Downtown Fort Myers' new security cameras are not working like they should

After six weeks, downtown Fort Myers’ new security cameras are not working as they should. Find out why NOW on WINK News at 5 p.m.

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COLLIER COUNTY

Collier County fighting Covid-related mandates

Collier County has been a battleground in the fight against Covid-related mandates. At Tuesday’s meeting, commissioners considered a new ordinance to protect people’s healthcare rights and freedoms. It would ban Covid vaccine mandates, vaccine passports, and quarantines. And reject health directives by the World Health Organization. There were people on both sides at Tuesday’s meeting. […]

FORT MYERS BEACH

Tourism recovery after Hurricane Ian in SWFL

At Fort Myers Beach, many people are closely watching how tourism rebounds. WINK News interviewed CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg shortly before the storm. Greenberg was at the beach to highlight some of the “non-beach” attractions in the Southwest Florida area, like Matlacha and the Six Mile Cypress Slough. Greenberg returned just a couple […]

CAPE CORAL

Cape Coral community grateful for each other after Ian

People and businesses continue to show resiliency, and so much of that is because of how our community has rallied together in the wake of Hurricane Ian. Cape Coral is one of the many places battling back.

PINE ISLAND

Pine Island and Matlacha Hurricane Ian recovery

Heartbreak for the Pine Island and Matlacha communities as Hurricane Ian’s storm surge pummeled the area. Tuesday, not only are we looking back, but we’re also looking forward to what’s ahead for our community. Pine Island and Matlacha are filled with people who did not hesitate to help and lift their neighbors up, and the […]

LEHIGH ACRES

Man sentenced to 20 years for shooting Lehigh Acres hot dog vendor

A man was sentenced on Tuesday to 20 years in prison for shooting the owner of a Lehigh Acres hot dog stand in 2022.

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FORT MYERS

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Saturday through 8 p.m.; Sun and storms for Father’s Day

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch will remain in effect for southwest Florida through 8 PM tonight.. Largest threats will be heavy rain, lightning, small hail and gusty winds… Your Father’s Day weekend looks summer-like with a mix of sun and clouds, along with spotty storms this afternoon. Father’s Day looks a bit wetter with scattered storms […]

FORT MYERS

Where’s my security deposit? WINK News investigates possible elder financial abuse

A Fort Myers veteran battles for his security deposit after moving out of an apartment building in the city. His family reached out for help after he couldn’t get his $3,200 back. WINK News Investigative Reporter Celine McArthur finds out what happened with the man’s money and why that happened to him. Eugene Strickland is […]

Lee County to hold Big Carlos Pass Bridge public meeting 5 p.m. Thursday

The Lee County Department of Transportation (DOT) invites the public to participate in a public hearing to learn about the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study to assess improvements to the Big Carlos Pass Bridge on Estero Boulevard (County Road 865). The hearing will take place online and in-person: Date: Thursday, Jan. 28 Time: 5 […]

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Patriots at Chiefs Monday night matchup rescheduled for 7 p.m. on CBS

The Chiefs and Patriots will face off on Monday, and both these teams are in a very unfamiliar situation. Positive COVID-19 tests for both Patriots starting quarterback Cam Newton and Chiefs practice squad quarterback Jordan Ta’amu derailed this matchup and forced a postponement after it was originally set to kick off on Sunday. But the […]

Downtown Fort Myers’ new security cameras are not working like they should – Next on WINK News at 5 p.m.

Collier County fighting Covid-related mandates

Tourism recovery after Hurricane Ian in SWFL

Cape Coral community grateful for each other after Ian

Pine Island and Matlacha Hurricane Ian recovery

Man sentenced to 20 years for shooting Lehigh Acres hot dog vendor

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Saturday through 8 p.m.; Sun and storms for Father’s Day

Where’s my security deposit? WINK News investigates possible elder financial abuse

Lee County to hold Big Carlos Pass Bridge public meeting 5 p.m. Thursday

Patriots at Chiefs Monday night matchup rescheduled for 7 p.m. on CBS

Disaster Distress Helpline continues to receive calls relating to Hurricane Ian

UPC Insurance closed with your open claim. Now what?

Neighbors remember Navy veteran killed during Hurricane Ian

Man arrested for exposing himself at Charlotte County gas station

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