you already know the struggle of getting around Corkscrew Road, dangerously congested from the new houses popping up, from the traffic of building those communities and from commutes to school. In February, Sgt. Jeff Reidy of the Naples Police Department died in a crash on that road, east of Ben Hill Griffin Parkway. Everyone seems to agree a change is necessary. “Because of the amount of growth that we’re seeing out there with the additional communities, we ..read more

ESTERO A shooting in an Estero community killed one person. In a community bulletin sent to residents via email, Bella Terra confirmed one person died during an “isolated domestic violence situation” in the area of Larina Loop. The community is east of I-75 and just south of Corkscrew Road. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said they are investigating. Trust WINK News for updates ..read more

ESTERO A motorcyclist was transported to the hospital following a crash in Estero. Estero Fire Rescue said it was working a crash between a motorcycle and a car at the intersection of Corkscrew Road and Estero Town Commons Road (the entrance of Lowe’s). The driver of the vehicle was not injured. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.   ..read more

ESTERO Diane Gronkowski says she was impressed with her son’s performance in Super Bowl LV last Sunday. Now, her son Rob has his fourth Super Bowl ring. Chemistry on the field and in the water as Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski were living it up at the Buc’s victory boat parade this week. Even though this marks their fourth title together, this one is a bit different. “When he was with the Patriots, it was almost expected. Nobody expected it, no one ever expected them to make the playoffs,” Diane said. Diane Gronkowski said that she knew her son Rob and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could dethrone the ..read more

ESTERO Black Friday – like other popular traditions – is seeing a big change in 2020. There will likely be fewer shoppers out at brick-and-mortar stores. Many plan to stay at home to stay away from crowds and avoid the spread of the coronavirus, but that’s not the case for everyone. We visited Miromar Outlets in Estero Wednesday, where some shoppers said they might still take advantage of Black Friday deals in person. Black Friday crowds on an average year can still be something people don’t want to be a part of at all. “Something that we typically avoid,” Aaron Black said. Everett Cook plans ..read more

WINK NEWS A man in Southwest Florida risked his life for his puppy, and his unbelievable rescue story has gone viral. Many have seen the video that captured him prying an alligator’s mouth open enough to release his beloved pet. People from around the world are calling Richard and Louise Wilbanks in Estero, wanting to hear the story. We caught up with the married couple again and spoke to them about the attention they are getting. For starters, they told us it has been surprising but exciting. They say it’s been a nice distraction from all of the negative things going on in the world in 2020 ..read more