BONITA SPRINGS Food truck catches fire in Bonita Springs The Bonita Springs Fire Control & Rescue District has been working to extinguish a food truck fire that occurred on Thursday.
WINK NEWS Keeping your kids safe online over summer break As students enter the summer break, the use of tablets and phones will increase, which stresses the importance of online protection.
Annual Fort Myers Film Festival officially underway The Fort Myers Film Festival opened their 14th annual edition in Downtown Fort Myers on Wednesday night, featuring 92 films within the next four days.
Baby survives fentanyl overdose, Collier couple arrested Somewhere between the infant’s mother getting into the shower and getting out, it got its hands on a piece of tin foil.
FORT MYERS How dangerous is the five-point intersection in Fort Myers? Fort Myers City councilman Liston Bochette claimed that the closure of the Caloosahatchee Bridge will make the “5 points” intersection in Fort Myers more dangerous.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Film Festival begins tonight The 14th annual Fort Myers Film Festival has announced it will return to Downtown Fort Myers on Wednesday night.
Live fire training takes place across Lee County Thick, grey smoke filled the air in Fort Myers’ southward village.
FORT MYERS FSW’s new summer program helps freshmen transition to college Amanda Bent, a first-year, work-study student at Florida Southwestern State College, isn’t like most college freshmen.
The drastic change in the middle class in the past ten years A recent analysis study from GOBankingRates determined the range of income needed to earn a spot in the middle class in all 50 states.
Insurers are using drones to inspect homes Insurers are figuring out if your home is worth their risk without even stepping foot on your property. Consumer advocates worry this is going to make the state’s insurance crisis even worse for homeowners. Industry experts believe using drones are a better way to asses homes.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump following their disputes during Republican primary Nikki Haley said Wednesday that she will be voting for Donald Trump in the general election, encouraging the presumptive GOP nominee to work hard to win support from those who backed her in the primary.
PUNTA GORDA Son accused of stabbing mother to death: “My family also lied and said I was bipolar.” When a lawyer tells you to keep quiet, it’s probably in your best interest. But, Connor Crumrine did not follow that advice in court Wednesday in Charlotte County.
BUCKINGHAM Paint seeps into water in Buckingham, raises concerns The bright blue paint got in the water when Lee Department Of Transportation crews were painting the underside of a bridge that crosses over the river.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 22, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 22, 2024. This is a weekly WINK News segment.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers city leaders considering burying power lines downtown Councilman Liston Bochette said burying the power lines won’t just help with the look of the area but much more.
BONITA SPRINGS Food truck catches fire in Bonita Springs The Bonita Springs Fire Control & Rescue District has been working to extinguish a food truck fire that occurred on Thursday.
WINK NEWS Keeping your kids safe online over summer break As students enter the summer break, the use of tablets and phones will increase, which stresses the importance of online protection.
Annual Fort Myers Film Festival officially underway The Fort Myers Film Festival opened their 14th annual edition in Downtown Fort Myers on Wednesday night, featuring 92 films within the next four days.
Baby survives fentanyl overdose, Collier couple arrested Somewhere between the infant’s mother getting into the shower and getting out, it got its hands on a piece of tin foil.
FORT MYERS How dangerous is the five-point intersection in Fort Myers? Fort Myers City councilman Liston Bochette claimed that the closure of the Caloosahatchee Bridge will make the “5 points” intersection in Fort Myers more dangerous.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Film Festival begins tonight The 14th annual Fort Myers Film Festival has announced it will return to Downtown Fort Myers on Wednesday night.
Live fire training takes place across Lee County Thick, grey smoke filled the air in Fort Myers’ southward village.
FORT MYERS FSW’s new summer program helps freshmen transition to college Amanda Bent, a first-year, work-study student at Florida Southwestern State College, isn’t like most college freshmen.
The drastic change in the middle class in the past ten years A recent analysis study from GOBankingRates determined the range of income needed to earn a spot in the middle class in all 50 states.
