Realtor stops thief trying to steal and sell landBody cam footage of woman and her dog rescued from Prairie Preserve Pines
Realtor stops thief trying to steal and sell land Imagine someone pretends to be you and sells your home or land right from underneath you. Deed or property fraud happens more often than you think.
NORTH FORT MYERS Body cam footage of woman and her dog rescued from Prairie Preserve Pines A woman and her exhausted dog fight to survive while trapped in the elements and oppressive Florida heat.
NAPLES Local surgeon removing cancer through the mouth Surgery to remove cancers in the head and neck can sometimes leave patients with negative impacts long after the cancer is gone. But a new approach is cutting back on damage.
CAPE CORAL Byron Donalds to hold town hall in Cape Coral From flood insurance to pythons and rebuilding from Ian nearly two years later, Southwest Florida has a lot on its plate.
Naples Airport move study finds 4 possible sites There’s a study looking at the possibility of moving the Naples Airport.
NAPLES Playing like a girl in Naples flag football league Through having a positive outlet and strong role models commissioner Lorna McLain hopes flag football makes a difference in the community.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee River Bridge to close for 10 weeks to speed up bridge project The Florida Department of Transportation announced a busy Fort Myers bridge is closing for more than two months.
WINK NEWS No plea deal for woman accused of being part of one of Southwest Florida’s largest drug rings No plea deal for woman suspected of being involved in one of the largest drug rings in Southwest Florida.
OLGA All victims identified in the Franklin Lock Park drowning Authorities have released the identities of all three Franklin Lock Park drowning victims.
Title and trust company expands to Charlotte County It’s a family affair at Lyons Title & Trust, which recently opened its third office in Port Charlotte.
Collier rejects $23M price tag for 2,247 acres Collier County commissioners unanimously rejected a $23 million price for a 2,247-acre Immokalee property for possible affordable workforce housing, fire house and other uses, opting to continue negotiating.
Voodoo Brewing Co. upends brewery business model Voodoo Brewing Co. began in 2005 and has since expanded to five corporate locations and 14 franchise locations, with the Fort Myers spot being the first to open in Florida.
COLLIER COUNTY Truck overturns, spills cargo; I-75 at mile marker 63 closed The Rest Area Access Road, under I-75 at mile marker 63, is closed due to an overturned truck that spilled its cargo onto the roadway.
FORT MYERS “I’m so grateful candlelight is here” Gulf Coast Symphony fills venue with thousands of candles Gulf Coast Symphony holds Candlelight concerts in an effort to introduce classical musicians and string quartets to the community in a unique atmosphere.
WINK NEWS 2 men arrested for fleeing from State Troopers; throwing backpack filled with drugs from car on I-75 Two men have been arrested after allegedly fleeing from State Troopers on Interstate 75 and throwing a backpack with drugs out of the car.
Realtor stops thief trying to steal and sell land Imagine someone pretends to be you and sells your home or land right from underneath you. Deed or property fraud happens more often than you think.
NORTH FORT MYERS Body cam footage of woman and her dog rescued from Prairie Preserve Pines A woman and her exhausted dog fight to survive while trapped in the elements and oppressive Florida heat.
NAPLES Local surgeon removing cancer through the mouth Surgery to remove cancers in the head and neck can sometimes leave patients with negative impacts long after the cancer is gone. But a new approach is cutting back on damage.
CAPE CORAL Byron Donalds to hold town hall in Cape Coral From flood insurance to pythons and rebuilding from Ian nearly two years later, Southwest Florida has a lot on its plate.
Naples Airport move study finds 4 possible sites There’s a study looking at the possibility of moving the Naples Airport.
NAPLES Playing like a girl in Naples flag football league Through having a positive outlet and strong role models commissioner Lorna McLain hopes flag football makes a difference in the community.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee River Bridge to close for 10 weeks to speed up bridge project The Florida Department of Transportation announced a busy Fort Myers bridge is closing for more than two months.
WINK NEWS No plea deal for woman accused of being part of one of Southwest Florida’s largest drug rings No plea deal for woman suspected of being involved in one of the largest drug rings in Southwest Florida.
