‘Lucy’s Law’ aims to enhance boating safety after Florida Keys accident
A proposed bill in Florida, known as “Lucy’s Law,” seeks to increase penalties for vessel collisions, accidents, and casualties.
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IONA
Local record store and venue, Beach Records, closing after 6 years
Beach Records, a record store doubling as a music venue, is closing down after hundreds of shows held and many more records sold.
FORT MYERS BEACH
Fort Myers Beach businesses thrive as spring break crowds return
Fort Myers Beach is bustling with activity as spring break draws crowds to the area. The influx of visitors is a welcome sight for local businesses, especially after the community faces challenges from recent hurricanes.
CAPE CORAL
Cape Coral businesses worry over parking loss in road expansion
Cape Coral is set to undergo a significant change with a road expansion project on Cape Coral Parkway, increasing it from four lanes to six.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for March 12, 2025
This weekly Most Wanted Wednesday WINK News segment features fugitives from justice in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS
97.7 Latino hosts Fort Myers event to aid St. Jude kids this March
WTLQ 97.7 Orgullo Latino is gearing up for its annual Partners in Hope event.
Is a mini-retirement right for you? Experts share insights
Taking a temporary extended break from work, known as a mini-retirement, is becoming a popular trend, especially among younger generations.
FSW
Transfer portal boosts FSW baseball’s roster with D1 talent
In the age of the transfer portal, Florida Southwestern baseball is made up of players who have transferred from various prestigious programs.
NORTH PORT
Day in the life of CoolToday Park’s mascot, Palmer
Palmer, the friendly palm tree, roams the ballpark spreading joy wherever he goes.
MATLACHA
Residents voice traffic control concerns for Little Pine Island Bridge
The Little Pine Island Bridge has been a main focus of recovery for southwest Florida since Hurricane Ian damaged it in 2022, but construction has been a headache for people on the island since then.
FORT MYERS
RSW Phase 2 expansion begins despite delays
The second phase of the RSW expansion project has officially broken ground, even as the first phase encounters delays.
CAPE CORAL
Cape Coral boaters warned of sunken barge hazard in Caloosahatchee River
A barge capsized in the Caloosahatchee River near Jaycee Park, leaking fuel into the water is causing a hazard for boaters.
WINK NEWS
Estero crash on I-75 involves four cars; trooper unharmed
A traffic crash on Tuesday evening involving multiple vehicles occurred on Northbound Interstate 75 near Estero.
Hair loss could be unexpected side effect of losing weight
Hair loss can be an unexpected side effect of losing weight. While shedding between 50 to 100 strands of hair a day is normal, losing more could indicate a problem.
Lee County School District central office under hiring freeze; superintendent weighs in
The Lee County School District’s central office is currently under a hiring freeze. WINK News confirmed this exclusive development.
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‘Lucy’s Law’ aims to enhance boating safety after Florida Keys accident
A proposed bill in Florida, known as “Lucy’s Law,” seeks to increase penalties for vessel collisions, accidents, and casualties.
IONA
Local record store and venue, Beach Records, closing after 6 years
Beach Records, a record store doubling as a music venue, is closing down after hundreds of shows held and many more records sold.
FORT MYERS BEACH
Fort Myers Beach businesses thrive as spring break crowds return
Fort Myers Beach is bustling with activity as spring break draws crowds to the area. The influx of visitors is a welcome sight for local businesses, especially after the community faces challenges from recent hurricanes.
CAPE CORAL
Cape Coral businesses worry over parking loss in road expansion
Cape Coral is set to undergo a significant change with a road expansion project on Cape Coral Parkway, increasing it from four lanes to six.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for March 12, 2025
This weekly Most Wanted Wednesday WINK News segment features fugitives from justice in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS
97.7 Latino hosts Fort Myers event to aid St. Jude kids this March
WTLQ 97.7 Orgullo Latino is gearing up for its annual Partners in Hope event.
Is a mini-retirement right for you? Experts share insights
Taking a temporary extended break from work, known as a mini-retirement, is becoming a popular trend, especially among younger generations.
FSW
Transfer portal boosts FSW baseball’s roster with D1 talent
In the age of the transfer portal, Florida Southwestern baseball is made up of players who have transferred from various prestigious programs.
NORTH PORT
Day in the life of CoolToday Park’s mascot, Palmer
Palmer, the friendly palm tree, roams the ballpark spreading joy wherever he goes.
MATLACHA
Residents voice traffic control concerns for Little Pine Island Bridge
The Little Pine Island Bridge has been a main focus of recovery for southwest Florida since Hurricane Ian damaged it in 2022, but construction has been a headache for people on the island since then.
FORT MYERS
RSW Phase 2 expansion begins despite delays
The second phase of the RSW expansion project has officially broken ground, even as the first phase encounters delays.
CAPE CORAL
Cape Coral boaters warned of sunken barge hazard in Caloosahatchee River
A barge capsized in the Caloosahatchee River near Jaycee Park, leaking fuel into the water is causing a hazard for boaters.
WINK NEWS
Estero crash on I-75 involves four cars; trooper unharmed
A traffic crash on Tuesday evening involving multiple vehicles occurred on Northbound Interstate 75 near Estero.
Hair loss could be unexpected side effect of losing weight
Hair loss can be an unexpected side effect of losing weight. While shedding between 50 to 100 strands of hair a day is normal, losing more could indicate a problem.
Lee County School District central office under hiring freeze; superintendent weighs in
The Lee County School District’s central office is currently under a hiring freeze. WINK News confirmed this exclusive development.