FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduateVictim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
Fixing failed back surgeries More than a million and a half people in the U.S. undergo back surgery each year. However, classic back surgery has one of the highest failure rates of any surgery.
WINK NEWS Getting an inside look at the FEMA discount controversy Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian has been difficult for many and moving on can impact our wallets.
FGCU FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff playing for hometown team after labrum injury FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff is living the dream playing for the hometown team after he overcame a labrum injury.
LEHIGH ACRES Frustrated Lehigh parents want action after violent school fights go viral online Violence at a Lehigh Acres Middle school was captured and posted online.
Turtle Club beachfront restaurant relaunches in Naples After a series of private friends and family events this week, The Turtle Club will reopen May 5 and begin taking reservations again May 6.
Jimmie The Beef Guy opens in Fort Myers Jimmie “The Beef Guy” Hart opened the first Jimmie The Beef Guy in 2021 on the southeast corner of Bonita Beach Road and U.S. 41.
SARASOTA Distressed endangered sawfish euthanized nearly a month after rescue Wildlife officials euthanized a distressed smalltooth sawfish that was rescued from Cudjoe Bay in the Florida Keys where it was swimming in circles.
FORT MYERS Help identify driver of SUV related to Fort Myers shooting Police hope someone can help identify the driver of an SUV involved in the shooting on Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard and Michigan Avenue.
FORT MYERS Owners of Richards Building speak out over paint job of historic property The Richards Building in downtown Fort Myers, aged 101 years, recently underwent a controversial transformation with a fresh coat of white paint, defying a stop-work order and sparking public outrage.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: What needs to change to protect other young people? November 8, 2021, Jake Pfeiffer took his own life. His mom shared Jake’s story with WINK News in the hopes of saving another life.
FORT MYERS Man accused of fatal shooting of truck driver appears in court A man facing second-degree murder charges following an altercation with a pickup truck driver made an appearance in court.
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
Fixing failed back surgeries More than a million and a half people in the U.S. undergo back surgery each year. However, classic back surgery has one of the highest failure rates of any surgery.
WINK NEWS Getting an inside look at the FEMA discount controversy Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian has been difficult for many and moving on can impact our wallets.
FGCU FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff playing for hometown team after labrum injury FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff is living the dream playing for the hometown team after he overcame a labrum injury.
LEHIGH ACRES Frustrated Lehigh parents want action after violent school fights go viral online Violence at a Lehigh Acres Middle school was captured and posted online.
Turtle Club beachfront restaurant relaunches in Naples After a series of private friends and family events this week, The Turtle Club will reopen May 5 and begin taking reservations again May 6.
Jimmie The Beef Guy opens in Fort Myers Jimmie “The Beef Guy” Hart opened the first Jimmie The Beef Guy in 2021 on the southeast corner of Bonita Beach Road and U.S. 41.
SARASOTA Distressed endangered sawfish euthanized nearly a month after rescue Wildlife officials euthanized a distressed smalltooth sawfish that was rescued from Cudjoe Bay in the Florida Keys where it was swimming in circles.
FORT MYERS Help identify driver of SUV related to Fort Myers shooting Police hope someone can help identify the driver of an SUV involved in the shooting on Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard and Michigan Avenue.
FORT MYERS Owners of Richards Building speak out over paint job of historic property The Richards Building in downtown Fort Myers, aged 101 years, recently underwent a controversial transformation with a fresh coat of white paint, defying a stop-work order and sparking public outrage.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: What needs to change to protect other young people? November 8, 2021, Jake Pfeiffer took his own life. His mom shared Jake’s story with WINK News in the hopes of saving another life.
FORT MYERS Man accused of fatal shooting of truck driver appears in court A man facing second-degree murder charges following an altercation with a pickup truck driver made an appearance in court.
Fourth of July fireworks display Naples. Credit: Derrick Shaw/WINK News Get ready for some fireworks! Whether you are looking for a fireworks on the beach or a show downtown here are the top places to celebrate the Fourth of July this year. *All events are on July, 4 unless otherwise stated. FORT MYERS: Freedom Fest The Fort Myers River District Alliance is hosting Freedom Fest. Enjoy family-friendly fun down in front of the waterfront on Edwards Drive from 6-10 pm. There will be a special viewing area specifically for Veterans. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. More information here. Fort Myers Miracle You can see fireworks at Hammond Stadium when the Fort Myers Miracle play the Palm beach Cardinals. Tickets are free for veterans. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Ben C. Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Parkway, south Fort Myers. Game starts at 7:00 p.m. More information here. FORT MYERS BEACH: Times Square Free annual fireworks display from the fishing pier on Fort Myers Beach starts at 8:45 p.m. The Matanzas Pass Bridge will be closed from 9:30pm to 11:00 p.m. to oncoming traffic. More information here. SANIBEL: Fireworks (rain or shine) The City of Sanibel and Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of commerce are co-sponsoring the fireworks display this year. Fireworks will be launched from the north end of Bailey Road. Best viewing of the fireworks display is from the Sanibel Causeway Islands and the bay side of Sanibel. Fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m. More information here. BONITA SPRINGS: Star Spangled Bonita Following a celebration in the afternoon, fireworks will begin at nightfall. Riverside Park, located at, 10450 Reynolds Street in downtown Bonita Springs. More information here and here. CAPE CORAL: Red White and Boom The City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Department are hosting the annual Red White and Boom event From 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. downtown Cape Coral with live music and family fun. The event takes place on Cape Coral Parkway at the foot of Cape Coral Bridge. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. More information here. NAPLES: Naples Pier Fireworks will be set off of a barge 900 – 1000 ft. north of the Naples Pier starting at 9:00 p.m. The fireworks can be seen from along any of the Naples beaches. Naples City Pier, 12th Avenue South, Naples. More information here. Sugden Park Collier Parks and Rec are hosting a celebration in East Naples with an ice-cream social, food trucks and more. Fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m. Sugden Regional Park 4284 Avalon Dr, Naples, FL 34112. More information here. EVERGLADES CITY: Independence Day Parade & Celebration These events take place early on Saturday, June 30. Fireworks start at 9:00 p.m. in McLeod Park, Copeland Avenue & Hibiscus Street W, Ochopee, FL 34141. More information here. PUNTA GORDA: 4th Fest This Punta Gorda annual event is held in Laishley Park. The family friendly event showcases vendors, food, live bands, more than a dozen giant inflatable water slides and fireworks over the Peace River. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. More information here. Fishermen’s Village Fourth of July Celebration Live bands and family fun from12:00 pm. to 9 p.m. when fireworks will be launched over Charlotte Harbor. Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. More information here. PERSONAL FIREWORKS: If you plan on celebrating with your own fireworks, here are some rules to know. The Cape Coral Police Department reminds you that, sparklers, fountains, glow worms, snakes and fireworks that do not explode or leave the ground are legal in Florida However, any firework that explodes or leaves the ground is illegal. This includes, but is not limited to: firecrackers, M-80s, bottle rockets, roman candles, mortars. You may sign a waiver if you purchase fireworks, but beware the waiver is your promise that you are using these fireworks for agricultural purposes only. The waiver protects the vendor, not you the customer.