NORTH FORT MYERS Large police presence at North Fort Myers home The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has blocked off parts of Kaidon Lane in North Fort Myers as a part of an active investigation.
lehigh acres Lehigh Acres Fire Department rescues a stuck kitten The Lehigh Acres Fire Department rescued a kitten from a storm drain.
punta gorda Death investigation on Grapefruit Lane in Punta Gorda According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are conducting a death investigation around Grapefruit Lane in Punta Gorda.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: child-like sex dolls, loaded guns and a hot dog This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features child-like sex dolls, loaded guns, and a puppy left in a hot truck.
fort myers Clips for Cancer: the event raising awareness for childhood cancer People gathered to spread awareness and raise money at the Clips for Cancer event put on by the Lee Health Foundation in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS 28th annual Fall Home & Garden Show kicks off in Fort Myers It’s been nearly two years since Hurricane Ian hit southwest Florida, and this event has just what you need to tackle the home improvement project you’ve been procrastinating.
The weather authority The Weather Authority: Mainly dry Sunday with above-average high temperatures The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly dry Sunday, with few storms expected for your Sunday, and isolated storms throughout Monday and Tuesday.
FORT MYERS Tice investigation turns into a homicide investigation There has been an update on the investigation at Montgomery Avenue in Tice which had two women transported to a local hospital with critical injuries.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on U.S. 27 in Glades County A fatal hit-and-run occurred early Saturday on U.S. 27, just north of Boar Hammock Ranch Road in Glades County, resulting in the death of a pedestrian.
FORT MYERS Electrical fire causes multiple power outages in Fort Myers According to the Fort Myers Police Department, an electrical fire left apartment complexes, stores and over 1,000 people in downtown Fort Myers without power.
PUNTA GORDA Fisherman’s Village holds 11th-annual Key Lime & Tropical Festival Punta Gorda residents received various key lime desserts at the 11th annual Key Lime and Tropical Festival at Fisherman’s Village on Sunday evening.
naples Collier Boulevard to undergo closures Sunday and Monday night Collier Boulevard will be closed overnight for Interstate 75 improvements.
SANIBEL International Coastal Cleanup kicks off in Sanibel Island Keeping our southwest Florida beaches beautiful: that’s the mission for Ocean Conservancy as they kick off a coastal cleanup.
FORT MYERS Motorcycle crashes into the back of vehicle, two people in hospital According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a crash occurred in the late evening hours of Friday between two motorcycles and a vehicle.
cape coral Recognize them? Cape Coral Police looking for 2 people The Cape Coral Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in the identification of two individuals.
NORTH FORT MYERS Large police presence at North Fort Myers home The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has blocked off parts of Kaidon Lane in North Fort Myers as a part of an active investigation.
lehigh acres Lehigh Acres Fire Department rescues a stuck kitten The Lehigh Acres Fire Department rescued a kitten from a storm drain.
punta gorda Death investigation on Grapefruit Lane in Punta Gorda According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are conducting a death investigation around Grapefruit Lane in Punta Gorda.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: child-like sex dolls, loaded guns and a hot dog This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features child-like sex dolls, loaded guns, and a puppy left in a hot truck.
fort myers Clips for Cancer: the event raising awareness for childhood cancer People gathered to spread awareness and raise money at the Clips for Cancer event put on by the Lee Health Foundation in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS 28th annual Fall Home & Garden Show kicks off in Fort Myers It’s been nearly two years since Hurricane Ian hit southwest Florida, and this event has just what you need to tackle the home improvement project you’ve been procrastinating.
The weather authority The Weather Authority: Mainly dry Sunday with above-average high temperatures The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly dry Sunday, with few storms expected for your Sunday, and isolated storms throughout Monday and Tuesday.
FORT MYERS Tice investigation turns into a homicide investigation There has been an update on the investigation at Montgomery Avenue in Tice which had two women transported to a local hospital with critical injuries.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on U.S. 27 in Glades County A fatal hit-and-run occurred early Saturday on U.S. 27, just north of Boar Hammock Ranch Road in Glades County, resulting in the death of a pedestrian.
FORT MYERS Electrical fire causes multiple power outages in Fort Myers According to the Fort Myers Police Department, an electrical fire left apartment complexes, stores and over 1,000 people in downtown Fort Myers without power.
PUNTA GORDA Fisherman’s Village holds 11th-annual Key Lime & Tropical Festival Punta Gorda residents received various key lime desserts at the 11th annual Key Lime and Tropical Festival at Fisherman’s Village on Sunday evening.
naples Collier Boulevard to undergo closures Sunday and Monday night Collier Boulevard will be closed overnight for Interstate 75 improvements.
SANIBEL International Coastal Cleanup kicks off in Sanibel Island Keeping our southwest Florida beaches beautiful: that’s the mission for Ocean Conservancy as they kick off a coastal cleanup.
FORT MYERS Motorcycle crashes into the back of vehicle, two people in hospital According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a crash occurred in the late evening hours of Friday between two motorcycles and a vehicle.
cape coral Recognize them? Cape Coral Police looking for 2 people The Cape Coral Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in the identification of two individuals.
A group of parents voiced their opposition for the Don’t Say Gay bill. (CREDIT: WINK News) Parents and students are pushing back against the “Don’t say gay” bill. If passed, the bill would keep schools from encouraging conversations about sexual orientation and gender identity. Parents of LGBTQ children say the bill could really impact their children’s mental health and well-being. Todd Delmay believes children will be forced to live in silence if the Parental Rights Education Bill, also known as the Don’t Say Gay bill, passes and becomes Florida law. Gov. Ron DeSantis has signaled support for the bill. “If this bill had been enforced and one of my kid’s classmates would have said why does Blake have two dads, the teacher would have been forced to say go home and talk to your parents about that,” Delmay said. Delmay said too many children might not feel comfortable doing that. Advocates from all around the state got together at the Capitol. Among them was Kaylee Sandell, a high school student. She said kids sometimes talk to a teacher. One Leon County student said the bill could make gay, lesbian, bi, trans or queer students feel isolated. The bill focuses on teachers not having to talk about topics that could be seen as not age-appropriate. But it doesn’t end there. Teachers, school counselors or any school personnel would have to tell parents everything a student shares. Those in support of the bill say the focus at school should be their subject matter. “I don’t think that it is the schoolteacher’s responsibility to embrace every single question in that way,” said State Sen. Dennis Baxley. Lee County schools said they are watching the progress of the bill through the legislature. Collier County schools have no comment.