Multiple crews combat single-story structure fire in Collier CountyNew study may help Type-1 diabetics with their bionic pancreas
WINK NEWS Multiple crews combat single-story structure fire in Collier County Multiple fire crews are responding to a single-story structure fire in Naples.
New study may help Type-1 diabetics with their bionic pancreas More than 3 million Americans are diagnosed with Type-1 Diabetes, and recent medical breakthroughs can help people manage their condition.
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.
WINK NEWS Multiple crews combat single-story structure fire in Collier County Multiple fire crews are responding to a single-story structure fire in Naples.
New study may help Type-1 diabetics with their bionic pancreas More than 3 million Americans are diagnosed with Type-1 Diabetes, and recent medical breakthroughs can help people manage their condition.
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.
Child, 3 others shot in Fort Myers FORT MYERS, Fla. – A 5-year-old boy was among four people shot at an apartment complex Wednesday night, authorities said. The child and a 17-year-old were last listed in critical condition at Lee Memorial Hospital, authorities said. The conditions of the other two victims, who were described as in their mid-20s, was not immediately available. Authorities described their […]
$134M for recovery projects arising from 2010 Gulf oil spill NEW ORLEANS (AP) – A panel on Wednesday approved using $134 million provided by energy giant BP PLC on 10 projects to help the Gulf of Mexico recover from a catastrophic 2010 oil spill. The approval came from a trustee council made up of Gulf coast states and federal officials overseeing ecological restoration from the […]
Florida suspends QB Harris, CB Tabor for Tennessee game GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Two Florida players who made pivotal contributions last year in a victory at Tennessee won’t be around for the rematch. The Gators suspended quarterback Treon Harris and cornerback Jalen Tabor for their game Saturday against the Volunteers. Coach Jim McElwain announced the suspensions following practice Wednesday, saying Harris and Tabor made […]
Couple ordered to pay $10 million for stealing trade secrets ST. LOUIS (AP) – A judge has ordered a former employee of a mid-Missouri tech firm and his wife to pay $10 million for stealing trade secrets and partnering with a Chinese firm to sell knockoff products to unsuspecting buyers, including the U.S. Navy. Franklin County Associate Circuit Judge Robert Schollmeyer this month awarded Rolla-based […]
CEO of Catholic Charities SWFL heads to DC to see the Pope FORT MYERS, Fla. – Several Southwest Florida leaders are in Washington DC to see Pope Francis, including the CEO of Catholic Charities in Southwest Florida. “This is the first time I’ll see a pope live and in person,” Peter Routsis-Arroyo said. Routsis-Arroyo says this is a trip of a lifetime. “I think it speaks volume […]
Police officer faces child porn charges FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) – Authorities say a central Florida police officer is facing child porn charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office reports that Michael Edwin Harding made his first appearance in federal court Wednesday. The Port St. Lucie officer is charged with receiving and distributing material involving sexual exploitation of minors and possession of child […]
LCSO investigating body found in charred car as a homicide LEHIGH ACRES, Fla.- A body found inside a charred car on Monday is now being investigated as a homicide, confirms the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities identified the victim as 31-year-old Aldo Camilo of Fort Myers. Deputies received reports of a burning vehicle in the area of Venetia Street East and Naples Avenue South just before 11 p.m. […]
Lee County bus driver explains viral photo CAPE CORAL, Fla.- WINK News is getting more answers to a story sparking a social media firestorm. You, the viewers, were the first to bring this story to our attention over the weekend. Tuesday, the district confirmed they were investigating allegations a driver had her pants down, after a photo surfaced on Facebook. The driver says, […]
Local leaders, law enforcement holds meeting about gun violence FORT MYERS, Fla. – City leaders, law enforcement, and members of the public are coming together Wednesday evening to come up with a plan to stop gun violence by looking at the areas where violent crimes occur. “My wish is that we will emerge out of this experience more knowledgeable, more focused, and a way […]