GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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.
Home buying in Charlotte County on the rise CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla.- Waterfront property is a hot commodity in Southwest Florida. With real estate prices bouncing back big time, there is one area experts say may still offer a bargain. “We’re probably on the average of 20 to 25 percent less on the water than our surrounding counties,” said Bob Miller with the Charlotte […]
Detectives investigating stabbing on Marco Island MARCO ISLAND, Fla.- This photo, posted on Facebook on Thanksgiving, shows Lisa Troemner and her boyfriend Trevor Smith smiling, appearing to be happy. But now, less than a week later, Troemner is behind bars, accused of stabbing Smith to death inside their condo. “Oh my gosh, that’s my address.” This woman who lives in the […]
Newtown teachers want continued mental health funding NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) – Sandy Hook Elementary School teachers told top union leaders on Tuesday they are worried what will happen once various pots of funding for mental health services run out in 2016. Connecticut and national leaders of the American Federation of Teachers met privately Tuesday with about a half dozen teachers who worked […]
Fort Myers approves annexation of 180 acres into the city FORT MYERS, Fla.- The Fort Myers City Council met for 10 hours over two days before deciding to annex 180 new acres into the city. Dozens of people from Pelican Preserve packed the meeting. Residents from the community located off Treeline Avenue didn’t oppose the expansion if three needs were met. “Fitness rooms, the outdoor […]
Lee commissioners pass new rules in animal ordinance LEE COUNTY, Fla.- County commissioners passed a new animal control ordinance Tuesday, reversing some controversial laws set in place last February. The previous rules required breeders to get a county certificate and be subject to surprise inspections of their kennels. Some people told commissioners in a public meeting Tuesday that they believed those requirements are […]
Arthrex hosts Governor’s Jobs Jamboree in North Naples COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott stopped in North Naples as part of his “Jobs Jamboree” tour. The governor is traveling across the state to feature job creators. Tuesday night he highlighted the company Arthrex. Arthrex expected about 300 people for the barbeque event, which is in place of a traditional inauguration to kick off Governor Scott’s second term in office. The sports medicine company currently has 110 jobs […]
Fatal accident on SR 82 and Columbus Blvd LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. – Florida Highway Patrol is on the scene of a fatal two-car accident on S.R. 82 in Lehigh Acres. After the crash one car ended up in a canal. A male in his 40’s is deceased at the scene and four people have been taken to area hospitals. We have a crew […]
US: Iran launches airstrikes into eastern Iraq WASHINGTON (AP) – The Pentagon says that Iran has launched airstrikes against Islamic State militants in eastern Iraq. Rear Adm. John Kirby says the U.S. believes this may be the first time Tehran has launched manned aircraft from inside Iran to strike targets in Iraq. The Pentagon spokesman says the U.S. has not coordinated airstrikes […]
St. Louis Bosnians on edge after hammer death ST. LOUIS (AP) – A recent hammer attack that killed a 32-year-old immigrant has members of St. Louis’ sizable Bosnian community embracing some of the same tactics as Ferguson protesters – albeit in hopes of attracting a stronger police presence rather than opposing it. Hundreds of protesters rallied the past two nights in the Little […]
2 children, adult killed in Tenn. school bus crash KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Two buses bringing children home from school collided on a Tennessee highway Tuesday afternoon, killing two students and an adult and injuring another 23 people. Police did not immediately say what caused the crash that sent one of the buses onto its side. The children killed were in third grade or […]