The Weather Authority: Mostly sunny skies and above-average heatBay Street Yard opens for Memorial Day weekend
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Mostly sunny skies and above-average heat Most of Southwest Florida will be rain-free, hot, and sunny today.
FORT MYERS Bay Street Yard opens for Memorial Day weekend On Saturday, the new business opened its doors to the public.
FORT LAUDERDALE (AP) Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say
PORT CHARLOTTE CCSO: 2-year-old boy shot in the hand by 4-year-old Charlotte County Fire-EMS said they treated the two-year-old boy, who had a gunshot injury to the hand.
NCAA, Power Five approve settlement sets stage for schools to pay players NCAA and Power Five conferences agree on settlement that will allow schools to pay student athletes and share revenue.
FORT MYERS Placing flags to honor the fallen on Memorial Day weekend This weekend is much more than just a backyard barbecue and some time off work. It allows us to remember our nation’s heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
SANIBEL The beach is back on Sanibel and Captiva for Memorial Day weekend Businesses on Sanibel and Captiva told WINK News they’re ready for the wave of tourism.
The Weather Authority: Here’s what to expect for your Memorial Day weekend Hot and humid weather for your holiday weekend. The UV index will be an 11!
WINK NEWS Honoring fallen soldiers at Memorial Day events across Southwest Florida Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for those who have died in the military, honors those who have served in the armed forces.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres neighbor accuses construction company of mistakenly tearing up lot Along 27th Street West in Lehigh Acres, neighbors knew it was only a matter of time before the lots next to them were developed.
FORT MYERS ECS softball celebrates first state championship Evangelical Christian School honors state champion softball team with parade on campus.
SANIBEL Sanibel hosts annual hurricane seminar to prepare for upcoming season With a very active Atlantic hurricane season ahead, they’re not taking anything for granted.
Teen’s killer out of jail after 8 months A teenager charged with manslaughter after accidentally shooting and killing his girlfriend is now out of jail after serving less than a year.
Miles apart: local mother hopes to reunite brothers from Haiti to the U.S. The process of adopting a child is different for everyone, but Michelle Reed’s passion has always been to adopt children into her family.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers Richards Building goes in foreclosure An update on the historic Richards Building in downtown Fort Myers: it’s going into foreclosure.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Mostly sunny skies and above-average heat Most of Southwest Florida will be rain-free, hot, and sunny today.
FORT MYERS Bay Street Yard opens for Memorial Day weekend On Saturday, the new business opened its doors to the public.
FORT LAUDERDALE (AP) Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say
PORT CHARLOTTE CCSO: 2-year-old boy shot in the hand by 4-year-old Charlotte County Fire-EMS said they treated the two-year-old boy, who had a gunshot injury to the hand.
NCAA, Power Five approve settlement sets stage for schools to pay players NCAA and Power Five conferences agree on settlement that will allow schools to pay student athletes and share revenue.
FORT MYERS Placing flags to honor the fallen on Memorial Day weekend This weekend is much more than just a backyard barbecue and some time off work. It allows us to remember our nation’s heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
SANIBEL The beach is back on Sanibel and Captiva for Memorial Day weekend Businesses on Sanibel and Captiva told WINK News they’re ready for the wave of tourism.
The Weather Authority: Here’s what to expect for your Memorial Day weekend Hot and humid weather for your holiday weekend. The UV index will be an 11!
WINK NEWS Honoring fallen soldiers at Memorial Day events across Southwest Florida Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for those who have died in the military, honors those who have served in the armed forces.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres neighbor accuses construction company of mistakenly tearing up lot Along 27th Street West in Lehigh Acres, neighbors knew it was only a matter of time before the lots next to them were developed.
FORT MYERS ECS softball celebrates first state championship Evangelical Christian School honors state champion softball team with parade on campus.
SANIBEL Sanibel hosts annual hurricane seminar to prepare for upcoming season With a very active Atlantic hurricane season ahead, they’re not taking anything for granted.
Teen’s killer out of jail after 8 months A teenager charged with manslaughter after accidentally shooting and killing his girlfriend is now out of jail after serving less than a year.
Miles apart: local mother hopes to reunite brothers from Haiti to the U.S. The process of adopting a child is different for everyone, but Michelle Reed’s passion has always been to adopt children into her family.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers Richards Building goes in foreclosure An update on the historic Richards Building in downtown Fort Myers: it’s going into foreclosure.
Actor Burt Young in SWFL, filming underway and looking for extras BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.- Movie actor Burt Young was in Bonita Springs shooting his first scene for the comedy “Smothered by Mothers.” Only WINK News was on the beach and inside a mansion filled with movie cameras in Bonita Springs. Our cameras caught Young, best known for his role as “Pauly” in the “Rocky” movies, acting […]
Is new Florida law not helpful in protecting public from drones? COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- Lawyers say a new Florida law that is suppose to protect the public from drones is nearly impossible to enforce. More drones are popping up in Collier County. One was spotted on Cooper Drive in Naples just this week. The man who spotted it called 911. “It’s back again and I want it […]
American in capsule bound for space station BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan – A Souyz space capsule blasted off from the Russian manned launch facility in Kazakhstan on Thursday, carrying a Russian, an American and a Japanese to the International Space Station. The rocket lifted off at 3:02 a.m Thursday (5:02 p.m. ET Wednesday) and was to dock with the orbiting laboratory about six hours later. […]
Altered birdhouse prompts bomb scare near hospital SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) – Authorities say a birdhouse prompted a bomb scare outside a southwest Florida hospital. Police say a “suspicious package” was reported Wednesday morning outside Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Traffic in the area was blocked off, and the building was placed on a “diversion” lockdown, meaning no patients were allowed in and out. Bomb […]
Fire officials concerned about flammable material used in colored powder NAPLES, Fla.- Fire officials are raising concerns about events that use a colored powder made of cornstarch after a recent deadly explosion. The powder is often used in the popular color runs held throughout Southwest Florida. “Three things that you need for any fire is heat, fuel, and oxygen and you have plenty of fuel right here,” said Chief Stephen McInerny. During an […]
Naples, Fort Myers and Cape Coral all make recession recovery list FORT MYERS, Fla. — Newly-released economic indicators and real estate statistics show Southwest Florida continues to rebound this summer on the six-year anniversary of the “Great Recession.” Naples and Fort Myers/Cape Coral made the top 20 list of career website Glassdoor.com’s “Most Recovered Cities.” Drops in unemployment and hourly-wage increases were factors in the rankings. […]
Dropped murder charges: What went wrong in Andrew Faust case? FORT MYERS, Fla.-“We do the leg work, we work with the State Attorney’s office, move witness several times, and they just quit at the end. It’s just disappointing.” Chief Doug Baker isn’t sure there will ever be justice for 5-year-old Andrew Faust Jr., killed last year in a drive-by shooting. The two accused killers, Thomas […]
Deputies investigate sexual battery outside Disney complex LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) – Deputies are investigating a possible sexual battery after a woman was found naked and disoriented outside Walt Disney World’s restaurant and entertainment complex last week. Detectives said Wednesday that the woman was found by a security guard last Thursday in shrubbery outside Disney Springs, which used to be known […]
US seizes sub-like vessel with 8+ tons of cocaine aboard MIAMI (AP) – U.S. authorities have seized a submarine-like vessel loaded with more than eight tons of cocaine off the coast of El Salvador. U.S. Navy, Customs and Border Protection and Coast Guard personnel took part in the operation last Saturday. The semi-submersible vessel was tracked in international waters off the El Salvador coast by […]