Community rallies behind hate crime victims and cleans the homeFGCU community rallies to clean vandalized home after hate crime
CAPE CORAL Community rallies behind hate crime victims and cleans the home After Cape Coral homeowners fell victim to vandals who destroyed their home with racist and hateful slurs, the community is rallying together to get the home back to its original state. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday. RELATED: Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” On Friday, Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony […]
CAPE CORAL FGCU community rallies to clean vandalized home after hate crime The FGCU community rallied together to restore the house to its original state on Saturday after a hate crime.
FGCU volleyball wins fourth straight ASUN Tournament title The FGCU volleyball team beat Lipscomb in three sets to claim the program’s fourth straight ASUN Tournament title.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers community comes together for Thanksgiving turkey giveaway This time of year is especially stressful for people who are struggling financially. Adding all the holiday expenses on top of rent, food and basic necessities can leave people feeling anxious and off balance.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO: Shooting 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 Community rallies behind hate crime victims and cleans the home After Cape Coral homeowners fell victim to vandals who destroyed their home with racist and hateful slurs, the community is rallying together to get the home back to its original state. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday. RELATED: Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” On Friday, Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony […]
CAPE CORAL FGCU community rallies to clean vandalized home after hate crime The FGCU community rallied together to restore the house to its original state on Saturday after a hate crime.
FGCU volleyball wins fourth straight ASUN Tournament title The FGCU volleyball team beat Lipscomb in three sets to claim the program’s fourth straight ASUN Tournament title.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers community comes together for Thanksgiving turkey giveaway This time of year is especially stressful for people who are struggling financially. Adding all the holiday expenses on top of rent, food and basic necessities can leave people feeling anxious and off balance.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO: Shooting 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.
Hurricane Idalia makes landfall. CREDIT: WINK News WINK News had crews stationed across Southwest Florida to show the community how brutally Hurricane Idalia impacted our area despite making landfall further up the coast. Below is a county-by-county breakdown of what you need to know in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia. WINK News viewers sent in pictures and videos showing the before, during and after of Hurricane Idalia in SWFL. In each of the counties listed below, there is a gallery of some of those pictures and videos showcasing their experience with Hurricane Idalia. Charlotte County Flooding: Punta Gorda Riverside Drive Bayshore Road area Charlotte Harbor Manasota Key Road Closures: Tom Adams Bridge to Manasota Key Appended: The South Gulf Cove Lock is indefinitely inoperable. Call the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center at 941-833-4000 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Hurricane Idalia information. Gallery: CREDIT: Melissa Oakley Gasparilla mobile Estates in Placida FL CREDIT: Brandi Nicole Mizell, El Jobean Boat Ramp CREDIT: Sara Borra Port Charlotte near Elkham Waterway CREDIT: Sara Borra Port Charlotte near Elkham Waterway CREDIT: Melissa Oakley Gasparilla mobile Estates in Placida FL CREDIT: Sara Borra Port Charlotte near Elkham Waterway CREDIT: Justin Eighmey Lemon Bay Lee County Flooding: Sanibel Fort Myers Beach Cape Coral Pine Island Bokeelia Matlacha Palm Beach Boulevard near Interstate 75 Roadway Maintenance Debris Removal: Barefoot Beach Access (5901 Bonita Beach Rd) is temporarily closed due to hurricane maintenance. Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach Hickory Boulevard in Bonita Springs Various roads on Pine Island Various roads in Boca Grande Damaged Traffic Signal: Veronica Shoemaker and Edison Avenue in Fort Myers (lightning strike) Gallery: CREDIT: Michele Murphy, Idalia off Pine Island CREDIT: WINK News, Fort Myers Beach CREDIT: WINK News, Fort Myers Beach CREDIT: WINK News, Fort Myers Beach CREDIT: WINK News, Fort Myers Beach CREDIT: WINK News, Fort Myers Beach CREDIT: WINK News, Fort Myers Beach CREDIT: WINK News, Fort Myers Beach CREDIT: WINK News CREDIT: WINK News, Fort Myers Beach San Carlos flooding. CREDIT: WINK News Sanibel Causeway flooding. CREDIT: WINK News Sanibel Causeway flooding. CREDIT: WINK News CREDIT: Karissa Brown, North Fort Myers CREDIT: Kaylin Marie Nuccio rainbow Cape Coral Kismet and Santa Barbra CREDIT: WINK News, Matlacha CREDIT: WINK News, Matlacha Collier County Flooding: Naples Marco Island Road Closures: Danford Street (leading to Bayview Park) 15th Ave S & Gulf Shore Blvd S (GSBS) GSBS between 14th Ave S & 15th Ave S GSBS / 1st Ave S GSBS / 2nd Ave S GSBS / 16th Ave S GSBN / 1st Ave N GSBN / 2nd Ave N GSBN / 3rd Ave N GSBN / 4th Ave N Crayton Rd / Riviera Dr. 10th St S / 11th Ave S Broad Ave S / 8th St S 17th Avenue South 18th Avenue South Central Ave & Gulf Shore Blvd S San Marco Rd. East and Westbound lanes are closed between US 41 and Goodland Bridge Gallery: Heavy rain in Collier County. CREDIT: WINK News Flooding near a Collier County School. CREDIT: WINK News Flooding near a Collier County School. CREDIT: WINK News This is a developing situation, and WINK News will update this article with more information as it comes in.