IMMOKALEE Affordable housing transforms lives in Immokalee Affordable housing is not a common word in Southwest Florida; it is mythical, like a unicorn or Big Foot.
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB Strong still making a difference 2 years later In the days and weeks following Hurricane Ian, donations flowed into Fort Myers Beach. The group FMB Strong took on the task of organizing and distributing to people who live on or near Fort Myers Beach.
FORT MYERS Hometown athletes keeping to their roots There’s one thing that Southwest Florida produces at high levels, and that’s talent.
1 dead after FHP and Collier deputy pursuit ends in 5 vehicle crash A pursuit involving Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Florida Highway Patrol troopers ended in a five-vehicle crash that left several people injured and at least one dead.
Man leads Collier deputies on high-speed chase reaching over 100 mph The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who allegedly led deputies on a seven-mile chase, reaching speeds of over 100 mph.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres man accused of attacking neighbor with knife A Lehigh Acres man has been arrested after deputies say he barged into his neighbor’s home with a knife and injured a woman.
port charlotte Man accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at occupied vehicle in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at an occupied vehicle in his driveway.
CAPE CORAL Longest tenured Cape Coral K-9 police officer and partner retire An officer for the Cape Coral Police Department and his K-9 partner are retiring after a distinguished career in law enforcement.
north naples WWII veteran celebrates 100th Christmas You could consider it a milestone that has been a century in the making: a World War II veteran living in North Naples recently celebrated his 100th Christmas.
sanibel Sanibel firefighters rescue turtle stuck in drain for multiple days The Sanibel Fire Rescue District took to the sewers to save a stranded turtle from a drain located near a strip mall.
Lee County Schools provides bus for kids walking 2 miles without sidewalk A mother won a safety battle with the Lee County School District after her kids had to walk over two miles to school without a sidewalk.
cape coral Local restaurant owner recalls cherished memory withPresident Jimmy Carter President Jimmy Carter has left a lasting memory on many Americans posthumously, including the owner of a Southwest Florida restaurant.
wink news What new Florida bills will go into effect starting Jan. 1 With the new year comes new laws. Nine bills will become effective in Florida starting on Wednesday, January 1.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warm and humid for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer Monday with increased humidity. There will be increased cloud coverage throughout the afternoon.
Florida officials react to the passing of Jimmy Carter The 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter, passed away on Dec. 29. An immediate cause was not given.
IMMOKALEE Affordable housing transforms lives in Immokalee Affordable housing is not a common word in Southwest Florida; it is mythical, like a unicorn or Big Foot.
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB Strong still making a difference 2 years later In the days and weeks following Hurricane Ian, donations flowed into Fort Myers Beach. The group FMB Strong took on the task of organizing and distributing to people who live on or near Fort Myers Beach.
FORT MYERS Hometown athletes keeping to their roots There’s one thing that Southwest Florida produces at high levels, and that’s talent.
1 dead after FHP and Collier deputy pursuit ends in 5 vehicle crash A pursuit involving Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Florida Highway Patrol troopers ended in a five-vehicle crash that left several people injured and at least one dead.
Man leads Collier deputies on high-speed chase reaching over 100 mph The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who allegedly led deputies on a seven-mile chase, reaching speeds of over 100 mph.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres man accused of attacking neighbor with knife A Lehigh Acres man has been arrested after deputies say he barged into his neighbor’s home with a knife and injured a woman.
port charlotte Man accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at occupied vehicle in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at an occupied vehicle in his driveway.
CAPE CORAL Longest tenured Cape Coral K-9 police officer and partner retire An officer for the Cape Coral Police Department and his K-9 partner are retiring after a distinguished career in law enforcement.
north naples WWII veteran celebrates 100th Christmas You could consider it a milestone that has been a century in the making: a World War II veteran living in North Naples recently celebrated his 100th Christmas.
sanibel Sanibel firefighters rescue turtle stuck in drain for multiple days The Sanibel Fire Rescue District took to the sewers to save a stranded turtle from a drain located near a strip mall.
Lee County Schools provides bus for kids walking 2 miles without sidewalk A mother won a safety battle with the Lee County School District after her kids had to walk over two miles to school without a sidewalk.
cape coral Local restaurant owner recalls cherished memory withPresident Jimmy Carter President Jimmy Carter has left a lasting memory on many Americans posthumously, including the owner of a Southwest Florida restaurant.
wink news What new Florida bills will go into effect starting Jan. 1 With the new year comes new laws. Nine bills will become effective in Florida starting on Wednesday, January 1.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warm and humid for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer Monday with increased humidity. There will be increased cloud coverage throughout the afternoon.
Florida officials react to the passing of Jimmy Carter The 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter, passed away on Dec. 29. An immediate cause was not given.
MW Horticulture fire (Credit: WINK News Drone) The San Carlos Park Fire Chief will review the findings of Friday’s inspection at MW Horticulture after a fire burned there for 10 days in April. The results will not be released until Monday because the public information officer said the chief is still going over the inspection reports. This means the stop-work order would be lifted if MW Horticuture passes the reinspection. San Carlos Park fire arrived at MW Horticulture for the reinspection, which was for about an hour, earlier Friday afternoon. The owner was present as well. WINK News tried to talk to the owner of MW Horticulture about the inspection but has not gotten an answer.