LCSO: Investigation underway in North Fort MyersDriver arrested after fleeing police, causing multi-car crash in Fort Myers
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO: Investigation underway in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Driver arrested after fleeing police, causing multi-car crash in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of causing a multi-car crash in Fort Myers.
Chilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority says the weekend is starting off nice and chilly, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO: Investigation underway in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Driver arrested after fleeing police, causing multi-car crash in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of causing a multi-car crash in Fort Myers.
Chilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority says the weekend is starting off nice and chilly, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
Bob Hopp of The Pineapple House at Sapphire Lakes Assisted Living in Naples says he scored two royal straight flushes in two weeks (Credit: WINK News) You are five times more likely to be struck by lightning than you are to score a royal straight flush in poker. A resident of The Pineapple House at Sapphire Lakes Assisted Living in Naples said he beat those odds not just once but twice in the Aces Game Room. Bob Hopp’s friends say they could not believe their eyes when he flipped over his last card for a full royal straight flush in spades two weeks ago. This week, he did it again—this time in clubs. Bob Hopp of The Pineapple House at Sapphire Lakes Assisted Living in Naples says he scored two royal straight flushes in two weeks (Credit: WINK News) “I think I have a good idea of reading people,” said Hopp. “I have Parkinson’s and one of the characteristics; it’s the same whether I’m happy or sad, nobody can read it.” “I had a great hand, and then he trimmed my feathers,” said Lonny Sparks. In June of 2021, a guest at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas walked away with $1,191,326 after a spade royal flush. Hopp says he’s never won more than maybe $1,000 at a poker table in his whole life and he has never been this lucky. “I’ve been in Vegas, Atlantic City, on cruise ships and nowhere near that. Unbelievable,” said Hopp. Up against a full house, aces over 10s, and a King high flush, Bob Hopp flipped that last card at Tuesday’s regular poker game with his friends. To their amazement, Hopp had scored a second royal straight flush. Bob Hopp of The Pineapple House at Sapphire Lakes Assisted Living in Naples says he scored two royal straight flushes in two weeks (Credit: WINK News) “After a while, we knew with the cards he had showing that he had a pretty good flush,” says Lou Grevin, a bus driver for the Pineapple House at Sapphire Lakes and fellow poker player alongside resident Hopp. “The odds of getting a royal straight flush are one in 2,598,760 hands,” said Hopp, who researched the likelihood of such a hand after the game. Hopp said the odds of getting two royal straight flushes are one in 957,283,600, “Almost a billion dollars,” he added. No billion or even million dollar cash prize for Hopp. They only play for friendship and scotch. He now has the satisfaction of catching two of the luckiest hands of poker in a game with friends he’ll cherish forever.