Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truckFGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over four and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Firefighter recovering from heat exhaustion after battling flames in Collier County It happened at Progress Rail, a transit corporation on Mercantile Avenue just before 5am on Friday.
FORT MYERS How do SWFL graduation rates compare to the state average? How do graduation rates for Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties stack up against the state? WINK News crunched the numbers.
FORT MYERS Community divisive over ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan A detective who killed an unarmed black man in a controversial shooting will be back at work on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Family submits civil complaint against Cape Coral Police Department The family of a 13-year-old boy who was struck and killed while riding his scooter has officially filed a civil complaint.
FORT MYERS Community reacts to ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan Leaders with the NAACP are saying there is a divide between the black community and Fort Myers police.
NAPLES Inside look at $21 million Naples Players Theater, set to open at the end of May On Friday, as the theater’s 70th season approached, leaders and organizers invited WINK News for a ‘hard-hat-tour’ to showcase the new additions and construction updates.
FORT MYERS Detective who fired fatal shot at Christopher Jordan returns to work Monday Fort Myers police have confirmed to WINK News the detective who shot and killed a man inside his home will return to work Monday morning.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot onto first state semifinals in nearly a decade A trip to the FHSAA State Semifinals has been a long time coming for the Bishop Verot Vikings who have not been since 2016.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over four and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Firefighter recovering from heat exhaustion after battling flames in Collier County It happened at Progress Rail, a transit corporation on Mercantile Avenue just before 5am on Friday.
FORT MYERS How do SWFL graduation rates compare to the state average? How do graduation rates for Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties stack up against the state? WINK News crunched the numbers.
FORT MYERS Community divisive over ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan A detective who killed an unarmed black man in a controversial shooting will be back at work on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Family submits civil complaint against Cape Coral Police Department The family of a 13-year-old boy who was struck and killed while riding his scooter has officially filed a civil complaint.
FORT MYERS Community reacts to ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan Leaders with the NAACP are saying there is a divide between the black community and Fort Myers police.
NAPLES Inside look at $21 million Naples Players Theater, set to open at the end of May On Friday, as the theater’s 70th season approached, leaders and organizers invited WINK News for a ‘hard-hat-tour’ to showcase the new additions and construction updates.
FORT MYERS Detective who fired fatal shot at Christopher Jordan returns to work Monday Fort Myers police have confirmed to WINK News the detective who shot and killed a man inside his home will return to work Monday morning.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot onto first state semifinals in nearly a decade A trip to the FHSAA State Semifinals has been a long time coming for the Bishop Verot Vikings who have not been since 2016.
Local driver competes in two races at Homestead Miami HOMESTEAD, Fla.- 21-year-old Ross Chastain will be racing in Friday’s truck series and Saturday’s Nationwide. Chastain is from Alva and went to Riverdale High School. Thursday WINK News spoke exclusively with Chastain as he prepared for the big weekend. “There’s no right or wrong way to get to the NASCAR Sprint Cup series because everybody […]
Fitness trackers for fido a hot market FORT MYERS, Fla. – Wearable tech for fitness is a hot trend, not only for humans but for fido as well. Pet wellness is serious business, with Americans expected to fork over upwards of $58 billion this year. When Steve Pelletier rescued Jack, the lovable Labrador retriever was overweight. That’s something Steve, who is in […]
South Florida’s Make-A-Wish grants 10,000th wish FORT MYERS, Fla.- Luke McCann, 12, wanted a “lighthouse man cave” and that’s exactly what he got. It was the 10,000th wish for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. He was diagnosed with Hemophilia B but he still goes to school, plays sports and some times even wants time away from his older sister. That’s […]
FWC offers amnesty to exotic pet owners FORT MYERS, Fla. – This weekend, people who own exotic pets or invasive species can surrender them, no questions asked. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has paired up with drop-off locations for what’s called the “Exotic Pet Amnesty Day.” Bia Asplund and her husband are visiting Southwest Florida from Sweden. “We love animals, […]
Family of missing teen still seeks answers 16 years later COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- Saturday marks a somber anniversary, the family of Wendy Hudakoc tells WINK News the teen’s disappearance 16 years ago still haunts them. “With a yearly reminder it’s got to weigh heavier on someone’s shoulders, to know that we’re still looking for answers, we’re still dealing with this everyday” said Sharlene Boyatt, who […]
Woman, son homeless after drunk driver crashes into home CAPE CORAL, Fla.- A mother and her teenage son are homeless after a driver, who police say was drunk, slammed her car into the family’s house. The accident happened just after 5 a.m. Thursday morning at a home on Tropicana Parkway. Police say the driver of the car, 22-year-old Fabiole Trelles, was drunk when she […]
“Olde Seaport Village” one step closer to coming to FMB FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.- A historic look, an old seaport concept, is now in the works for part of Fort Myers Beach. It will be called “Olde Seaport Village, and only WINK News has seen the design. WINK News has more on the project that many say will revitalize the history intended for Old San […]
Mom accidentally drives over son with family van CAPE CORAL, Fla.- “That was a miracle. Yes, that was a miracle. Miracles happen every day.” A 4-year-old boy is alive, after his mother accidentally ran him over with the family minivan. Friday, a day after it happened, the family is telling WINK News their story. The bruises and scrapes on little Juancito’s head are […]
Gadsden County man executed for stepdaughter’s slaying STARKE, Fla. (AP) – A Florida man who fatally shot his sleeping wife and then raped and killed his young stepdaughter 22 years ago has been put to death for the child’s slaying. Forty-three-year-old Chadwick Banks was pronounced dead at 7:27 EST Thursday after a lethal injection at Florida State Prison, the office of Gov. […]
Judge sticks to BP gross negligence ruling NEW ORLEANS (AP) – A federal judge in New Orleans is sticking to his ruling that said BP’s conduct in the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil rig disaster amounted to “gross negligence.” It could mean close to $18 billion in federal penalties for the oil giant. U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier (BAHR’-bee-aye) on Thursday rejected […]