Bay Street Yard opens for Memorial Day weekendRapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say
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.
PORT CHARLOTTE How is Sunseeker Resort impacting Port Charlotte? What is a resort that saw five years of delays, pushback and more doing to the community that it sits in?
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.
PORT CHARLOTTE How is Sunseeker Resort impacting Port Charlotte? What is a resort that saw five years of delays, pushback and more doing to the community that it sits in?
Family of missing baby speak out NORTH PORT, Fla.- A heartbroken family is desperate and determined to find their precious baby grandson. WINK News spoke to the grandmother and step-grandmother of 9-week-old Chance Walsh who mysteriously vanished a month ago. His parents, Kristen Bury and Joseph Walsh are now behind bars in the Jasper County Jail in South Carolina facing child […]
Spurrier retires COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier has told his players that he is retiring, effective immediately. The person says the 70-year-old coach informed players of his decision Monday night, said a person close to the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because South Carolina has not […]
Naples Park toddler found in road while her grandma slept NORTH NAPLES, Fla.- A grandmother accused of sleeping while her 2-year-old granddaughter played along a busy Naples Park street alone is responding to the allegations. The Department of Children and Families is investigating after neighbors spotted the toddler alone on Monday. One man went over to the toddler’s home, unsure that was where she lived, banging on on the […]
Family friend: Kristen Bury did not want Chance anymore NORTH PORT, Fla.- A former roommate and friend of Kristen Bury and Joseph Walsh says she was one of the last people to see the couple before they rushed out of town. Diane Wood says she knew something was wrong and questioned why they were so desperate to leave the state but because she did […]
Lower gas prices leads to no Social Security increase next year PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – Relief at pump this year may leave millions scrambling to make ends meet in 2016. “It could be, you know, less groceries, fewer trips with your car, a lot of things,” said Charlotte County resident Steven English. Next year, retirees, disabled veterans, and anyone who receives Social Security can expect no increase in […]
Charlotte County cold case murder trial begins Tuesday PUNTA GORDA, Fla.- Fourteen years after investigators say Phillip Barr murdered Tara Sidarovich, he sits in a Charlotte County courtroom on trial. The 19-year-old disappeared from her Punta Gorda home on October 1, 2001. Family members said she was home alone waiting for septic workers. Deputies found her remains in the woods nine months later. The septic […]
Widow concerned as US Supreme Court reviews death penalty FORT MYERS, Fla. – The widow of a Fort Myers attorney buried alive 13 years ago is worried her husband’s killer won’t be put to death. Mary Lehmann’s concerns come one day before the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments about Florida’s death penalty. At least eight inmates from Southwest Florida sit on death row. They were all […]
AMBER Alerts on your phone – what you should know FORT MYERS, Fla. – This weekend you probably got an unexpected alert on your smartphone – an AMBER Alert. An AMBER Alert is government issued and its purpose is to notify the public of a missing child in danger. Saturday an alert was issued for Jordan Turner, a 14-year-old girl who went missing in Orlando […]
Deal of the Day: Family fun at the swamp NAPLES, Fla. – Friday, October 16 kicks off Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary’s “After Hours” events and this season, the first theme is family-friendly. The event includes a Halloween-inspired science display, live music, and guided walks through the forest. Kids 18 and under can get in for free, adults pay $14. The event goes from 5:30 p.m. […]
Utley not in Dodgers’ lineup for Game 3 vs Mets NEW YORK (AP) — Chase Utley was not in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting lineup for Game 3 of their NL Division Series against the New York Mets on Monday night. Instead of Utley, Los Angeles manager Don Mattingly started Howie Kendrick at second. Utley appealed his two-game suspension assessed by Major League Baseball on […]