FC Naples debuts club name, crest and colorsFire rescue exhibit gives children firefighter experience
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.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Lake Okeechobee on the rise after recent tropical moisture, days of rain Lake O’s water level has gone up by half a foot over the last several days due to the drenching the southern part of the state has received.
SOUTH FORT MYERS South Fort Myers neighborhood tired of dealing with flooding Residents in a south Fort Myers neighborhood had water going up to their garages after the downpour ended.
Tech-less program helping to keep Charlotte County students engaged The Charlotte County School District is pioneering a unique approach to make summer learning more engaging.
SAN CARLOS PARK Sewage overflows due to rain in San Carlos Park Many in San Carlos Park are worried about the water being hazardous for kids.
Fort Myers City Council extends contract with Edison Restaurant Bringing a restaurant loved by the community back to life. Last year, Fort Myers City Council hoped to save the Edison Restaurant.
PARKLAND Demolishing Marjory Stoneman Douglas High begins For six years, time stood still inside the 1200 building of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, and on Friday, the site where 17 people were massacred is getting torn down.
President and CEO of Lee Health on future of healthcare system A decisive vote has set the stage for a major shift in southwest Florida’s healthcare landscape. Thursday, the Lee Health board voted 9 to 1 majority in favor of transitioning Lee Health, the largest non-for-profit public health system in the state, to a private entity. The move has sparked both support and dissent within the community.
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.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Lake Okeechobee on the rise after recent tropical moisture, days of rain Lake O’s water level has gone up by half a foot over the last several days due to the drenching the southern part of the state has received.
SOUTH FORT MYERS South Fort Myers neighborhood tired of dealing with flooding Residents in a south Fort Myers neighborhood had water going up to their garages after the downpour ended.
Tech-less program helping to keep Charlotte County students engaged The Charlotte County School District is pioneering a unique approach to make summer learning more engaging.
SAN CARLOS PARK Sewage overflows due to rain in San Carlos Park Many in San Carlos Park are worried about the water being hazardous for kids.
Fort Myers City Council extends contract with Edison Restaurant Bringing a restaurant loved by the community back to life. Last year, Fort Myers City Council hoped to save the Edison Restaurant.
PARKLAND Demolishing Marjory Stoneman Douglas High begins For six years, time stood still inside the 1200 building of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, and on Friday, the site where 17 people were massacred is getting torn down.
President and CEO of Lee Health on future of healthcare system A decisive vote has set the stage for a major shift in southwest Florida’s healthcare landscape. Thursday, the Lee Health board voted 9 to 1 majority in favor of transitioning Lee Health, the largest non-for-profit public health system in the state, to a private entity. The move has sparked both support and dissent within the community.
Armed Forces Career Center evacuated after bomb threat FORT MYERS, Fla. – The FBI is investigating after someone called in a bomb threat at a military recruitment center, Monday afternoon. WINK News’ policy is normally not report on bomb threats because we do not want to encourage copycats from calling them in. However, because the threat targeted a military center, we felt it was […]
Confident FBA Enters State Semis First Baptist plays top-ranked Cambridge Christian on the road this Friday for a chance to play for a 2A State Championship. The Lions are underdogs, but they’re still confident.
Thousands of stingrays gather at Marco Island Pier MARCO ISLAND, Fla.- Thousands of stingrays showed up at a Marco Island pier. Kaylee Crisp, who works at the Pelican Pier Marina, grabbed her selfie stick and GoPro and plunged it into the water amidst the thousands of rays. Mike Smith was also at the pier and grabbed his drone. You can also follow the […]
TSA PreCheck registration coming to RSW FORT MYERS, Fla.- Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) expects to see more passengers going through the airport that ever before this holiday season. RSW officials recommend arriving at the airport at least a couple of hours before your flight. Flights are so full, an RSW spokesperson tells WINK News, if you happen to miss your flight, you may not even […]
Secrets revealed in ex-Fort Myers police officer sex scandal FORT MYERS, Fla.- WINK News first told you in September that Oscar Basora suddenly resigned from the Fort Myers Police Department in the midst of an Internal Affairs Investigation. But, as we started digging into the case, we found a larger trail of questionable behavior on the force. Keep in mind, everything in this report […]
Captiva could require 7 night minimum stay for vacation rentals CAPTIVA, Fla.- A debate is brewing on Captiva Island. A community group wants a mandatory seven night minimum stay for rentals on the island. “It’s an issue and one we want to get resolved,” said Jack Cunningham, one of ten members of the Captiva Community Panel. The group acts as the voice for the island, […]
US issues travel warning in wake of terror attacks WASHINGTON (AP) – Americans should be alert to the possible travel risks, especially during the holidays, following increased terrorist threats around the world, the State Department warned on Monday. A travel alert, which is to be in effect until Feb. 24, said current information suggests that militants with the Islamic State, al-Qaida, Boko Haram and […]
LCSD bus driver arrested for drugs has history of traffic violations FORT MYERS, Fla.- A Lee County bus driver arrested in a Fort Myers police drug bust also has a long history of traffic violations. Claunesha Irons, 26, was arrested Friday. Irons has been a bus driver with the Lee County School District since April 2010. The school district says after being arrested on drug charges, Irons has […]
Lee Co. to spend nearly $1M for Lehigh Acres road repairs LEHIGH ACRES, Fla.- After years of neglect, nearly $1 million will go toward fixing some Lehigh Acres roads in need of major repairs. Some roads are so bad, drivers say their cars are being damaged. “Nothing but stones here,” said resident Linda Ledain, who’s lived on 45 Street West for five years. “It shakes your car when you go down them.” […]