Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornographyMan wins $1M from scratch-off lottery ticket in Moore Haven
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested after allegedly being caught in possession of videos depicting child pornography.
MOORE HAVEN Man wins $1M from scratch-off lottery ticket in Moore Haven One man in Hendry County is $1 million richer after purchasing a winning lottery scratch-off ticket in Moore Haven.
WINK News Photos of the Week (2/27 – 3/6) Welcome to WINK News Photos of the Week, where we highlight memorable moments from Southwest Florida throughout the week.
FGCU doctor talks Measles in Florida and Vitamin A theory A case of Measles has been reported in Florida, provoking fear among Floridians; however, multiple methods may be available to deal with this disease.
the weather authority Breezy, sunny Thursday with an elevated risk for fire weather The Weather Authority is tracking a breezy and sunny Thursday with an increased chance of fire weather.
LEHIGH ACRES 1 hospitalized following school bus crash in Lehigh Acres The Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol are on the scene of a school bus crash involving a pickup truck in Lehigh Acres.
NAPLES Mural at Ascent Naples painted over amid Collier County dispute A mural in Naples, known by some as “The Kleenex Box,” is being painted over, following a decision by Collier County commissioners.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents divided over potential gambling changes in city The future of gambling in Punta Gorda is stirring up conversations among residents and officials.
WINK NEWS Lee County schools drop DEI office, director takes new improvement role The Lee County School District has decided to eliminate its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers High gym roof fire raises safety questions, repairs ongoing A fire broke out on the roof of Fort Myers High School’s gymnasium, causing concern among parents and students.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for March 5, 2025 This is your chance to help the community with the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and if you can help, you could earn a cash reward of up to $3,000. Here are three fugitives wanted by Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. 31-year-old Emerson Armstrong spent a year in the […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Habitat for Humanity boosts storm protection in North Fort Myers The Atlantic hurricane season is less than 100 days away, and now is the time to start preparing your home for potential storms.
Mom and Charlotte Sheriff speak in support of the Tristin Murphy Act A new piece of legislation, the Tristin Murphy Act, is gaining traction as it moves closer to becoming law.
Miami-Dade school reports measles case, Southwest Florida on alert A measles case has been reported at a Miami-Dade County high school, raising concerns about the potential spread of the disease in Florida.
NORTH NAPLES North Collier mourns Jerry Sanford, 9/11 hero and dedicated firefighter North Collier Fire Department announced the passing of Jerry Sanford, a man who dedicated his life to serving the community.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested after allegedly being caught in possession of videos depicting child pornography.
MOORE HAVEN Man wins $1M from scratch-off lottery ticket in Moore Haven One man in Hendry County is $1 million richer after purchasing a winning lottery scratch-off ticket in Moore Haven.
WINK News Photos of the Week (2/27 – 3/6) Welcome to WINK News Photos of the Week, where we highlight memorable moments from Southwest Florida throughout the week.
FGCU doctor talks Measles in Florida and Vitamin A theory A case of Measles has been reported in Florida, provoking fear among Floridians; however, multiple methods may be available to deal with this disease.
the weather authority Breezy, sunny Thursday with an elevated risk for fire weather The Weather Authority is tracking a breezy and sunny Thursday with an increased chance of fire weather.
LEHIGH ACRES 1 hospitalized following school bus crash in Lehigh Acres The Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol are on the scene of a school bus crash involving a pickup truck in Lehigh Acres.
NAPLES Mural at Ascent Naples painted over amid Collier County dispute A mural in Naples, known by some as “The Kleenex Box,” is being painted over, following a decision by Collier County commissioners.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents divided over potential gambling changes in city The future of gambling in Punta Gorda is stirring up conversations among residents and officials.
WINK NEWS Lee County schools drop DEI office, director takes new improvement role The Lee County School District has decided to eliminate its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers High gym roof fire raises safety questions, repairs ongoing A fire broke out on the roof of Fort Myers High School’s gymnasium, causing concern among parents and students.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for March 5, 2025 This is your chance to help the community with the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and if you can help, you could earn a cash reward of up to $3,000. Here are three fugitives wanted by Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. 31-year-old Emerson Armstrong spent a year in the […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Habitat for Humanity boosts storm protection in North Fort Myers The Atlantic hurricane season is less than 100 days away, and now is the time to start preparing your home for potential storms.
Mom and Charlotte Sheriff speak in support of the Tristin Murphy Act A new piece of legislation, the Tristin Murphy Act, is gaining traction as it moves closer to becoming law.
Miami-Dade school reports measles case, Southwest Florida on alert A measles case has been reported at a Miami-Dade County high school, raising concerns about the potential spread of the disease in Florida.
NORTH NAPLES North Collier mourns Jerry Sanford, 9/11 hero and dedicated firefighter North Collier Fire Department announced the passing of Jerry Sanford, a man who dedicated his life to serving the community.
Rendering of new building for the David Lawrence Centers. CREDIT: DAVID LAWRENCE CENTERS A facility that helps those struggling with mental health and drug addiction wants to expand to a Collier County neighborhood but would consequently impact those living nearby. Although the new building could be viewed positively, not everyone agrees. They’re planning on the building being 18,000 square feet and right next to a home that’s on the lot already. David Lawrence argues the center is trying to keep up with the need for mental health and addiction facilities, while some neighbors are saying to find somewhere else. David Lawrence would build the facility with 24 single occupancy rooms right next to a house. “We’re very excited about the expansion to Hope Home,” said Scott Burgess, the president and CEO of David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health. However, before Burgess can expand, he needs Collier County to approve a zoning change. “We’ve operated for 55 years in Collier County, we’ve really tried to be exceptional neighbors as well, as exceptional providers of behavioral health, treatment and support in our community,” said Burgess. Michael Rizzo is among those leading to fight against David Lawrence’s expansion plan. He told WINK News that a large group home is not good for the neighborhood and not good for the people who need the help. He said he bases that on his 40 years of experience in mental health. “It’s institutional, even though they dressed it up to not look institutional, and I would like to see the commissioners be receptive to the will of the people. I would like a compromise on the number, not the concept of people,” said Rizzo. “And I call it a civic duty to help with sober houses distributed more evenly across Collier County, not all loaded into one spot. Seems reasonable.” The estimated cost of the new complex is $6 million. If approved, the people who would live there would have to agree to a curfew on the weekdays starting at 10:30 p.m. and ending at 5 a.m. On the weekends, the curfew would be from midnight to 5 a.m.