VIDEO: Mom posts photo of duct-taped kids as a 'joke'

A Tennessee mom is under investigation over a Facebook photo showing duct-taped children.

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Festivities at Bell Tower raise money for Golisano Children’s Hospital

Kimmie’s Recovery Zone is hosting a family fun event to support Golisano Children’s Hospital with games, a mini zoo, face painters and more.

What to expect from the first day of fall

The first day of fall is here, and despite the lack of seasons in Southwest Florida, there are a few changes with the coming of autumn.

Tropical Depression 17 forms in the Atlantic

Further strengthening expected for Tropical Depression 17.

Have your car seats checked by professionals: Seat Check Saturday event

Safe Kids SWFL is hosting an event to teach people how to install a booster seat or car seat, and how to tell if it’s time to get a new one.

SWFL High School Football: Week 5

Week 5 of High School Football in SWFL saw a lot of action once again. It was highlighted by the WINK News Game of the Week as undefeated Estero traveled to Estero to take on the Wildcats, who won three straight. You can catch the highlights here courtesy of WINK Sports Reporter Zach Oliveri. Friday […]

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FORT MYERS

Video shows kids disturbing Fort Myers homeowners in Tik Tok challenge

Fort Myers police are putting neighbors on notice after multiple reports of a disturbing social media challenge coming to your front door.

LAKE WALES (AP)

Police kill a man suspected of killing a mom, her 3 kids in Central Florida

After an hourslong standoff at a motel, police in Central Florida fatally shot a man suspected of killing a mother and her three children, authorities said Wednesday.

FORT MYERS

Hit-and-run on Delta St in Fort Myers kills mom, injures 2 kids

A 24-year-old woman was killed and two children seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash on Delta Street, just south of Page Field, on March 31, and whoever did it is still on the run.

ESTERO

WINK News Game of the Week: Cape Coral at Estero

It was a battle of two teams on winning streaks for the WINK News Game of the Week. Undefeated Cape Coral traveled to Estero to face the Wildcats, who won three straight. Estero’s offense broke through and showed out in a 38-0 win. WINK Sports Reporter Zach Oliveri brings you the highlights.

SANIBEL

Sanibel and Captiva’s businesses thrive after Hurricane Ian

Islands hammered by the destruction of Hurricane Ian have the opportunity to make their comebacks now. Sanibel and Captiva struggled to make their comeback in comparison to other islands.

CAPE CORAL

Teen and exterminator chase down home intruders

A teen came face to face with two unsuspecting burglars at his home. The two burglars ran out of the home, and the teen chased after them, helped by a nearby exterminator.

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