Chaotic lake getting fence and securityWhat we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along
LEHIGH ACRES Chaotic lake getting fence and security Now, with all the negative attention it has gotten, some think putting up a fence is a great way to keep that bad activity out.
CAPE CORAL What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along On Friday, WINK News got to ride along to see just what people are doing that could be wasting water.
FORT MYERS Students affected by COVID-19 able to graduate for the first time For many young people, COVID stripped away one of their greatest rites of passage: graduation.
Deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County Authorities are at the scene of a deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County on Friday afternoon.
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in SWFL JP Sports store manager Jonathan Powell said this is a generational event that brings families together to reminisce on comics and other hobby-related knickknacks.
FORT MYERS Group rescues dogs before getting put down in Lee County Our animal shelters are packed with amazing puppies who have the sole desire to be loved.
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
FORT MYERS Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
Fixing failed back surgeries More than a million and a half people in the U.S. undergo back surgery each year. However, classic back surgery has one of the highest failure rates of any surgery.
WINK NEWS Getting an inside look at the FEMA discount controversy Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian has been difficult for many and moving on can impact our wallets.
FGCU FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff playing for hometown team after labrum injury FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff is living the dream playing for the hometown team after he overcame a labrum injury.
LEHIGH ACRES Frustrated Lehigh parents want action after violent school fights go viral online Violence at a Lehigh Acres Middle school was captured and posted online.
Turtle Club beachfront restaurant relaunches in Naples After a series of private friends and family events this week, The Turtle Club will reopen May 5 and begin taking reservations again May 6.
LEHIGH ACRES Chaotic lake getting fence and security Now, with all the negative attention it has gotten, some think putting up a fence is a great way to keep that bad activity out.
CAPE CORAL What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along On Friday, WINK News got to ride along to see just what people are doing that could be wasting water.
FORT MYERS Students affected by COVID-19 able to graduate for the first time For many young people, COVID stripped away one of their greatest rites of passage: graduation.
Deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County Authorities are at the scene of a deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County on Friday afternoon.
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in SWFL JP Sports store manager Jonathan Powell said this is a generational event that brings families together to reminisce on comics and other hobby-related knickknacks.
FORT MYERS Group rescues dogs before getting put down in Lee County Our animal shelters are packed with amazing puppies who have the sole desire to be loved.
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
FORT MYERS Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
Fixing failed back surgeries More than a million and a half people in the U.S. undergo back surgery each year. However, classic back surgery has one of the highest failure rates of any surgery.
WINK NEWS Getting an inside look at the FEMA discount controversy Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian has been difficult for many and moving on can impact our wallets.
FGCU FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff playing for hometown team after labrum injury FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff is living the dream playing for the hometown team after he overcame a labrum injury.
LEHIGH ACRES Frustrated Lehigh parents want action after violent school fights go viral online Violence at a Lehigh Acres Middle school was captured and posted online.
Turtle Club beachfront restaurant relaunches in Naples After a series of private friends and family events this week, The Turtle Club will reopen May 5 and begin taking reservations again May 6.
FMB fireworks shows future is up in the air FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.- Popular firework shows are in jeopardy of being cancelled. Fort Myers Beach says in the new year, it will not use your taxpayer dollars to pay for the fireworks display, but that doesn’t mean the show won’t go on. “I was needless to say, infuriated,” said Andrea Carriere, Owner of Silver […]
TSA lost and found sees increase in items left behind during holiday travel NEWARK, N.J.- Airports across the United States are starting to see another surge of holiday travelers and with it comes a spike in the number of items people mistakenly leave behind at TSA check points. What you may not know, is the TSA has a team actively trying to reunite people with their belongings. Matt […]
SWFL high schools receive grades for 2013-2014 year LEE COUNTY, Fla.- New numbers released Thursday, show no Lee County high schools failed. All received A’s, B’s or C’s for their school grades. Superintendent Dr. Nancy Graham says the numbers, overall, are very positive. The majority of high schools earned an A or a B which is higher than the state average. As for […]
Deputies make prostitution bust at Fort Myers massage parlor LEE COUNTY, Fla.- A woman is under arrest, facing allegations of prostitution at a massage parlor in Southwest Florida. Now businesses in the same plaza are concerned it could hurt their bottom lines. Deputies arrested 50-year old Liqing Cai for prostitution. The arrest report says she offered sexual favors to an undercover officer for $20. […]
Obama waives sanctions authority despite new law WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama signed legislation Thursday authorizing new sanctions on Russia but said he does not plan to impose the penalties outlined in the measure. White House officials have said Obama has concerns that the measure was not in line with his policy of enacting sanctions in tandem with the European Union. […]
Obama signs legislation ending Nazi benefit checks WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama on Thursday capped a swift and forceful response to an Associated Press investigation by signing into law a measure that bars suspected Nazi war criminals from receiving U.S. Social Security benefits. AP’s investigation, which was the impetus for the No Social Security for Nazis Act, found that dozens of […]
US announces protections for transgender workers WASHINGTON (AP) – The Justice Department is now interpreting federal law to explicitly prohibit workplace discrimination against transgender people, according to a memo released Thursday by Attorney General Eric Holder. That means the Justice Department will be able to bring legal claims on behalf of people who say they’ve been discriminated against by state and […]
Schedule for FBU National Championship football games in Naples Football University Youth Football Championship in Naples Friday 6th Grade 10:00 AM Indiana vs Broward (Fl.) County at Fleischmann Field 12:00 PM Houston vs Seattle at Fleischmann 7th Grade 2:00 PM Maryland vs Broward (Fl.) County at Fleischmann 4:00 PM North Texas vs Oregon at Naples High School 8th Grade 6:00 PM Indiana vs Broward […]
Thieves steal guitars worth thousands FORT MYERS, Fla.- Authorities are investigating a grand theft at the Guitar Center located at 4440 Fowler Street. Police say two men entered the business and proceeded to walk out of the front door each carrying expensive bass guitars they did not pay for. The unknown suspects fled into the parking lot but were captured […]
Palestinian leader supports more talks on UN bid RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) – Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday he supports further negotiations over a draft on ending Israel’s occupation of Palestinian lands that was submitted to the U.N. Security Council for a possible vote. The Palestinians have been pressing for action in the U.N.’s most powerful body. Council member Jordan sponsored the […]