Insurers are using drones to inspect homes Insurers are figuring out if your home is worth their risk without even stepping foot on your property. Consumer advocates worry this is going to make the state’s insurance crisis even worse for homeowners. Industry experts believe using drones are a better way to asses homes.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump following their disputes during Republican primary Nikki Haley said Wednesday that she will be voting for Donald Trump in the general election, encouraging the presumptive GOP nominee to work hard to win support from those who backed her in the primary.
PUNTA GORDA Son accused of stabbing mother to death: “My family also lied and said I was bipolar.” When a lawyer tells you to keep quiet, it’s probably in your best interest. But, Connor Crumrine did not follow that advice in court Wednesday in Charlotte County.
BUCKINGHAM Paint seeps into water in Buckingham, raises concerns The bright blue paint got in the water when Lee Department Of Transportation crews were painting the underside of a bridge that crosses over the river.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 22, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 22, 2024. This is a weekly WINK News segment.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers city leaders considering burying power lines downtown Councilman Liston Bochette said burying the power lines won’t just help with the look of the area but much more.
‘Leap second’ to be added to the clock You may not notice, but Tuesday will be a second longer. The Universal Time czars at the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS) will add an extra second at the very end of the day June 30. The “positive leap second” will be introduced just after the 23:59:59 mark Tuesday, minutely delaying the […]
FDA weighs new restrictions on liquid nicotine products WASHINGTON (AP) – Federal health officials are considering whether to require new warnings and child-resistant packaging on liquid nicotine formulas used with e-cigarettes and other emerging tobacco products. The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it is responding to an uptick in nicotine poisonings reported by emergency rooms and poison centers nationwide, many involving infants […]
Man suspected of killing Tennessee in-laws found in Florida JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – A man suspected of killing his in-laws in Tennessee was arrested early Tuesday in Jacksonville. The Florida Times-Union (http://bit.ly/1HvvR4j ) reports an employee became suspicious when Bryan Cooke, 39, showed up, sweating profusely and acting strangely, to check into a Hampton Inn in Jacksonville. Sheriff Jackie Matheny of Warrant County, Tennessee, […]
Soldier surprises mom during traffic stop prank HANSON, Mass.- It was a traffic stop fit for a hero. A soldier enlisted Massachusetts police to help him surprise his mom when he came home for a visit. Darlene MacAllister was pulled over by a police officer who then distracted her long enough for her son to come up behind her and surprise her! […]
GOP’s Jeb Bush to release 33 years of personal tax returns DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush plans to release 33 years of his personal income tax returns on Tuesday, more than any previous candidate for president. The release, expected late afternoon, would include the eight years since Bush left the Florida governor’s office when, as the member of several corporate boards, […]
Christie promises blunt campaign as he enters 2016 contest LIVINGSTON, N.J. (AP) – A tough-talking New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie launched his 2016 campaign for president Tuesday with a promise to tell voters the truth even if it makes them cringe. The Republican governor, a one-time GOP favorite who faded and now tries to climb back, lashed out at “bickering leaders” from both political […]
Pet Pals: Ryne FORT MYERS, Fla.- Meet Ryne! She’s a 3-year-old Chihuahua mix. Dr. Whitney Whitford from the Animal Medical Center of Lehigh Acres says Ryne is a very sweet, loving dog. She gets along great with other animals and walks well on a leash. If you’d like to give Ryne her furever home, call the Gulf Coast […]
Lee Physician Group: Naturopathy FORT MYERS, Fla.- Naturopathy is a new form of alternative medicine that combines modern science with the body’s inherent ability to restore and maintain optimal health. It focuses on holistic, proactive prevention and works with your medical doctor to treat a wide variety of conditions. Teresa Spano with Lee Physician Group tells us more about […]
Deputies investigating murder in Bonita Springs BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.- A source close to the investigation tells WINK News the Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a murder at a home in Bonita Springs. The home is located on Jarvis Road near East Terry Street. Deputies were called to the home around 9:45 a.m. Monday. Crime scene vans were at the house for […]