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.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers negotiations with Suntex leaving some uneasy at the yacht basin Some people that live aboard boats in the Fort Myers Yacht Basin are scared of what will happen to them if the city picks the company Suntex to develop the waterfront. Many who call the yacht basin home are displaying S.O.S. signs on their boats. In this case, S.O.S. stands for ‘Save Our Slips’. Neighbors […]
NAPLES Billions in revenue could be made by Great Wolf Lodge, breaking ground Thursday You and your friends and family can soon go to the first Great Wolf Lodge in Florida, which breaks ground in Naples on Thursday. Set to be near the I-75 and Collier Boulevard interchange, the county is investing $15 million in Great Wolf Lodge as an incentive to build at that location. While the location […]
WINK NEWS How to apply for enrollment at Lee Virtual School for next school year If you want your child to attend Lee Virtual School for the next school year, the deadline to enroll is Friday. Lee Virtual School offers full-time enrollment for kindergarten through 12th grade. To get an application for Lee Virtual School, send an email to StudentEnrollment@LeeSchools.net with Lee Virtual School Enrollment in the subject line of the […]
LEE COUNTY Lehigh Acres man attacked while sleeping at home and robbed of $16K in valuables A Lehigh Acres man was attacked by two men and robbed on Monday while he was sleeping in his own home. According to LCSO reports, on Monday the victim was sleeping when the two suspects entered his room and placed him on his knees next to the bed. The victim said the two men began […]
FORT MYERS Active FMPD major discusses Uvalde school shooting video An active major from the Fort Myers Police Department explains how most of the response to the Uvalde school shooting was tactically incorrect. In late May, officers ran up to the Robb Elementary classroom doors at 11:36 a.m. responding to an active shooter in Uvalde, Texas. This was three minutes after the first gunshots were […]
CAPE CORAL Risk protection order issued for man accused of I-75 road rage shooting A man accused of a violent road rage shooting on I-75 now has a risk protection order against him. Thomas Yanoti III is accused of shooting at another man in Collier County and faces several charges including attempted second-degree murder. With the risk protection order filed against him he’s not allowed to legally buy any […]
FORT MYERS How Amazon is helping local charities with their smile Using a particular Amazon service while you shop could help support your favorite local charity, but you have to know how. SWFL shoppers can help charities by using an AmazonSmile to give back while shopping every day. No added costs and you find the same prices as shopping on Amazon.com. Not just on Amazon Prime […]
CAPE CORAL People adjusting how they’re spending money with rising costs People in SWFL are making money changes because of skyrocketing prices to help make ends meet. Whether it’s cutting back on groceries or how far they drive, people are making sacrifices. For Steven Patricola these are desperate times. While shopping at Aldi to save money, Patricola said, he’s struggling to stretch his cash much further. […]
NAPLES Naples Pride Festival at Cambier Park faces criticism over drag show A small group of people were unhappy that kids were allowed to watch drag shows at Cambier Park in Naples during the Naples Pride Festival over the weekend. Two people against it showed up at a Collier County commissioners’ meeting to protest the event that represents the LQBTQ community. The people behind Naples Pride Festival […]
FORT MYERS Comparing Southwest Florida grocery prices year over year The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that consumer prices rose 9.1% last month in a year-over-year comparison. U.S inflation surged to the highest level in 41 years. You’ve most likely noticed it at the pump and at the grocery stores. WINK News has tracked the cost of the same 10 items like eggs, milk, […]