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.
High School Football Brawl at North Fort Myers A preseason high school football game escalated into a fight on Thursday night at North Fort Myers High School. North Fort Myers was hosting South Fort Myers in their preseason classic. Tensions erupted when North Fort Myers star running back and Florida State commit Zaquandre White was tackled out of bounds. White exchanged words with […]
Victim traumatized one month after pool hall crash CAPE CORAL, Fla. – It’s been exactly one month since the driver of a truck slammed through Diamond Billiards on Pine Island Road, killing one and injuring two others. Ron Gravel, 60, a beloved chef at the pool hall, lost his life after being pinned against the bar. Linda Girard, one of the two women […]
Search for woman overboard a vessel UPDATE 10:20PM: The woman has been found and rescued according to the Coast Guard. PINE ISLAND, Fla. – The United States Coast Guard confirms they are searching for a woman in the water approximately one mile north of Pine Island near Jug Shoal. She does have a life jacket. Trust WINK News to bring you […]
Family calls murder defendant crazy in final day of testimony FORT MYERS – Michael Spiegel’s son says his father was crazy when he killed his ex-wife, Marilyn and her fiance, Harry Carlip on their boat, docked at Fort Myers Beach in May, 2014. Members of Spiegel’s family testified Thursday that they were dealing with mental health problems long before the murders. “He threw an oxygen […]
Dangerous bacteria lurking Punta Gorda waters PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – A Charlotte County man is undergoing intense treatment for Vibrio vulnificus, a dangerous bacteria lurking beneath the surface of the water in Southwest Florida. Bill Mango is the first person to contract the infection this year in Southwest Florida. WINK News is waiting for test results to find out if a second person […]
Cape Coral police officers ask to move mailboxes back CAPE CORAL, Fla.,- Police are going door to door in a Cape Coral neighborhood telling people to move their mailboxes. It’s happening near Pelican Elementary. Earlier this week, WINK News told you about traffic problems near the school. One issue cars are hitting and knocking over mailboxes. The solution — move the boxes. “It would […]
Median makeover set to resume in Naples, residents frustrated NAPLES, Fla – A controversial project to renovate the median on Gulf Shore Boulevard is set to continue after almost being scrapped earlier this week. The median makeover is causing a stir in the neighborhood. Bulldozers, constructions signs, uprooted trees, and a flattened median with no shade is all that’s left at one end of […]
Couples are saying, “I do,” to adventure weddings With the wedding season gearing up here, you might want to hold off on a new dress or tux. Many modern weddings are now throwing in a twist that might have you lacing up your sneakers instead of donning heels. As Brian and Marzi Daoust reminisce about their beautiful Caribbean wedding, their pictures showcase more […]