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.
City of Palms: Montverde downs Trinity, 52-42 Montverde hoped to defend their title as City of Palms Champions, but first, they’d have to go through Trinity High School (Louisville, KY) in the semifinals. The first quarter was all Montverde. The No.1 team in the nation jumped out to a 21-11 lead, highlighted by a slam from the No. 1 Senior in the […]
Local law enforcement agencies keeping officers safer FORT MYERS, Fla.- Law enforcement agencies in Southwest Florida could make changes to better protect police. Law enforcement officers are under the spotlight and some have been recent targets. “This has been a tough time for everybody,” said Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott. This past weekend, two New York City police officers were ambushed and […]
Gas prices in Florida continue to drop COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – Your pocketbook is going to be much more merrier this Christmas. Gas prices are dropping rapidly and are expected to hit their lowest mark in years! AAA predicts some parts of the state will see prices under two dollars a gallon. “Are you serious? That’s wonderful. I can’t believe it,” said […]
Shoppers, coworkers mourn the loss of longtime Publix employee FORT MYERS, Fla.- If you’ve been to the Colonial Crossings Publix lately, you may notice that it’s not quite the same. Shoppers, coworkers, friends and family are all mourning the death of Grace Carey. Carey worked at the store bagging groceries until she was 98 years old. Between the hundreds of shoppers she encountered every […]
Ex-officer not charged in fatal Milwaukee shooting MILWAUKEE (AP) – A white Milwaukee police officer fired after fatally shooting a mentally ill black man in April won’t face criminal charges, the county’s top prosecutor said Monday, while the U.S. attorney said hours later that there will be a federal investigation of the case. Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm said Christopher Manney […]
Florida gets English learner flexibility TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – The U.S. Department of Education has approved a request from Florida officials for flexibility on testing students still learning English. Gov. Rick Scott announced Monday that U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan granted a petition from Scott and Florida Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart asking that the state be allowed to withhold […]
Local travel businesses consider trips to Cuba FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.- A local travel business is already looking toward the future, with a new vacation destination possibly on the horizon. Key West Express has been ferrying tourists departing from Southwest Florida to the country’s Southernmost Point for years. Now, the company’s hoping its ships will soon be allowed to sail even farther. […]
‘Snow Pile’ brings holiday joy to families at Golisano Children’s Hospital FORT MYERS, Fla.- On Christmas Day, most people picture a family around the tree, opening gifts and sharing laughs. But there are other families who will be spending the day in the hospital, while their children receive life-saving treatment. Monday, Golisano Children’s Hospital hoped to make the holidays just a little more homey. Toy after […]
Law enforcement response to calls could change LEE COUNTY, Fla.,- The recent murders of three on-duty police officers in Florida and New York is hitting close to home. WINK News sat down with a retired New York City Police Lieutenant who now lives in Southwest Florida. He tells WINK News the way law enforcement responds to calls is going to change. Retired […]