OLGA All victims identified in the Franklin Lock Park drowning Authorities have released the identities of all three Franklin Lock Park drowning victims.
Title and trust company expands to Charlotte County It’s a family affair at Lyons Title & Trust, which recently opened its third office in Port Charlotte.
Collier rejects $23M price tag for 2,247 acres Collier County commissioners unanimously rejected a $23 million price for a 2,247-acre Immokalee property for possible affordable workforce housing, fire house and other uses, opting to continue negotiating.
Voodoo Brewing Co. upends brewery business model Voodoo Brewing Co. began in 2005 and has since expanded to five corporate locations and 14 franchise locations, with the Fort Myers spot being the first to open in Florida.
COLLIER COUNTY Truck overturns, spills cargo; I-75 at mile marker 63 closed The Rest Area Access Road, under I-75 at mile marker 63, is closed due to an overturned truck that spilled its cargo onto the roadway.
FORT MYERS “I’m so grateful candlelight is here” Gulf Coast Symphony fills venue with thousands of candles Gulf Coast Symphony holds Candlelight concerts in an effort to introduce classical musicians and string quartets to the community in a unique atmosphere.
WINK NEWS 2 men arrested for fleeing from State Troopers; throwing backpack filled with drugs from car on I-75 Two men have been arrested after allegedly fleeing from State Troopers on Interstate 75 and throwing a backpack with drugs out of the car.
ITZ filming movie in Naples; bringing in well-known actors EAST NAPLES, FL- Cameras will be all around Naples capturing a movie comedy. Filming started today at ITZ Media Group for “Smothered by Mothers”. The plot is based on NFL kicker Bobby Davis. In the film, he loses a lot of money all belonging to the women in his life. He loses almost everything but […]
Dupay hits 5,000 milestone but falls short of world record Former Mariner High School and Florida Gator star Teddy Dupay made 5,000 NBA three pointers in 24 hours while battling cramps, dehydration and an injured wrist. The 26 year old made 66 percent of his shots but fell short of the world record of 10,381 made three’s in a day set by a man in […]
Confederate flag removed from Hillsborough County building TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – A Confederate flag hanging in Hillsborough County’s government center has left the building and is being relocated to the Tampa Bay History Center. The Tampa Bay Times reports that the flag came down Wednesday night with no fanfare or ceremony, hours after the County Commission voted for its removal following an […]
Collier County EMS helicopter out of service for maintenance COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – The only medical helicopter in the county is out of service right now. That means you have to rely on the assistance of other counties to get you the care needed. The $3 million piece of equipment is used to save hundreds of lives each year. “We have about 250 a year, […]
New details in Sievers murder investigation LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Sheriff Mike Scott tells WINK News Doctor Teresa Sievers’ murder case has the most evidence he’s ever seen, and deputies are working around the clock to crack the case. It’s been almost three weeks since Sievers was found dead in her Bonita Springs home, and no arrests have been made. Thursday, WINK News spoke with a […]
Summer camp leaves parents high and dry FORT MYERS, Fla. – A Southwest Florida mom said she enrolled her three children in a nationwide summer camp that cancelled just days before it was set to start and has not been refunded her the money. Call for Action investigators uncovered the camp has a history of unsatisfied customers. Loren Daniels searched for the […]
Bras for survivors of domestic violence LEE COUNTY, Fla.- To some, a bra is just a bra. But, to survivors of domestic violence, a bra can be a life changing. Soma is taking in your new and gently worn bras and donating them to women who need them most. The goal is to gather one million bras. “We were all like, […]
Jury finds Colorado theater shooter James Holmes guilty CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) – Jurors convicted Colorado theater shooter James Holmes on Thursday in the chilling 2012 attack on defenseless moviegoers at a midnight Batman premiere, rejecting defense arguments that the former graduate student was insane and driven to murder by delusions. The 27-year-old Holmes, who had been working toward his Ph.D. in neuroscience, could […]
Deal of the Day: Military Discounts LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Thursday’s Deal of the Day focused on all the discounts offered to active duty and retired military and veterans. Call for Action called dozens of restaurants, stores and places of entertainment to find out what deals are available to military members and veterans. We found most stores and restaurants offer a 10-percent […]