Celebrate the holidays on SWFL beaches The beaches are a big draw for anyone in southwest Florida and with the extended weekend due to the holiday, it could be a good time to hit the sand.
Excitement begins for Black Friday The deals for holiday shopping have been going on for days already, but there is still a large group of you who still love the thrill of getting to the store on Black Friday.
CAPE CORAL Social media influencer donates land for burrowing owls A social media influencer who used to live in southwest Florida has donated a plot of land she owned where burrowing owls live.
FORT MYERS Building a clear future for the Sanibel Outlets The question of what will happen to the Sanibel outlets has been top of mind for many years now.
CAPE CORAL 16-year-old accused of stealing car and leading troopers on chase According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a trooper attempted to stop a car on Pondella Road, but the car, being driven by a 16-year-old, then took off.
PORT CHARLOTTE Women’s workout group in Port Charlotte gives back for the holidays Women Warriors, a workout group located in Port Charlotte, is lifting heavy weights, and not just dumbbells.
Hurricane debris still sitting in Bonita Springs neighborhood Since Hurricane Milton, a pile of debris has been ticking off residents in one Bonita Springs neighborhood.
Collier and Lee counties host mass adoption hearings in time for the holidays Lee and Collier Counties celebrated National Adoption Month by bringing together over 20 Southwest Florida families.
State official demands audit amid investigation into Lee County sheriff A state lawmaker is backing the high-ranking Lee County leader who went public on WINK News Tuesday with his warning about possible money trouble inside the sheriff’s office.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 27, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 27, 2024.
NORTH NAPLES First Baptist goes for fourth straight regional title First Baptist goes for its fourth straight regional championship Friday night when they travel to West Palm Beach to face Cardinal Newman.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO confirms fatal deputy-involved shooting in North Fort Myers A 21-year-old man has been killed after a deputy-involved shooting at a Sunoco gas station near Suncoast Drive in North Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Local church hands out thanksgiving meals to the community and hosting SC Gamecocks Mildred’s to-go and Catering on Michigan Ave. is having a giveaway of Thanksgiving meals.
LABELLE Clewiston police officer’s LaBelle home destroyed by fire, 4 pets killed A Clewiston police officer’s LaBelle residence has been destroyed after a fire, killing three of his pets.
WINK NEWS Deadline for small business disaster loans extended The U.S. Small Business Administration has extended the deadline to apply for federal disaster loans to Jan. 7.
Celebrate the holidays on SWFL beaches The beaches are a big draw for anyone in southwest Florida and with the extended weekend due to the holiday, it could be a good time to hit the sand.
Excitement begins for Black Friday The deals for holiday shopping have been going on for days already, but there is still a large group of you who still love the thrill of getting to the store on Black Friday.
CAPE CORAL Social media influencer donates land for burrowing owls A social media influencer who used to live in southwest Florida has donated a plot of land she owned where burrowing owls live.
FORT MYERS Building a clear future for the Sanibel Outlets The question of what will happen to the Sanibel outlets has been top of mind for many years now.
CAPE CORAL 16-year-old accused of stealing car and leading troopers on chase According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a trooper attempted to stop a car on Pondella Road, but the car, being driven by a 16-year-old, then took off.
PORT CHARLOTTE Women’s workout group in Port Charlotte gives back for the holidays Women Warriors, a workout group located in Port Charlotte, is lifting heavy weights, and not just dumbbells.
Hurricane debris still sitting in Bonita Springs neighborhood Since Hurricane Milton, a pile of debris has been ticking off residents in one Bonita Springs neighborhood.
Collier and Lee counties host mass adoption hearings in time for the holidays Lee and Collier Counties celebrated National Adoption Month by bringing together over 20 Southwest Florida families.
State official demands audit amid investigation into Lee County sheriff A state lawmaker is backing the high-ranking Lee County leader who went public on WINK News Tuesday with his warning about possible money trouble inside the sheriff’s office.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 27, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 27, 2024.
NORTH NAPLES First Baptist goes for fourth straight regional title First Baptist goes for its fourth straight regional championship Friday night when they travel to West Palm Beach to face Cardinal Newman.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO confirms fatal deputy-involved shooting in North Fort Myers A 21-year-old man has been killed after a deputy-involved shooting at a Sunoco gas station near Suncoast Drive in North Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Local church hands out thanksgiving meals to the community and hosting SC Gamecocks Mildred’s to-go and Catering on Michigan Ave. is having a giveaway of Thanksgiving meals.
LABELLE Clewiston police officer’s LaBelle home destroyed by fire, 4 pets killed A Clewiston police officer’s LaBelle residence has been destroyed after a fire, killing three of his pets.
WINK NEWS Deadline for small business disaster loans extended The U.S. Small Business Administration has extended the deadline to apply for federal disaster loans to Jan. 7.
FORT MYERS, Fla.- The fear of retaliation is a major reason why few witnesses are willing to come forward when a shooting takes place in Fort Myers, Fort Myers police said. Police acknowledge getting residents to share information they know has been a major issue for years. “What has to occur to have individuals to come forward and to do the right thing,” said former FMPD Chief Doug Baker in 2014, the night 5-year-old Andrew Faust was killed in a drive-by shooting. “What point? Does it take a 5-year-old kid? It shouldn’t.” In the Faust case, a witness did come forward leading to two arrests, but those suspects were released soon after the witness recanted her statement. The Faust case remains unsolved to this day. This week after another shooting in Fort Myers, two more young lives were lost and tips are once again scarce. More than 24 hours after the shooting at Club Blu that left 18-year-old Ste’fan Strawder and 14-year-old Sean Archilles dead, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers said not a single tip had been received. By Thursday, few tips had been sent in despite the $21,000 reward being offered by authorities. “If we continue to stay silent, if we continue to do nothing, we’re telling, we’re sending signals out to our kids that you don’t fight for what’s important,” said Pastor Gregory Ford of First Assembly Cornerstone. Ford also recognizes the fear of retaliation is the number one thing holding people back but he says police could be doing more to build a better relationship and stronger trust with the community. “Until the community starts working a little better with us on this, which we’ve asked over and over, it’s probably not going to change a lot,” FMPD Interim Police Chief Dennis Eads said Wednesday, adding officials are doing everything they can to solve the crimes. “I wouldn’t put it all on the community. Police need to do police work, okay. A lot of times the community’s job is not to go in and do undercover work for the police,” Ford said. “But at the same time, our people do need to if they see something, they need to make it known.” On Thursday, Fort Myers police sent out a plea for any pictures or videos taken inside or outside of Club Blu the night of the shooting. All tipsters call remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477). Tips may also be made online at www.southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com or by texting a tip to CRIMES (274637) Keyword: REWARD.