Saint John Baptist Church holds service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 11 – Jan. 18
FORT MYERS Saint John Baptist Church holds service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saint John First Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Myers held an ecumenical service on Sunday morning in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 11 – Jan. 18 This week features some high-flying wrestling, photos from the Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk, and much more.
Car fire causes traffic delays on I-75 in Collier County A car fire on Interstate 75 North is causing major traffic disruptions Sunday as crews work to extinguish the flames.
Could Florida see snow this week? The words “Florida” and “snow” rarely ever go together, but could the Sunshine State actually see some snowfall this week?
What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day The United States will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20. Some businesses may be closed or have modified hours.
Southwest Floridians embrace D.C. inauguration despite changes Security is heightened in the nation’s capital as thousands gather for Monday’s inauguration. Among them are many Southwest Floridians who are eager to witness Donald Trump’s inauguration.
TikTok back online after 12 hour ban TikTok is back online after being banned. President-elect Donald Trump said he’ll enact an executive order stalling the ban of the app.
the weather authority Warm, breezy Sunday with scattered rain ahead of our next big cool down The Weather Authority says another warm, breezy day is upon us, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s in the afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
ESTERO Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio Diaz The Lee County Sheriff’s Office faced the Suffolk County Sheriff’s hockey team in a Sheriff Showdown at Hertz Arena in Estero on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Demonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March Dozens gathered at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and US 41 in Fort Myers for the annual Women’s March on Saturday morning.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
FORT MYERS Saint John Baptist Church holds service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saint John First Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Myers held an ecumenical service on Sunday morning in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 11 – Jan. 18 This week features some high-flying wrestling, photos from the Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk, and much more.
Car fire causes traffic delays on I-75 in Collier County A car fire on Interstate 75 North is causing major traffic disruptions Sunday as crews work to extinguish the flames.
Could Florida see snow this week? The words “Florida” and “snow” rarely ever go together, but could the Sunshine State actually see some snowfall this week?
What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day The United States will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20. Some businesses may be closed or have modified hours.
Southwest Floridians embrace D.C. inauguration despite changes Security is heightened in the nation’s capital as thousands gather for Monday’s inauguration. Among them are many Southwest Floridians who are eager to witness Donald Trump’s inauguration.
TikTok back online after 12 hour ban TikTok is back online after being banned. President-elect Donald Trump said he’ll enact an executive order stalling the ban of the app.
the weather authority Warm, breezy Sunday with scattered rain ahead of our next big cool down The Weather Authority says another warm, breezy day is upon us, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s in the afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
ESTERO Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio Diaz The Lee County Sheriff’s Office faced the Suffolk County Sheriff’s hockey team in a Sheriff Showdown at Hertz Arena in Estero on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Demonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March Dozens gathered at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and US 41 in Fort Myers for the annual Women’s March on Saturday morning.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
State Attorney Amira Fox. (Credit: SAO) The race to be your next top prosecutor is turning ugly. Both candidates continue to trade insults and accusations about the other’s record. Last week, WINK News investigated Chris Crowley’s personnel file while he was at the state attorney’s office. Flanked by law enforcement Friday, Amira Fox promised to take on accused cop killer Wisner Desmaret on behalf of the State Attorney’s Office Representing the State Attorney’s Office is a familiar role for Fox. Along with current State Attorney Stephen Russell, she’s served as the public face of the office since she was first named chief assistant state attorney in 2015. Her opponent Chris Crowley has used that fact to connect her with what he calls the corruption within the office A review of Fox’s personnel file that spans her 20+ years at the SAO reveals only positive reviews. She received 12 letters of commendation from individuals and organizations outside the office. On her annual performance reviews–she never scored below “Good” But Crowley is pointing to a book written by Fox’s father. In it, Taher Dajani claims State Attorney Russell asked his daughter to resign in 2002 after she campaigned for his then opponent Marshall Bower. Fox did resign from the office shortly after the 2002 election, but she says it was on good terms. In a statement she said “It was an amicable parting. Mr. Russel and I remained friendly throughout my time in private practice. This is evidenced by Mr. Russell asking me to return to one of the highest positions at the state attorney’s office in 2012. Russell says he met with Fox and other executive staff after the election to discuss future plans for the SAO, but Fox chose to enter private practice before he ever took office Crowley is doubling down on those claims that Fox was forced out for campaigning for Steve Russell’s opponent. Chris Crowley said in a statement, “Ironically, Amira Fox now has a pending ethics complaint before the state ethics board for illegally campaigning for elected office during state time and utilizing state resources in 2017. We need to stop this corruption and we need change at the State Attorney’s Office.” We reached out to the Florida Commission on ethics. They told us they could neither confirm nor deny they had received a complaint about Fox. Amira Fox tells WINK News, “The ethics complaint referenced by Mr. Crowley was filed by his close friend. It is baseless and false, consistent with his long line of untruthful, disgraceful, and shameful claims.”