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.
Friday Night Highlights, Part 2 Final East Lee County High 28 Bishop Verot High School 38 Final Lemon Bay High School 28 Cypress Lake High School 20 Final Lely High School 0 Naples High School 69 Final Monsignor Edward Pace HS 3 Clewiston High School 35 Final Lehigh Senior High School 34 Cape Coral High School 23 Final Estero High […]
Friday Night Highlights, Part 1 Final East Lee County High 28 Bishop Verot High School 38 Final Lemon Bay High School 28 Cypress Lake High School 20 Final Lely High School 0 Naples High School 69 Final Monsignor Edward Pace HS 3 Clewiston High School 35 Final Lehigh Senior High School 34 Cape Coral High School 23 Final Estero High […]
Obama says ‘it’s about the families’ after Oregon meeting ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) – President Barack Obama, faced with protests over his meeting Friday with victims of an Oregon shooting, held to his view that something must be done about deadly gun crimes. But given the freshness of the week-old tragedy, he said, “Today, it’s about the families.” “I’ve got some very strong feelings about […]
US airman’s condition upgraded as he recovers from stabbing SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – A U.S. airman hailed as a hero for helping thwart a European terror attack was upgraded from serious to fair condition Friday as he recovered from three stab wounds suffered in a late-night attack near a bar, UC Davis Medical Center officials said Friday, indicating that his vital signs are stable […]
Juror recommend death for man convicted of killing deputy FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) – Jurors have recommended the death penalty for a man convicted of killing a central Florida deputy. A St. Lucie County jury voted 9-3 on Friday in favor of executing 27-year-old Eriese Alphonso Tisdale. The same panel convicted Tisdale last week of first-degree murder and other charges. A judge will make […]
Expect road closures during 8th annual Cops and Joggers 5K FORT MYERS, Fla.- The 8th annual Cops & Joggers 5K benefiting fallen law enforcement and first responders is taking place Saturday. The family event includes food vendors, music, emergency equipment displays, and a children’s fun area with bounce houses, a dunk tank, SWAT obstacle courses and more. The 3.1-mile run begins and ends at Centennial Park […]
Fort Myers police investigate robbery at Horizons apartments FORT MYERS, Fla.- The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a robbery at the Horizons apartments on Summerlin Road. Police say around 1 p.m. on Friday, the victim was approached by two men who forced him into his apartment and held him against his will while they ransacked the home. The victim received minor injuries during the incident. […]
Judge refuses to throw out defamation suit against Cosby BOSTON (AP) – A federal judge in Massachusetts has refused to dismiss a defamation lawsuit brought against comedian Bill Cosby by three women who say he sexually abused them decades ago. The ruling Friday is a legal blow to Cosby, who has been accused of sexual assault by dozens of women. The women claim in […]
Local merchant marine not ready to give up hope on finding El Faro crew CAPE CORAL, Fla.- The U.S. Coast Guard called off its search for survivors of El Faro on Wednesday, but local merchant mariner Manny Torres isn’t ready to give up on finding his friend Rich Pusatere, one of the ship’s crew members lost at sea. “We have to hold out hope. People have survived longer at sea […]