Rare tropical system could form off Florida’s Atlantic coastConstruction on Little Pine Island Bridge continues
Rare tropical system could form off Florida’s Atlantic coast It’s unusual for a June storm to develop in the Atlantic and make landfall from the east.
MATLACHA Construction on Little Pine Island Bridge continues If you’re taking a trip to Matlacha this week, you might begin to see some traffic back ups.
LEHIGH ACRES LCSO deputies investigating attempted carjacking The Lee County Sheriffs office is investigating a scene they say was an attempted carjacking.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Road rage and drug trafficking This weeks segment of WINK neighborhood watch features road rage, drones, and drugs.
NORTH FORT MYERS Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp kicks kids off to good start School’s out for summer, but on Saturday morning, more than 300 kids learned what it takes to be a football player at the annual Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp.
NORTH NAPLES Water contaminating some Southwest Florida gas tanks With the record amount of rain we received, some people in Southwest Florida have struggled with an issue that isn’t visible to the eye, like street flooding.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: A bit drier today; not a bad day to head out on the boat A great day to celebrate dad. Drier weather with temps topping out in the low 90s under mostly cloudy skies.
NAPLES FC Naples debuts club name, crest and colors FC Naples, the USL League One soccer club, debuted its name, crest and colors Saturday morning.
NAPLES Fire rescue exhibit gives children firefighter experience Children learned how to put out fires from real-life firefighters and got tips on how to stay under the flames with the help of Tank the K9.
PORT CHARLOTTE New video: Search continues for Metro Diner tip jar thief Someone stole a tip jar meant to help a mom with her baby in the NICU. Now, the restaurant is asking for help finding the guy who did it.
FORT MYERS Right lane cleared on Edison Bridge after hit-and-run crash The Fort Myers police department has confirmed this is a hit-and-run crash, and there are no reported injuries at this time.
CAPE CORAL The Weather Authority’s Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt speaks at Cape Coral Hurricane Expo Meet Matt Devitt, pick up a WINK Hurricane Guide and rain gauge at the Cape Coral Hurricane Expo.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms, mostly cloudy skies, below averages temperatures Signs of improvement in your weekend weather forecast, but some lingering tropical moisture means scattered storms.
FORT MYERS Businesses struggling to stay open in downtown Fort Myers Snowbird season is over, traffic is a mess from the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure and the new parking system isn’t exactly perfect in downtown Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH New numbers show open hotel rooms in parts of Lee County are low Lee County released new data this week on how different areas in the county are bouncing back after Ian by looking at how many hotels have reopened since the storm.
Rare tropical system could form off Florida’s Atlantic coast It’s unusual for a June storm to develop in the Atlantic and make landfall from the east.
MATLACHA Construction on Little Pine Island Bridge continues If you’re taking a trip to Matlacha this week, you might begin to see some traffic back ups.
LEHIGH ACRES LCSO deputies investigating attempted carjacking The Lee County Sheriffs office is investigating a scene they say was an attempted carjacking.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Road rage and drug trafficking This weeks segment of WINK neighborhood watch features road rage, drones, and drugs.
NORTH FORT MYERS Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp kicks kids off to good start School’s out for summer, but on Saturday morning, more than 300 kids learned what it takes to be a football player at the annual Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp.
NORTH NAPLES Water contaminating some Southwest Florida gas tanks With the record amount of rain we received, some people in Southwest Florida have struggled with an issue that isn’t visible to the eye, like street flooding.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: A bit drier today; not a bad day to head out on the boat A great day to celebrate dad. Drier weather with temps topping out in the low 90s under mostly cloudy skies.
NAPLES FC Naples debuts club name, crest and colors FC Naples, the USL League One soccer club, debuted its name, crest and colors Saturday morning.
NAPLES Fire rescue exhibit gives children firefighter experience Children learned how to put out fires from real-life firefighters and got tips on how to stay under the flames with the help of Tank the K9.
PORT CHARLOTTE New video: Search continues for Metro Diner tip jar thief Someone stole a tip jar meant to help a mom with her baby in the NICU. Now, the restaurant is asking for help finding the guy who did it.
