Family and NAACP continue fighting for justice for Christopher JordanFGCU softball players ready for NCAA Tournament debut
FORT MYERS Family and NAACP continue fighting for justice for Christopher Jordan The NAACP and Jordan’s family said this isn’t the end for them
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball players ready for NCAA Tournament debut FGCU softball players are ready to play in their first NCAA Tournament game against No. 4 Florida.
FORT MYERS Expert weighs in on ‘justified’ police shooting of Christopher Jordan We spoke with Dr. David Thomas – a forensic studies professor from FGCU and a former officer – who supports the idea of officer-involved shooting investigations going to a grand jury.
West Palm Beach 360-degree storm documentation: A closer look at Hurricane Ian’s aftermath At the Governor’s Conference exhibit hall, Dylan Faraone, Regional Director of Mosaic, showcased his work using a 360-degree camera mounted on his car to document the aftermath of major storms, including Hurricane Ian’s impact on southwest Florida.
GAINESVILLE FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville for NCAA Tournament FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville, where she fell in love with the sport again playing for Santa Fe College.
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.
CAPE CORAL Suspect in custody after a North Fort Myers family loses everything in a fire Their investigation led them to the area of Hancock Bridge Parkway in Cape Coral. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a suspect from the Bogart Drive incident is in custody.
FORT MYERS Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down roads on Fowler and Winkler Ave. Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed that a motorcyclist has died in a crash on Fowler and Winkler Avenue on Thursday.
Sarasota How well does a diverging diamond really work? The Sarasota diverging diamond is located at Interstate 75 and University Parkway. It was put in to alleviate heavy traffic.
FORT MYERS RSW experiencing terminal expansion delay Lee County commissioners gave us an update on the RSW terminal expansion project, which is long overdue. Now we know why.
IMMOKALEE National Weather Service surveys storm damage in Immokalee The National Weather Service in Miami concluded after a survey the damage wasn’t from a tornado. It was from a downburst of straight-line wind between 60 – 70 mph.
SANIBEL Sanibel considering e-bike changes Biking is almost as common as driving on Sanibel, and the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee wants to keep that trend going.
CAPE CORAL Family of victim sues Lee County School District, claiming it failed to protect student Family sued Lee County School District for failing to keep their student safe.
CAPE CORAL Former Cape Coral teacher who sent inappropriate pictures to student reaches plea deal Reynolds’ plea agreement includes 12 years in prison followed by an additional 96 months of probation.
BONITA SPRINGS 12 vehicle crash shuts down all lanes of I-75 near MM 116 Bonita Springs firefighters are working the scene. Tow trucks are helping to get the affected vehicles off the road.
FORT MYERS Family and NAACP continue fighting for justice for Christopher Jordan The NAACP and Jordan’s family said this isn’t the end for them
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball players ready for NCAA Tournament debut FGCU softball players are ready to play in their first NCAA Tournament game against No. 4 Florida.
FORT MYERS Expert weighs in on ‘justified’ police shooting of Christopher Jordan We spoke with Dr. David Thomas – a forensic studies professor from FGCU and a former officer – who supports the idea of officer-involved shooting investigations going to a grand jury.
West Palm Beach 360-degree storm documentation: A closer look at Hurricane Ian’s aftermath At the Governor’s Conference exhibit hall, Dylan Faraone, Regional Director of Mosaic, showcased his work using a 360-degree camera mounted on his car to document the aftermath of major storms, including Hurricane Ian’s impact on southwest Florida.
GAINESVILLE FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville for NCAA Tournament FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville, where she fell in love with the sport again playing for Santa Fe College.
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.
CAPE CORAL Suspect in custody after a North Fort Myers family loses everything in a fire Their investigation led them to the area of Hancock Bridge Parkway in Cape Coral. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a suspect from the Bogart Drive incident is in custody.
FORT MYERS Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down roads on Fowler and Winkler Ave. Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed that a motorcyclist has died in a crash on Fowler and Winkler Avenue on Thursday.
