WINK Neighborhood Watch: Fraud, Pedophilia and Sexual BatteryThe Weather Authority: Mostly sunny skies and above-average heat
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Fraud, Pedophilia and Sexual Battery This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a ballet bamboozle, a sting operation and sexual assault.
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.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Fraud, Pedophilia and Sexual Battery This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a ballet bamboozle, a sting operation and sexual assault.
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.
Flight takes SWFL veterans back in time FORT MYERS, Fla.- A beautiful 1940s Stearman biplane flew some very important passengers over the skies of Southwest Florida on Tuesday. The aerial time machine, compliments of the Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation, honored veterans of the greatest generation for their service. The Stearman was used to train pilots for World War II, but on Tuesday, it took the vets […]
Substitute teacher banned from Collier school district GOLDEN GATE, Fla.- Collier County Public Schools has banned a substitute teacher for showing a partially nude reality show to second graders. Hours after the substitute showed Naked and Afraid in a computer lab class, she was told to go home. The incident is under investigation and the teacher is banned from working at every school in […]
Untested rape kits: LSCO comments on 498 untested kits FORT MYERS, Fla. – For the last eight months, Call for Action investigators have been asking local law enforcement agencies how many untested sexual assault kits, or rape kits, they have in their possession. Two months ago, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi spoke out about the backlog of rape kits sitting untested at law enforcement […]
Medicare announces ‘Part B’ premiums for outpatient care WASHINGTON (AP) – Most Medicare beneficiaries will keep paying the same monthly premium for outpatient care next year, the Obama administration said Tuesday. But new beneficiaries will pay a larger amount, and upper-income retirees are looking at considerably higher charges. Separately, all beneficiaries face a $19 increase in the Part B deductible – the amount […]
2 dead as business jet crashes into Ohio apartment building AKRON, Ohio (AP) – A small business jet crashed into an apartment building on Tuesday, killing at least two people aboard, authorities said. Investigators were trying to determine how many people were on the 10-seater Hawker H25 jet, but they confirmed two deaths, said Lt. Sierjie Lash, an Akron fire department spokeswoman. No one was […]
Man charged with impersonating officer during traffic stop FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – A South Florida man was charged with impersonating a police officer after authorities say a real officer rolled up on his traffic stop. Fort Lauderdale police say 35-year-old Michael Shutov was driving a white van early Saturday morning when he used red and blue lights to pull over a motorist. […]
Cape Coral receives failing grade in premature births report CAPE CORAL, Fla.- An increasing number of babies are being born early in Lee County. Premature births can cause frightening and serious medical conditions for infants. “Being on a ventilator long-term, to have neurological and developmental problems,” said Nancy Travis, a nurse with the Lee Memorial Health System. Local medical professionals were taken aback when the March of Dimes recently […]
Naples Nissan driven to help charity with new partnership NORTH NAPLES, Fla.- Starting on Wednesday, Naples Nissan will donate money from the sales of its cars to help thousands of people through St. Matthew’s House. The idea came to Naples Nissan Managing Partner, Aaron Walker during a recent visit to the St. Matthew’s House thrift store. “I was blown away and I got chills from […]
Capture the perfect image of paradise to win $5,000 FORT MYERS, Fla.- Lee County tourism officials are offering photographers a prize of up to $12,500 for the perfect picture of paradise. From Fort Myers Beach, to Sanibel Island, or Boca Grande, visit the county’s most popular locations to snap a breathtaking photo for one of the following six categories: Bird’s eye view Wild & natural From the shore Urban flavor […]