WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly shooter, home invasion and drug traffickingPedestrian dead after crash on McGregor Boulevard
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly shooter, home invasion and drug trafficking This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly shootings, home invasions and drug trafficking.
FORT MYERS Pedestrian dead after crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person dead Saturday night.
Sunday brings sun and clouds with chance for a stray shower The Weather Authority forecasts another seasonal day across Southwest Florida, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s to low 80s this afternoon.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly shooter, home invasion and drug trafficking This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly shootings, home invasions and drug trafficking.
FORT MYERS Pedestrian dead after crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person dead Saturday night.
Sunday brings sun and clouds with chance for a stray shower The Weather Authority forecasts another seasonal day across Southwest Florida, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s to low 80s this afternoon.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
Fort Myers Beach pier (Credit: WINK News) One of Southwest Florida’s largest New Year’s Eve celebrations is already underway. Since 10 a.m. Friday, people have been heading to Fort Myers Beach to celebrate the holiday. 2021 has been a year full of changes. And, many beachgoers told WINK News that they believe those changes will inevitably follow us into 2022. For Dan and Macs Nesbit, it’s their first time ringing in the New Year, Fort Myers Beach style. “First time for New Year’s,” Dan said. “Yep, first time for New Year’s,” said Macs. Macs, and his dad Dan, came down from Minnesota. But just hours before 2022, they took the time to reflect on 2021. When asked what their biggest challenges were, Dan replied, “COVID.” “Yeahhhh…COVID,” Macs said. Dan says COVID-19 needs to stay in 2021. “COVID. Ya, we need to get rid of COVID. That’s why we come to Florida because you guys get rid of COVID down here, yeah,” he said laughing. Putting the challenges of 2021 aside, there is still much to look forward to next year. One of those is spending the new year on Fort Myers Beach with crowds. “It’s kind of cool. It’s kind of neat. There’s like a… It’s called times square, and there’s a ball and we get to watch the fireworks tonight and just have a good time,” said Macs. Jacki Liszak is the president and CEO of the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce. She says these crowds on FMB point to a night to remember. “Wow. It’s going to be super fun. Super exciting and very, very busy,” Liszak said. It has been busy all day with the lines of traffic crossing the Matanzas Pass Bridge. And, once you get across, even more traffic is there to greet you. Melissa Schnieder is the marketing director at Lani Kai. She says she’s seen packed parking lots since morning, hours and hours before the clock strikes midnight. “Parking is very difficult. Yeah, I would definitely recommend carpooling. We have a really great trolley service. Consider that as well, and yeah, there are out of parking spots, I believe with the hotel, but carpooling absolutely. If you can carpool, if you can use our awesome trolley system, I would definitely recommend that for today,” Schnieder said. All the people showing up to Fort Myers Beach means they’re all excited for the new year. “Getting to see the ball drop. We’ve never seen it drop before. And going to watch the fireworks tonight,” said Macs. “Be safe and just have a great time. That’s what it’s about,” Schneider said. The trolley service will run until midnight. One thing to note – Matanzas Pass Bridge will be closed to incoming traffic from midnight to 1:30 a.m. on Saturday. The Big Carlos Pass Bridge will remain open in both directions on the southern end of Fort Myers Beach.