Sarasota How well does a diverging diamond really work? The Sarasota diverging diamond is located at Interstate 75 and University Parkway. It was put in to alleviate heavy traffic.
FORT MYERS RSW experiencing terminal expansion delay Lee County commissioners gave us an update on the RSW terminal expansion project, which is long overdue. Now we know why.
IMMOKALEE National Weather Service surveys storm damage in Immokalee The National Weather Service in Miami concluded after a survey the damage wasn’t from a tornado. It was from a downburst of straight-line wind between 60 – 70 mph.
SANIBEL Sanibel considering e-bike changes Biking is almost as common as driving on Sanibel, and the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee wants to keep that trend going.
CAPE CORAL Family of victim sues Lee County School District, claiming it failed to protect student Family sued Lee County School District for failing to keep their student safe.
CAPE CORAL Former Cape Coral teacher who sent inappropriate pictures to student reaches plea deal Reynolds’ plea agreement includes 12 years in prison followed by an additional 96 months of probation.
BONITA SPRINGS 12 vehicle crash shuts down all lanes of I-75 near MM 116 Bonita Springs firefighters are working the scene. Tow trucks are helping to get the affected vehicles off the road.
New fence changes image at Bonita Springs Middle School BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.- Out with the old and in with the new. Bonita Springs Middle School has a new look and a safer campus for its students. The school is getting a new image with a fence that gives it a fresh, open and inviting look. “It looks a lot better, it’s friendly, it’s beautiful. […]
Cab drivers take Uber concerns to Collier County commissioners COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- Cab drivers say the ride-sharing service Uber is not safe. Now they’re fighting back, taking their concerns to Collier County commissioners. “Technically you can’t even deliver pizza with your normal insurance policy, let alone people.” Peter Francois is fed up. He’s owned Turbo Cab for the past three years and says he’s […]
Fort Myers Beach Fire will debut Honor Guard at 4th of July parade FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.- It’s being called a dream turned reality! The Fort Myers Beach Fire Department finally has its own Honor Guard. Some of the firefighters in the new group are veterans. The fire captain WINK News spoke to served in the Coast Guard for six years and signed up to represent Fort Myers […]
“GoldenFoot” Naples kicker Jerry Nunez is one of the top kickers in the country As a junior, Naples High School kicker Jerry Nunez made 51 of 55 extra point attempts and 4 of his 7 field goals including a 50 yarder. 59 of his 72 kickoffs led to touchbacks. Nunez, called “Goldenfoot” by his teammates because of his gold painted shoes, is one of the top kicking prospects in […]
FGCU grad turns passion for golf into real estate business BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – Golf is a major draw to Southwest Florida, but for potential snowbirds, it can be tough to find the perfect home and golf course. An FGCU grad came up with a solution that, he hopes, will mean big business. For Jason Becker, it all started with a paper he wrote in […]
New beginning for family who lost home after storm COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- A brand new beginning for a local family of eight. Just weeks ago, a tree fell on the roof of their Golden Gate rental home. Now, John Fowler and his family have finally found a new home. “We were having a hard time finding a house to rent, but we finally got […]
Hearts & Homes for Veterans, Inc. buys new building FORT MYERS, Fla.- An nonprofit organization that helps local veterans get off the street is taking the next big step– they bought a warehouse. In September, WINK News spoke with Hearts & Homes for Veterans, Inc. as they were trying to raise enough money to find the perfect spot for a building. They are now […]
Experts warn against dangers of ‘sunburn art’ People are sharing photos on social media of a new type of body art: designs created by exposing certain parts of the skin to the sun without protection. The hashtag #SunburnArt quickly caught on. From elaborate flower patterns to the Batman logo, these designs resemble temporary tattoos, but experts warn the habit is dangerous. “While […]
Deputies clear Bonita Springs crime scene BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.- Five days after the murder of a local doctor, deputies have finally removed crime scene tape from the scene. Few details have been released and no suspects have been named as Teresa Sievers’ death investigation continues. Friday, Sievers’ husband was greeted with hugs as he returned to the home on Jarvis Road […]