Charlotte County kicks off their 24th annual boat showLee County man accused of driving the wrong way while intoxicated on US 41
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County kicks off their 24th annual boat show Charlotte County will celebrate its 24th annual boat show, featuring hundreds of boats from major dealers, marine accessories, and services.
Lee County man accused of driving the wrong way while intoxicated on US 41 The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a man accused of driving on the wrong side of US-41 while intoxicated in Lee County.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County elementary student accused of swatting call A Lee County elementary student has been arrested after allegedly calling about a school shooting incident that never happened.
Deputies confirm 1 dead in Charlotte County structure fire Several fire departments and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an overnight fire that broke out in a neighborhood and killed one person.
Save Energy: LCEC urges customers to forego heaters as temperatures drop The Lee County Electric Cooperative, LCEC, is encouraging people to conserve energy as temperatures drop throughout Southwest Florida.
the weather authority Cold and sunny for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a frigid Thursday with more sunshine expected this 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.
NAPLES Expert at Naples Botanical Garden speaks on prescribed burns There’s no need to sound the alarms for this smoke in the air, as Southwest Florida is actually seeing many controlled or ‘prescribed’ fires.
Sawfish caught with fishing wire tied around rostrum and hooks in mouth; removed and released An endangered smalltooth sawfish was not what Mac expected to be at the end of his fishing line after fishing with buddies New Year’s Day.
Florida Power and Light Set to potentially raise prices in 2026 Florida Power and Light has announced their proposal for a need to increase rates from 2026 – 2029.
PORT CHARLOTTE Home of Port Charlotte couple destroyed due to mold from Hurricane Ian A Port Charlotte couple inherited a home after the wife’s parents died. The home is now destroyed because of mold from Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Update on the Naples Pier construction The Naples Pier has been destroyed since Hurricane Ian. Since then, the city has considered ways to restore the pier but questions linger over the work, especially on how long it will take to complete.
FORT MYERS BEACH Pink Shell resort expansion project moves onto final vote The future for the expansion of a Fort Myers Beach staple comes down to one vote.
PUNTA GORDA Fatal crash on Burnt Store Road, all lanes blocked A crash on Burnt Store Road near Charlee Road in Charlotte County has reportedly resulted in a fatality.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s school zone safety plan hits a speed bump Thanks to new cameras, speeders in Cape Coral school zones would be facing fines this week, but due to delays in the contractor’s schedule, they will not.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County kicks off their 24th annual boat show Charlotte County will celebrate its 24th annual boat show, featuring hundreds of boats from major dealers, marine accessories, and services.
Lee County man accused of driving the wrong way while intoxicated on US 41 The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a man accused of driving on the wrong side of US-41 while intoxicated in Lee County.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County elementary student accused of swatting call A Lee County elementary student has been arrested after allegedly calling about a school shooting incident that never happened.
Deputies confirm 1 dead in Charlotte County structure fire Several fire departments and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an overnight fire that broke out in a neighborhood and killed one person.
Save Energy: LCEC urges customers to forego heaters as temperatures drop The Lee County Electric Cooperative, LCEC, is encouraging people to conserve energy as temperatures drop throughout Southwest Florida.
the weather authority Cold and sunny for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a frigid Thursday with more sunshine expected this 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.
NAPLES Expert at Naples Botanical Garden speaks on prescribed burns There’s no need to sound the alarms for this smoke in the air, as Southwest Florida is actually seeing many controlled or ‘prescribed’ fires.
Sawfish caught with fishing wire tied around rostrum and hooks in mouth; removed and released An endangered smalltooth sawfish was not what Mac expected to be at the end of his fishing line after fishing with buddies New Year’s Day.
Florida Power and Light Set to potentially raise prices in 2026 Florida Power and Light has announced their proposal for a need to increase rates from 2026 – 2029.
PORT CHARLOTTE Home of Port Charlotte couple destroyed due to mold from Hurricane Ian A Port Charlotte couple inherited a home after the wife’s parents died. The home is now destroyed because of mold from Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Update on the Naples Pier construction The Naples Pier has been destroyed since Hurricane Ian. Since then, the city has considered ways to restore the pier but questions linger over the work, especially on how long it will take to complete.
FORT MYERS BEACH Pink Shell resort expansion project moves onto final vote The future for the expansion of a Fort Myers Beach staple comes down to one vote.
PUNTA GORDA Fatal crash on Burnt Store Road, all lanes blocked A crash on Burnt Store Road near Charlee Road in Charlotte County has reportedly resulted in a fatality.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s school zone safety plan hits a speed bump Thanks to new cameras, speeders in Cape Coral school zones would be facing fines this week, but due to delays in the contractor’s schedule, they will not.
This weekend may be about welcoming Vietnam veterans home, but this week, they want to honor those who didn’t return home. On Monday, they started naming every single person on a wall who paid the ultimate sacrifice. The names of heroes – 58,318 soldiers – listed one-by-one to honor their sacrifice. “I wouldn’t be alive today if it wasn’t for some of my Marine friends I had in Vietnam,” said Phil Jelen of Englewood. “I’m here in their honor and respect for what they did for this country.” More than forty veterans volunteered to come out to read every soldier’s name who gave their life for their country. Chuck De Ninno of Rotonda West said, “Everyone there on the list that I read gave their full measure of devotion to this country.” Rick McCool said reading those names is breathtaking, and it nearly brings tears to your eyes. And for one De Ninno, it did. He recognized a name he read and broke down. Overcome with emotion – thinking about those who fought and died, “A lot of people are still remembering and suffering you know somebody dies like that they’re killed actually, and it’s not pleasant. The family, lost someone important to them. All the Christmases the Easters and the Thanksgiving dinners they never attended and their family keeps a place for them at the table.” Roll call organizer Arthur McGinnis said he “grew up with six guys through grade school and high school who are on the wall, and so when I read the list of names that I have, I also add those names because for me those guys never got to be fathers and grandfathers. I don’t want to think about it. We’ve had good lives and they never got a chance to grow up.” They are continuing to read those names on Wednesday. And they won’t stop until every name is read, which will happen at noon on Thursday. This all leads up to the parade and celebration, including a flyover this weekend. Click HERE for more event information.