Overbilled for overflow of water; Residents stuck with hefty water billScoreless Eagle up for award at NIL Summit
Food drive for mental health awareness While someone may look healthy, they may be fighting a real inner battle.
FORT MYERS Overbilled for overflow of water; Residents stuck with hefty water bill The Moore’s make ends meet living at The Cove for almost a year.
ESTERO Scoreless Eagle up for award at NIL Summit FGCU’s Brandon Dwyer is one of the big time performers in NIL despite having never scored a single point in his entire Eagle career.
What happens after a nuisance alligator is captured? For alligators, the month of May means we are in the heart of mating season in the Sunshine State.
Exclusive: Interview with woman who shares hope of recovery on National Fentanyl Awareness Day Lee County Sheriff’s Office said that in 2020 they seized nearly two thousand grams of fentanyl. In 2023, that number jumped to over 8,000.
ESTERO FGCU star in the circle reflects on historical senior season The Eagles’ ace told WINK News she is focused on making every moment count before she hangs up her cleats for the last time.
NAPLES Pastrami Dan’s reopens in Naples after SUV crash Pastrami Dan’s in Naples welcomed customers once again, with people waiting at the door.
FGCU Two FGCU softball players playing for those who impacted their lives Two FGCU softball players, Riley Oakes and Olivia Black, are playing for friends who impacted their lives in a major way.
Police: Cape Coral man breaks into ex-girlfriend’s home, kills fish named ‘Bean’ A man has been arrested after police said he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home, damaged her property and killed her pet fish.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers family blessed with new home In about sixty days, Myrtle Dillard’s home on Lincoln Boulevard went from being run-down and unlivable to brand new.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman’s student loans forgiveness after consolidation One Port Charlotte woman was skeptical of her student loan consolidation and potential forgiveness but an email over the weekend changed her life.
FORT MYERS Accusations of animal abuse at Lee County shelter An animal activist group said a local animal shelter is failing to find homes for stray pets, among other complaints.
PORT CHARLOTTE Court hearing held for Trails End Drive murder suspects Two suspects in the Trails End Drive murders were meant to appear in court on Tuesday.
IRVING, Texas (AP) Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested after police allege he threatened to stab 7-Eleven workers Police have arrested a man who threatened to stab two 7-Eleven gas station employees with a knife.
Food drive for mental health awareness While someone may look healthy, they may be fighting a real inner battle.
FORT MYERS Overbilled for overflow of water; Residents stuck with hefty water bill The Moore’s make ends meet living at The Cove for almost a year.
ESTERO Scoreless Eagle up for award at NIL Summit FGCU’s Brandon Dwyer is one of the big time performers in NIL despite having never scored a single point in his entire Eagle career.
What happens after a nuisance alligator is captured? For alligators, the month of May means we are in the heart of mating season in the Sunshine State.
Exclusive: Interview with woman who shares hope of recovery on National Fentanyl Awareness Day Lee County Sheriff’s Office said that in 2020 they seized nearly two thousand grams of fentanyl. In 2023, that number jumped to over 8,000.
ESTERO FGCU star in the circle reflects on historical senior season The Eagles’ ace told WINK News she is focused on making every moment count before she hangs up her cleats for the last time.
NAPLES Pastrami Dan’s reopens in Naples after SUV crash Pastrami Dan’s in Naples welcomed customers once again, with people waiting at the door.
FGCU Two FGCU softball players playing for those who impacted their lives Two FGCU softball players, Riley Oakes and Olivia Black, are playing for friends who impacted their lives in a major way.
Police: Cape Coral man breaks into ex-girlfriend’s home, kills fish named ‘Bean’ A man has been arrested after police said he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home, damaged her property and killed her pet fish.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers family blessed with new home In about sixty days, Myrtle Dillard’s home on Lincoln Boulevard went from being run-down and unlivable to brand new.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman’s student loans forgiveness after consolidation One Port Charlotte woman was skeptical of her student loan consolidation and potential forgiveness but an email over the weekend changed her life.
