Collier deputies investigating car submerged in waterFGCU softball reflects on season and team’s legacy
NAPLES Collier deputies investigating car submerged in water The Collier County Sheriffs Office is investigating the scene of a submerged vehicle in Naples.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball reflects on season and team’s legacy FGCU softball reflects on the historic season following their elimination doubleheader Saturday as well as what made this team special.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms in the forecast for your Sunday Expect sun and clouds throughout the day, along with scattered rain. Some of the storms have the potential to become severe.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
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 until 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.
NAPLES Collier deputies investigating car submerged in water The Collier County Sheriffs Office is investigating the scene of a submerged vehicle in Naples.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball reflects on season and team’s legacy FGCU softball reflects on the historic season following their elimination doubleheader Saturday as well as what made this team special.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms in the forecast for your Sunday Expect sun and clouds throughout the day, along with scattered rain. Some of the storms have the potential to become severe.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
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 until 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.
Making them proud: Michigan’s Ricky Doyle For parents, nothing is better than seeing their child succeed. Just ask Richard Doyle. “It’s exciting for us, believe me,” said Doyle. His son, Bishop Verot grad Ricky Doyle , just locked down a starting role for Michigan basketball — as a freshman. “A lot of people [have been] coming up to me and saying […]
Family safe after sailboat wrecks in rough seas NAPLES, Fla. – A family headed back to shore near Doctors Pass Christmas Eve was stranded for a short time, after strong winds pushed their sailboat into the rocks. Dana Castro said he was out with his wife and three other family members sailing Wednesday when the crash happened. Castro said they were headed back to shore, […]
Hearts & Homes Inc. finds homes for homeless veterans LEE COUNTY, Fla.- One Lee County organization has made it their mission to take homeless veterans off the streets and into a safe place. A Merry Christmas for Brandon Prosper, only 7 1/2 years old, almost didn’t happen. Brandon’s father Edward Prosper is a Navy veteran. Ed left the service in 2008. Since then, he has had […]
CCSO spreads Christmas cheer to East Naples family COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- A welfare check turned into a Christmas miracle for one East Naples family. Nadia Gonzalez got a huge surprise after a deputy came to her apartment to collect a welfare check. The deputy that went to the home noticed they were fine, except that the mother and her three daughters had very […]
Exclusive: U.S Marine suprises her dad, a TSA Agent at RSW, for Christmas LEE COUNTY, Fla.,- Only on WINK, A TSA agent at RSW gets the ultimate Christmas present! His daughter, a Marine, surprised him while he was working. Only WINK News was there as Corporal Angelina Burow made his Christmas wish come true. It’s the priceless reaction of a TSA agent as his daughter, a U.S. Marine, […]
New details in progress of 3-year-old mauled by dog NAPLES, Fla.- A Mississippi 3-year-old who’s face was disfigured after she was mauled by a dog will soon receive a new eye. WINK News has covered Victoria Wilcher’s story extensively after she captured the heart of a Naples eye specialist. Raymond Peters is taking care of Victoria’s new eye– for free. Peters says Victoria is […]
‘The Interview’ tickets go on sale in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs FORT MYERS, Fla. – Wednesday marked the first day people could pre-order their tickets for “The Interview” at Edison Park 8 Cinemas in Fort Myers and it saw a steady stream of eager customers. “I’m here to buy tickets for Saturday to see ‘The Interview’ because this is America,” said Fort Myers resident Vollen Loucks. […]
Travelers arrive in Southwest Florida just in time for Christmas LEE COUNTY, Fla.- WINK News spent the day talking to travelers, coming and going from Southwest Florida this Christmas Eve. We met two ladies from Pennsylvania who tell WINK News, they’re changing up their Christmas this year! It was their first time on an airplane, their first time in Florida, it will be their first […]
FWC officials warn boaters to watch out for manatees LEE COUNTY, Fla.- If you are heading out on the water, watch your speed and watch out for manatees. As the water cools in the Caloosahatchee River, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials are looking to protect the manatees as they swim about. “During the winter months, when the water gets cooler, these manatees […]