Local producer discovered Prince at 16

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Woman accused of killing deputy to stand trial in Charlotte County on Tuesday

The woman accused of driving drunk and killing a deputy will stand trial in Charlotte County.

Ways to keep your electricity bill low with holiday decorations

Holiday cheer and decorations can add dollar signs to your electricity bill. The Christmas lights on Chocky Warriner’s Fort Myers home went up for day after Thanksgiving and will be up through the first week of January. “My wife likes it. I like it. It looks good at night,” Chocky said. “We get some compliments […]

Escape to Paradise: Tour Margaritaville Beach Resort on Fort Myers Beach

In an exciting development, WINK News invites you to a first look at the much-anticipated Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach.

Cape Coral police search for man who tried to break into patrol car

The Cape Coral Police Department is searching for a man who they say attempted to break into a Lee County Sheriff’s Office patrol car.

Hanukkah 2023

Hanukkah, the Jewish holiday of the Festival of Lights, runs from sundown on Thursday to Friday, Dec. 15.

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Norman Lear, producer of TV’s ‘All in the Family’ and influential liberal advocate, has died at 101

Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime-time television with such topical hits as “All in the Family” and “Maude” and propelled political and social turmoil into the once-insulated world of sitcoms, has died. He was 101.

As 2023 nears an end, what do you think were the year’s biggest newsmakers locally?

Before we close the books on 2023 and usher in 2024, WINK wants to know what stories stood out to you as newsmakers.

16-year-old Isabela Aponte from Iona qualifies for Winter Youth Olympic Games.

Isabela Aponte from Iona will make history when she represents Puerto Rico in luge at the Winter Youth Olympics.

Lee County commissioners oppose changes to local government

By a 3 – 2 vote, Lee County Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass won his fight to send Lee County’s legislative delegation a letter opposing the lawmakers’ idea of having voters elect a mayor or county executive and doing away with a hired county manager.