FORT MYERS Right lane cleared on Edison Bridge after hit-and-run crash The Fort Myers police department has confirmed this is a hit-and-run crash, and there are no reported injuries at this time.
CAPE CORAL The Weather Authority’s Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt speaks at Cape Coral Hurricane Expo Meet Matt Devitt, pick up a WINK Hurricane Guide and rain gauge at the Cape Coral Hurricane Expo.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms, mostly cloudy skies, below averages temperatures Signs of improvement in your weekend weather forecast, but some lingering tropical moisture means scattered storms.
FORT MYERS Businesses struggling to stay open in downtown Fort Myers Snowbird season is over, traffic is a mess from the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure and the new parking system isn’t exactly perfect in downtown Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH New numbers show open hotel rooms in parts of Lee County are low Lee County released new data this week on how different areas in the county are bouncing back after Ian by looking at how many hotels have reopened since the storm.
National Cheeseburger Day at Lehne Burger on Fort Myers Beach FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.- Friday is National Cheeseburger Day and burger joints all over Southwest Florida are getting in on the celebration. WINK News visited Lehne Burger on Fort Myers Beach to see how they were getting ready for the big day. The restaurant has been open for about a year and a half and is a […]
House OKs Republican bill blocking Planned Parenthood funds WASHINGTON (AP) – A divided House voted Friday to block Planned Parenthood’s federal funds for a year, as Republican leaders tried to keep GOP outrage over abortion from spiraling into an impasse with President Barack Obama that could shut down the government. The House voted 241-187 for the legislation, with just three Republicans and two […]
Florida jobless rate dips slightly again TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida’s unemployment rate continues to drop slightly. The August unemployment rate was 5.3 percent, compared to 5.5 percent in July. The state added 19,600 jobs last month, according to figures released Friday by the Department of Economic Opportunity. The jobless rate remains higher than the national rate of 5.1 percent with […]
2 women killed, 1 man injured in Daytona Beach shooting DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Police are searching for a man suspected of fatally shooting two women and gravely injuring a man at a Daytona Beach apartment complex. Daytona Beach police Chief Mike Chitwood said the Thursday afternoon shooting appears to have happened during a domestic dispute. Authorities are searching for 27-year-old York Zed Bodden […]
50 pounds of marijuana wash ashore near Jupiter JUPITER, Fla. (AP) – About 50 pounds of marijuana have washed ashore near the Martin and Palm Beach County boundary line. U.S. Border Patrol authorities tell the South Florida Sun Sentinel (http://bit.ly/1P66pSj ) that at least eight bales of the drug were found Thursday. Two bales were spotted in Jupiter Island, while the rest of […]
FAMU settles with family of drum major who died after hazing ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Florida A&M University reached a $1.1 million settlement Friday with the family of a drum major who died after being hazed by fellow band members. The university agreed to name the marching band’s anti-hazing program after Robert Champion as well as place a memorial plaque dedicated to Champion on campus under […]
Fort Myers bank robbery suspect behind bars, witness speaks out FORT MYERS, Fla.- A man is behind bars accused of robbing a Chase bank on Colonial Boulevard late Thursday afternoon. Police say 34-year-old Jason Piller entered the bank just after 5 p.m., implying he had a gun and demanded money. Mary Johnson says she was talking to the teller and Piller was right behind her in line acting […]
Detectives link man to 2 Bonita Springs bank robberies BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.- A suspect is still on the loose after detectives say he robbed two banks in just three days. On Wednesday, September 9 around 3:30 p.m., a man between 30 and 40 years of age walked into the Wells Fargo branch, located at 12801 Bonita Beach Road, and handed the teller a note demanding money. Authorities […]
United Way sponsors reading pals program FORT MYERS, Fla. – Reading is an important part of a child’s education, but some could use a little more help than others. United Way has a special program designed to help kids develop enthusiasm for reading. But the organization could still use your help! Nancy Coker joined us with more on what becoming a […]