FORT MYERS Accusations of animal abuse at Lee County shelter An animal activist group said a local animal shelter is failing to find homes for stray pets, among other complaints.
PORT CHARLOTTE Court hearing held for Trails End Drive murder suspects Two suspects in the Trails End Drive murders were meant to appear in court on Tuesday.
IRVING, Texas (AP) Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested after police allege he threatened to stab 7-Eleven workers Police have arrested a man who threatened to stab two 7-Eleven gas station employees with a knife.
Local 10-year-old selling hog to help friend in need LEE COUNTY, Fla.- A 10-year-old girl is selling her hog to help a friend in need. Brandi Spaich’s friend is living with Type 1 diabetes and is in need of an alert dog, but, they can be very expensive. So, Spaich and her friend Mr. Bacon are stepping in to raise the money. It’s a […]
Tampa Bay Rays participate in ‘Cut for a Cure’ CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla.- The Tampa Bay Rays took on the Minnesota Twins in their second game of spring training on Friday. Some of the Rays’ players, coaches and staff had a new look for the afternoon game, but it’s all for a good cause. The pros participated in the Pedriatic Cancer Foundation’s “Cut for a […]
Big snakes targeted in new federal ban on imports LOXAHATCHEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, Fla. (AP) – Federal officials have banned the importation and state-to-state movement of four large constrictor snakes they fear could become the next species to invade the Everglades. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the prohibitions on the reticulated python, DeSchauensee’s anaconda, green anaconda and Beni anaconda Friday at a […]
Florida bill would create state health insurance exchange MIAMI (AP) – An alternative to Medicaid expansion is being proposed in the Senate in a bill that would use federal funds to offer health insurance to nearly 1 million low-income Floridians. Thursday’s proposal from Sen. Aaron Bean’s Health Policy Committee will still allow the state to take billions of federal dollars, but would give […]
Orlando City Soccer, New York City FC set for MLS debuts ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – When Phil Rawlins purchased the minor league Austin Aztex and moved the team to Orlando in 2010, he had the ambiguous goal of growing it into a Major League Soccer franchise within five years. In a city known for its theme parks and palm trees, he shared with anyone who would […]
Jaguars re-sign exclusive rights free agent Ryan Davis JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – The Jacksonville Jaguars have re-signed exclusive rights free agent defensive end Ryan Davis. Davis had a career-high 6 ½ sacks last season, proving to be the team’s most versatile pass rusher. After signing as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2012, Davis has played in 24 games in Jacksonville, including all […]
NCAA suspends coach Jim Boeheim for Syracuse violations SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) – In a sweeping indictment of one of the country’s most decorated basketball programs, the NCAA suspended Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim for nine games Friday and outlined a decade-long series of violations that included improper benefits, academic misconduct and drug-policy failures. The governing body, saying the school lost control of its athletic […]
Witness: Hernandez DNA matched cigarette butt at crime scene FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) – Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez’s DNA was found on a cigarette butt at the scene of a murder near his home, a crime lab scientist testified Friday. Hernandez is on trial for murder in the June 2013 killing of Odin Lloyd, who was dating the sister of Hernandez’s […]
Morgan’s goal sparks 3-0 US win over Switzerland in Portugal VILA REAL de SAN ANTONIO, Portugal (AP) – Alex Morgan redirected Lauren Holiday’s free kick for a goal some nine minutes into the second half and the U.S. women’s national team went on to defeat Switzerland 3-0 on Friday in group play at the Algarve Cup. Amy Rodriguez added a goal in the 72nd minute […]
South African woman accused of kidnapping baby gets bail JOHANNESBURG (AP) – A South African woman who allegedly kidnapped a baby from a hospital and raised her for 17 years was released on bail Friday. Magistrate Mark Engel said the accused woman is not a flight risk and has no previous convictions, but ordered her to stay away from the girl she raised, the […]