Friday’s Furry Friends: Rhett, TagRecall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Rhett, Tag For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Rhett, Tag For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS, Fla.- NFL player, Cape Coral native Nate Allen, Nate’s family, and his lawyer Sawyer Smith held a press conference Tuesday morning, after the State Attorney’s Office cleared Allen in the indecent exposure investigation that surrounded him last week. Allen and Smith are calling on the Fort Myers Police Department to hire an outside agency to fully investigate what went wrong. Allen thanked his supporters and said he hopes no ones else endures the false accusations and humiliation that he did. Last week, a 16-year-old girl called 911 and said a man exposed himself to her while driving in his black pick-up truck on US 41 in Fort Myers. Police began an investigation, and wrongfully pulled Allen over. The girl mistakenly identified Allen as the suspect and police detained him for questioning for hours. Allen was never charged with a crime, and maintained his innocence from the beginning. Evidence now reveals there is no way he could have been involved, and indicates there was another black truck in the area at the time. That suspect is still on the loose. Smith, on behalf of Allen’s family, called for change to local law enforcement and said the family came under attack by the people who are supposed to protect them. Smith says there is a possibility of filing a civil suit against Fort Myers police but they need to take a look at what went wrong. Fort Myers Police Chief Doug Baker says he is opening an internal investigation into how the case was handled but will not comment further. —————————————————————- TEEN INVOLVED TALKS ONLY TO WINK The 16-year-old involved released a statement only to WINK News about what happened on February 16 and the fallout since: I’m thankful the Fort Myers Police Department is continuing the investigation into the disgusting act I saw on February 16th. I want nothing more than for police to find the man who did this. If he’s willing to do something like that in broad daylight, on one of the busiest roads in Fort Myers, what is he capable of doing when no one else is around? I would like everyone to know that I never lied to the police. I called 911 when I saw something I knew was wrong. The truth is, I’m scared of driving on 41 ever again. I’m scared I’ll see that man again. Since February 16th, I haven’t been able to sleep without having nightmares. To turn on the TV and hear complete strangers attack me and call me a liar is cruel. I know someone else was pulled over for matching the description of the man who did this to me. It wasn’t until after he was handcuffed that the police informed my family of that man’s name, and what he does for a living. I had no clue who he was. I know how this situation has affected him, and his family and friends. But just as his family is upset by what happened to him, mine is heartbroken that the person who truly did this to me is still out there. My hope is that if someone knows about the man who did this, that they come forward and tell authorities. I want to thank the police who responded on February 16th. I was scared and alone, and they were nothing but caring and kind. Allen had a similar message during his news conference Tuesday morning. “My heart and condolences go out to this girl and her family for what has happened because as I’ve come to find out, we were both victims in this whole entire thing.” The 16 year old told police the suspect was driving a four door black truck. She described the man as in his 40-50’s, with a white grey goatee. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fort Myers Police Department.